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A look back at the year in Atlanta dining -- and what's coming in 2017

Triple Torta with three kinds of meat, lettuce, avocado aioli, and a fried egg on bread at Porch Light Latin Kitchen. Photo Credit- Mia Yakel. Styling Credit- Chef Andre Gomez

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Triple Torta with three kinds of meat, lettuce, avocado aioli, and a fried egg on bread at Porch Light Latin Kitchen. Photo Credit- Mia Yakel. Styling Credit- Chef Andre Gomez
By Ligaya Figueras
Dec 30, 2016

Summarize Atlanta's 2016 dining scene in 1,000 words. That's a tricky task, considering the chef change-ups, restaurant openings and closings, and scuttlebutt that marks the typical 12-month cycle of any big city. We've seen all those developments — and more.

Here’s my take, starting with the positive moments.

Explore Click here to read AJC food editor Ligaya Figueras' take on the metro Atlanta dining scene, and what she sees for the year ahead.

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About the Author

Ligaya Figueras is the AJC's senior editor for Food & Dining. Prior to joining the AJC in 2015, she was the executive editor for St. Louis-based culinary magazine Sauce. She has worked in the publishing industry since 1999 and holds degrees from St. Louis University and the University of Michigan.

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