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The top-line menu item at Yumbii is the delicious Asian Rib-Eye Beef with Korean chili sauce and soy-sesame vinaigrette. CONTRIBUTED BY HENRI HOLLIS
Yumbii and Queso Shop to open at Moores Mill and more dining news from the week
Restaurant Mumbo Jumbo opened in downtown Atlanta in time for the 1996 Olympics and closed in 2003. Longtime Atlanta chef Shaun Doty returned to Atlanta to work at the restaurant just after the Olympics. (AJC File Photo/John Spink)
Veteran restaurateurs recall ‘96 Games, impact on Atlanta dining scene
Mary's in East Atlanta Village was named the top gay bar in the country by Logo.
Another East Atlanta bar to require proof of vaccination from customers
El Vinedo Local specializes in South American fare, like ceviches, empanadas and fried yuca. Wendell Brock for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta patio pick: With El Vinedo Local, South America comes to Midtown
Atlanta Orders In
El Vinedo Local specializes in South American fare, like ceviches, empanadas and fried yuca. Wendell Brock for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta patio pick: With El Vinedo Local, South America comes to Midtown
Open since 2020, Amore Mio offers European-style cakes and pastries. Ligaya Figueras/ligaya.figueras@ajc.com
Resort dining, healthy bowls, sweet treats to put on your metro Atlanta radar
A takeout breakfast from Poach Social in Summerhill includes s sausage and egg sandwich with potatoes and a breakfast burrito with fruit. In the center is the One Love, a spicy, house-made sorrel drink. Wendell Brock for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Orders In: Newly-opened Poach Social aims to reflect diversity of Summerhill
This takeout feast from Chef Winnie’s Kitchen in Clarkston includes injera, fish curry, gomen be sega (collards with meat) and the vegan sampler. Wendell Brock for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta Orders In: Ethiopian chef calls humble spot ‘Ritz-Carlton of Clarkston’
This is a slice of Ladrillo — aka grandma pie — from La Calavera Pizza. Ladrillo is the Spanish word for brick, and these heavy, red, rectangular slices do look a bit like red bricks. Wendell Brock for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Orders In: La Calavera has switched from artisan bread to pizza
This takeout spread from Nur Kitchen includes chicken schnitzel, house-baked pita bread, a fried mussel sandwich with fries, a mezze platter, chopped salad and hummus. Wendell Brock for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Orders In: Busy chef Shay Lavi is back cooking for public at Nur Kitchen
This order of Old Atlanta fries from Puncho’s Late-Nite Fry Trap are topped by seasoned buffalo chicken, with lemon-pepper sprinkles and ranch dressing. Wendell Brock for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Orders In: Puncho’s loaded fries are inspired by Atlanta’s culture
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Who’s Got Soul Southern Grill opens in Duluth for soul food staples
First Look: Lucian Books and Wine mixes bistro menu with owners’ talents
Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ opens next week and more dining news from the week
East Atlanta restaurant and bar Argosy now requires that guests be vaccinated against COVID-19. (Courtesy of Argosy)
Atlanta restaurant mandates COVID-19 vaccine for customers
Patio Pick: Five Boroughs Pizza Tavern brings NY-style pies to Cumming
Closing for vacation is latest pandemic-induced change for restaurants
Feast on gold leaf-encrusted steak when Steak Market opens in Midtown
The interior of JoJo's Beloved inside Politan Row at Colony Square. / Photo by Lindsay Butler
JoJo’s Beloved cocktail lounge pays tribute to ‘70s, ‘80s at Colony Square
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Beer Town: Monks Meadery’s expansion continues with first taproom
Vegan in Atlanta: Hippie Hibachi captures thrill of the grill, and it’s 100% plant-based
Souper Jenny serves a cucumber peach chilled soup. Courtesy of Souper Jenny
Try 5: Five places to try chilled soup in metro Atlanta
Beat the heat with this cold, flavorful Atlanta sammie
Atlanta Food and Wine Festival returns and a new food festival debuts
First Look: Antiguo Lobo in Chamblee a tribute to key Mexican restaurateur
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Murray Brett (father of DaySprings Farms owner Nathan Brett) uses the combine to harvest the wheat after assessing the moisture (dew) content was low enough. DaySpring Farms is an organic certified farm that grows, harvest and mills grains on-site. / (Chris Hunt for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Adventures in Food
