In case you needed another reason to love America’s favorite nut (which is actually a legume), we have plenty of reasons you should celebrate the greatest snack on earth during March, as well as all year long! Did you know peanuts are now considered a Superfood? According to The Peanut Institute, numerous studies haven proven peanuts and peanut butter are nutrient dense and decrease the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. It’s a pint-sized, protein powerhouse that is heart-healthy, diabetes-fighting and a mood booster! That is Superfood status!

Peanuts are an excellent choice for snacking and cooking because of their affordability, great taste and excellent nutrition. Did you know Georgia peanut farmers grow nearly 50 percent of the peanuts produced in the United States each year? How cool is that? Most of the peanuts grown in Georgia are made into peanut butter, and/or used in peanut candy and snacks.
Check out more facts from the National Peanut Board here.

Peanut Power Bowl

Want to celebrate National Peanut Month by trying out a new peanut recipe?
Check out this recipe for a Peanut Power Bowl It would make the perfect addition to your spring meal plans!

For more recipes using peanuts and peanut butter, check out the Georgia Peanut Commission website and follow Georgia Peanuts on social media for more recipes, nutrition information and fun facts to celebrate all year long!

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Check out these Atlanta restaurants who have delicious menu items that include peanuts.

Please support these restaurants during National Peanut Month and throughout the year.

Loyal Q & Brew

Boiled in the Shell Peanuts, Salty and Slightly Spicy

BBQ is our specialty, we smOAK all our meats in wood-burning J&R smokers,
no gas, nothing electric. Slow and low is the name of the game, some of our meats get smOAKed for 14+ hours. We choose to serve fresh and quality ingredients
every day!

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Just Bakery of Atlanta

Peanut Butter Curry Cookies
Our soft, peanut butter cookies come with a zing! We add curry as a nod to our international staff family members and to make your taste buds dance!

Just Bakery of Atlanta is a nonprofit that partners with our neighbors who resettled as refugees on paid job training, professional certification, and living wage work. We bake with local and sustainable ingredients whenever possible and work to nurture a more diverse, connected, and compassionate community for all.

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Blue Moon Pizza

Thai Chicken Pizza
This pie is loaded with flavor: spicy peanut sauce, house cheese blend, seasoned chicken, bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro and peanuts.

Blue Moon Pizza gives people an everyday place that feels special. And for that, you need the right ingredients. It starts with authentic, made-to-order, top-notch food, great service, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere all at prices that won’t break the bank.
Pizza is the perfect signature item. It’s a sharing food everybody loves. And with a pinch of this and a dash of that, you can make it exactly the way your taste buds crave it.
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South City Kitchen Vinings

Duck Leg Confit with Toasted Peanuts
Served with glazed carrots & turnips, kale salad, pomegranate molasses,
toasted peanuts – GF

South City Kitchen Vinings serves Southern classics with a sophisticated spin. They bring a combination of energy and comfortable metropolitan sophistication to Vinings. Traditional, fresh ingredients create our version of contemporary Southern cuisine.

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Cremalosa

Peanut Butter Fudge Gelato

Welcome to Cremalosa: handmade, artisanal gelato, spun in small batches every day, with the expertise of Italian technique from Owner-Operator and local food writer Meridith Ford. At Cremalosa, she brings a special touch to age-old Italian methods, creating sweet frozen treats of powerful American flavors inspired by the Southern cakes, cookies and candy bars she grew up with. Who isn’t happy when they’re eating gelato? Let’s scoop up some smiles together!

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Atkins Park – Smyrna

Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscuit Pudding with Caramel

Atkins Park enjoys a colorful history as Atlanta’s oldest continuously licensed tavern. We are proud of our community and grateful for the acceptance and loyalty of our neighbors. Through greater local involvement and service, we have made a commitment to the growth of this community, all the while striving to participate in strengthening and preserving Smyrna’s warm neighborhood feel.
There’s no better place to enjoy brunch on the patio or dinner with the family. Plus, you can always count on a late night drink! Atkins Park in Smyrna has something to offer everyone, and is located in the beautiful Market Village.

Hawkers Asian Street Fare

Sichuyan Wontons with Peanut Chili Sauce
(includes chicken or shrimp)

Hawker’s Asian Street Food in Old Fourth Ward is special. The flavors are bold and unapologetic; the recipes are passed down from generation to generation; and the wok technique is unparalleled. The best Asian street food mesmerizes all five senses: sight, smell, sound, touch, and of course, taste. Don’t believe us?
Try it for yourself.

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Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft

Mieng Kum
Old fashioned spinach leaf wrap with lime, ginger, onions, roasted peanuts
and coconut in caramelized palm sugar.

Name one of the Top Thai restaurants in the US by Travel + Leisure magazine.
Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft‘s Chef DeeDee Niyomkul showcases gourmet Thai street food, calling upon original recipes used by her grandmother, an original street food vendor in Bangkok. The elevated skyline views from the third-story restaurant are some of the best in the city. Tuk Tuk offers a variety of small plates done in a tapas style, as well as larger entrees that showcase gourmet Thai techniques.

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As restaurants continue to evolve and address safety concerns emerging from the pandemic, these Atlanta restaurants have risen to the occasion with takeout menus offering the unique experience and flavors of dining in – only out. From to-go cocktails and better-than-delivery pizza to anything but leftover lunches and meals for chef-level date nights at home, drive-thru and check out these restaurants for tasty ATL takeout.

Empire State South

Make it a picnic at Piedmont Park with glorious pickup options from Empire State South’s to-go menu. Perfectly portable to-go snacks like their smoked catfish dip, deviled eggs, and even bigger entree options couple with takeout wine and cocktails make this Midtown mainstay a must.

Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

You wouldn’t think you’d be able to taste thoughtful, Ethiopian cuisine to-go, let alone through a drive-thru, but Desta Ethiopian Kitchen exceeds expectation in their approach to authentic East African cuisine. Order online for deliver/pickup or circle their drive-thru and get acquainted with their signature “tibs.”

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

Get Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q savory smoked wings, slow-roasted pulled pork and brisket plates, and homemade cobbler and banana pudding directly to your door for an at-home cookout any time you want. Racks of ribs, brisket-topped burgers, and meat-filled sandwiches make this an online order you can’t miss!

Rumi’s Kitchen

An OTP mainstay bringing bountiful Persian flavors mainstream, Rumi’s Kitchen and their online pantry serve up global flavors to-go with feasts of lamb, shrimp, and beef kabobs over fragrant beds of rice and spices.

