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These Atlanta restaurants have winterized or plan to soon winterize their patios, rooftops, and decks so you can keep the al fresco dining trend going this season! Pull out your sweaters and get ready to settle in for a fantastic outdoor meal fireside.

Atlanta is growing at a crazy fast pace, and with it, its restaurant scene! But sometimes you visit a brand new buzzy spot and realize quite quickly it’s all style and no substance. Rest assured, with this list, we can guarantee you’re not going to run into that issue. These are some spots where the hype is worth it! Read on for some of our faves with fabulous food, attentive service, and lovely interiors.  

You could totally argue that the sleek and sophisticated espresso martini is actually just the grown-up version of a Vodka + Red Bull. With its perfect blend of booze and caffeine, this classic cocktail has seen a resurgence in popularity and has become the go-to for those nights when you need an extra kick to keep the party alive. Discover the best ones in town!

It’s only fitting that the national fast food fried chicken sandwich wars have also played out on the local level at Atlanta’s restaurants. With a city packed full of so many talented restaurateurs, it’s pretty much inevitable that there have been some mean chicken sandwiches created all over ATL. Here are some of our favorites from fried to grilled and anything in between! 

Most people in Atlanta have a favorite or go-to restaurant, and if they can’t pick just one, they at least have a list of three at the ready. But one thing that’s for sure is just about everyone has one meal, one restaurant, one experience that stands out above the rest. We asked the team if they could try any restaurant again for the first time, what would it be? See which restaurants and meals we’ve been dreaming about, wishing we could relive just one more time, for the first time, below. 

In twenty-five years of talking food and restaurants in Atlanta, there is one conversation where the passion runs the deepest…..WINGS. All shapes and sizes, all flavors, ethnic origins and cultural backgrounds, and I have finally landed on perhaps the most important list ever created.  I give you the wing spots that must be visited to truly understand how we are the wing capital of the world.  In alphabetical order I give you my top 11 wing spots in Atlanta.

It can be challenging, but you can totally still add some romance to your relationship while staying within your budget goals! With a little creativity, you’ll find that you can still enjoy a night out on the town with your boo without spending major moolah. Here are some inexpensive date ideas around ATL.

Whether you’re looking for a meal on the bucolic Chattahoochee River or cocktails 10 stories high overlooking all of Atlanta, you’ll be impressed with our list on Atlanta’s top restaurants for breathtaking views. 

How does Atlanta stack up as a pizza city?  While we are not going to be confused with New York or for that matter Boston or Chicago we do have a lot to be proud of and keep getting better which is why compiling this list was not easy but it is indeed what I am paid to do….I give you then: The Top Ten Pizza Places in Atlanta (plus a few honorable mentions) in alphabetical order of course.

Part of what makes Atlanta such a great city to live is the availability of cuisines from all over the world. And lucky for Thai food lovers, there’s countless great spots all around Atlanta whether you’re craving a tasty Pad Thai, flavorful tom yum, or savory Masaman curry.

Hibachi restaurants have been known to host some pretty special occasions from birthday parties, dinner before homecoming and for some, even on Christmas Eve. It’s dinner and a show, all in one and you always leave with a smile on your face and (typically) leftovers in hand. Here’s a list of spots around ATL serving up some fun and flavorful hibachi, cooked right before your eyes at your table!

There’s no treat more comforting even though it can take on so many different forms: thin and crunchy, warm and chewy, crammed with pecans, dunked in chocolate…we could keep going indefinitely. But instead, here’s a list of the tastiest and most unique cookies all over Atlanta.

There’s nothing better than a big bowl of craveworthy, perfectly carb-y noodles when the weather starts to cool down. Here are 7 noodle dishes around Atlanta that totally inspire that “Need to have them!” feeling.

A dumpling is some truly magical foodstuff, found throughout all different cultures around the world. From Poland’s pierogi, to China’s soup dumplings, to the American South’s chicken and dumplings, we love this food in all its glorious forms. Here are some fantastic ones around town, no matter what style you’re craving.

We’re tired of melting in these Atlanta streets and looking forward to the advent of cooler weather this fall–and with it, more fun outdoor activities that involve eating and drinking, and eating… and drinking! Check out our list for some of the mostly hotly anticipated festivals coming to Atlanta this fall, in order of when they’re happening!

Have you Carri-BEAN to these fantastic Jamaican spots yet? These restaurants’ oxtails, curries, and stews are the perfect options to warm you right up this fall and satisfy any island craving you might have.

Get spooky this Halloween with these pop-ups events around Atlanta that perfectly capture the mystery and the magic of the season! Here are some of the must-visit spots to check out this October.

We love a good chili cook off as much as anyone else, but why wait for that one or two days a year to indulge in this sensational Tex Mex stew? We’ve highlighted a few of our favorite places in Atlanta that make great chili year round, including one of ATL’s best burger restaurants, a city favorite soup spot, a BBQ restaurant and much more. See our full list below to find a warm bowl full of chili goodness near you.

These artisan bakeries around Metro Atlanta have found creative workarounds so convincing that you wouldn’t even realize anything you’re eating is gluten-free. Bookmark these spots next time you’re in need of a sweet or savory fix!

Middle Eastern cuisine is having a moment in Atlanta, and leading the pack is a selection of absolutely scrumptious Persian/Iranian restaurants. Expect expertly spiced dishes with fragrant ingredients like saffron, pomegranate, dates, cardamom, and rosewater. The cuisine, however, is typically not spicy, so it’s great for sensitive palettes as well.