Food and Dining

Openings & Closings

Georgia Tech gives chef Jose Andres $100K prize; more from Atlanta’s food scene

Chef Jose Andres gets the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize; Krog Street Market gets a nomination; Southern Soul BBQ in St Simon's gets an award and mini‑golf is added at Painted Pickle.

Umi announces second location opening in New York City

One of Atlanta's most popular sushi restaurants will open a 4,000-square-foot outpost in Manhattan later this year.

Eats reopens in West End and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

The state Agriculture Department named its Georgia Grown Executive Chefs for 2026, a new cocktail bar opened in west Midtown and more local food happenings.

Food & Drink

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Your 2026 guide to Atlanta’s local farmers markets

Where to shop in metro Atlanta to buy directly from local farmers, bakers and artisans, grab pantry staples like honey and preserves and connect with your community.

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Garnishes take center stage at these Atlanta cocktail bars

Goodbye bleu cheese olives and lime wheels. These local bars are stepping up their garnish game with caviar, miniature pastries and more.

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MONTI CARLO

The soda bread recipe that carried me through tough times

An easy soda bread recipe you can make for under a dollar and the powerful story behind how it helped a single mom survive a $4 a day food budget.

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RECIPE

New cookbook delivers recipes from Lazy Betty chef’s personal kitchen

Umi

Umi announces second location opening in New York City

Demi Lovato cake

I made Demi Lovato’s Favorite Birthday Cake. Here’s what I learned.

These are the top-selling restaurants at Hartsfield-Jackson

Flight delayed at Atlanta airport? Here’s the best food in every concourse.

Georgia resort awarded prestigious honor
EXCLUSIVE

Georgia resort just earned one of world’s most prestigious hospitality honors

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RECIPE

Flavor boosters make tasty white turkey chili in minutes

Magic City is pure Atlanta, but its famous wings raise a question
AJC DINING EDITOR

Magic City is pure Atlanta, but its famous wings raise a question

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RECIPE

How to make Blue Eyed Daisy’s Veggie Tacos recipe at home

Eats Reopening

Eats reopens in West End and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

AAJC Sakura cocktails

Where to drink cherry blossom-inspired cocktails around Atlanta