• Kinship Butchery and Sundry opens in Atlanta

    Kinship Butchery and Sundry Set To Open In Midtown Atlanta

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    Kinship Butchery and Sundry is set to open in Atlanta’s Virginia-Highlands neighborhood in March 2021.

    The new Atlanta restaurant will specialize in locally sourced meat, poultry and sustainable organic foods. Customers will also be able to order sandwiches, produce and other goods you’d find in a market.

    Kinship Butchery and Sundry To Open In Atlanta’s Virginia-Highlands Neighborhood

    Kinship Butchery and Sundry is coming to us by way of co-owners Rachel Pack and Myles Moody.

    Pack has worked in various disciplines in the food industry, including as cook, writer and sommelier, to name a few. Most recently she served as General Manager in addition to Beverage Director at Aska in NYC.

    Moody is an Atlanta native who has studied under some of the city’s greatest chefs, including James Beard Award-winning chef, Linton Hopkins.

    Moody is returning to Atlanta after a stint in New York City, where he worked in the kitchen under Chef Dan Barber at Blue Hill (1-Michelin Star), Blue Hill at Stone Barns (2-Michelin Stars), Eleven Madison Park (3-Michelin Stars) and other notable eateries.

    Together Moody and Pack are offering Kinship as a marketplace where customers can get food, drink and other provisions for their kitchen.

    Where Is Kinship Butchery And Sundry Located?

    Kinship is located at 1019 Virginia Avenue, Atlanta, Ga. 30306. Here’s a map to help you find it.

     

    Interested in dining outside? Here are the best Atlanta restaurants for outdoor eating and here are those with great patios.

    If you want to take your dog to the park, here are the best Atlanta parks for Fido.

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  • Peach Cobbler Cafe opens in Buckhead

    Buckhead Restaurants: What To Order At Peach Cobbler Cafe

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    If you love soul food, there’s a new Atlanta restaurant you’ve got to try: Peach Cobbler Cafe.

    You may have heard of Peach Cobbler Cafe from the super-popular radio commercial, which has been featured heavily on Atlanta’s airwaves.

    Peach Cobbler Cafe: Everything You Need To Know

    “Experience some of the best Soul Food you have ever tasted in your life, and then top it off with our signature Peach Cobbler, made with the finest peaches from our Peach State, Georgia,” it says on the eatery’s website.

    If you’re a fan of downhome cooking and soul food, you’ll love what’s on the menu at Peach Cobbler Cafe. But first, let’s take a look at the restaurant’s origins.

    Who Owns Peach Cobbler Cafe?

    Atlanta entrepreneur Arle Alston has crafted a delightful soul food experience with authentic menu items inspired by the Southern comfort food we all know and love. 

    Alson, who also owns VVS, a restaurant in southwest Atlanta and U Bar in East Point, opened Peach Cobbler Cafe in the last week of January 2021.

    What’s On The Menu At Peach Cobbler Cafe?

    If you want to know what you can order at Peach Cobbler Cafe, just think of some of the old-fashioned dishes your grandmother would make on Sundays. Here’s a partial list of some of Peach Cobbler Cafe’s top dishes from the menu:

    • Big Al’s Oxtail Dinner
    • Smothered Turkey Wings
    • Rotisserie Chicken
    • Meat Loaf
    • Beef Spare Ribs
    • Fried Catfish
    • Salmon and more

    [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”13″ display=”basic_slideshow”]Of course, because of COVID-19, strict health protocols are in place at the eatery and employees are masked up.

    Peach Cobbler Cafe is open daily from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

    Where Is Peach Cobbler Cafe Located In Atlanta?

    Are you looking for Peach Cobbler Cafe in Buckhead? it is located at 2221 Peachtree Rd N.W., Atlanta, Ga 30309. Here’s a map to help you find it.

    Peach Cobbler Cafe isn’t the only awesome soul food restaurant making customers happy in Atlanta. Here are some great soul food spots across the city.

    Final Word

    When it comes to Buckhead restaurants, there are some good ones. The real question is this: What do you like to eat?