Ticonderoga Club

Krog Street Market’s Ticonderoga Club has embraced the new takeout landscape and transitioned to “Ticon-To-Go Club,” offering an all-day menu of flavor-packed fave like wings, TC street corn, and of course, the cocktail their famous for in made-to-order and bottled varieties.

Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante

Explore your own at-home Aperitivo Hour with selections from Storico Fresco. We can’t get enough of their housemade pasta like cacio e pepe, Bolognese lasagna, cheese and veggie-stuffed ravioli, and more. From an online wine shop to piles of pasta and paninis, your escape to Italy is only a click away.

Lake & Oak BBQ

While new to the dining scene, Lake & Oak’s immaculate barbecue flavors have been long percolating in the minds of renowned chef and celebrated cook book author Todd Richards and Chef Josh Lee. The East Lake BBQ spot is open for walk-up and online order for heaping plates of smoked wings, rib tips, and savory sides.

Tiny Lou’s

Take Tiny Lou’s to-go for the ultimate at-home date night with classic offerings like their C.A.B. coulotte steak frites, seafood-brimming bouillabaisse, and more.

Nina & Rafi

Pick up a slice, or let’s be real, a whole pie, from BeltLine’s prized pizza shop, Nina & Rafi. Authentic toppings, crisp crusts, and miles-long cheese string pulls should keep this essential pizza destination on your “Favorite Contacts” list.

No Mas Cantina

Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or an at-home fiesta, No Mas Cantina’s family meals to-go unite platters of fajitas, enchiladas, and more perfect for feeding a socially distanced crowd.

Busy Bee Cafe

Order a range of offerings like fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, ribs, catfish, and more for takeout and delivery from Downtown’s Southern soul food mainstay, Busy Bee Cafe. If you haven’t made an order of their essential banana pudding or sweet potato pie the crown jewel of your week, you should make that a part of your routine immediately.

Momonoki

Order Momonoki’s heaping bowls of rich and flavorful ramen or killer Katsu sandwiches for pickup, and see how difficult it is to not devour it before returning home. Which is something you’ll probably want to do when ordering their seductively sweet desserts like bubble tea and matcha soft serve, mille feuille, and cheesecakes.

Buttermilk Kitchen

Do you know what your weekend is missing? Yes, it’s baller brunch options to mark that you successfully completed another week of work. Enjoy Buttermilk Kitchen’s coma-inducing breakfast takeout options for a weekend brunch filled with sweet tea-brined fried chicken biscuits, banana-covered French toast, and even mimosas to-go.

El Rey del Taco

Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or an at-home fiesta, this Buford Highway mainstay is putting a party in your mouth. El Rey del Taco is all about the takeout with tacos ranging from run-of-the-mill chicken and steak to the more adventurous goat and tongue.

Black-Owned Restaurants
We’re here to do our part to amplify Black voices and provide a platform to highlight their delicious food and culinary stories. From tried and true Atlanta institutions to thrilling new haunts, in honor of Black Business Month, we’re shining a spotlight of support on Black-owned restaurants that have helped and continue to build Atlanta’s dining future. While this isn’t an all-encompassing list, we wanted to run down our favorites spanning breakfast/brunch, lunch/dinner, and dessert across metro Atlanta.

Be sure to share in our support these Black-owned restaurants and check their current availability and adjusted hours of operation due to COVID-19 for safe, socially distanced dine-in and take-out options.

Atlanta Breakfast Club
When you start your ATL morning at Atlanta Breakfast Club, it’s bound to be a good day. Just take the salmon croquettes or peach cobbler French toast for a spin and visit their website for more awesome morning eats.
https://atlantabreakfastclub.com/

Gocha’s Breakfast Bar
From the mind of celebrity hairstylist Gocha Hawkins, Gocha’s Breakfast Bar waking up your tastebuds with out-of-this-world eats like chicken and waffle stacks, fried fish with jalapeño cheese grits, and more. See their website for more ordering information.
https://www.gochasbreakfastbar.com/

Hodgepodge Coffeehouse
Fresh-baked pastries and signature caffeinated sip make the world go ’round at Hodgepodge Coffeehouse. Upgrade your morning with the Ghirardelli caramel and French vanilla-laced “Bless Your Heart” latte and visit their website for updates.
https://hodgepodgecoffee.com/

Just Add Honey Tea Shop
Located inside Downtown’s historic Sweet Auburn Market, Just Add Honey Tea Shop blends up a unique mix of specialty loose leaf teas you can grab and go or order on their website.
https://justaddhoney.net/

Le Petit Marche
This Kirkwood breakfast destination has been a neighborhood favorite since 2008. And it’s no surprise with daily scrambles, fluffy griddle cakes, and the can’t-miss French toast sandwich. Visit their website for online ordering and delivery.
https://www.lepetitmarche.net/

Lucky Lotus
The Ponce City Market juice bar is the morning jolt you’ve been waiting for complete with cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and açaí bowls perfect to say, “Cheers!” to your health. Visit their website for updates and new offerings.
https://www.loveluckylotus.com/

Milk and Honey
If you’ve ever wanted to brunch on a weekday, this Cascade Road breakfast spot has you covered. We’re talking savory shrimp and grits, deep-fried pork chop biscuits, and a seafood burger sure you’re sure to drool over. Visit their website for more amazing eats.
https://www.milkandhoneyatl.com/

Rosie’s Coffee Cafe
Serving breakfast all day every day, Rosie’s is the perfect pit stop for your daily dose of shrimp and grits and fluffy pancakes in flavors like red velvet, strawberry, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Visit their site for all the picks.
https://www.rosiescoffeecafe.com/

Urban Grind Coffeehouse
As one of West Midtown’s best caffeine shops, Urban Grind Coffeehouse supplies your daily fix of specialty blended coffee, espresso, and even tea. Check out their website for upcoming open mic nights and events.
https://www.urbangrindatlanta.com/

Busy Bee Cafe
Established in 1947, Busy Bee Cafe still stands as a mainstay delivering on time-tested recipes and Southern soul food that make it can’t-miss eating on any visit to Atlanta. Whether it’s their signature fried chicken, BBQ ribs, or superb sweet potato pie, Busy Bee is essential Atlanta. Order online on their website.
https://www.thebusybeecafe.com/

Chef Rob’s Caribbean Cafe
Since 2006, Chef Rob Gayle has put his Caribbean heritage on a plate. Chef Rob’s Caribbean Cafe is an Atlanta staple taking patrons on a culinary journey through island fare like jerk chicken, blackened salmon, and curry goat. Visit the website for the full menu and order online.
https://www.chefrobscafe.com/

