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A menu item from Night & Day Cereal Bar.

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A cereal and dessert bar is coming to Atlantic Station and more restaurant news from the...
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Terrapin Watermelon Gose is a summer refresher. / Courtesy of Terrapin Beer Co.

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Beer Pick: Terrapin Watermelon Gose is a summer refresher
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The Buffalo Boy egg roll from Eggroll Boyz.

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A restaurant with 20 giant eggrolls on the menu is coming to Alpharetta this month
10h ago
Platez Southern Kitchen & Cocktailz is a Southern restaurant opening next week in Decatur.

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Platez Southern Kitchen & Cocktailz to open next week in Decatur
Spring Dining Guide: Pizza in Atlanta
The Margherita pizza continues to set a high standard at Varasano's. Chris Hunt for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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15 classic pizzas to try in metro Atlanta
Jeff Varasano stretches the dough for a Margherita pizza. He never tosses the dough, as it makes it tough. Chris Hunt for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Meet the pizzaioli of Atlanta
Athens Pizza founders John and Asiemoula Papadopoulos opened the Greek pizza restaurant in 1977. Courtesy of the Papadopoulos family

6 Atlanta pizza parlors that have stood the test of time
Tre Vele's menu includes a quattro stagioni pizza. Mia Yakel for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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15 new places to try pizza in Atlanta
Dolo's Pizza owners Alyson Williams (left) and Yusef Walker show two of their creations at their pop-up pizzeria in Underground Atlanta. Chris Hunt for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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For an original bite of Atlanta, try a pop-up pizzeria
Old Fourth Ward pizzeria Glide sells slices of its massive, 20-inch Brooklyn-style pies, including the Homegrown (left) featuring pimento cheese. Ligaya Figueras/ligaya.figueras@ajc.com

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5 places to try pizza by the slice
Anthony Spina enjoys a piece of the grandma pie at O4W Pizza. Mia Yakel for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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5 pan pizzas to try in metro Atlanta
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Flan de Caramelo from the menu of Casa Robles.

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MAP: All the restaurants that have opened so far in metro Atlanta in 2022
Review: Bad luck at Buckhead’s Brassica
Scalini’s customers share memories of the longtime Smyrna restaurant
14 new places to have dessert in metro Atlanta
The fish tibs at Desta are a hybrid of a stir fry and a stew. This one was made with grouper. Angela Hansberger for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Scoop up some joy with this metro Atlanta dish
Scalini’s Italian Restaurant, home of the ‘Eggplant Baby Club,’ closes after 42 years
Shake Shack coming to West Midtown and more restaurant news from the week
Beer Pick: Try Shiny Happy People this weekend at Monday Night’s 11th anniversary party
Dishes from the menu of Knife Modern Mediterranean in Atlanta.

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Knife Modern Mediterranean opening this month in Buckhead
Lagarde American Eatery bringing New Orleans cuisine to Milton
Try these Atlanta cocktails with an added splash of history
Review: One Flew South brings cross-cultural bites to the Beltline
A rendering of Chamblee Tap and Market.

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Micro food hall and taproom coming to Chamblee
Ale Yeah in Decatur proves you can tap into a trend but outlast it
Produce adds a delicate touch to this Atlanta pasta
Your 3rd Spot sets opening date at The Works and more restaurant news from the week
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Adventures in Food
This re-creation of a typical Sunday dinner at Grandma King’s includes fried chicken, creamed corn, turnip greens, green beans, mashed potatoes, a biscuit and iced tea. (Bill King for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Sundays at Grandma’s: Chicken, biscuits and mysteries of country life
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Marietta resident earns place in White Castle Hall of Fame
For the Krog Street Tunnel Lamb dish at Georgia Boy, a peculiar-looking bent plate and tableside finish of edible carrot spray elicit surprise and disbelief.

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Some chefs punctuate a meal with a bang
Pizza frequently was on the menu at the King children’s birthday parties, including Olivia’s fifth birthday at Chuck E. Cheese. (Courtesy of the King family)

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Kids’ birthdays: Giant mice, ball pits, arcades, pools and so much pizza
Restaurant Openings
A menu item from Night & Day Cereal Bar.

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A cereal and dessert bar is coming to Atlantic Station and more restaurant news from the...7h ago
The Buffalo Boy egg roll from Eggroll Boyz.

Credit: THOMS SWOFFORD

A restaurant with 20 giant eggrolls on the menu is coming to Alpharetta this month
10h ago
Flan de Caramelo from the menu of Casa Robles.

Credit: Casa Robles

MAP: All the restaurants that have opened so far in metro Atlanta in 2022
Rendering of the forthcoming Shake Shack location in West Midtown.

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Shake Shack coming to West Midtown and more restaurant news from the week
Rendering of Your 3rd Spot.

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Your 3rd Spot sets opening date at The Works and more restaurant news from the week
The exterior of the new Hattie B's in West Midtown.

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Hattie B’s opening next week in West Midtown with new menu items, cocktails
Atlanta Dishes to Try
The fish tibs at Desta are a hybrid of a stir fry and a stew. This one was made with grouper. Angela Hansberger for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Credit: Angela Hansberger

Scoop up some joy with this metro Atlanta dish
The truffle gnocchi at BoccaLupo features seasonal Southern produce. Angela Hansberger for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Credit: Angela Hansberger

Produce adds a delicate touch to this Atlanta pasta
A good bet at Hotchick-peas is the falafel platter. Angela Hansberger for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Credit: Angela Hansberger

Enjoy a burst of Mediterranean flavor in this Atlanta dish
You can get a brisket sandwich at Moonie’s Texas BBQ. Angela Hansberger for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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This smoked bark is worth the wait, and the drive
Thai corn salad comes with shrimp at Tum Pok Pok. Angela Hansberger for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Credit: Angela Hansberger

This Chamblee dish is more than just a summer salad
Bulla Gastrobar's Andalusian gazpacho is silky, tangy and refreshing. Courtesy of Bulla Gastrobar

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This Atlanta cold soup hits the spot and quenches your thirst
Barbacoa and pollo tacos are on the menu at Taqueria Taquito Express. Angela Hansberger for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Credit: Angela Hansberger

Filling up at this metro Atlanta gas station is tasty
Spicy lamb skewers at Bei Jing Kabobs are available with different levels of spice. Angela Hansberger for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Credit: Courtesy of Angela Hansberger

Head to Buford Highway for this chargrilled meat on a stick
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