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Buffet style eating has fallen out of fashion in recent years, but there are still a few to find around Atlanta serving everything from Chinese food to hibachi to Southern favorites. Check out this list for affordably priced eats and generous portions!

Now that we’ve entered November, host Julie Chen and mixologist Phil Armijo are talking about what they’re thankful for – including Phil’s Maple Manhattan recipe featuring Bardstown Bourbon and Trincheri Dry Vermouth. They revisit the bourbon vs. rye debate before Phil digs in to making his mouthwatering cocktail, which includes pure maple syrup – perfect for the fall! For more great recipes, visit themixga.com.

There’s nothing better than a Rotisserie Chicken – the crispy skin, the fall of the bone tenderness, the juicy marinated flavors – we’ll take that bird down to the bone! But there’s more than one way to make a mouthwatering, slow roasted chicken. We’ve looked at great Atlanta restaurants serving up delicious chickens daily and have listed out ten favorites below.

Most people associate wings with the narrow perspective of “buffalo or bust”, but here in Atlanta we’re a more open-minded folk. When you ask the average ATLien about lemon pepper wings, there’s more than just enthusiasm…there’s pride. This led me to wonder: why have lemon pepper wings been so impactful to Atlanta? Let’s find out.

It’s getting harder and harder to live and eat in ATL, but you can streeeeetch your budget until payday with these cheap delights around Atlanta! Here are ten fantastic meals you can get for under $10 around the Metro Atlanta area. 

This Thunderbird Spicy Sour Recipe is the perfect cocktail concoction for fall. With jalapeño slices, a generous amount of lemon and beautifully balanced Smoky Ten Benriach scotch, it’s a great drink to open up those sinuses and enjoy a beautiful fall day.

You could probably eat at a different restaurant every night for months ITP and not hit the same spot twice, but just a short drive out of Atlanta you will find so many other fantastic places to eat, drink, and socialize. Lawrenceville is about a 30 minute drive north of ATL and trust us, it is definitely worth the trip! Check out this list of 10 different restaurants in Lawrenceville you have to try! 

It’s S’mores season and we’ve got the perfect Old Fashioned Cocktail for you made with Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey from Old Fourth Distillery in Atlanta, GA. Learn how to make a roasted marshmallow simple syrup for cocktails, desserts or anything else you want to put the sticky stuff on this time of year. It’s all on the latest episode of The Mix!

The weather’s finally cooling down, but the restaurant scene is heating up. There’s a new rooftop restaurant in town, a retro American Chinese restaurant, and an Italian spot at Atlantic Station where you’re always going to leave very full and very happy. Check out what’s new!

From the iconic tomato pie to the award-winning fried chicken to the beloved bread basket, Mary Mac’s puts the “comfort” in comfort food and the welcoming staff will elevate your tasty meal into a heartwarming experience. 

Ah, Ponce City Market. Time to hit up the group text and see who wants to meet at the former Sears-showroom-turned-food-hall to partake in a smorgasbord extravaganza! But what if you could do better…?

We love a good Cuba Libre recipe – especially when it’s made with Santa Teresa 1796 rum. The rum comes from 5 generations of distillers, and is run through the original cask from 1796. On this episode of The Mix, host Julie Smith reviews the history of the popular rum and Cola drink before host Phil Armijo digs in with an easy to make Cuba Libre recipe for your home. Plus, you’ll find out the answer to the question “What’s the difference between a Cuba Libre and a rum and Coke?”

Everyone knows Buford Highway is where you want to be for hole-in-the-wall, authentic eats from all over the world. But if you’re not adding Buford Highway Farmer’s Market into your rotation, you’re missing out big time on one of Atlanta’s best food experiences. Here are some of our favorite can’t miss highlights.

If you’re like me, your hot girl summer turned into more of a “eating out a lot and indulging in a lot of cocktails” summer. And while there are #NoRagrets about that, it’s time for me to swap out french fries for a salad. Here’s a list of places around town that are always perfect when you need a meal that’s 🎵 so fresh and so green green. 🎵

When you’re craving a sandwich with a little something…extra delicioso you can always count on a Torta. We put together our Top Torta places with a focus on the most authentically mouthwatering, hard to find spots in Atlanta.

This tailgate Bloody Mary recipe is perfect for football season. With tailgates that can start early in the morning, there’s nothing better to get you loosened up for kickoff than a beautiful Bloody. Join our host Julie Smith and mixologist Phil Armijo for a Bloody Mary that’s brimming with flavor – and topped with your favorite garnishes. It’s all on the latest episode of The Mix.