Chicken + Beer
Named after Atlanta rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges’ eponymous third studio album, Chicken + Beer is a modern foray into Southern-style comfort eats at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. You can literally fly into Atlanta and taste the city’s flavors without even leaving the concourse. Make it count with BBQ chicken tacos, chicken and waffles with bourbon maple syrup, and even more options worth missing your flight. Visit the website for the full menu.
http://chickenandbeer.com/

The Consulate
A gem hiding in plain sight, The Consulate’s mission is to take diners on a culinary journey through various countries throughout the globe in one sitting. With Cuban-inspired egg rolls, Korean BBQ, and Thai-spiced okra under one roof, a visit to this Midtown haven is the closest we’ll get to world travel for a long time. Visit the website to see which country is in residence.
https://www.theconsulateatlanta.com/

Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt
The easily recognizable Summerhill shack with the billowing plumes of rich smoke coming from the back is the epitome of the mantra, “never judge a book by its cover.” Daddy D’z is highly lauded for its meticulous attention doing barbecue right. Take it slow and low with fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, and sides galore.
https://daddydz.com/

Lake & Oak
James Beard Award-nominated chef and cookbook author, Chef Todd Richards, shares his life through his food with places like his Krog Street Market hot chicken stall, Richards’ Southern Fried, and his newest concept Lake & Oak. With partner Chef Josh Lee, the two are bringing brilliant barbecue to East Lake. Order from their website updated weekly.
https://www.lakeandoakbbq.com/

Mango’s Caribbean Restaurant
You can hit the heart of Downtown for some happiness-inducing Caribbean cuisine and rum-heavy libations. Mango’s keeps it Caribbean with authentic; no-frills eats full of flavor like jerk shrimp pasta, curry chicken, red snapper escoveitch, and more. Check out their website for weekly specials and events.
http://www.mangoscaribbeanrestaurant.com/index.php

Old Lady Gang
This Southern eatery from husband and wife team Todd Tucker and Kandi Burruss-Tucker of Xscape and The Real Housewives of Atlanta fame, features down-home eats created by her mother and aunts. Pull up to their savory grilled ribeye, honey-glazed salmon, and late-night deep-fried deviled eggs. Visit their website for updates.
http://oldladygang.com/

Paschal’s
Soul food destination, Paschal’s, has lived a storied history going back to 1947. And the legacy continues in Castleberry Hill as the Atlanta institution still serves some of the best fried chicken around. Be sure to visit their website for more.
https://www.paschalsatlanta.com/

Slim and Husky’s
This West Midtown fast-casual pizza shop is spreading the PREAM (Pizza Rules Everything Around Me) gospel with high-quality ingredients and seriously sweet cinnamon rolls. Slim and Husky’s artisan pizzas take the build-your-own pizza concept to the next level, but we’re big fans of the meat-laden “Cee No Green.” Order online and see for yourself.
https://slimandhuskys.com/

Slutty Vegan
If you haven’t been “sluttified” by this popular vegan restaurant, you’re missing out. The long lines don’t lie. It’s that good! Slutty Vegan is Atlanta’s premier vegan destination with burgers like the plant-based “One Night Stand” and loaded “Menage A Trois” sure to make you consider giving up meat.
https://sluttyveganatl.com/

Sweet Auburn Seafood
A must-try in one of Atlanta’s most historic neighborhoods, Sweet Auburn Seafood is a dining experience like no other. Show-stopping cuisine like the instantly Instagram-worthy seafood burger should put this restaurant high on your bucket list. Explore their full menu on their website.
http://sweetauburnseafood.com/saswordpress/

Tom, Dick & Hank
Serving up delicious barbecue with a twist, Tom, Dick & Hank goes above and beyond to make guests feel at home. Like a family cookout full of all the tasty BBQ chicken and smoked meats one could ask for, take a plate of wings or ribs home and take down the seasoned crab legs and seafood platter while you’re at it. Visit the website for more.
https://tomdickandhank.com/

Twisted Soul Cookhouse
Chef Deborah VanTrece’s West Midtown eatery delivers soulful eats with a modern twist. Twisted Soul Cookhouse draws from her travels with a culinary range that’s endless. Think hoisin oxtails, cocoa-crusted lamb, and more worldly cuisine from this accomplished chef. Check out their website.
https://www.twistedsoulcookhouseandpours.com/

Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar
As an introduction to the Gullah Geechee culture, Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen is an excellent foray into this niche corridor’s cuisine. A unique blend of African, Southern, and Creole fare, we can’t get enough of the apps like the fried shark bites and shrimp and red rice-filled egg rolls. Visit the website and order online.
https://virgilsgullahkitchen.com/

CamiCakes
The OG Atlanta cupcake shop is still going strong with even more confections to wrap your sweet tooth around. CamiCakes started with signature cupcakes like red velvet, strawberries and cream, and seasonal offerings to keep things interesting. Now the brand is deep into ice cream, layer cakes, and bundt cakes. You should check out their website and order some.
https://www.camicakes.com/

Delights By Dawn
For an adult twist on the usual cupcake, Delights By Dawn is adding a bit of fun to the typical birthday party treat in the form up boozed-up flavors. Infused Pina colada? Check. Chocolate cherry bourbon? You’re in good company. Order a dozen or even a full cake and discover all the flavors on their website.
https://delightsbydawn.com/

Lenox Cupcakes
Who couldn’t use a sweet treat after a long day? Or just because? Lenox Cupcakes has all the sweets you can stand, no matter your mood. From a variety of cupcakes to cookies to cake pops, this sugar shop is one to try. Order for a special or any occasion on their website.
https://www.lenoxcupcakes.com/

Miss D’s Pralines
This Sweet Auburn Market stall has all the sweets you can eat. Miss D’s New Orleans-style candy delivers on French Quarter flavors sweet and savory gourmet popcorn, candy apples, and their signature pralines and pretzel/praline hybrid, the “pratzel.” Order a few dozen for yourself on their website.
http://www.missdspraline.com/

Sublime Doughnuts
Since opening in 2008, Sublime Doughnuts has been one of Atlanta’s favorite stops for doughnut deliciousness. From its raspberry-filled dark chocolate covered heart doughnuts and A-Town cream to its orange-glazed dream star and fresh strawberries-n-cream, this is one dough dealer not to miss. Check out the website for upcoming collaborations and flavors.
http://www.sublimedoughnuts.com/

Sweet Stack Creamery
Who knew ice cream and doughnuts were the perfect match? Serving up handcrafted ice cream sandwiched between cookies and doughnuts, Sweet Stack Creamery in historic Sweet Auburn lets you build your signature sando with flavors like the blue frosting and Oreo “Cookie Monster,” pink cotton candy-flavored “Amber Rose,” and more. See how they stack up on their website.
https://www.sweet-stack.com/

Our new favorite quarantine activity? Virtual happy hour! Lucky for us, a handful of Atlanta restaurants are offering cocktails to-go so we can enjoy them in the comfort of our homes. We’ve compiled a list of restaurants offering to-go cocktails and cocktail mixers for you to pick up and enjoy during your next Zoom happy hour.

