What’s next for the Michelin Guide ahead of this week’s American South ceremony

The 2026 American South Michelin Guide ceremony takes place in Nashville this week as questions swirl about the restaurant rating system's credibility.

Where to celebrate Halloween in metro Atlanta

Check out more than 15 Halloween events in metro Atlanta this October, from family-friendly celebrations to adults-only gatherings.

New York-style Italian food is having an Atlanta moment

Ladybird will open its new Westside outpost this week — free parking included

Ladybird Westside will open Oct. 21 and has already partnered with the Atlanta Humane Society and Georgia Tech.

An easy, warming butternut squash soup

A warm and comforting butternut squash soup, with added depth of flavor from curry powder and coconut milk, takes only 30 minutes to get on the table.

Exploring African coffee and the Atlanta locals championing it

Discover two Atlantans on either side of the coffee business highlighting African coffee and get the latest metro Atlanta cafe openings, news and events.

Beyond BuHi: 3 restaurants where globetrotting owners bring international flair

Explore Atlanta’s tapestry of immigrant cuisine at Fia in Buckhead, Pataaka in Midtown and Honey Bubble & Mama Lin’s Chicken Delight in Reynoldstown.

Minhwa Spirits will move in town, and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

This week in the metro Atlanta dining scene, Doraville’s Korean American soju distillery announced a move to West Midtown, plus a bevy of openings.

A vegan arroz verde recipe for a quick, easy and healthy weeknight dish

Try this easy, healthy arroz verde recipe and discover how Karla Salinari gives 75 classic Latin and Caribbean dishes a plant-based makeover in her cookbook.

Make this pecan pie recipe in your cast-iron skillet

An easy, quintessentially Southern pecan pie recipe, made in a cast-iron pan.

From the archives: The return of the cheese ball

Social media is fueling a resurgence of retro dishes, such as the cheese ball. Here's our 1970 recipe, updated for today.

Best street tacos in Atlanta: Where to go and what to order

Find some of Atlanta's best street tacos, from al pastor at Vice Taco to chorizo at El Progreso #14, plus tips on what to order and where to go.

11 must-try Atlanta food pop-ups and dining events this week

From piri-piri chicken and strawberry lime conchas in Reynoldstown to Twix macarons in Sandy Springs, here’s your week in Atlanta pop-ups

Explore a pumpkin patch and Turkish food festival this week in Atlanta

This week in metro Atlanta, explore a fall festival and pumpkin patch in East Atlanta and taste cured meats from Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams & Bacon.

Make this easy chicken adobo in about 30 minutes

Make this easy Filipino chicken adobo in about 30 minutes with juicy drumsticks, plus a simple shortcut for a rich glossy sauce.

A pumpkin seed recipe with Indigenous roots

Try this pumpkin mole for Indigenous peoples day, from "A Feather and a Fork" cookbook by Crystal Wahpepah who guides us back to sacred foodways in America.

Ida’s Kitchen Counter coming to South Downtown, and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

This week on the Atlanta restaurant scene, Ida's Kitchen Counter was just one of several new restaurants to announce imminent openings.

A lemony potato salad worthy of any potluck

"The Meathead Method" cookbook shares the science behind the recipes, with explicit details behind the whys and the hows. This article contains a Greek-inspired potato salad.

From the AJC archives: The easiest pot roast you’ll ever make

Recipes using affordable cuts of meat, like chuck roast, are timeless. This week’s archive pot roast recipe only needs four ingredients, one of which may be a surprise.

Your favorite restaurant might temporarily shut down. That’s a good thing.

AJC restaurant critic Henri Hollis investigates why more Atlanta restaurants are temporarily closing. It's to give owners and staff a break.