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1w ago
Clams in black bean sauce at Oriental Pearl | Susie Chow
All the classics from barbecued meats to stir-fried greens and whole steamed fish
Just as the culinary landscape of the United States varies from the deep-fried comforts of the South to the fresh, seafood-centric dishes of the Pacific Northwest, Chinese cuisine showcases a vast diversity of cooking styles across the country. One of the better known styles is Cantonese cuisine, originating from China’s southern Guangdong Province. Renowned for its understated elegance, the hallmark of Cantonese cooking lies in its emphasis on fresh ingred ..read more
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1w ago
Marcel dining room | Marcel
The accusations against leadership at the restaurant include alleged racism, sexual harassment, and safety violations
An anonymous individual has posted a detailed online manifesto accusing Westside steakhouse Marcel and its parent company Ford Fry’s Rocket Farm Restaurants of several serious transgressions that allegedly took place at the restaurant.
The website, which is not attributed to a specific person or group, detailed these allegations, which range from accusations of racism toward nonwhite staff members, inadequate pay for workers, sexual harassment, and c ..read more
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1w ago
Aviva by Kameel
Plus, a Beltline street food spot will reopen after two years
Aviva By Kameel, a healthy, fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant, will open its third location in the redeveloped Buckhead Landing shopping center at 3330 Piedmont Road. Other tenants in the development, which hopes to launch a 55,000-square-foot Publix later this year, include Piu Bello, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, and Burtons Grill & Bar.
Aviva By Kameel first opened in The Hub at Peachtree Center in 2012, and opened a second location at the Collective at Coda food hall in Midtown in 2020. Founded by Kameel S ..read more
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1w ago
Cassie Wright
Expect antipasti, pizzettes, and pasta against a slightly moody backdrop
Pendolino, the first restaurant from industry veteran Kevin Maxey’s KRM Hospitality, opens for dinner tonight at 4600 Roswell Road.
Maxey, who has nearly 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry (including New York restaurants like Gramercy Tavern and Craft, as well as the Ford Fry Group and Superica locally), has nursed the idea of a neighborhood Italian restaurant for a long time. While researching olive oil varieties, he stumbled across Pendolino’s name (Pendolino is a variety of olive) and stuck ..read more
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2w ago
Mahi (white fish), a traditional Nowruz dish | Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images
From sabzi polo specials to April’s annual Atlanta Persian festival, here’s where to celebrate Nowruz
For a significant group of people, the lunar equinox on March 19 brings not just a new season, but also a new year. Nowruz, which translates to “new day” in Farsi (also known as Persian), is the new year’s holiday observed in Iran and Afghanistan, as well as among the Persian diaspora and Parsi (Zoroastrian) communities around the world.
This year, Nowruz takes place on Tuesday, March 19, at 11:06 p.m. E ..read more
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2w ago
The Swan Song cocktail and lobster and caviar cones from Damsel | Damsel
From a smash hit pop-up’s restaurant to a two-story cabaret experience, the city’s dining scene is finally waking from its winter lull
The first quarter of 2024 was a bit of a lull for restaurant openings — fortunately, that pace is finally picking up again. The winter season brought some notable introductions, like the Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Ela on North Highland Avenue. And, of course, Atlanta got yet another food hall through Politan Row at Ashford Lane’s debut.
Now, we ..read more
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2w ago
Qommunity Eav’s storefront on March 7. 2024 | Sarra Sedghi
After two sudden departures and a visit from DeKalb Public Health, the food-focused community art space has pivoted, leaving tenants and local officials scrambling to determine what’s next
After two weeks of confusion, very public social media call-outs, and a visit from DeKalb Public Health, Qommunity EAV — the miniature food hall in East Atlanta Village that’s home to Las Tres Salsas, Lifting Noodles Ramen, and Poke Burri — plans to rebrand as Buford Hwy EAV, but uncertainty remains as to exactly how the business will proceed. Former ..read more
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3w ago
Mary Mac’s Tea Room, which dates to 1945. | Matthew Wong/Eater Atlanta
Although no one was injured, the restaurant has yet to announce a reopening date
Mary Mac’s Tea Room, one of Atlanta’s oldest restaurants, has temporarily closed following the partial collapse of its roof on Wednesday, March 6. Channel 2 Action News reports that the westbound lanes of Ponce De Leon Ave. were briefly blocked, but debris in the road between Myrtle Street and Penn Avenue was cleared by 6:30 a.m. The sidewalk is still blocked, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The partial collapsed occurred during ..read more
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3w ago
Digital rendering of Halidom Eatery’s interior | Halidom Eatery
Halidom Eatery has announced its final slate of vendors
Halidom Eatery, the food hall slated to open this spring in Woodland Hills near East Atlanta, has signed and announced its remaining six vendors, including franchises and projects from several Atlanta-based restauranteurs.
The new vendors are: Buena Papa Fry Bar, Deallo’s Seafood, Grind Time Coffee Co., Just Dogs ATL, Luca’s Brooklyn Pizzeria, and Wasabi Sushi & Ramen. This brings Halidom Eatery’s total roster of vendors to 11, along with Locale Island Eats, Luze Mexicano ..read more
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3w ago
Campfire Studio
From traditional bistros to charming patisseries and modern brasseries
Rich meats, finger-lickin’ good sauces, and signature breakfast breads — If Atlanta’s culinary scene is any indication of the Southern attitude towards French food, it’s nothing but amour all around.
With traditional bistros, charming patisseries and modern brasseries, Atlanta’s gastronomic landscape offers many tastes of France. Embark on a palate-pleasing journey to learn about dishes from Paris, Provençe, and beyond at these essential French restaurants around Atlanta.
Got a great spot for French fare not ..read more