Our 2019 Taste of Atlanta Friday Night Opening Party “Best Taste” winner has us covered with some of their best specialty cocktails including its Whiskey Daisy and Bee’s Knees. Phone orders begin at 3pm for 4-8pm pickup. Call 404-378-3502 for more information or check out their Instagram for updates.

Buena Vida Tapas & Sol is offering speciality cocktails available via curbside pickup or delivery. The “Beltline Betty” cocktail is prepared with Tito’s Vodka, orange brandy and fresh-squeezed lime juice mixed with locally crafted, CBD-infused raspberry kombucha for the perfect end to your at-home workday. All cocktails are enough to serve 6 drinks, unless your Ina Garten- in that case, just one. See their website for more information on ordering.

Patio weather is in full swing and we are dining al fresco as often as possible. Nothing says patio party quite like Whiskey Bird’s frose and adult orange dreamsicle cocktails. We couldn’t be happier that they added this to their takeout and delivery menu along with various other wine options. Order online at their website for takeout or delivery Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 4-8pm; Friday and Saturday from 5-9pm.

2019 Taste of Atlanta participant, Kitchen Six is offering K6 cocktails batched and ready for pick up. Choose from an Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned, K9 Manhattan, Staycation cocktail, Citrus Ginger Punch and Strawberry Vodka Mojito prepared with fresh strawberry, mint, lime and our favorite, Tito’s Vodka. Each cocktail serves 2-3 people. Check out their website for more information on ordering.

Bulla Gastrobar is making social distancing a little easier by making their famous red & white sangria pitchers available for daily pickup for $25. Pair one of these pitchers with a few of their menu items for the perfect night in. Best of all, Bulla is offering 35% off pickup orders! Place your order via their website.

Tip Top Proper Cocktails was developed in collaboration with James Beard finalist, Miles Macquarrie (Kimball House, Watchman’s Seafood & Spirits). The team developed classic cocktail recipes and packaged them up to drink at any time and, just about, any place. Tip Top Proper Cocktails are always within reach, especially if a trusted bartender or fully-stocked bar are not. Use their locator to find the closest package store, bar, venue or restaurant carrying their canned cocktails!.

One margarita, two margarita, three margarita, FOUR. Taqueria Del Sol is offering a pint of their house made margarita mix with recipes for their House, Texas, and Westside Margaritas for just $5. Pick up a pint along with a few of our favorite tacos and make your own fiesta at home. Head to your nearest Taqueria Del Sol location for pick up.

The Lawrence is offering craft cocktail mixers to cure your boring vodka soda blues. Our favorites? The Lavender-Minted mule and Honey-Cardamom Paloma. Pair these mixes with Tito’s Vodka, Padre Azul Tequila. These mixes are available via Doordash or curbside pick up. Call 404-961-7178 to order.

Bartaco has tapped into the fool proof magic of meal-kits and raised the Bar with their margarita kits. Each kit features their fresh-squeezed marg mix, salt, and even lime – thinking not required, just add tequila at home. Order via their website.

Even though we are not able to celebrate at our favorite local breweries this National Beer Day, we have compiled a list of those offering takeout/curbside pickup by Atlanta neighborhood. When this is all over, Food That Rocks and Taste of Atlanta will be THE place to enjoy the outdoors and sample beer but until then…

SweetWater has been brewing beer here in Atlanta for more than 20 years. They are the experts and their taproom is offering a food menu from 12-7pm Wednesday through Sunday and a special brunch menu from 12-3pm on Saturday and Sunday, all drive-thru style. And of course you can’t forget the beer — which is available to-go, too! Order online at togo.sweetwaterbrew.com or call 770.876.0251.

Known at first for their amazing sour beers and then expanding into IPAs, stouts and more, Orpheus Brewing is selling all kinds of beer for to-go orders Monday through Friday from 3-8pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1-7pm. Stop by curbside and stock up on all your favorites! Check out their Instagram for the latest updates on their offerings.

The award-winning Scofflaw Brewing Co. is open curbside beginning at noon daily with merchandise, gift cards, beer, hard selter and growlers available to-go. But Scofflaw Brewing is doing more than just selling beer during this time, they’re also giving back to the community. So far, the brewery has raised more than $50,000 for the hospitality industry through partnerships with the Giving Kitchen and Bottle share in Georgia, KultureCity in Alabama, and the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association. Through each partnership, Scofflaw is committed to supporting hospitality service workers in need of financial assistance due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Visit Scofflaw on Instagram for more information on to-go operations and ways they are giving back.

Monday Night Brewing’s motto is “Weekends Are Overrated,” and we couldn’t agree more. With two Atlanta locations, the brewery has decided to temporarily close its West End Monday Night Garage, but its West Midtown taproom is open with a drive-thru operation! Pick up your favorite craft beer favorites and some of their new releases everyday from 1-6pm. For more information, visit Monday Night on Instagram.

Second Self is about fulfilling a dream, and if your dream is to get your hands on some really great local beer this brewery can help you out! Curbside pick-up is in full swing Monday through Friday from 10an-6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-5pm. They’re selling not only Second Self beer but also Rudi’s hard seltzer and Cirrus CBD water! Visit Second Self on Instagram for the latest updates on to-go offerings.

Atlanta’s oldest brewery, Atlanta Brewing Company (once known as Red Brick Brewing Company) is selling its craft beer to-go from their taproom Thursday from 2-6pm, Friday from 12-6pm and Saturday from 12-6pm. Check out their website to view what is available on tap for purchase! And give them a call at 404-355-5558 when you arrive for curbside service.

Hand sanitizer and local beer? Sounds like a double win to us. Stop by Steady Hand Beer Co. Wednesday through Friday from 11am-7pm, Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday 12-7pm with curbside to-go service. As a bonus, with every case of beer purchase you will receive a bottle of IPA scented hand sanitizer! Give them a call at 404.458.5981 to place your order and visit their Instagram for any updates.

