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Dining trends on Atlanta’s restaurant scene in 2017

Falafel Po-Banh with cauliflower falafel, pickled vegetables and remoulade at Bon Ton.

Credit: Mia Yakel

Credit: Mia Yakel

Falafel Po-Banh with cauliflower falafel, pickled vegetables and remoulade at Bon Ton.
By Beth McKibben, Wendell Brock, Meridith Ford, C.W. Cameron, Jessie Dowd
April 28, 2017

Ah, food trends. Love 'em or hate 'em, they are a thing. Some come and go as the wind, while others move beyond craze stage to become the new norm. Pet-loving Atlanta now has a cat cafe. Chefs are mad for matcha. Lowbrow hot dogs are getting dressed to the nines. Click the link below to learn about these and other dining developments.

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