Colombian cafe Maizal will open soon, Leopold’s Ice Cream expands and the Georgia Oyster Revival returns in November’s food and dining news from the Georgia coast.

Many of October’s biggest happenings in the metro Atlanta hospitality industry revolved around nightlife destinations, including Whiplash Comedy and Clave by Mojitos.

Barbecue legend Bryan Furman announced his return, Chaka Khan will open a cafe at Serenbe and more from the metro Atlanta dining scene.

This week in the Atlanta restaurant scene, a local meat market won a big prize, Aria and McKendrick's both hired new pastry chefs and more.

Ladybird Westside will open Oct. 21 and has already partnered with the Atlanta Humane Society and Georgia Tech.

This week in the metro Atlanta dining scene, Doraville’s Korean American soju distillery announced a move to West Midtown, plus a bevy of openings.

This week in the Atlanta restaurant scene, chef Gary Caldwell left Marcus Bar & Grille, Smorgasburg announced it would pack up early and more.

October’s food and dining news from Savannah and the Georgia coast: Specials Pizza opens; Eastern Wharf Food Truck and Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits festivals returns.

At least 15 new restaurants opened around metro Atlanta in September, compared to just a handful of closures, including Bon Ton.

This week on the Atlanta restaurant scene, community members mourned the imminent closure of Bon Ton, and Mule Train announced it would soon open.