If you’ve ever walked along the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail you’re definitely familiar with New Realm! The brewery is offering its curbside to-go program 7 days a week from 12pm-8pm. Guests can call in their orders ahead of time at 404.968.2777. Upon arrival, please give them a call and they will bring your order outside. Their current packaged beer, draft and crowler list is on the app, untappd and select crowlers are 50% off! Check out their website for more information on ordering.

This brewpub is known for its great beer, delicious food and fun games. And while they’ve temporarily closed their doors, they are still offering beer and food to-go! Torched Hop is filling growlers to-go Saturdays from 12pm-6pm and Sundays from 12-4pm. Feel free to bring one of yours in and they will clean/fill or you can purchase a branded 64oz and 32oz growlers. Check out their Instagram and website for more information on food pop-ups as well as new updates.

Eventide Brewing was formed out of friendship and a love of good beer – something we can all relate to! They are currently filling growlers with 10% of growler sales going to the Giving Kitchen and also have a handful of canned beer for sale.The brewery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 3-7pm and Sunday from 11am-3pm. But be sure to visit their Instagram for the latest updates.

Pontoon Brewing is inspired by the South’s beautiful lakes and waterways, cocktail coves, and awesomely scrumptious beer. Shades On, Bottoms Up, always! This Sandy Springs brewery is open daily from 11AM-7PM for curbside services and to-go. To place an order, go to their website store or call the brewery directly at 770.674-1075. Pontoon Brewing encourages members of the community to donate to the non-profit organization, Bottleshare, which was founded to support industry workers and their families when they experience adversity outside of the workplace. Donations to Bottleshare can be made to their Facebook page and will go directly to employees in the craft beverage industry who are experiencing hardship during this crisis. In further support of Bottleshare, Pontoon Brewing, in partnership with Rock 100.5’s Bailey & Southside Show, is offering free hand sanitizer with curbside pickup orders. While the hand sanitizer is free, Pontoon Brewing and the Bailey & Southside Show crew encourage continued donations to Bottleshare.

We hope this list gives you something to look forward to and a chance to stock up on your favorite Atlanta beers for National Beer Day on April 7th. But let’s be honest – during quarantine everyday is National Beer Day!

On March 19, 2020 Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an executive order limiting Atlanta restaurants to take out services; closing bars, gyms and other businesses in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. But the truth is, many restaurants had already made the decision to suspend dine-in options long before that, switching to takeout and delivery only, or in some heartbreaking cases closing doors completely. Deborah VanTrece, executive chef of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, was worried about the health of her staff and customers which led her to temporarily close her restaurant with the plan of reopening with a takeout service. “I just couldn’t guarantee whether or not the people walking into my restaurant were virus-free,” said VanTrece.

Over the past several days, restaurants have been forced to give their operational strategies a complete overhaul in an effort to pay the bills and pay their employees for as long as possible. Twisted Soul is now offering a “Pay What You Can” takeaway service that includes pre-cooked meals that are packaged to reheat immediately or freeze for later. On the other side of town, the team behind il Giallo and Lagarde are now offering takeout and curbside pick-up only at each of their restaurants. Restaurant owners are having to get creative to survive.

And while the restaurants themselves are struggling, the biggest worry comes from not being able to take care of their own staff. “It’s not so much about keeping the door open as much as it is us trying to take care of our community – of servers, bus boys, dishwashers. We don’t have the luxury of working from home,” says VanTrece. Many restaurants have even created fundraising pages with 100% of the proceeds going towards supporting their staff.

Despite these dark times, the support from the Atlanta community has been overwhelming and truly inspiring. Local influencers have been sharing ways to support local businesses and customers are asking how they can donate and help in other ways. Chef Jamie Adams of il Giallo said there has been a huge amount of support for local restaurants and for the pick-up service they are offering. “The results have given us a tremendous amount of optimism. It’s definitely working,” said Adams. Seven Chan of Poke Burri and Lifting Noodles said he has received a large number of Instagram messages and emails from people who care about his restaurants. “The support has been really amazing,” said Chan. Atlanta certainly is not going to let its local restaurants go down without a fight!

So how can we as a community help? VanTrece said, “Support the people who are doing takeaway and delivery.” We all have to eat, right? So why not support our local restaurants in the process. But there are other ways, too. Adams said purchasing gift cards helps with cash flow. “It’s a great way to support all of the restaurants. We would love to see people out there buying gift cards at every place they frequent,” said Adams. And the aid goes beyond purchasing, it is also important to stay active online! Chan said to continue doing the digital things like “sharing, posting and leaving reviews.”

Now more than ever, the Taste of Atlanta team embraces our mission to support the restaurant community in every way possible. Our goal is to help rally our thousands of food-loving followers around our struggling friends in the restaurant world and be a resource for all. “Our mission from day one has always been to turn tasters into diners” says Founder and CEO Dale DeSena. “Alongside our restaurant partners, we’ve weathered the recession, Hurricane Katrina, and other challenges over our 19 years. We’ve never seen anything quite like this, but we will weather this, too!”

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest on restaurants offering takeout and delivery. Atlanta’s food scene and community spirit are unshakable! We invite you to work with us to support our restaurants during these hard times. When this is all over, we will be able to break bread together again as these wonderful establishments welcome us home.

Our team has been closely monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19, and during these uncertain times, one thing stands above all else: the health and safety of Food That Rocks attendees, participating restaurants, sponsors and our community.

In light of this and in response to recommendations from the CDC, health organizations and City of Sandy Springs, we have decided to postpone Food That Rocks to later this summer. We are working to firm up details and will stay in touch with you and send updates as they become available.

Purchased tickets will be honored for our new Food That Rocks 2020 date, with no additional action required on your part. Food that Rocks is a true celebration of Sandy Springs and our amazing restaurant community. We look forward to gathering together to taste, sip and dance the night away with our community this summer.

Although St. Patrick’s Day lands on a Tuesday this year, that won’t stop us from celebrating like the Irish! There are parties and events happening all over the Atlanta area, so we’ve comprised a list of some of the most popular events in the city!

Spiral Entertainment is throwing its annual Lucky Fest at Park Tavern at 3pm on Saturday, March 14! There will be plenty of beer, cocktails, food and music to go around. And where better to celebrate than at one of the best green spaces in Atlanta?! Click here for more information.

