Credit: Peter Ho
Spring 2nd Branch is a loving tribute to everyday Korean food in Marietta
It has the same chef and is named after Spring, but the two are very different.
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The soul of Bar Ana, Claudia Martínez’s sweet, subversive Atlanta pastry bar
A celebrated pastry chef and her community came together to create Atlanta’s hottest and most ambitious late-night hangout.
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Miami-based Ghee Indian Kitchen finds warm welcome in Atlanta
It’s easy to understand why Ghee has been quickly embraced. The restaurant is attractive and warm with a buzzing atmosphere and irresistible aromas.
Credit: Aaliyah Man for the AJC/food styling by Kate Williams
Small crowd, big celebration: Elegant holiday recipes for two
Three special, small-scale meals for a wintry celebration: spinach and mushroom lasagna, seared scallops with butternut squash risotto and braised short ribs with veggies.
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12 festive gifts for the cocktail enthusiast
Gift ideas hand-selected to toast the festive season in style and elevate imbibing experiences all year long.
These are the metro Atlanta restaurants we’re excited to see open in 2026
Nearly 20 new restaurants, from food hall stalls to ambitious tasting menu concepts, to put on your list to visit in 2026.
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Nakato invests in itself to remain a treasure of Atlanta’s dining scene
With more than 50 years of history, Nakato has built itself into the rare restaurant that does multiple service styles well, from high-quality hibachi to solid sushi.
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Christmas desserts connect Atlanta homes to homelands
For many, preparing familiar Christmas sweets is a comforting way to celebrate cultural identity. Here are three recipes that bring international flavor to Atlanta.
Credit: Virginia Willis
Southern cheese straws get a better-for-you makeover
This popular nibble for holiday gatherings is typically piped through a cookie press into textured wafers or short rods. But for this version, no cookie press is required.
Credit: Courtesy of Andrew Thomas Lee/Madeira Park
The AJC’s 10 best new restaurants of 2025
AJC dining critics reviewed and rated more than 30 restaurants in 2025 while visiting many more. These 10 stood out as the best new restaurants of the year.