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  • Curbside pickup restaurants in Atlanta

    These Atlanta Restaurants Offer Curbside Pickup

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    in the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you remain COVID-safe, even though you’re hungry. Since the health crisis began, Atlanta’s restaurant community has taken numerous steps to obey local mandates as well as stay in business.

    One great way Atlanta restaurants have continued to serve the public is by offering ways for you to eat there without coming inside and risking any time of exposure.

    We want you to stay safe, but eat well! This article will list Atlanta restaurants that offer curbside pickup.

    Here Are The Best Atlanta Restaurants Offering Curbside Pickup

    In addition to takeout and delivery, Atlanta restaurants are making changes to ensure your safety, so here are the best local eateries that you can patronize for lunch and dinner.

    5Church Atlanta

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In

    1197 Peachtree St NE #528, Atlanta, GA 30361 | (404) 400-3669

    5Church in midtown Atlanta

    Aria

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Χ Dine-In

    674 Myrtle St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 996-6177

    Bon Ton in Midtown Atlanta

    Aziza

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In

    1170 Howel Mill rd Suite P10b, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 968-9437

    Aziza is one of the best new restaurants in Atlanta

    Aziza opened in Atlanta in late July 2019. The eatery is in the West Midtown corridor of Westside Provisions District.
     
    The eatery is the second concept from Oliva Restaurants, which brought us the award-winning Italian market and wine bar Bellina Alimentari in Ponce City Market.
     

    Boiler Seafood & Crab Boil

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Χ Dine-In

    2425 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 | (404) 574-8552

    Boiler Seafood And Crab Boil Atlanta Set To Open At Lindbergh
    Photo credit: Instagram / @boileratlanta

    Boiler Seafood & Crab Boil restaurant opened in December 2019 after some delays. The Buckhead restaurant is located in the Lindbergh area near the MARTA Station.

    Boiler Seafood offers a Louisiana-style menu with all your Cajun favorites, such as boiled crab and crawfish and seafood.

    Bon Ton Atlanta

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In

    674 Myrtle St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 996-6177

    Bon Ton Releases 'NOLA Festival Season' Cocktail Menu In Atlanta

    Chin Chin 2

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In
    699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 881-1511
    Chin Chin has the best Chinese food in Atlanta
     
    Here’s what one reviewer says about Chin Chin 2: “The menu and service were beyond our expectations. We really loved the environment of this place. Superb place to take the family out for dinner.”

    Doc Chey’s Noodle House

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In Χ

    1424 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 |  (404) 888-0777

    Doc Chey's Noodle House has the best Chinese food in Atlanta

    Here’s what one reviewer says about Doc Chey’s Noodle House: “Very clean and welcoming place. They offer big portions and for economical rates. I loved the menu very much and the staff were very personal and chatty. Recommended.”

    Carson Kitchen

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Χ Dine-In

    4 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (770) 696-1752

    Carson Kitchen Opens This Week in Alpharetta

    Carson Kitchen opens Feb. 13, 2020 in Alpharetta City Center. The new restaurant concept comes to Georgia thanks to Woodstock-born chef/restaurateur Cory Harwell, partner in the Simon Hospitality Group. Read more.

    Clues and Cocktails

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In

    314 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 390-3285

    Room Escape, best new Atlanta restaurants to try in 2019
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    Clues and Cocktails opened in the middle of 2019 in the Sweet Auburn district of Atlanta, Clues and Cocktails is a bar and restaurant themed around an escape room and housed on the first floor of Room Escape at 314 Auburn Avenue NE.

    Coalition Food & Beverage

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In

    50 Canton St Suite 108, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (470) 839-6725

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    Crab cakes @ Coalition Food & Beverage.

    Coalition Food and Beverage is spread across 3,331-square-feet of space and seats approximately 150 diners, including a bar, outdoor dining and private dining.

    While not as stiff and contemporary-looking as many of the restaurants you’d see in Midtown, Coalition strives for a more urban aesthetic and community feel.