Fado Irish Pub has been hosting St. Patrick’s Day events since 1996, and they have no plans of slowing down! Join Buckhead’s beloved Irish pub on Saturday, March 14 beginning at noon for a can’t miss block party. There will be outdoor beer and cocktail stations, food trucks, Irish Dancers, soccer, 6 Nations Rugby, live music and a DJ all afternoon and night! Click here for more information.

Join Hampton + Hudson for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 14th and 15th, and enjoy delicious food and drink specials including a corned beef and cabbage plate, Irish egg rolls, $5 Jameson, and more! They will also have Lucky Trivia complete with St. Patty’s Day trivia questions at 8pm on Tuesday, March 17th so wear your best green outfit and win a “lucky prize” for best dressed!

St. Patrick’s Day Live! Is taking over Live! at the Battery Atlanta on Saturday, March 14 beginning at 5pm! There will be live performances, Irish food, signature Irish cocktails, frozen cocktails, green beer and more! To top it all off, they will have live bands all afternoon and plenty of games that everyone will enjoy. Click here for more information.

Join 2,000 party goers and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little early at Atlanta St. Patrick’s Green Mile Block Party on Friday, March 13th! More than 20 Midtown restaurants will be offering beer and cocktail specials as well as discounted food specials. Registration is at Ri’Ra’ Irish Pub. Click here for more information.

When Atlantans think of soccer, patios and Guinness beer, chances are thoughts of Fado Irish Pub are not far behind. Fado opened its doors in Buckhead more than 20 years ago and has become a well-known gathering spot for sports events and beyond.

As an authentic Irish pub, Fado always goes all out for St. Patrick’s Day. Keep reading to learn more about its incredible history, this year’s St. Patrick’s Day line-up of events and more!

Fado opened in Buckhead in 1996 — it was a happy accident. Irish Pub Company, a small company based out of Dublin, came to the U.S. with the goal of selling restauranteurs and bar owners on the Irish pub concept. They were a design and build firm that created custom, authentic Irish pubs in Ireland and then shipped them around the world where they would be installed and enjoyed for years to come.

Unfortunately, the company didn’t find much interest because the concept didn’t fit the typical U.S. mold. It didn’t have big open spaces, there were no TVs at the time and there were no domestic beers. Staying true to their belief in the concept, the small group of entrepreneurs decided to open one themselves. They chose Atlanta because of its location on the East Coast (the team was still living in Ireland) and the availability of direct flights.

In 1996, the first authentic pub in the U.S. opened on the corner of Peachtree and Buckhead Ave. Above the door it said ‘Fado Fado’ which in Gaelic means ‘long, long ago’. The phrase would be used at the beginning of a story like ‘once upon a time…’. The team chose that name because they wanted to tell the story of Ireland’s rich pub culture here in the U.S. The outlet was an instant hit and quickly became the number one Guinness account in the entire United States. Over the years it has become a mainstay in Buckhead and is known for its quality and everything from a place for informal gatherings, family events, corporate functions and plenty of international soccer and rugby.

2. How have Fado’s St. Patrick’s Day events evolved since you opened in 1996?

It’s gone from an event that spilled out into the back parking lot one day a year, with the peak drinking time of 3-4pm (10 years ago it was 12am!) to a multi-day outdoor event that takes up a city block with multiple stages, beer gardens and a ‘wind down’ Family Day after the big festival that includes multiple family activities and a petting zoo for the kids.

We have also expanded our alcohol offerings. In previous years we mainly served whiskey and beer in tubs, where as today we have added cocktails, tubs of canned wines and hard seltzers. Our music selection has also changed to include DJs and live bands. We have noticed that DJs play an integral part throughout our event, especially late night when the live music ends.

3. What are some St. Patrick’s Day food specials that have stayed around since the beginning?

#1 is Corned Beef and Cabbage. We took it off the menu one year and there was a small riot!

We are going to have a new look! Remodeling is underway for our new outdoor patio and we are hoping it will be done by Paddy’s Day! We’ve been hosting this event for more than 20 years, and there is a pretty simple formula – great music, fantastic food and drink and an enthusiastic team serving up the best pints and cocktails from morning ‘til close! The goal is to make it look easy.

The day after. Just kidding! St Patrick’s Day is an all-hands-on-deck kind of event. Everyone in the company, including the owner, is working very long hours. And there is nothing quite like the camaraderie felt in the middle of a 15-hour St Patrick’s day shift! Except, maybe, the taste of the first pint when we’re all done.

6. What are the line-up of events for St. Patrick’s Day at Fado Irish Pub?

On Friday, March 13^th, we are hosting our 19^th annual St Baldrick’s Head-shaving event. The lead volunteer & his family are Irish and he has been working with us every year since his young daughter was stricken with cancer. And, gratefully, she has been cancer-free ever since! Shave your head in solidarity with kids battling childhood cancer and all the money you raise will help fight end childhood cancer! We will have donation cans available around the pub. Or go online HERE and donate today!

On Saturday, March 14 we open our doors at 7:30am for international soccer and rugby. And our annual outdoor block party is from 1pm – 10pm with live music, Irish dancers, pipers and plenty of food and drink. And when the outdoor event wraps up, the DJ kicks it up inside ‘til late.

On Tuesday, March 17 our doors open again at 8am for our die hard Paddy’s – a pint of Guinness and some breakfast. Folks come down before work, pop in for lunch, an afternoon soccer game and then the real party gets going around 4pm. We’ll have Irish dancers throughout. Plus, live music and our DJ lined up ‘til close.

Want more information? Take a look at Fado Irish Pub’s St. Patrick’s Day events here.

Valentine’s Day is just days away and we’ve compiled a list of Atlanta restaurants to check out with your significant other! Whether it be a romantic dinner, a round of drinks or a ravishing dessert – we’ve got something we know everyone will love! Keep reading for ALL the details…

Lyla Lila is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with menu specials perfect for a romantic date night in the city. Guests can enjoy Chef Craig Richards’ southern European fare for Valentine’s Day dinner with specialty dishes like Smoked Oysters, Green Harissa and Avocado Mousse; Snapper Crudo with Blood Orange, Beets and Pistachio Butter; Burrata Caramelle Ravioli and White Prawns and Cacio e Pepe Risotto with Lobster. Beverages will include ” Like Someone in Love”, ” Love You Bunches” from Stopman Vinyards by the glass and more.

Bocado will be having a special menu as well as themed cocktails for the evening of Valentine’s Day. Featured Valentine’s Day menu items include 1/2 Dozen Blue Point Oysters, Lobster Tagliatelle, Culotte Steak, Fried Quail and Felix Felicis and Aphrodite cocktails.

