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CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

The AJC reintroduces 5-star rating system for restaurant reviews

Restaurant reviews will now be rated on a 5-star scale after readers expressed confusion about the prior 4-star system.

Mirae Review
RESTAURANT REVIEW

Mirae blesses Brookhaven with a beautiful Asian-fusion gem

Pollen in Atlanta

Here’s what to eat during Atlanta’s pollen season

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8 Atlanta pop-ups you can’t miss this week

Oscar viewing party

Bar crawl, cooking class and more food events this week in metro Atlanta

Mujo

Atlanta’s 50 best restaurants

The Atlanta 50 is back. AJC dining critics Ligaya Figueras and Henri Hollis guide you to where food, drink, service and atmosphere combine for the best metro restaurants.

Global Dining Guide

Plan your international food tour in Atlanta: Around the world in 63 dishes

Get ready to plan your international food tour! ...

Destination Diners

Check out 33 Georgia diners worth the trip

Get ready to plan your diner road trip! The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s first statewide dining guide is a celebration of diners throughout Georgia.

More News

RIsing Son

Rising Son to close this month after 10 years in Avondale Estates

RECIPE

Sun-dried tomatoes shine in this easy vegetarian pasta recipe

Freeze-dried asparagus, bunny hop pasta and sweet potato pie for spring

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RECIPE

The tapa recipe that’s been a Boqueria menu staple for nearly 20 years

RESTAURANT REVIEW

Already a delight, Toco Hill’s Bobo Izakaya has a bright future

Host a ‘Bridgerton’-themed tea party at home with these 8 recipes

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A bill could affect Georgia’s craft beer industry, and more Atlanta dining news

Learn how to make espresso martinis and more Atlanta food events this week

RECIPE

Austin’s little gem Caesar elevates with ‘smoke, crunch’

Siena Review
RESTAURANT REVIEW

Siena brings Euro-style vibes to Alpharetta

RECIPE

Serve Painted Pickle’s License to Dill martini at home

RECIPE

Shortcut ingredients and smart technique make 30-minute paella possible

Jagger Suite Opening

Glitzy rooftop bar now open downtown and more from metro Atlanta’s restaurant scene

Rising Son to close this month after 10 years in Avondale Estates

Cafes, bakeries and bagel shops dominate metro Atlanta’s restaurant openings

March Coastal Dining Dispatch

A diner revival, Greek pop-ups and more dining news from Savannah

Rumi’s Kitchen reopening, plus more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

A bill could affect Georgia’s craft beer industry, and more Atlanta dining news

The Center rendering (Feb 2026)

Ready to see the next chapter for the former CNN Center? You soon can.

A Buckhead hotel gets a 5-star rating, another gets a new chef, and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

Why a Michelin-starred Miami restaurant group is betting on Atlanta

Atlanta Dishes to Try
March dishes

4 dishes to try in Atlanta this month: ‘Forest adventure’ to Greek lasagna

AAJC Feb dishes

From appetizer to dessert, 4 dishes to try this February

AAJC January Dishes

4 comforting dishes to try this January

120725 december dishes

4 standout dishes to try in December

AAJC November Dishes

4 restaurant dishes that taste like fall

Dishes of the Month - Oct. 2025

Roasted artichokes, patty melt empanadas and more dishes to try in October

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Peach pizza, a fancy anchovy sandwich and other dishes to try this month

Sammy's

Mexican turkey sandwich, Neapolitan pasta fritter and other dishes to try this month