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Whoever thinks Thanksgiving is relaxing has clearly never been in charge of cooking the meal. The food might flat out suck. Your turkey might be dry. Your stuffing could be soggy. And maybe that casserole you saw on TikTok didn’t quite translate to your kitchen. Here are some of the restaurants all over the Atlanta area helping to make your Thanksgiving stress-free.

One of the oldest neighborhoods in town, Grant Park drips with history. It also drips with amazing food. From Mexican food to great rooftop patios, pizza to award winning pancakes; this neighborhood has it all. So where do you go when you’re in the area? We’ve got you covered. Check out this article for the best Grant Park eats! 

There’s no better way to start your day than with a breakfast sandwich. They’re hearty but not heavy, layered but not fluffy, and they taste so very good. We polled our 200,000+ Instagram followers about their breakfast sandwich preferences then compiled these findings into a tidy manifesto of the exact types that ATLiens like you love. Here’s what you had to say about breakfast sandwiches…

We’re keeping the comfort food train going with these hearty broths and stews around town to warm you right up! Get your slurp on with takeout or dine-in at these restaurants today!

Living in the A, we may all gripe about the traffic and the 100 degree summer days, but something we all are proud of is the Atlanta airport. You don’t realize it until you visit other cities’ airports that Hartsfield-Jackson is just *built different.* It’s more efficient, with more shopping options, and of course, places to eat. Take a look at our list and hop aboard the plane train if you’re trying to find your nearest Chick-fil-a or if you’re in search of Ludacris’ chicken spot. We’ve got all the highlights (though if you want a full list of all 100+ spots here, check out atl.com!) 

Atlanta is now home to five one-star Michelin-rated restaurants as well as a slew of other Michelin-recommended and Bib Gourmand restaurants, and we’re thrilled for the extremely hardworking talented chefs and entrepreneurs behind those ventures! But of course, being the die-hards that we are for the Atlanta food scene, we think there were a few […]

Some of the greatest foods include gluten: bread, pastries, pasta, cereal, soy sauce, and beer. That eliminates many of life’s greatest joys, but just because somebody can’t eat gluten doesn’t mean they can’t find some lovely foods to eat. Fortunately, Atlanta has a wide list of restaurants offering gluten-free options that will knock your socks off, whether you can eat gluten or not.

When you’re in the mood for something more lively than a simple dinner but you don’t want to commit to the club, a high-energy, rowdy dinner is just in order. We’ve got the full range in this post, from casual to more upscale, from fun and upbeat atmospheres to places where it’s totally okay to twerk on the tables if the music moves you to do so. Dive into our list, and let us know if we missed a spot. 

Okay, so I’m kinda proud of being dubbed the  “Food Guy of Atlanta” and I get asked by folks near and far, what is it Atlanta is truly known for from a dining perspective?  In essence,  what does Atlanta do best?  I have a lot of answers to that question but one of those has to be we have kick-ass BBQ, and it only keeps getting better.

While it’s true that Atlanta is more known for things like lemon pepper wings, BBQ, and Southern cuisine, we do also have a small but growing and thriving vegan scene. You may have to venture over to roaming food trucks.  

Slowly but surely, fall is arriving in Atlanta, and with that comes all the basic fall flavors and we are here for it. From freshly baked breads to steaming hot lattes, there’s something so comforting about an apple or pumpkin flavored treat. If you still say that you don’t like pumpkin spice, quit being a […]

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar is a neighborhood icon in the truest sense of the word, and Atlanta is better for having a place like it. They hold golf tournaments, which they’ve been kicked out of on numerous occasions, serve killer food, and are the gem of their neighborhood. Here’s the story of Atkins Park.

Put a little sizzle in your next meal out when you gather around the grill with your friends, and experience the art of Korean BBQ at one of these top Atlanta restaurants. Korean barbecue is an interactive type of cuisine that involves grilling cuts of meat onto grills that are built into your dining table. It’s a wonderful way to spend the evening with friends, and thanks to a huge Korean diaspora community the Atlanta area, there are *tons* of great places to enjoy this dining experience. Here’s a list of a few with the most mouthwatering cuts of meat and flavors! 

Football in the South just feels different. It just matters more here – especially in Atlanta, home of the College Football Hall of Fame and just an hour away from the multi-championship winning Georgia Bulldogs. Between college football, high school games and your Atlanta Falcons, there will be plenty of football to enjoy this fall and tailgates to pregame before the big game.

Going to a haunted house can sure scare up an appetite.  Atlanta has great haunted house options all throughout the metro area.  We’ve put together a list of delicious restaurants nearby the best haunted houses in the A.  Share this link with your crew, then plan a scary good night out in Atlanta this year!

What’s better than a fried chicken biscuit for brunch? A fried chicken biscuit *and* a cold pitcher of mimosas. Here are some of the best bottomless brunch deals happening now around town! 

Yes, as the unofficial capital of the south, Atlanta does amazing fried chicken, delectable biscuits, incredible soul food, and all the other fun stuff that southern cuisine is known for. But it’s also become just as easy to embrace a greener diet in this city if that’s your thing. There are a huge amount of healthy salad/grain bowl spots, local farmers markets, and incredible full-service restaurants where salad is far from an afterthought. Dive into our guide to find a satisfying salad near you!