This Independence Day, forecasters predict metro Atlanta should get picture-perfect summer weather.
As you crank up the grill and get the fireworks ready, consider these recommendations for a Fourth of July full of good food, plenty of drinks (remember to hydrate!) and fun things to do.
Atlanta restaurant deals and events this weekend:
- Ponko Chicken is celebrating the 4th of July and National Fried Chicken Day all weekend long by offering their basic meal for half-price. Get three chicken tenders or tofu tenders plus french fries or rice for just $6 from July 4-6 at any of their locations.
- Amore e Amore, the Italian restaurant in Inman Park, is transforming into a circus-themed destination this month called Under the Big Top. A balloon artist will be on-hand Thursday and Saturday, while Friday will feature a caricature artist.
- Boone’s, the restaurant that overlooks Atlanta’s Bobby Jones Golf Course, is holding a classic cookout on Friday. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., customers can buy a hotdog or cheeseburger slider meal complete with a beer for just $15.
Grilling tips and recipes:
- If you’re considering pulling the tarp off your grill for the first time this year, many questions are probably running through your head. Check out these tips and recipes from America’s Test Kitchen editor Tucker Shaw.
- Female chefs in Atlanta are bosses behind the grill, and give their top tips for upping your grill game (your meat will stick to the grill no longer!)
- Love your Big Green Egg? The company is headquartered here, and shares tips and recipes for getting the perfectly Big Green Egg-prepared food.
More to cook during the holiday weekend:
- Use up some of Georgia’s bounteous summer produce with these recipes for sweet and savory baked treats. For something a little cooler, make one of these approachable recipes for peach sorbet.
- Load up on carbs without overheating thanks to this healthier recipe for a chilled Vietnamese noodle bowl.
- Sweet summer corn is an undeniable star of Southern summer produce, and we’ve got tips and recipes for getting the most out of every ear.
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