    DBA Barbecue

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In

    1190 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 249-5000

    DBA Barbecue in Atlanta

    Fox Bros Bar-B-Q

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Χ Dine-In

    1238 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 577-4030

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    The Deer & The Dove

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Χ Dine-In

    155 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030 | (404) 748-4617

    The Deer And The Dove Opens In Decatur Square

    The Deer and The Dove opened for business in June 2019 on the Decatur Square. Its sister restaurant, B-Side, is a cool spot to have a drink well. See the details.

    Fellaship

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In

    110 Centennial Olympic Park Dr Suite 102-104, Atlanta, GA 30313

    Cam Newton's Atlanta restaurant Fellaship

    Flower Child

    Metro Atlanta Locations:

    • 3400 Around Lenox Rd #207, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (678) 668-2271
    • 6400 Blue Stone Rd #170, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 | (470) 481-7850
    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In

    Flower Child Opening In Sandy Springs In October - best new Atlanta restaurants to try in 2019

    Flower Child opened two metro Atlanta locations — one in Buckhead, the other in Sandy Springs — over the past year.

    At the 3,500-square-foot Sandy Springs location, the Atlanta restaurant has an airy, open atmosphere where up to 78 diners can experience an open air vibe centered on decorative tile and brightly colored brick.

    Outside they can enjoy a patio that seats an additional 82 people in a 1,300 additional square foot space.

    Flower Child is located in City Springs, the multi-use project in the heart of downtown Sandy Springs. Flower Child  serves clean, made-from-scratch items such as salads, plates, wraps and bowls based upon seasonal vegetables and fruits, whole grains and lean proteins.

    Malaya Restaurant

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In Χ

    857 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 609-9991

    Malaya Restaurant has the best Chinese food in Atlanta

    Here’s what one reviewer says about Malaya Restaurant: “Chinese food… very delicious. Don’t fret if it’s busy, it is worth the wait. The staff was very helpful and observant. It has a great interior. Feels similar to a restaurant in New York I loved.”

    Murphy’s Restaurant

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In

     997 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 872-0904

    Murphy's restaurant in Atlanta

    Recess

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In

    240 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 524-9224

    Recess Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary At Krog Street Market In Midtown Atlanta

    Serpas

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In

    659 Auburn Ave NE #501, Atlanta, GA 30312 | (404) 688-0040

    best seafood restaurants in Atlanta - Serpas

    South City Kitchen Midtown

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Χ Dine-In

    1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309   (404) 873-7358

    South City Kitchen in Atlanta

    Soul Vegetarian 2

    652 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 |  (404) 875-0145

    Soul Vegetarian 2 on North HIghland is one of the best soul food restaurants in Atlanta

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In Χ

    Tacos & Tequilas

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In

    650 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (678) 705-5955

    4279 Roswell Rd NE #103, Atlanta, GA 30342 | (404) 705-8225

    Best Tacos in Atlanta

    This Is It! BBQ & Seafood

    Curbside Pickup No-Contact Delivery Dine-In Χ
    • 3523 Camp Creek Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30344
    • 3620 Camp Creek Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30331
    • 6045 Old National Hwy, College Park, GA 30349
    • 2776 Cumberland Blvd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
    • 4065 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
    •  1497 Mt Zion Rd, Morrow, GA 30260

    This Is It - Black-Owned restaurants in Atlanta

     

     

    If you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.

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  • Johnny's Chicken & Waffles opens in College Park, Georgia

    Here’s What’s On The Menu At Ne-Yo & Karli Redd’s Johnny’s Chicken And Waffles

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    Are you a fan of chicken & waffles? Of course you are! Atlanta celebrities Ne-Yo and wife, Chef Crystal Smith, along with reality TV star Karlie Redd have teamed up to open a new restaurant in College Park: Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles.

    The eatery opened its doors in December 2020, creating yet another food destination along College Park’s Main Street corridor.

    Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles serves breakfast around the clock. The 85-seat eatery will close between 3 to 4 p.m. each day, but will be open throughout the night and day.

