Food

The chicken was tender, the salmon perfectly spiced and oh, that bread. Baked specially for Zunzi’s by Holeman & Finch, the parbaked bread is the perfect foundation for the five heaping sandwiches at this new restaurant on Howell Mill. We tried them all and our favorite was the Godfather.

Chai Yo Modern Thai, from the family that owns Nan, Tamarind Seed and Tuk Tuk, is now open in Buckhead, serving lunch and dinner.

Barbecue has been a long-time favorite among southern states, but there is a notable rich history for this comfort food all across America. Discover the stories behind this beloved food at the Atlanta History Center’s newest exhibition, “Barbecue Nation.” Marinate on the history, tradition and culture that center around how barbecue made its claim to fame. The exhibition features artifacts, images and oral histories from across the country.

Growing up, every Sunday was “dodo” day, a weekly tradition where we sat around the table eating bagels followed by, you guessed it, donuts (Atkins would not approve). Sadly this tradition has tapered off over the years, but my love for those hot, delicious circles hasn’t.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and if you’re like me, you’re in need of a cocktail to celebrate. One of my favorite go-to recipes is Bobby Flay’s Watermelon Tequila Cocktail.

Americans eat three billion pizzas a year, about 100 acres each day. Let’s celebrate one of our country’s most beloved foods with National Pizza Party Day on May 18.

Imagine a road trip across the South, indulging in some of the best food and drink along the way … all for $100. No, the dollar has not dropped, but Atlanta Food & Wine’s Tasting Tent lineup just did.

Warm weather is finally here in Atlanta. You know what that means – it’s time to brunch on the patio. One of my favorite Midtown patios can be found at The Lawrence. And now that its new spring menu has launched, you can bet I’ll be here all summer.

The Garden & Gun Club sits just steps away from the entrance of SunTrust Park in the Battery Atlanta. With some of the finest cocktails and the South’s favorite dishes, this cozy social establishment is an expression of the Garden & Gun magazine and falls nothing short of their Southern lifestyle.

Prepare your taste buds! Atlanta’s Taste of the Nation, benefitting No Kid Hungry, takes place on Thursday, May 3. Returning for its 30th year, the city’s top chefs and mixologists will unite for a premier culinary tasting event, donating their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger.

I’m all for prolonging celebrations. Buckhead Diner turned 30 last November, but is still offering a Thirty for 30 special, a three-course dinner for $30.

Have a budding chef? Help them whip up tasty food during a cooking class at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Our class, led by Executive Chef Thomas Wenning, started with a kid-friendly buffet featuring pasta Alfredo, chicken fingers and freshly baked bread.

The newest restaurant to the Buckhead food scene, Mission + Market, is now open! Have you checked it out? Chef Ian Winslade’s West Coast-inspired eatery draws inspiration from global influences across the world. You’ll find items like seared steelhead trout with pea scented rice grits and wild mushroom polenta with bone marrow beef jus on the spring menu. Our mouths are watering.

Luckily, I have zero allergies or food restrictions. But I would still buy treats from MadeGood. Their granola bars and vanilla crispy squares have none of the eight most common allergens. They are organic and contain the nutrients of a full serving of vegetables.

Enjoy live music and a three-course meal at Watershed for Easter Sunday Jazz Brunch. Fleming’s also has a three-course menu for brunch, including one for children.

Sampling dishes and learning from the best chefs and mixologists in the South – no wonder it’s my favorite festival of the year. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 16, for the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, which takes place May 31 to June 3.

Bagels, pastries, buns – you name it, people are crazy for the baked goods from H&F Bread Co. Soon there will be more to love as it completes an expansion, adding 16,000 square feet to its 50,000-square-foot facility on the Westside.

Nights at The Battery Atlanta will get even livelier with the opening of Punch Bowl Social at the end of the month. This new 25,000-square-foot entertainment destination includes a bar with craft beverages and a restaurant with dishes from Chef Hugh Acheson of Empire State South. Between bites and sips, try your hand at games that include shuffleboard, skeeball, ping pong, bowling and video games.

Take a break from shopping and enjoy an adult beverage with your meal in Lenox Square’s Fashion Cafe Food Court. Peachtree Pint recently opened as a draft beer dispensary, taking advantage of the food court becoming an open container area.

It’s not every restaurant that features food from a family farm. Jamie Durrence grew up on the farm in Glennville, Georgia, that supplies Angus beef served in the hamburgers at Public Kitchen & Bar where he is managing partner. Other menu items include lamb lollipops, Savannah shrimp and grits, tuna nicoise, cioppino and yellowfin tuna.

One of the best things to happen to the Atlanta restaurant scene is the increasing number of outdoor dining spaces. The patio at Bulla Gastrobar in Midtown is perfect for enjoying Spanish tapas-style menu items in nice weather.

Whether your brunch tastes are for avocado toast and the always-yummy chicken and waffles, or you prefer something a bit spicier, Babalu Tapas & Tacos in Midtown has you covered with a new $10 brunch menu.

The puffy, warm garlic naan was the best I’ve ever had. And my lamb in ginger yogurt garlic sauce was flavorful and tender, while my friend loved her vegan dish with a variety of vegetables in a curry sauce. We both loved the perfectly prepared paneer samosas.

Saltyard has been my go-to for its cozy atmosphere and great happy hours. So I was excited to hear Chef Nick Leahy is opening two more restaurants in Stockyards in West Midtown at the end of the year.

When it comes to giving gifts, you always hear it’s the thought that counts. But, we think it’s the taste that counts!

One of the tastiest traditions of Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is king cake, a sweet confectionery sprinkled with purple, green and gold sugar. Often compared to a brioche, king cakes have a tiny plastic doll (some say representing baby Jesus) hidden inside; whoever gets that piece of cake throws the next party!

It’s a law, right? You have to eat chili during the Super Bowl. Maybe you’re culinarily challenged or just pressed for time, so it’s takeout for you. No judgment if you throw it in a slow cooker and claim it’s an old family recipe.

As a kid, my favorite part of making cookies was eating the raw dough straight from the bowl – no oven needed. Imagine my excitement when I discovered Batter Cookie Dough Counter, the city’s first edible cookie dough shop.

Genuine Pizza recently opened in Phipps Plaza serving classics in addition to items like short rib, rock shrimp and slow-roasted pork pizzas.

My husband is on a search for the best ceviche in Atlanta. We found an excellent version at bartaco recently while perusing the “not taco” section of the menu.