A romantic dinner isn’t the only way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year! The quickest way to anyone’s heart is spending the holiday with brunch at Buttermilk Kitchen. From Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16, the popular breakfast spot will be offering regular menu items along with delicious specials like Duck Confit Benedict, Whipped Ricotta and Blood Orange Toast and much more.

Nothing says old-school Valentine’s romance like Honeysuckle Gelato’s “Over the Top Shake for Two”! Served with two festive Valentine’s paper straws, this sweet treat is topped with two mini glazed Revolution Doughnuts for just $6.50 per shake! Special Valentine’s shakes will be offered Friday, February 14 during regular business hours.

Dine with The Iberian Pig Buckhead for Valentine’s Day and enjoy its regular menu in addition to special Valentine’s Day dishes including Filet Mignon, Chilean Sea Bass, Iberico Del Bellota and more! Click here for reservations.

Biltong Bar Buckhead invites guests – both single and not – to join them on Friday, February 14 for their annual Tainted Love Party! Beginning at 7:00 p.m., guests can celebrate the day of love or take the edge off with cocktails including the Lone Wolf, a bright and warming combination of Japanese whiskey, lemon, fig, sherry and gingerbread, or the Tainted Love, a contemplative sipper of dark rum, bitter Campari, coffee and almond. Full menu service will be available during the evening. The Lone Wolf and Tainted Love cocktails are also available for purchase at Biltong Bar’s Ponce City Market location. For full menus and reservations, please visit biltong-bar.com.

Romance is best served with hash browns. Join Waffle House for its Valentine’s Day Dinner! Reservations now available.Click here for a full list of participating restaurants.

The big game is just around the corner! We are ready to cheer on our favorite teams with a beer in hand and a few of our favorite game day snacks. If you’re still looking for that perfect spot to watch our favorite football game of the year, keep on reading!

STK Steakhouse: Join STK for The Big Game Viewing party complete with an all day happy hour and dinner starting at 3PM, halftime shot show, a live DJ and more!

Fado Irish Pub: Fado’s Midtown location will have $20 bucket specials, $6 Goose Island, and $16 Blue Moon growlers! Fado’s Buckhead location will have $20 bucket specials, $6 beer of the month features and $4 shots of Jack Honey and Jack Fire! The game will be on with sound!

Taco Mac: The new Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich is coming to Taco Mac, just in time for the Big Game on February 2nd! Enjoy this killer sandwich while watching the game!

Hampton + Hudson: Start the day off with brunch on February 2nd from 10am-2:30pm as well as specials all day for the Big Game sponsored by Terrapin Brewery. The game will be played on all tvs with sound (start time 6:30PM).

Specials include: $15 beer buckets (mix & match buckets of 4 cans with choices of Golden Ale, Luau Krunkles, Recreation Ale), $25 pitchers of Terrapin: (includes choice of Mosaic red rye IPA or Terrapin Moohoo (or $7 for 16oz pint), The Superfan with Pigman Goods Cheddarwurst, caramelized onions, sauerkraut and H&H beer mustard with fries and Frito Pie -H+H black bean & beef chili, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, creme fraiche and scallions.

Bulla Gastrobar: Join Bulla Gastrobar for a Big Game Sunday on February 2nd! They will have a special menu featuring a Bulla Burger, Coca Brava, Coca Margarita and 50% off all draft beers! Click here to make your reservation.

Ponko Midtown: Watch The Big Game at Ponko Chicken’s Midtown location with BOGO Ponko dogs all day, $3 Bud Light, $5 Matcha Margaritas, $5 Spiked Tea, $5 Bloody Mary’s, $3 Fireball Shorties and $3 Mimosas!

Hudson Grille: Enjoy takeout wings from Hudson Grille for the Big Game! Their selection includes jumbo, boneless, or cauliflower as well as ten different flavors – all cooked to order!

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q: Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q’s catering team can help you create the best game day spread in town with a variety of meat and side options. Signature Hickory-Smoked Jumbo Wings are served with homemade wing sauce, ranch and blue cheese dressing and available in orders of 24, 50 and 100. To place your advanced catering orders, call Fox Bros. catering department at 404-414-0826 or email catering@foxbrosbbq.com. Orders must be placed before 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 1.

Sweet Auburn BBQ: Be sure to order Sweet Auburn BBQ’s Award Winning Smoked Wings for The Big Game this weekend! Click here to order.

It’s the beginning of not only a new year but also a new decade! And we think the beginning of the year is an opportunity to reset – especially with our health! This can often be difficult with the many delicious restaurants in the Atlanta area. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of 8 of Atlanta’s Healthiest Restaurants so you can crush those resolutions in 2020 while still eating tasty food!

Upbeet offers customizable salads and grain bowls that you can fill with organic vegetables, grass-fed and non-GMO proteins that are tossed in housemade dressings. They even have smoothies, smoothie bowls and toast that are perfect for the early risers or even for a post-workout snack. Located in West Midtown, they are sending good vibes while making good food daily!

True Food Kitchen lives on the idea that better food means better living. They have two locations in Georgia – one for the ITPers in Buckhead at Lenox Square and another one for everyone OTP in Alpharetta at Avalon. Every single meal on its menu is customizable so whether you are vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free they can accommodate your needs. And yes, they can even make a gluten-free pizza, pita or bun for your favorite burger!

And if you’re a fan of True Food Kitchen, you’ll love its sister restaurant – Flower Child! Everything is made from scratch, and Flower Child has items that are sugar-free, dairy-free and gluten-free, but definitely not flavor-free! With a wide range of salads, bowls, wraps and entrees you are bound to find something healthy and hearty when you visit.

If you’re a salad person, you need to visit Chopt! Chopt has 23 salad dressings all made from fresh ingredients. Plus, every 60 days they add a new destination salad so you can taste the world instead of traveling it! Topped with your salad is a slice of bread but if you don’t think that will fill you up, you can transform any salad into a wrap. And for these cold winter months, they have a soup or two available daily.

Kale Me Crazy is an upscale superfood cafe that offers just about everything under the sun! From poke bowls to acai bowls, wraps, toasts, salads and smoothies, there is only one feeling when you walking into a Kale Me Crazy – and that’s clean eating. With multiple locations throughout the Atlanta area, Kale Me Crazy supports everyone’s lifestyle through organic, fresh and raw food.. And to kick those New Year’s resolutions into full swing, they are offering 15% off any juice cleanse throughout the entire month of January!

