Food and Dining

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Make flavor-packed chickpea stew in minutes

When the heat comes on, it's time to make stew. Here’s a quick and nutritious recipe for a hearty, comforting vegetarian version starring chickpeas.

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RECIPE

Pendolino’s meatball recipe is ‘loved by all’

Chef Kevin Maxey has been making this Pendolino favorite for 25 years.

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RECIPES

Homemade snacks make informal entertaining easy

Take inspiration for setting out an informal holiday spread from two cookbooks: one influenced by Italian culture and another grounded in French culture.

Alma Cocina to close in Buckhead this month after 6 years

Fifth Group restaurants will close its second restaurant this year: Alma Cocina's Buckhead location follows the closure of Lure in Midtown.

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Raging Burrito sold to new owners after nearly 30 years on Decatur Square

The co-owners behind Decatur Square mainstay Raging Burrito & Taco have sold the restaurant to a group of local investors.

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12 cookbooks to brighten your holidays and beyond

Make your holiday season bright with 12 cookbooks featuring simple, resourceful recipes and entertaining ideas.

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MADE IN GEORGIA

How a Christmas movie inspired a reluctant baker to sell ‘yamalicious’ treats

A love of sweet potatoes and inspiration from a Christmas movie inspired Mableton resident Karen Ervin to found Yams Foods.

Openings & Closings

Alma Cocina to close in Buckhead this month after 6 years

Fifth Group restaurants will close its second restaurant this year: Alma Cocina's Buckhead location follows the closure of Lure in Midtown.

Raging Burrito sold to new owners after nearly 30 years on Decatur Square

The co-owners behind Decatur Square mainstay Raging Burrito & Taco have sold the restaurant to a group of local investors.

Hotly anticipated restaurants lead nearly 20 November openings around metro Atlanta

Several restaurants anticipated for months opened in November, including Chicago fast-food chain Portillo's, the steakhouse Luella and dessert-focused Bar Ana.

Food & Drink

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RECIPE

Make flavor-packed chickpea stew in minutes

When the heat comes on, it's time to make stew. Here’s a quick and nutritious recipe for a hearty, comforting vegetarian version starring chickpeas.

Credit: Aaliyah Man

RECIPE

Pendolino’s meatball recipe is ‘loved by all’

Chef Kevin Maxey has been making this Pendolino favorite for 25 years.

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RECIPES

Homemade snacks make informal entertaining easy

Take inspiration for setting out an informal holiday spread from two cookbooks: one influenced by Italian culture and another grounded in French culture.

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Hotly anticipated restaurants lead nearly 20 November openings around metro Atlanta

Several restaurants anticipated for months opened in November, including Chicago fast-food chain Portillo's, the steakhouse Luella and dessert-focused Bar Ana.

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Cocktails to kick off the holiday season

A selection of the most festive cocktails in town for the holiday season.

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Avondale Estates gets a gelato shop, and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

A new steakhouse debuted this week in the former Ivy sports bar space in Buckhead, Cremalosa relocated to Avondale Estates and more from the metro Atlanta restaurant scene.

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Creative breweries in Athens add microdistilleries amid craft beer decline

Athentic and Creature Comforts have diversified into hosting events, and they recently have looked to expand their audience by distilling liquor to offer their own cocktails.

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Hot chocolate crawls, holiday parties headline December food events

December is full of holiday festivities and delicious events across metro Atlanta, including a hot chocolate crawl, an ugly sweater party and holiday karaoke.

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Dine on Thanksgiving feasts made by these metro Atlanta restaurants

Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at one of these metro Atlanta restaurants or preorder a holiday feast to pick up before the big day.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Peckish showcases ascendant chef’s talent in Kirkwood neighborhood

Peckish, a bootstrapped little restaurant in Pullman Yards where seemingly every table wobbles, is home to an incandescent talent in chef Tamara Hewitt.

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RECIPE

Whole lemon dressing brightens slaw side dish

This light and bright slaw keeps a lasting crunch thanks to hearty Brussels sprouts.

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Baraonda’s lamb ragu recipe is a slow-cooked success

Learn to make Baraonda's most popular dish at home with a couple of minor substitutions.

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RECIPES

Make mine merry! Expert cocktail recipes for your holiday party.

Learn to make a variety of drinks perfect for holiday hosting, from complex sippers and sparkling toasts to nonalcoholic drinks that let everyone feel included.