Food and Dining

Garnishes take center stage at these Atlanta cocktail bars

MONTI CARLO

The soda bread recipe that carried me through tough times

Dining with children: What to know, even at kid-friendly restaurants

ROUNDUP REVIEW

3 fun new Atlanta watering holes with surprising depth

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

RECIPE

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

Umi announces second location opening in New York City

Openings & Closings

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.

BrewDog closes Krog District location after bankruptcy, sale

Tilray Brands, which also owns SweetWater Brewing, purchased Brewdog’s international assets, but the chain's U.S. locations remain in limbo.

Food & Drink

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.

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.

RECIPE

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

Check out our step-by-step guide to making Collard Green Fried Rice, a recipe in Lazy Betty chef Ron Hsu’s new cookbook, which published this month.

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

In Demi Lovato's debut cookbook, she writes about her experience with disordered eating and shares how cooking helped her with recovery.

These are the top-selling restaurants at Hartsfield-Jackson

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

If you have time to fill at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, check out the AJC's recommendations for where to eat and drink.

Georgia resort awarded prestigious honor

EXCLUSIVE

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

World of Quercus in the small town of Gay joins Relais & Chateaux, an international association of independent hotels and restaurants.

RECIPE

Flavor boosters make tasty white turkey chili in minutes

Get a hearty bowl of creamy white turkey-based chili on the table in minutes with this go-to weeknight recipe.

AJC DINING EDITOR

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

A first visit to Atlanta’s most famous strip club reveals world-class dancers and a closer look at its famous lemon pepper wings.

RECIPE

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

With this recipe and a few simple ingredients, you can re-create the Veggie Tacos from the beloved Serenbe cafe in the comfort of your own home.

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.

Where to drink cherry blossom-inspired cocktails around Atlanta

A guide to finding seasonal cocktails inspired by sakura, or Japanese cherry blossoms, around Atlanta.

RECIPES

4 movie-themed cocktail, mocktail recipes to make your Oscars party the winner

These easy cocktail and mocktail recipes pair with the Oscars' best picture nominees, perfect to serve at your viewing party.

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.