    “Ne-Yo and I aim to make everyone feel at home at Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles, and you never know who you’ll see dining alongside you,” Johnny’s Chicken & Waffle co-partner Karlie Redd says in a statement.

    The eatery is also a vehicle for Smith, who is an accomplished celebrity chef.

    The restaurant, which is currently hiring, features a takeout counter, booths, tables, high tops and bar seating.

    What’s On The Menu At Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles

    [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”16″ display=”basic_slideshow”]Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles also serves pies baked fresh daily and a selection of café goods.

    Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles’ guests can enjoy a menu that allows them to customize their chicken and waffles nearly anyway they like. That includes:

    • Mix-and-Match Proteins
    • Plain or Bacon-Flavored Waffles
    • Sweet and Savory Sauces
    • More Add-On Sides

    Some menu standouts include Cheddar Drop Biscuits with whipped honey butter and strawberry preserves; Hot Skillet Cobbler desserts in apple or peach served with vanilla bean ice cream and salted caramel drizzle; Saints & Sinners Brioche French Toast Log served with either bacon, sunny side eggs and crispy garlic potatoes or berries, whipped topping and chocolate sauce; and The Mac Attack Chicken Sandwich with crispy chicken breast, creamy mac & cheese.

    Where Is Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles Located?

    Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles is located at 3725 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337. Here is a map to help you find it.

    “Anyone who appreciates music will love the ambiance we created in our dining room, with awards and plaques from Ne-Yo, myself and some of our closest friends,” Karlie Redd says. “Who doesn’t love some amazing chicken and waffles, while listening to some amazing music! We hope to see you if you’re in College Park.”

    Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles joins a vaunted list of the best chicken and waffle restaurants around Atlanta.

    Don’t miss our list of the best black restaurants in Atlanta, and there are plenty others. If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.

    As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.

    The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.

    Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our  news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

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  • 1911 Biscuits and Burgers opens in Smyrna

    1911 Biscuits & Burgers Opens In Smyrna

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    A new eatery is now serving great food just outside the Perimeter in Atlanta: 1911 Biscuits & Burgers recently opened its doors in Smyrna. The eatery serves handcrafted burgers, biscuits, hot dogs, salads and sandwiches.

    The new eatery is currently hiring for several positions inside and outside of the kitchen.

    On the restaurant’s website it says: “We are now open and pleased to serve our Smyrna neighbors. Our Drive Thru is open for your convenience and safety. After the tremendous turnout this past weekend, we will be adjusting our menu.”

    Order online from 1911 Biscuits & Burgers.

    What’s On The Menu At 1911 Biscuits & Burgers?

    1911 Biscuits and Burgers opens in Smyrna

    The menu of 1911 Biscuits & Burgers consists of some great American cuisine, such as Breakfast Plates anchored by chicken, sausage, bacon and steak. Also, the menu will offer Breakfast Bowls with brisket, bacon and more meats.

    1911 Biscuits & Burgers will operate during the following hours:

    • Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • Saturday – Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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  • What To Drink Right Now While You're Self-Isolating

    What To Drink Right Now While You’re Quarantining

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    So you’re quarantining right now. It’s OK. Join the increasingly large club. You need to calm down. Things are crazy right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t handle it. You just might need a good drink.

    Quarantine sounds like a grim thing, but it doesn’t have to be. This necessary period can be used to reset and just to take a moment. You deserve it.

    15 Quarantine Drinks You Need In Your Life

    Enter this article on what you need to drink right now to calm your nerves and just chill out.

    Here are some drinks and recipes pulled from our great friends on Instagram. Please follow them.

    Boston Bar Hopper

    1.5 oz Flor de Caña rum
    0.5 oz mezcal
    0.75 oz fresh lemon
    0.75 oz homemade strawberry syrup
    2 dashes Fee Brothers Aztec chocolate bitters

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a strawberry.

    Coffee Ale

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    Ah, coffee ale. Perfect for a quarantine weekend. “It smells like dark chocolate and tastes like a strong coffee with a Bourbon finish a bit earthy all around.”

