Take a Peek at Our Wish List for Last-Minute Gift Ideas Plus More More in this Week's Dish

                                               

MLA is hoping for a foodie gift-filled holiday, with the fun and delicious items on our wish list this year. Be sure to check out what we are all wishing for, New Year's Eve happenings, plus much more in this week's Dish. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

Ring in the New Year in Most Delicious Ways Plus Much More in this Week's Dish

Still searching for a restaurant to celebrate Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Don't fret - we have you covered with all of the hot spots serving dinner and more. If your Christmas plans are settled, jump ahead to New Year's Eve by planning a special dinner out at one of Atlanta's best restaurants. We have all you need for planning your holidays, plus much more in this week's Dish!

Share the Joy of the Season at Der Biergarten's Nikolaustag Party on December 9 Plus More in this Week's Dish

                        

Holiday cheer is in the air and Atlanta eateries are celebrating with tons of events. Join Sweet Dee's Bakeshop at Christmas on Main Street sponsored by the Old Town Tucker Merchants Association. The partying doesn't stop there - Der Biergarten in Downtown's Luckie Marietta District brings the holiday spirit with the fourth annual Nikolaustag celebration. There are plenty of parties plus much more in this week's Dish! 

Gobble Up a Heaping Helping of Thanksgiving Day Dining Options Plus More in this Week's Dish

                               

The weather may be cold but the city is on fire with the awards being raked in by Atlanta’s finest. Ford Fry of JCT. Kitchen and Bar, No. 246, The Optimist and King + Duke is the 2013 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Restaurateur of the Year. Winning top honors in the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Experience bartender regional competition is Article 14's Arianne Fielder. In addition to all of the award winning, it is time to gather family and friends for Thanksgiving get-togethers with restaurants like The Mill Kitchen & Bar, Ray’s Restaurants and Chicken and the Egg to name a few. Enjoy great eats, tasty treats and more in this week’s issue of the Dish. 

"Sea" What's on Menus During National Seafood Month Plus More in this Week's Dish

Get your taste buds ready for two top-shelf tequila events. Alma Cocina hosts “A Night of Tequila” on Thursday, October 10 and “Dinner of the Seven Barrels” on Friday, October 11, both events from 7-10 p.m. Led by executive chef Chad Clevenger and team, cocktails are paired with delectable eats consumed of Latin and Mexican flavors. Cocktail cravings continue at RA Sushi with the Blushing Geisha drink special, made with SKYY Infusions raspberry vodka and other liquid treats. See why we cheers to October and more in this week’s of the Dish. 

Jam with Celebrity Chef Rock Stars at Atlanta Eats Live Plus More in this Week's Dish

Hot off the grill, Marlow’s Tavern shares the “Get Up in Our Grill” winner’s Philly Cheesesteak Bracciole recipe. Perfect for tailgating and fall feasts, no matter what team fans root for, they’ll all be cheering for you. Grill-master not your title? Let someone else do it for you. Atlanta Eats Live! brings rock star chefs, entertainment and 30 iconic Atlanta restaurants to Alpharetta’s Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Sunday, October 6 from 5-10 p.m. We’re serving up best of both worlds to ensure your culinary craving is met in this week’s Dish. 

Leave the Kitchen Labor to ATL Chefs on Labor Day Plus More in this Week's Dish

This Labor Day, give yourself a break and dine out at one of the many Atlanta restaurants staying open to serve you. Need something else to do this weekend? Plan ahead and book your holiday party with Old Vinings Inn. The restaurant is offering a pretty sweet deal for booking your party in the month of September. Learn more about this deal and other special offerings, plus more in this week's Dish!

Heads Up for SkyView and Downtown Restaurant Week Deals Plus More in this Week's Dish

Atlanta is soaring to new heights this week - in more ways than one. Downtown Restaurant Week is taking the city by storm and has recruited only the best participants for seven days of outrageous meals and deals. Plan the perfect route to hit all the restaurants around the SkyView Ferris wheel in the Luckie Marietta District of downtown Atlanta. At 20 stories tall, nothing will go unseen. So grab the crew, enjoy the view and check out all the happenings in this week’s Dish!

Refresh at Aqua blue with Nightly Deals and Entertainment Plus More in this Week's Dish

Atlanta is home to ripe peaches, tall buildings and killer deals when it comes to food and drinks. Just when it seems like ideas are running low for savings, the city’s best restaurants put offers on the table that can’t be refused. Aqua blue is fully equipped to satisfy sushi cravings without breaking the bank, with specials like half-priced wine and inexpensive beer, sake and sashimi. What to do with all that extra cash? Check out the events, classes and summer-inspired dinners that are hitting the “A” in this week’s Dish!    

