Food and Dining

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A beloved Southern condiment is sandwiched between regions

Ownership of Duke’s Real Mayonnaise hasn’t been so stable lately. The most recent sale was in February to Northern-based private equity firm Advent International.

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How the Georgia owner of McAlister’s Deli, Cinnabon and Moe’s adapts to change

GoTo Foods, which owns brands including Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli, Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon, is evolving in a rapidly changing environment, its CEO says.

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Atlanta to host national bartending competition and more metro area restaurant happenings

A local food doc will show at the Atlanta Film Festival, David's Produce in Decatur will continue business as usual and more metro Atlanta food and beverage happenings.

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‘Fine water’ insiders to crown world’s best H2O at Atlanta summit

The Fine Water Society's Taste and Design awards took place Friday in Buckhead, with judges tasting and scoring about 100 bottles of water from around the world.

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Big Green Egg and ASW Distillery team up to make limited-edition bourbon

Two Atlanta brands came together to create Fiddler Big Green Egg Bourbon, a special edition of one of ASW Distillery's top spirits.

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Redacted Basement Drink Parlor opens behind unassuming Summerhill side door

A new bar serving mostly classic cocktails has opened in a Summerhill basement after years of fits and starts due to water issues in the space.

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Summit brings fine water sommeliers to Buckhead for global contest

The Fine Water Society is holding its Taste and Design Awards in Atlanta this weekend, featuring a panel of five certified water sommeliers judging 100 different waters.

Openings & Closing

Atlanta to host national bartending competition and more metro area restaurant happenings

A local food doc will show at the Atlanta Film Festival, David's Produce in Decatur will continue business as usual and more metro Atlanta food and beverage happenings.

Redacted Basement Drink Parlor opens behind unassuming Summerhill side door

A new bar serving mostly classic cocktails has opened in a Summerhill basement after years of fits and starts due to water issues in the space.

With Sammy’s opening, Abrams Fixtures development completes restaurant lineup

Sammy’s joins Ryokou, Seventh House and the Vine Club at the property, a mixed-use development that also houses office space and residential units.

Food & Drink

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One-layer small bake offers big strawberry flavor

With a Small Bake Strawberry Cake, you can enjoy a little dessert indulgence. It's perfect for strawberry season.

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Sweet simplicity: Three recipes to showcase Georgia’s own Vidalia onions

This trio of simple recipes makes Georgia's world-famous Vidalia onion the star of the show.

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Poached pears, seasoned beets and burrata make the Select’s salad special

To impress guests, you can re-create the Pear, Beets & Burrata Salad from the Select restaurant in Sandy Springs at home.

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RECIPE

One-layer small bake offers big strawberry flavor

With a Small Bake Strawberry Cake, you can enjoy a little dessert indulgence. It's perfect for strawberry season.

Credit: Virginia Willis

RECIPE

Sweet simplicity: Three recipes to showcase Georgia’s own Vidalia onions

This trio of simple recipes makes Georgia's world-famous Vidalia onion the star of the show.

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RECIPE

Poached pears, seasoned beets and burrata make the Select’s salad special

To impress guests, you can re-create the Pear, Beets & Burrata Salad from the Select restaurant in Sandy Springs at home.

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Spice up your Atlanta Cinco de Mayo with deals on tacos, tequila and more

From rooftop fiestas to taco crawls and tequila tastings, here’s where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2025 around metro Atlanta.

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3 new, locally owned restaurants to try around metro Atlanta

First impressions of Banu Mediterranean, Cocina de la Tia in Marietta and Little Five Points Diner, each locally owned and set up for counter service or takeout.

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With Sammy’s opening, Abrams Fixtures development completes restaurant lineup

Sammy’s joins Ryokou, Seventh House and the Vine Club at the property, a mixed-use development that also houses office space and residential units.

Nina and Rafi closes, Rreal Tacos owner purchases space

The popular pizza restaurant Nina and Rafi will close after selling its space on the Atlanta Beltline's Eastside Trail.

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After 8 years, Macon’s Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen is looking to expand

Looking ahead, brewmaster Brian Whitley said that, rather than a big brewery, he would like to have five locations in what he called underserved areas.

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Build your own lamb-stuffed pitas for a fun family dinner

Pita sandwiches filled with lamb, hummus and an olive-cucumber salad come together for a fast, family-friendly meal.

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Strawberry bread remains as tasty and nutritious since ’90s recipe makeover

A recipe makeover from 34 years ago leads to healthier, delicious strawberry bread using an egg substitute like Just Egg or aquafaba.