    Mint Julip

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    •3 parts @titosvodka
    •1 part simple syrup
    •1 part ginger beer
    •fresh limes •mint leaves

    Looking for a new drink to stock up on when you venture out of your house.

    Monday Night Brewing’s Narwater

     

     
     
     
     
     
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     Consider getting @mondaynight’s new seltzer, Narwater! Narwater Seltzer comes in 3 flavors (Blueberry Raspberry, Mango Guava, Grapefruit Pineapple) & I personally enjoy all of them! A few things you should know about the drinks:

    • Made with all real fruit (no artificial colors or flavors)
    • Brewed with natural fermentation instead of like other brands which use artificial flavors with diluted high-proof ethanol
    • Made with love locally
    • Gluten free, only 4.7% ABV, & 95 calories!

    Black Girl Magic Riesling

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    Abadou G&T Gin With Cucumber

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    Tito + Watermelon

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    Watermelon + alcohol= all the fun you need.
    1. Cut a circle hole at the top of the watermelon. ⁣
    2. Put your favorite alcohol bottle in the hole. I’m using @titosvodka ⁣
    3. Let it sit for a few hours so watermelon can absorb the liquor. ⁣
    4. Cut watermelon & serve

    Quarantine Sunshine

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    Morning Immunity Booster. The caption says it all: “Trying to keep everyone (and myself) in this house healthy and strong! Vodka optional.”

    Blackstorm Mule

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    We Have the Blackstorm Mule:
    2 blackberries
    2 raspberries
    1 strawberry
    1 lime wedge
    2 pumps of simple syrup
    Ice
    Ginger beer

    Lemonade

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    “Staying home? Enjoy this refreshing recipe from our culinary team: A twist on a classic Lemonade recipe at home. Paired with our lemon madeleines, it’s truly a treat! Visit A la Madeleine for the full recipe!”

    New York Sour

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    Ingredients

    2 oz bourbon
    3/4 oz lemon juice
    3/4 oz simple syrup
    Red wine float

    1- In a Shaker add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, ice and shake vigorously.
    2- Strain into a old fashioned glass over fresh ice
    3- Top with Red wine float

    Sunset Snow Cone

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    45 mL Vodka (Ketel One)

    • 30 mL Apple Juice
    • 15 mL Hpnotiq Liqueur
    • 15 mL Grenadine
    • 15 mL Monin Blueberry Syrup

    Process

    Add the grenadine to the empty glass.

    • Pack the glass w/ shaved ice.
    • Add the blueberry syrup.
    • Add the vodka.
    • Add the apple juice.
    • Add the Hpnotiq.
    • Gaze. Inhale. Sip. Enjo

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    45 mL Vodka (Prairie Organic)
    ▪️90 mL Sweet Tea (Celestial)
    ▪️15 mL Lemon Juice

    Ginger Mule

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    ▪️pistachio infused vodka
    ▪️ginger syrup
    ▪️ginger beer

    𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡
    ▪️mint sprig
    ▪️candied ginger slice

    Kiwi Crown

     

     
     
     
     
     
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     “Kiwi Crowns” are easy to make. Here’s what you need: Gin, coconut rum, triple sec, grapefruit, and muddled kiwi.

    Conclusion

    You don’t have to be a lush to enjoy a good cocktail in quarantine. All you need is some good recipes, some chilled ice and a willing spirit.

    Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some helpful links:

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  • Baffi restaurant in Atlanta

    Baffi Opens in Atlanta’s West Midtown District

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    Chef Jonathan Waxman has opened Baffi, a new eatery in Atlanta’s West Midtown District, AtlantaFi.com has learned.

    Baffi (pronounced BAH-FEE) serves casual, Italian-inspired fare that is locally sourced and seasonal.

    Baffi Opens On Atlanta’s West Side

    The eatery’s name Baffi comes from a translation of “mustache,” which is a wink toward Waxman’s New York City restaurant Barbuto, the Italian word for “bearded.”

