Former One Flew South chef Duane Nutter reveals his plans and other Atlanta food and restaurant news from this week

In case you missed it, here’s what happened in the Atlanta food and dining scene this week:

Openings

ExploreMargaritaville could be headed to downtown Atlanta

ExploreMiDiCi - The Neapolitan Pizza Company coming to Midtown; more metro Atlanta locations planned

ExploreLatin American-Indian fusion restaurant Affairs opens in Alpharetta

ExploreButcher & Brew opening in Alpharetta Aug. 22

ExploreLolli & Pops candy store opens first Georgia location

ExploreFormer One Flew South chef Duane Nutter reveals his restaurant plans

ExploreBabalu, Dancing Goats to open in Midtown

News

ExploreTwo metro Atlanta eateries named to Southern Living's list of best new restaurants in the South

ExploreStaplehouse named best new restaurant in the country by Bon Appetit

ExploreRising Son in Avondale Estates open for dinner

ExploreChef change at The Optimist

Credit: Beth McKibben

Credit: Beth McKibben

Cocktails

ExploreThe art of crafting ice at Japanese cocktail lounge Himitsu

Recipes

ExploreNo cook, easy dinners

ExploreUse in-season bitter melon to make this soup

ExploreLearn how to make Green Apple Slaw from Alon's Bakery

Roundups, first looks, best buys, dishes of the week and reviews

ExploreBest of OTP dining: Four sushi restaurants to check out

ExploreHere's where to find chocolate slushies in Atlanta

ExploreReview: Homespun charm at Rising Son

ExploreBuy this: Georgia cheese, fruit vinegar and a crafty pepper grinder

ExploreFirst Look: 26 Thai Kitchen & Bar in Lindbergh Center

ExploreBudwine legend lives on

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Yvonne Zusel

Yvonne Zusel has been with the AJC since 2010. She worked on the digital news and arts and entertainment teams before joining the food and dining team.

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