Food

Well, it looks like Ford Fry has done it again. Little Rey, the counter-service, Tex-Mex restaurant, opened last month and our team couldn’t wait to try it.

If you’re looking to head back into the Roaring ‘20s and Prohibition, look no further than Atlanta’s speak-easy scene.

“This kebab is better than the ones I had in Turkey,” my son declared. High praise considering he ate his weight in kebabs there.

Opened this week in StudioPlex Alley along the Eastside BeltLine, Hawkers Asian Street Fare joins the already-sprawling Atlanta food scene.

Today is National Donut Day. Observed annually on the first Friday of June, it was created in 1938 to honor Salvation Army workers who assisted U.S. troops during World War I.

After spending the last six years in Brooklyn, it’s safe to say I’m a bagel snob. Now that I’ve relocated South, I’ve been on the hunt for a good bagel, and luckily I’ve found a few that make the cut.

Atlanta’s street food scene is mouthwateringly tasty. It can be healthy too.

Vegetarian or not, it’s impossible to deny the success of the meatless alternatives for burgers on the market. The two main brands are Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, both valued in the billions (and growing) and boast partnerships with Burger King, Del Taco and more.

Nothing welcomes summer like grilling by the pool, lake or beach with family and friends. And who doesn’t love a good cookout? The best way to kick off the season, a Memorial Day cookout menu holds high priority.

Did you know the idea of a food being too spicy might be all in your head? According to spicy foods expert Chef Bill Phillips, spicy food doesn’t physically burn or harm the digestive tract, contrary to some beliefs.

We’re anxiously awaiting our favorite culinary celebration, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (May 30-June 2), an entire weekend dedicated to Southern cuisine, from Texas to D.C. To help prepare, May 25 is National Wine Day, a full 24 hours dedicated to enjoying the fruit of the vine.

Beer lovers, rejoice: Pour Taproom has officially landed in Atlanta. Originally opened in Asheville with locations in Charleston, Knoxville and more, the self-pour taproom is now open in the SPX Alley complex on the BeltLine.

It’s officially the sweetest month of the year, also known as National Strawberry Month. Although I keep a package of the frozen ruby red gems in my freezer year-round, there’s nothing better than heading to one of Atlanta’s many farmers markets for fresh-picked.

Atlanta is known for many things; unique neighborhoods, a variety of cuisine offerings, diverse musical heritage and, of course, the slow crawl of traffic.

I always remember my grandmother making rice pudding when we were growing up, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. She left us without sharing her secret recipe, which is something I regret not getting. Needless to say, I’ve missed this connection to her.

Celebrating the Easter holiday is a perfect excuse to enjoy brunch (although do we really need an excuse?). So, after an early morning of church services, egg hunts, baskets and little bunnies, make plans to head to one of Atlanta’s best brunch spots for delectable cocktails and cuisine.

From the team that founded Ponce City Market’s 18.21 Bitters comes The James Room. Located at SPX Alley along the Eastside BeltLine, the part café, part cocktail bar and lounge brings a taste of Europe to Atlanta.

If you know me, you know I never pass up Italian food. One of my go-to places in town is Varuni Napoli, and you can bet I (and my sweet tooth) won’t leave without picking up a delicious cannoli. Between the creamy filling and satisfying crunch, this dessert just can’t be beat.

Last year, SweetWater Brewery went all in with its 420 Strain G13 IPA, a beer that mimics the smell of weed. Since its launch, the G13 has become the brewery’s second best-selling beer behind the classic 420 Pale Ale.

The self-proclaimed “original food and beverage district” Lee + White development encompasses a sprawling 23 acres along the Atlanta BeltLine’s Westside trail and is contributing to the Atlanta Westside neighborhoods revitalization in a big way.

If you’re a betting man, you can bet that each time my friends and I are out and about, you’ll find us at The Original El Taco at some point or another. It’s usually my idea because I’m in the mood for comfort food, aka a fried chicken taco … or three.

Spring (and patio season) has officially begun in Atlanta, and we’re already loving it.

It’s time to light the candles as popular Midtown eatery The Lawrence turns 7 on March 21.

Girl Scout cookie season is back in the spotlight, and the only thing complaining are my jeans. Instead of downing a sleeve of Thin Mints or Shortbreads while I catch up on my shows, I decided to channel my inner scout and get creative with them this year.

What once started as a chef’s dream and morphed into a pop-up series has become one of Atlanta’s few tasting menu-driven restaurants. On Lazy Betty’s highly anticipated opening night, I was lucky enough to snag a reservation.

When I ask for non-alcoholic options at many bars and clubs, I’m usually offered soda water with a garnish of disdain, like a vegan being offered a frozen veggie patty at a barbecue.

A popular term currently being thrown around in the wine world is “natural wine.” So what exactly does that mean? In a nutshell, it broadly refers to wines made without adding or subtracting anything in the cellar. This means no additives, no chemicals, no sulfur, no oak from barrels, no filtering and more.

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.