Hit No. 246 for Ping-Pong Action and Italian Fare Plus More in this Week's Dish

It's summertime in Atlanta, and the city is serving up too much excitement to be sitting on the sidelines. Sunday Funday is taken to a whole new level at No. 246, with nights full of ping-pong play, Italian bites and bubbling brews. Check out their training table menu and get the scoop on all the action in the “A” in this week’s Dish!

Fire Up the Fourth at the ATL's Hottest Restaurants Plus More in this Week's Dish

Atlanta restaurants and bars are ensuring that the sky won’t be the only thing lighting up this Fourth of July. Drink specials and festive foods are on the agenda at the most fiery spots in the city. Plus they've got views, tunes and celebrations that won’t disappoint. Pair up with patriotic pals and check out the spots that are red, white and brewing it up in this week’s Dish! 

Party in the Streets During People's Fest Food and Music Festival Plus More in this Week's Dish

There's never a dull moment in the "A", and this week the people are in charge. People’s Fest is taking over the streets this weekend, and is throwing a party for all to join. Southern-style samplings, cool brews and live music make for a night of excitement -- and all for a good cause. So grab those party pants and get a taste of everything Atlanta’s cooking up this week. All the details are in this week’s Dish! 

Flock to ATL Restaurants During Pastured Poultry Week Plus More in this Week's Dish

Sure, trying something new can be a little scary. But this week is no time to be chicken! Pastured Poultry week has landed in Atlanta, and the city’s best restaurants are rising to the occasion. Hit the town with your flock and experience all the excitement that pastured poultry brings. Check out which restaurants are serving up farm fresh plates, plus Father’s Day dining, summer parties and more in this week’s Dish! 

Chow Down on Dad-elicious Ideas for Father's Day Plus More in this Week's Dish!

Join Atlanta restaurants in celebrating dear old dad this Father’s Day! Preparations have been made to celebrate more than just a day of dad, with dinners featuring creative cuisines that are paired perfectly with wines and frothy brews. Get those creative juices flowing and explore all the festivities Atlanta has to offer, from cornhole competing to sundae sampling, in this week’s Dish!

Join Fellow Foodies at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Plus More in this Week's Dish

Did someone say cocktail? Actually, Atlanta restaurants are shouting it from their rooftops. Brews, bites and big events are taking the city by storm this week, including New Holland Brewing Company kicking it off with a beer cocktail tasting at Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland. So, pick a spot on the patio and find out what else Atlanta has concocted in this week’s Dish!

Cast Off for a Reel-y Good Time at The Optimist's One-Year Anniversary Party Plus More in this Week's Dish

Don’t let this summer sail by without saving time for some ATL-style celebrations. Memorial Day just so happens to coincide with the anniversary of one of Atlanta’s hottest spots, The Optimist, and they’re throwing city-goers a deliciously fun party. Get the details and see what else the city is celebrating in this week’s Dish!

Bottoms Up with Margaritas for Cinco de Mayo Plus More in this Week's Dish!

Cinco de Mayo may fall on a Sunday this year, but that does not stop the party at Atlanta-area restaurants. Plenty of places are offering food and drink specials to celebrate the holiday. So, put on your sombrero, kick back with your favorite margarita and check out what else Atlanta has to offer in this week's Dish!

Park It On the Patio for Atkins Park Virginia-Highland Thursday Specials Plus More in this Week's Dish

Get ready for some delicious and juicy burgers! BurgerFi®, serving all-natural burgers, dogs and custards is soon to open up in Emory Point. Can't wait until April 16 to get your eat on? Visit Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland on Thursday nights for pizzas cooked on the Big Green Egg. Yum! There is plenty to eat up plus more in this week's Dish!

Get Cracking on Reservations for Egg-ceptional Easter Feasts Plus More in this Week's Dish

This week, head up to Roswell to nosh on new spring menu items at Aqua blue and then hit up Buckhead to experience the new location of Bhojanic. Also, don't forget to make your Easter brunch reservation - yes, it's almost Easter! There are plenty of places to celebrate the holiday, plus much more in this week's Dish!

Chow Down and Win at RA Sushi Championship Showdown Plus More in this Week's Dish!

There is plenty to do this week in ATL! 10th & Piedmont launches a brand new Midtown tradition of dinner and a movie that you won't want to miss out on, while The Optimist hosts famed food writers Matt and Ted Lee for a book signing and menu feature. Check out all of the city's offerings plus more in this week's Dish!