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Minhwa Spirits wins prestigious global award and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene
The competition is considered particularly prestigious because it’s judged through blind tastings, putting tiny craft distillers and huge brand names on a level playing field.
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Lauded pastry chef’s dessert and cocktail bar opens Thurs. in El Ponce basement
Atlanta pastry chef Claudia Martinez opens Bar Ana, a late-night dessert and cocktail bar, in the basement of El Ponce.
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Wellness-focused restaurant coming soon to Eastside Beltline and more from Atlanta’s dining scene
Buckhead saw some notable restaurant turnover, a popular pop-up announced a brick-and-mortar restaurant and a beverage release party is planned in Decatur.
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Mujo chef, Castellucci Group announce new Japanese restaurant
Castellucci Hospitality Group and chef J. Trent Harris, the team behind Mujo, will open Japanese restaurant Koshu Club in early 2026 in Buckhead.
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Midtown restaurant petitions against construction and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene
A bartender takes a lead role at Palo Santo, Christmas comes early to an Inman Park neighborhood favorite and more happenings around metro Atlanta.
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Metro Atlanta’s dining scene buzzes with 20 openings in October, few closings
Metro Atlanta added 20 restaurants in October and saw just a few closures, including longtime Atlanta restaurant Eats.
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An underground bar, a food truck fest and more from Savannah’s dining scene
A longtime favorite Greek restaurant gets a new lease, an event will celebrate Georgia oysters and more November dining news from Savannah.
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Close Company coming to Atlanta, restaurants offer free food, and more from the dining scene
A famous New York City bar shares its plans for Atlanta, several new restaurant openings and the dining community helps fill gaps in federal food assistance.
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Chicago-style hot dog chain Portillo’s plans grand opening in Kennesaw
Portillo's, the fast-casual chain known for serving Chicago street-food staples, will hold a grand opening celebration in Kennesaw on Nov. 18.
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Spring 2nd Branch opens in Marietta’s Church Street development
Chef Brian So, a proprietor of Marietta's well-respected Spring, has opened a second, more casual restaurant nearby that honors his Korean heritage.