    Executive Chef Andrew Cacioppo helms the kitchen, meshing Waxman’s Italian-Californian flavors and cooking style with his own deep culinary expertise.

    Baffi is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood at Stockyards.

    What Is On Baffi’s Menu?

    Baffi’s menu serves approachable dishes such as:

    • Wood-Seared Shrimp Salad with winter greens, spicy aioli and focaccia
    • Cast Iron Sunburst Trout with braised greens and meyer lemon salsa
    • And don’t sleep on Waxman’s famed JW Roasted Chicken

    You’ll also love the JW Gnocchi and Kale Salad; fresh and dried pastas, seasonal pizzas and a variety of shareable dishes, including Braised Meatball – pork & veal, mascarpone grits; Roasted Oysters – brown butter, black pepper, parmesan; Bruschetta – ricotta, wild mushrooms, focaccia, herbs; and JW Rosemary Potatoes.

    Where Is Baffi Located In Atlanta?

    Baffi is located in the office, restaurant and retail space at 976 Brady Avenue NW Atlanta, Ga. 30318. Here is a map to help you find it.

     

    If you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.

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  • Neyow's Creole Cafe opening in Atlanta

    New Orleans Eatery Neyows Opening In Atlanta

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    Several Atlanta eateries feature Louisiana-inspired fare, but a new restaurant with authentic New Orleans roots is bringing new flavor to the city.

     Neyow’s Creole Cafe is coming to Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill neighborhood in the spring, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

    Neyow’s Creole Cafe Opening An Atlanta Location

    Neyow’s is owned by New Orleans natives Tamla Pierre-Taylor and Tim Dublecet, according to the Chronicle. And given Atlanta’s thriving dining scene, the entrepreneurs wanted to add its brand to the restaurant gumbo.

    In addition to Atlanta, Neyow’s has two other locations in New Orleans and Houston. In those locations, Neyow’s offers online ordering as well as curbside pickup.

    “Our menu comes straight from our grandmother’s recipes, rich in our Creole heritage,” it says on the eatery’s website.

    What’s On The Menu At Neyow’s?

    Neyow’s offers some great Louisiana Creole and Cajun dishes in addition to Southern standards like fried chicken and ribs. Some other menu standouts include:

    • Crawfish balls
    • Shrimp on the Avenue: Grilled shrimp over angel hair pasta in a creamy white sauce
    • Fried gulf oysers
    • Seafood platters

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    Where Will Neyow’s Creole Cafe Be Located In Atlanta?

    Neyow’s is going to part of the Walker Street redevelopment of Castleberry Hill. Atlanta-based H.J. Russell and Co. are overseeing the project. The address is 131 Walker St. SW. Atlanta, GA. 30313.

    Here’s a map to help you find it. 

    Neyow’s joins scores of other  black restaurants in Atlanta, and there are plenty others on the way. If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.

    As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.

    The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.

    Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our  news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

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  • Ladybird Greenhouses on the Grove in Atlanta

    Lady Bird Introduces Greenhouses in the Grove

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    Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall is one of the best Atlanta restaurants on the Beltline. The eatery has opened its “Greenhouses in the Grove” for safe, outdoor group dining throughout the chilly winter season.

    Ladybire’s Greenhouses in the Grove is a great gathering spot for holiday dining as well as COVID-safe fun.

    Thee Greenhouses are located in Ladybird’s outdoor Grove area and are equipped with cozy electric fireplaces, twinkling lights, lush greenery and communal tables.

    How To Reserve The Greenhouses At Ladybird

    The Greenhouses can be reserved for two hours for groups of up to 10 at $40/hour, and guests can order from Ladybird’s a la carte menu.

    Here are some other guest favorites on the menu at The Greenhouses:

    • The Double Stack Cheeseburger
    • Whole Smoked Chicken with one wood-smoked chicken, skillet cornbread, mac-n-cheese, potato salad, and white BBQ sauce
    • Backyard BBQ Board with pulled pork, St. Louis-style ribs, local cheddarwurst, mac-n-cheese, potato salad, bourbon BBQ sauce
    • Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate
    • Hot Apple Cider
    • Hot Toddies.

