Food

With Feb. 14 quickly approaching, look no further for some perfect date night options throughout Atlanta to impress your significant other. We’ve got you covered.

There are a lot of celebratory pizza days – looking at you, National Pepperoni Pizza Day, Pi Day and National Sausage Pizza Day. So, why not celebrate them all?

We might not be in New Orleans, but we can still appreciate a good Mardi Gras celebration.

There’s nothing better than a cozy, inviting neighborhood pub. For Grant Park and surrounding communities, new go-to spot Manny’s Grant Park Pub nears opening day in Paces Properties’ development at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Boulevard.

The temperatures in Atlanta have dropped, making us want to stay in and snuggle. While it’s easy to cave into another night of Netflix, these tasty, hot cocktails have us braving the cold for another sip.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is saying goodbye to the Obama administration’s school lunch and breakfast program in a move to serve meals more appealing to students.

Charlotte-based Chef Bruce Moffett, owner of Moffett Restaurant Group, is releasing his first cookbook, “Bruce Moffett Cooks: A New England Chef in a New South Kitchen.”

After about six weeks of holiday indulgences, including a few too many cocktails, many have likely decided to start the new year by participating in Dry January, a campaign to urge people to abstain from alcohol for the month of January.

I began using bone broth this past year in slow cooker recipes and even to spice up dull white rice. The liquid – containing healing compounds like collagen, proline, glycine and glutamine – is released by brewing animal parts that can’t be eaten directly. In addition to adding flavor, cooking with and drinking it can pack powerful health benefits.

Atlanta-based marketing company 31South is challenging the Wisconsin-based seltzer giant LaCroix to a rebrand.

An Atlanta mainstay since 1992, The Vortex Bar & Grill’s long-standing smoking policy could change in 2019.

Atlanta Marriott Marquis’ acclaimed restaurant Sear has re-opened with a brand-new look, thanks to a recently completed extensive renovation.

As one of the South’s best food cities, it can be challenging to keep up with all the restaurant openings in Atlanta. Here are the ones I’ve got my eye on for 2019:

The Atlanta Guys Dinner Group is made up of men from various backgrounds who meet once a month to share a good meal while giving back to the community.

I happily discovered one of my favorite sandwiches just a few years ago – not at a restaurant – but at Kevin Rathbun Steak at the Atlanta Braves stadium, available only on game days.

If you’re anything like me, the holidays got the best of you. Between seeing family and friends, work parties, holiday parties and more, the wine was flowing and food options were indulgent.

When winter arrives, I’m all about warming up with hearty soups. I was thrilled when our family started a gumbo tradition for our Sneaky Santa get-together a few years back.

One of my sweetest holiday memories growing up was spending hours in the kitchen baking treats for friends and family. My all-time favorite? Cannoli cookies. Maybe it’s my New Jersey upbringing, but the sweet chocolate and mellow ricotta perfectly paired with an orange zest just screams Christmas.

During the holidays, sometimes it’s easy to get swept up in all the mundane tasks that need to get done instead of enjoying what the season is all about. With family coming to town, cleaning the house and all of the other million little things that you need to do, it might seem impossible to make those memories that will really last.

Hosting during the holidays can be stressful, allowing no time to relish in the celebration. This year, sit back, relax and let someone else do the work.

A magical time of year for all, the holidays are where we set aside our differences and focus on what’s truly important: eating. That’s why we’ve gathered some great gift ideas to delight your foodie friends.

Buon giorno, Atlanta! Know someone spending these winter days dreaming of sipping wine on the coast of a sunny Italian town? Gift them the taste of Italy this holiday season with Italian goodies from some favorite spots around town.

A Tom & Jerry is an early 1800s Christmas cocktail tradition referencing two characters in a London holiday play, who were not a cat and mouse.

During the holiday season, I love to shop small. It provides the opportunity to make an impact while supporting local Atlanta businesses.

I love cooking, but also know it can be really stressful around the holidays. The stuffing needs to be seasoned perfectly and the turkey must have a crisp skin and moist center. But it’s perfectly acceptable to save your sanity by buying some items premade including:

Turkey. It can be the bane of any Thanksgiving host’s existence. Still frozen, too dry, over-cooked (aka burnt) – the pressure is on to wear that chef’s hat and cook the perfect turkey.

Whether you’re sipping to celebrate the holiday season or to drown out another one of your aunt’s political tirades, do it with a festive drink in hand. My favorite? Tyler Florence’s Cranberry Champagne Cocktail.

Making plans to get out of the house after Thanksgiving and kick off the next holiday season? Fan-favorite pop-up Miracle on Monroe returns on Friday, Nov. 23. Atlanta’s favorite kitschy Christmas bar will also take over Inman Park’s The Brasserie and Neighborhood Café at PARISH.

I’ve found a new place to indulge my carnivore cravings. Arnette’s Chop Shop has opened in Apple Valley Brookhaven, a new loft-style development. The menu of the restaurant, from Michael Arnette, the owner of Haven, includes appetizers like shrimp cocktail and oysters, with entrees that include prime steaks, pork, chicken and seafood dishes.

You’ve got some hungry guests coming for Thanksgiving, which means you need to find a tasty turkey. Here’s what you should consider: