Food and Dining

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Metro Atlanta food scene has big week in TV, and more local restaurant happenings

An area chef won chopped, an Atlanta farmer's TV show was nominated for a Daytime Emmy and the AJC previewed a new Thai restaurant coming to West Midtown.

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Don’t diss these flavored rums

Flavored rums often get a bad rap, but Planteray makes high-quality flavored rums that are great to drink on their own or as part of a cocktail.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Ruchi Bangladeshi Cuisine brings vibrant cooking to a new location

Restaurant is making the most of new home in Chamblee’s Plaza del Sol shopping center.

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Braves share special lineup of MLB All-Star Game foods

The Atlanta Braves are highlighting Southern cuisine by introducing a variety of specialty food items around Truist Park for the 2025 MLB All-Star Week festivities.

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Herbs by the handful: Recipes to use up flourishing summer greenery

If you have a garden, you might be swimming in summer herbs right now. These easy recipes take advantage of that abundance.

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You’ll get hooked on these proven techniques for cooking fish

Overcome your concerns about cooking fish with these time-tested, chef approved tips.

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Cherokee Rose’s crawfish cakes spice up your menu

Cherokee Rose in Stone Mountain, Georgia, shares a recipe for crawfish cake with remoulade.

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Metro Atlanta food scene has big week in TV, and more local restaurant happenings

An area chef won chopped, an Atlanta farmer's TV show was nominated for a Daytime Emmy and the AJC previewed a new Thai restaurant coming to West Midtown.

Fire guts Virginia-Highland gelato shop and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

Bomb Biscuits Co. teased an ice cream sundae collaboration, a beloved Ethiopian restaurant reopened after more than 2 years and more from the metro Atlanta dining scene.

Popular weekly food festival Smorgasburg coming to Atlanta

Labeled the "Woodstock of eating" when it debuted in Brooklyn in 2011, weekly food festival Smorgasburg is adding a location in Atlanta in October 2025.

Food & Drink

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Herbs by the handful: Recipes to use up flourishing summer greenery

If you have a garden, you might be swimming in summer herbs right now. These easy recipes take advantage of that abundance.

Credit: Virginia Willis

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You’ll get hooked on these proven techniques for cooking fish

Overcome your concerns about cooking fish with these time-tested, chef approved tips.

Credit: Aaliyah Man

RECIPE

Cherokee Rose’s crawfish cakes spice up your menu

Cherokee Rose in Stone Mountain, Georgia, shares a recipe for crawfish cake with remoulade.

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Drink peach that packs a punch at these Atlanta restaurants and bars

Peach, the official fruit of Georgia, is a featured ingredient in these seasonal cocktails at metro Atlanta restaurants and bars.

Attention, humans: Food delivery robots have been spotted in metro Atlanta

A fleet of Uber Eats food delivery robots hit the streets of Midtown Atlanta in recent weeks, but autonomous food deliveries are not new to the metro area.

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Fledgling North Georgia distillery makes time-honored fruit liqueurs

The Mother-daughter team behind House of Applejay won three medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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Where to eat at Truist Park and The Battery during MLB All-Star game weekend

MLB's All-Star game comes to Atlanta's Truist Park on July 15. Here are places to grab a bite to eat or a drink — alcohol or otherwise — at the ballpark and around The Battery

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Fire guts Virginia-Highland gelato shop and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

Bomb Biscuits Co. teased an ice cream sundae collaboration, a beloved Ethiopian restaurant reopened after more than 2 years and more from the metro Atlanta dining scene.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Midtown’s Blackjack Bar Tapas is betting on craft cocktails and Thai cuisine

Blackjack Bar Tapas in Midtown is betting it can become a nightlife destination by combining craft cocktails with Thai cuisine and the vibe of an upscale lounge.

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The Atlanta guide to 4th of July weekend eating, drinking, cooking and grilling

Tips and recommendations for an Independence Day weekend in Atlanta full of good food, plenty of drinks (remember to hydrate!) and fun things to do.

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Red, white, booze and Bomb Pops: Atlanta’s coolest summer treats

Discover the best frozen treats in Atlanta, from Bomb Pops and slushies to boozy cocktails. Cool off this summer with nostalgic and refreshing favorites.

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Fresh from the cob: A cook’s guide for sweet corn

How to buy the best fresh corn and prepare it in summertime recipes for Corn Chaat, Sauteed Corn, Squash and Tomato Salad and Fresh Corn Fritters.

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Bantam & Biddy’s gluten-free flour recipe makes for great fried chicken

This recipe for Atlanta-based Bantam & Biddy's gluten-free flour mix can be used to coat fried chicken, shrimp, green tomatoes and more.