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There’s more than one way to boil an egg (or care for a parent) during a pandemic
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Pandemic forces Atlanta hospitality PR agencies to adapt
A new and much larger Bolton Dining Commons opened at the University of Georgia in 2014. Courtesy of UGA Dining Services
UGA’s dining halls serve up future fond memories
In May, a group of Brookhaven residents purchased 100 meals and donated them to U.S. Postal Service workers in Brookhaven. Courtesy of Matt Gunter
Produce for postal workers, and other good deeds
Restaurant Openings
Who’s Got Soul Southern Cafe offers fried seafood, such as this plate with fried catfish, shrimp, hushpuppies and sides of macaroni and cheese and sautéed zucchini and yellow squash. Courtesy of Who’s Got Soul Southern Café
Who’s Got Soul Southern Grill opens in Duluth for soul food staples
Food from the menu of Rodney Scott's BBQ. / Courtesy of Rodney Scott's BBQ
Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ opens next week and more dining news from the week
The interior of JoJo's Beloved inside Politan Row at Colony Square. / Photo by Lindsay Butler
JoJo’s Beloved cocktail lounge pays tribute to ‘70s, ‘80s at Colony Square
Justin Schoendorf serves a glass of Belgian Brut mead at the new Monks Meadery taproom in Atlanta. (Bob Townsend for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Beer Town: Monks Meadery’s expansion continues with first taproom
At Hippie Hibachi Vegan Grill, the mains (including tofu and mushrooms) are served with a heaping amount of fried rice, plus sautéed veggies, squiggles of house-made yum yum sauce and a sprinkle of chives and sesame seeds. Wendell Brock for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Vegan in Atlanta: Hippie Hibachi captures thrill of the grill, and it’s 100% plant-based
Offerings at Antiguo Lobo, a new Mexican restaurant in Chamblee, include (from top left) Pollo al Mole, El Melvin (cocktail) and Cochinita; (from bottom left) Pescado (taco), Carne Asada and Carnitas (taco). (Chris Hunt for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
First Look: Antiguo Lobo in Chamblee a tribute to key Mexican restaurateur
Tacos are one of the reasons to check out Muchacho on Memorial Drive. CONTRIBUTED BY JENNI GIRTMAN / ATLANTA EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Muchacho to expand and more dining news from the week
Farm Burger has several locations around metro Atlanta. Courtesy of Blue Hominy
Farm Burger reopens in Midtown and more dining news from the week
Tacos from the menu of Antiguo Lobo. / Courtesy of Antiguo Lobo
Antiguo Lobo opens for multi-regional Mexican cuisine in Chamblee
Atlanta Dishes to Try
The seasonal peach burger at Farm Burger features peaches and goat cheese from local farms. Courtesy of Farm Burger
This burger makes the most of a Georgia favorite
The lamb sandwich from Alon's is a simple, satisfying summer pleasure. Henri Hollis/henri.hollis@ajc.com
Beat the heat with this cold, flavorful Atlanta sammie
This serving of red beans and rice with smoked sausage from Daddy D’z includes collard greens and macaroni and cheese on the side. Henri Hollis/henri.hollis@ajc.com
Creole classic satisfies at this Grant Park barbecue spot
Deviled mussels from the Lawrence in Midtown pack a wallop of flavor you don't often find with this simple shellfish. Henri Hollis/henri.hollis@ajc.com
These spicy mollusks pack a punch in Midtown
The spiced lamb burger with fries is available from Rina, an Israeli restaurant in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward. Henri Hollis/henri.hollis@ajc.com
Middle Eastern flavors put new spin on a classic
A takeout order of Lasagna Matta from Campagnolo is a generous portion and travels well. Henri Hollis/henri.hollis@ajc.com
This Midtown Italian restaurant delivers pure comfort
The smoked wings at Little Rey are dressed with salsa macha, a mixture of dried chiles and peanuts. Henri Hollis/henri.hollis@ajc.com
This Piedmont Heights Tex-Mex spot brings the heat
The apple pancake from the Original Pancake House features a topping of Granny Smith apples cooked to a pie-filling consistency. Henri Hollis for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
This decadent treat belies its humble name
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