    The best restaurants on the Beltline all have excellent customer service and food. What separates them from many of the other spots is that they’re on the urban playground called the Beltline.

    The ATL has other cool eateries as well. If you’re gluten-free, there’s plenty of options. Same goes for keto-friendly restaurants or Asian fare in Atlanta.

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  • Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Chick-Fil-A

    Chick-Fil-A Takes Top Spot For Customer Satisfaction

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    Atlanta’s most famous food chain is Chick-Fil-A, the restaurant that has made boneless chicken and waffle fries a staple.

    For the fourth year in a row, the chain came in #1 for customer service, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, an annual report.

    Chick-Fil-A has a cult-like following among Southerners familiar with the chain. That’s why the quick-serve restaurant is the most popular when it comes to customer service.

    In fact, numerous people have recorded video testimonials proclaiming how great the customer service is at Chick-Fil-A. And just think, it all started in metro Atlanta.

    How Did Chick-Fil-A Begin?

    What came first? The chicken… or the egg? In Georgia, the answer to that question is S. Truett Cathy.

    Chick-Fil-A is part and parcel made of red Georgia clay. This is indisputable ever since Cathy opened a small eatery called the Dwarf Grille opened right under Atlanta’s nose in tiny Hapeville, Georgia back in 1946.

    Since then millions have become loyal fans of the restaurant known for the bad-spelling cows singing how to “Eat More Chiken.”

    Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Chick-Fil-A

    Chick-Fil-A’s claim to fame is its chicken biscuit. The biscuit has 440 calories with the calorie breakdown being 48 grams of carbs, 16g of protein and 20g of fat, according to the eatery.

    What Are Chick-Fil-A’s Prices?

    Food Size Price
    Chickfil-A Chicken Biscuit   $2.19
    Chickfil-A Chicken Biscuit – Combo   $4.49
    Chick-n-Minis 3 Pc. $2.29
    Chick-n-Minis 4 Pc. $2.99

    A Chick-Fil-A biscuit retails for a little more than $2. But you can find coupons.

    What Time Does Chick-Fil-A Stop Serving Breakfast?

    Chick-Fil-A stops serving breakfast at 10:30 a.m., giving customers four hours to get their morning menu items.

    What Time Does Chick-Fil-A Start Serving Lunch?

    Chick-fil-A’s stick to a uniform serving time across its restaurants. At 10:30 a.m., the restaurant switches over to a lunch menu and serves it until 10 p.m. close.

    How Many Different Types Of Sauce Does Chick-Fil-A Have?

    Chick-Fil-A has nine types of sauces that are sold nationally.

    • Chick-Fil-A sauce
    • Zesty Buffalo Sauce
    • Barbecue Sauce
    • Honey Roasted Barbecue
    • Sriracha Sauce
    • Polynesian Sauce
    • Sweet & Sour Sauce
    • Honey Mustard Sauce
    • Garden Herb Ranch Sauce

    Why Is Chick-Fil-A Closed On Sundays?

    Chick-Fil-A has long held the tradition to give its employees Sundays off as a day of rest. Math experts have said that the restaurant loses as much as $500 million annually for its Sunday-off policy, but its bottom line is still much more in the black than McDonald’s and Burger King.

    How Do You Become A Chick-Fil-A Franchisee?

    Chick-fil-A offers lucrative franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs. To become an operator, you have to complete a multi-week training program.

    You’ll also be required to take business development courses and take advantage of franchise support. Click here for more information.

    Did you know Chick-Fil-A has a secret menu? Check it out here.

    Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.

    Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.

    Read more: 15+ essential soul food spots in Atlanta

    The city has some good restaurants in each quadrant of the city: East, West, North, South. All you need to do is think about what you have a taste for. Italian? Soul food? Tex-Mex? Atlanta has it all.

    For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.

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