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Food and Dining

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Mellow Mushroom returns to downtown Decatur, and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

Three metro-area cooks celebrated a milestone, a new studio for cooking classes opened, and a Thai restaurant group announced its next concept in the Atlanta restaurant scene.

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Credit: Courtesy of Lewis Barbecue

Central Texas-style barbecue compound opens on the Northeast Beltline

Acclaimed pitmaster John Lewis will open his Central Texas-style restaurant Lewis Barbecue in Ansley Mall on Dec. 8.

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African print aprons, jumbo candy canes and more Southern-made products to try

December's mix of Southern-made food and kitchen products includes cheesecake dip mixes, ranch dressing in salt form and tea blends from Marietta, Georgia.

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4 standout dishes to try in December

From sashimi to mango shrimp, explore four standout dishes at Atlanta-area restaurants this December.

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The Darling Oyster Bar opens new location in Savannah and more from the coastal dining scene

Peek inside the Darling Oyster Bar's second location now open in Savannah, learn about one of Georgia's historic businesses and more in December's coastal dining dispatch.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

NFA Burger’s full-service Avalon restaurant chases fast-food perfection

NFA Burger at Avalon in Alpharetta opened in May. Much like the burger itself, the restaurant is a study in simplicity and exactitude.

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NFA Burger at Avalon offers 1 table a night that benefits Giving Kitchen

The new full-service NFA Burger at Avalon has one table each day set aside where the reservation fee goes directly to owner Billy Kramer's favorite nonprofit, Giving Kitchen.

Openings & Closings

Mellow Mushroom returns to downtown Decatur, and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

Three metro-area cooks celebrated a milestone, a new studio for cooking classes opened, and a Thai restaurant group announced its next concept in the Atlanta restaurant scene.

Central Texas-style barbecue compound opens on the Northeast Beltline

Acclaimed pitmaster John Lewis will open his Central Texas-style restaurant Lewis Barbecue in Ansley Mall on Dec. 8.

The Darling Oyster Bar opens new location in Savannah and more from the coastal dining scene

Peek inside the Darling Oyster Bar's second location now open in Savannah, learn about one of Georgia's historic businesses and more in December's coastal dining dispatch.

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.

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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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Credit: Courtesy of Union Square & Co., an imprint of Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group/Linda Xiao

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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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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Credit: Courtesy of Union Square & Co., an imprint of Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group/Linda Xiao

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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Credit: Aaliyah Man

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.

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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.

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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.