Food and Dining

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Smorgasburg Atlanta announces 40 vendors for 1st season — and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

Two Falcons offensive linemen introduced a new food item available at the stadium, Beltline Kevin announced the next Rreal Tacos opening and more from Atlanta dining scene.

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Try these unique ready-to-drink canned spirits

Today’s RTDs are crafted with high-quality spirits, natural ingredients with clean flavors and come in a range of offerings. There’s something for everyone’s style of sipping.

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‘Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta’ star will open 2nd restaurant in city

Reality star Karlie Redd is opening Red Room Bistro in Atlanta, which will feature Southern, American and Caribbean cuisine.

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RECIPES

Rumi’s Kitchen shares Persian recipes layered with flavors

Over the past 16 years, the AJC’s From the Menu of column has received more requests for recipes from Rumi’s Kitchen than from any other single restaurant.

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RECIPE

Smart shortcuts for weeknight chicken satay

This satay-style chicken has similar flavors as Thai-style chicken satay skewers but is much easier to make.

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RECIPE

Murphy’s Vidalia onion and potato soup is simple showcase of famed Georgia crop

The restaurant prepares this recipe every year when Shuman Farms Vidalia onions are in season. These really make this simple soup taste great.

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Food writer confronts childhood traumas and Southern myths in memoir

In “House of Smoke,” John T. Edge reflects on his upbringing in Middle Georgia, his role at Southern Foodways Alliance, and the racial reckoning that led to his resignation.

Openings & Closings

Smorgasburg Atlanta announces 40 vendors for 1st season — and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

Two Falcons offensive linemen introduced a new food item available at the stadium, Beltline Kevin announced the next Rreal Tacos opening and more from Atlanta dining scene.

Metro Atlanta’s restaurant scene grew with 18 August openings, handful of closings

August 2025 was a positive month for metro Atlanta's dining scene, with the return of spots like Krog Bar and Yay Beignet and the expansion of others such as Big Softie.

New pasta bar, crepe café and cocktail den open in Savannah

September 2025 highlights include two new restaurants, a new bar, plans for a cookbook store and two upcoming events celebrating food and community.

Food & Drink

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RECIPE

Smart shortcuts for weeknight chicken satay

This satay-style chicken has similar flavors as Thai-style chicken satay skewers but is much easier to make.

Credit: Courtesy of Murphy's/Ashton Ray

RECIPE

Murphy’s Vidalia onion and potato soup is simple showcase of famed Georgia crop

The restaurant prepares this recipe every year when Shuman Farms Vidalia onions are in season. These really make this simple soup taste great.

Credit: Courtesy of Rumi's Kitchen

RECIPES

Rumi’s Kitchen shares Persian recipes layered with flavors

Over the past 16 years, the AJC’s From the Menu of column has received more requests for recipes from Rumi’s Kitchen than from any other single restaurant.

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Metro Atlanta’s restaurant scene grew with 18 August openings, handful of closings

August 2025 was a positive month for metro Atlanta's dining scene, with the return of spots like Krog Bar and Yay Beignet and the expansion of others such as Big Softie.

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Breakfast tradition lives on at Blairsville’s Sawmill Place

Blairsville’s Sawmill Place draws locals and tourists with farm-to-table meals, loyal staff and a legacy of hospitality.

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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns with larger space, extra day of tastings

This year's Atlanta Food & Wine Festival has a new venue at Home Depot Backyard, more tasting tents and top chefs like Andrew Zimmern and Marcus Samuelsson.

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Socks’ Love Barbecue changes ownership and more from the metro Atlanta dining scene

This week, a beloved barbecue restaurant changed ownership, a plant-based ice cream shop prepared to reopen, and a food hall and French restaurant both headed to Midtown.

Despite many late nights, Waffle House still looking good at 70

The first Waffle House opened on Labor Day 1955. Now, 70 years later, the iconic Southern diner chain spans 25 states.

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New pasta bar, crepe café and cocktail den open in Savannah

September 2025 highlights include two new restaurants, a new bar, plans for a cookbook store and two upcoming events celebrating food and community.

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Three versatile vermouths

Vermouth drink fell out of favor in the mid-20th century. But with the cocktail renaissance of the 21st century, the vermouth market is broader than ever.

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Italian salt, pistachio butter and 10 more Southern-made food products to try in September

September's mix of Southern-made food and kitchen products includes soda-flavored candy, pistachio butter, bloody mary mix from Florida and flaky sea salt.

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RECIPE

Restaurant-inspired street corn recipe bursts with Vietnamese flavors

This Viet street corn recipe was inspired by a popular dish served at Pretty Boy in Athens. It uses unsweetened coconut milk, along with typical Mexican street corn flavors.

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RECIPE

Falling Rabbit’s surprising ingredient makes ‘perfect’ dessert

The chocolate miso budino recipe from Falling Rabbit in Duluth, Georgia is a rich pudding that incorporates the salty, umami flavors of miso paste.