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Atlanta is so much more than just intown Atlanta–there are so many fantastic suburbs and neighborhoods that make up the Greater Metro Area and that all have their unique character and charm. Alpharetta is one of Atlanta Eats’ favorite dining destinations, and the Avalon in particular is a favorite of ours to peruse around for eats that are just as great as their shopping! 

For years, Atlanta was pretty much a vegan and vegetarian food desert. But now, it’s never been easier to eat plant-based thanks to amazing options all around the city. Here are some of our favorite minority owned vegan spots!

For nearly 80 years, Atlanta has had a modern day historical landmark in its midst. A place where heroes of the civil rights movement convened, and where one of America’s greatest Black entrepreneurs created their wealth – Paschal’s Restaurant. The story begins with two brothers – James Paschal and Robert Paschal.

Atlanta has a unique place in that history thanks to the Busy Bee Cafe. Opened in 1947 by Lucy Jackson – AKA Miss Lucy – it was a place MLK and other Civil Rights icons loved coming to.

There’s just something about the dry, hot, spice of Szechuan (alternatively, Sichuan or Szechwan) cuisine which makes you crave it again and again. Szechuan food is a style of Chinese cuisine from the Sichuan Province, known for its strong flavors from the use of Sichuan peppers. Once you get a taste of this heat, you’re going to keep coming back time and time again for more and more. Here are some of Atlanta’s best spots for Szechuan Chinese food! 

Baked feta pasta. Fast food chicken sandwich wars. Over-the-top mixology. These are the trends we’re seeing the most in 2021, both in the meals we’re cooking at home and in the restaurant and dining scene.

It’s the vibe for me. It’s not only the food, but the stunning decor and interiors that truly set these Atlanta restaurants apart from the rest. Here’s a list of ATL’s most stylish restaurants!

Cazzie David – Gen Z writer and daughter of Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Larry David – recently published a book of essays with one essay in particular titled “Too Full to F___”. In it, she makes the argument that, “Sure, women can eat and then have sex. But they really can’t eat a lot.” Assuming that her argument is sound, we’re going to focus on 5 dishes to eat AFTER bumping uglies so everyone can be satisfied this Valentine’s Day.

It’s hard to distill Atlanta’s diverse dining scene into just a few dishes. There are so many fantastic plates around Atlanta, but only a few have stood the test of time and made it to icon status. Here’s our take on those icon status dishes!

You’ve got to love a great food truck, and there are so many delicious ones in town to add to your bucket list. Here are some of our favorite Black-owned food tracks that we just keep coming back to time and time again! 

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’re going to love these dishes a whole choco-LOT! Add these delicious desserts to your food bucket list and your Valentine’s Day plans! Restaurants listed below in alphabetical order. 

How can you tell if a dish is horny? When you look at it and it says right back to you, “Eat me.” Dirty jokes aside, there are some dishes around Atlanta that have an effervescent sensuality. For part of our Valentine’s Day coverage this year, we’re putting a spotlight on a few ATL dishes that are thirsty and looking to be devoured!

As hard as it may be to accept, what we eat actually does make a difference to our health. Your immune system is powered by the nutrients you put in your body, so if you find yourself feeling under the weather more often than you’d like, your diet can be a key factor (unless you’re fighting off a global-pandemic-causing virus, in which case – wear a mask!). With that in mind, here are a few incredible tasting, superfood focused dishes around Atlanta that will add some nutritional nitrous oxide to your immunity.

It’s not just for Gen Z and cringy dance moves anymore–Tik Tok has become a veritable content oasis that we can spends hours and hours scrolling through. The best part, in our opinion? The totally drool-worthy recipes and cooking videos. Here are some carb heavy food TikToks we’ve discovered lately and *cannot* stop thinking about. 

If you’re feeling more safe and comfortable dining at home these days, there are still some truly fabulous catering options and at home date ideas to make this Valentine’s Day–or any date night–special!

What’s your dietary resolution this year? Less sugar? Cutting down on carbs? Trimming out foods with fat? Or, maybe you’re just laughing in the face of all those resolutions! For that, we salute you. After a year like 2020, you’ve earned it. Join us in celebrating some incredible dishes that we’ll devour happily and without guilt while we laugh in the face of New Years Resolutions.

Let’s all take a moment to manifest good vibes and good food in ATL this year. And that should hopefully be a little easier with a meal from one of these hot, new restaurants that just opened up! Grab a meal to go from these spots or dine-in or on their patio–whatever you feel most comfortable with at this time. 

Charcuterie has been having a moment for quite some time now and we’re thrilled to keep the cured meats and cheese train going into 2021. Here’s some truly divine charcuterie boards to give a go around town! Restaurants listed below in alphabetical order. 

If there’s an industry that thrived in 2020, it’s fast food. The option of never leaving your car to get a satisfying meal is unparalleled in the age of coronavirus. But now that we’ve crossed the calendar into 2021, the pounds have added up.

Your next great meal is being cooked up right now–on wheels! These food trucks are pulling out all the stops and WHEEL always give great food a try, whether it’s at a restaurant or a taco stand or a fantastic food truck! Here are some of Atlanta’s best food trucks.