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MidCity team set to open a cocktail bar in Westside Paper next year
Get the details on Omma, a new cocktail bar and listening lounge planned in west Midtown.
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Atlanta restaurants bring home awards, and more from the metro dining scene
JavaVino announced that it will close this weekend, a popular Marietta brunch restaurant plans a second location and Lazy Betty chef Ron Hsu announces his debut cookbook.
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Check out these 3 red wine blends for the holiday season
Find recommendations for three red wine blends to serve or gift your guests this holiday season.
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Nakato invests in itself to remain a treasure of Atlanta’s dining scene
With more than 50 years of history, Nakato has built itself into the rare restaurant that does multiple service styles well, from high-quality hibachi to solid sushi.
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Christmas desserts connect Atlanta homes to homelands
For many, preparing familiar Christmas sweets is a comforting way to celebrate cultural identity. Here are three recipes that bring international flavor to Atlanta.
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McKendrick’s creamed spinach recipe tastes like home
Learn to make the classic creamed spinach from McKendrick's Steak House, which balances richness with fresh, leafy greens.
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Southern cheese straws get a better-for-you makeover
This popular nibble for holiday gatherings is typically piped through a cookie press into textured wafers or short rods. But for this version, no cookie press is required.
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A New York-based Irish bar is headed to Atlanta’s Centennial Yards
The hospitality group behind the internationally acclaimed bar the Dead Rabbit is bringing its new concept, the Irish Exit, to downtown Atlanta.
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Atlanta kava bars offer island culture, alcohol-free social spaces
Kava bars have a growing presence, including in Atlanta. Some focus on the cultural and traditional benefits, while others offer kava to enjoy while socializing and relaxing.
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The AJC’s 10 best new restaurants of 2025
AJC dining critics reviewed and rated more than 30 restaurants in 2025 while visiting many more. These 10 stood out as the best new restaurants of the year.




