What’s your Gusto?! With six locations in Atlanta, Gusto is adding a pop of color and amazing food into your life. The first step when ordering is to choose your “Gusto.” You have six choices: Chipotle Mango Avocado, Ginger Lime Peanut, Chile Sesame BBQ, Tahini Cucumber Feta, Sweet Soy Sriracha and Tzatziki Lemon Artichoke! Next you pick your protein and whether if you want it on brown rice, mixed greens, half and half or a flatbread wrap. The menu may not be extensive, but each bowl is packed with flavor and is both tasty and healthy!

After a long walk on the Atlanta Beltline, stop off at Krog Street Market for a nutritious meal at Recess! The menu is vegetable-centric and includes bowls, salads, sandwiches and toast – and Recess now features brunch on the weekend! Add a refreshing lemonade to your meal or if you’re skipping Dry January try the Kombucha Margarita. Its food is intended to make you feel good and won’t slow you down – so you can make that walk back after dining at Recess!

Souper Jenny has four locations throughout the metro Atlanta area: Brookhaven, Buckhead, Westside and Roswell. Everything is made fresh daily, so you don’t know what Jenny will be cooking up tomorrow until “tomorrow,” so be sure to check its website daily. But you can always count on hot soups, refreshing salads and classic sandwiches when you walk through Souper Jenny’s doors!

After spending all Christmas Eve and Christmas morning in the house with family, we know you may be searching for somewhere to eat by dinnertime. Wondering which restaurants to choose from? We’ve got a list of our favorites open for Christmas feasting!

Tiny Lou’s at the Hotel Clermont on Ponce De Leon Avenue is open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas day serving a prix-fixe holiday lunch menu and desserts. Reservations highly encouraged.

Inspired by the Chinese turkey scene that takes place at Bo Ling Chop Suey Palace in the movie “A Christmas Story”, Hampton + Hudson will offer a special Chinese dinner menu and cocktails on Christmas Day. Head in for festive food while watching football and this classic holiday movie on loop.

Atkins Park in Virginia-Highland is offering its annual Christmas buffet again this year, starting 5 p.m. The menu includes smoked turkey, braised pork shoulder, apple and sage stuffing, and pecan and pumpkin pies. $30 per person. $10 for children 10 and under.

The St. Regis hotel in Buckhead plans to offer its annual Christmas Day brunch again this year from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. complete with a special appearance from Santa Claus. Feast on charcuterie and cheese, meats from the carving stations and items from the seafood, sushi, and caviar stations. $165 per person with full bar. $55 children 12 and under. Reservations highly encouraged.

This trendy Thai restaurant located on Peachtree Street across from the Amtrak station opens from 5 p.m to 10 p.m. on Christmas Day. The evening’s menu includes both the regular dinner offerings and a few special dishes.

Enjoy a brunch buffet with seatings at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Christmas Day featuring a breakfast station, appetizers and salads, pastries, sushi and seafood, entrees and carving station and dessert along with live Christmas music. Tickets are $98 per person, $50 for children 5-12 and free for children 4 and under.

Tis the season to celebrate all things jolly at a few of our favorite holiday pop-up bars around Atlanta! Grab your friends, put on your favorite ugly sweater and get in the holiday spirit with a holiday cocktail (or two!).

Tapa Tapa is the classic stop for a jolly good time. The original Atlanta Miracle will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for private events, but there’s still plenty of cheer to go around the rest of the week!

Miracle on Highland has returned to Parish for its second year to serve up Holiday cheer. Also closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, this winter wonderland will offer a special Holiday brunch on weekends and has partial buyouts available for those of you looking for the perfect space for a Holiday special event.

Sippin’ Santa is in its second year at Bon Ton in Midtown. The Christmas-meets-paradise drink menu is the perfect opportunity to indulge for those who prefer their holiday on the beach. Thanks to last year’s success, Santa (and you) will be sippin’ on carefully curated cocktails all season long. Bon Ton will keep their normal hours serving lunch and dinner and won’t offer their traditional drink menu during Sippin’ Santa.

Santa’s Fantastical^SM is a family-friendly holiday destination full of art, technology, and nostalgia, where the season comes alive through interactive experiences, live performances, state-of-the-art technology, and Instagram- worthy moments. New this year, Santa’s Secret ‘Stache, located within Santa’s Fantastical, is a festive speakeasy complete with delicious seasonal cocktails as well as the opportunity to hang out with Hipster Santa or Missy Clause!

Nestled within the Kitchen Bar at Best End Brewing Co., Mingle & Jingle has brought some major holiday spirit and over-the-top Christmas cheer to the Beltline! Complete with outrageous Christmas tchotchkes, a giant hugging bear, dancing flamingos, a massive Christmas tree, and holiday bling in every nook and cranny, Mingle & Jingle is here to escape from the holiday stress! Open Wednesday through Sunday until January 5th, 2020!

Biltong Bar at Ponce City Market has transformed for the winter season and is sure to fulfill all of your nostalgic Christmas memories with its swanky, vintage Christmas decor and seasonally themed cocktails. Stop by to enjoy the festivities while sipping on holiday cocktails including their Chartreuse Hot Chocolate and Frozen Egg Nog. The Blitzen Room will be open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. They will be open until Thursday, December 26th!

In honor of its stylish neighborhood, Buckhead’s holiday pop-up bar inside Cook Hall will be festooned in design-driven and fashion-focused décor – along with a lineup of fabulous seasonal cocktails to fuel merry mixing and mingling. Open Mondays through Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Whiskey Blue is on island time this holiday season with their pop-up bar experience located at the W Atlanta-Buckhead! Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, and head to Whiskey Blue’s island oasis to enjoy specialty themed cocktails including the House of Christmas, Yuletide Carol and On Tequila Time. Whiskey Blue’s Tacky Tiki Xmas will be open during the rooftop bar’s normal business hours from now through Friday, January 3rd!

Tacky and tantalizing are the best ways to describe Midtown’s holiday pop-up bar – featuring an array of festive sips and bites, including Mules are Better than Reindeer (the bar’s take on a holiday Moscow Mule), and Rudolph’s Red-Nosed Sliders made with venison. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in December from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 12-14, Dec. 19-21 and Dec. 26-28.

As an epicenter of music and entertainment, Downtown’s holiday pop-up bar inside the Living Room will light up the scene with seasonal elegance and spin festive tunes for guests every night of the week – with a special holiday menu to please everyone’s palate.Open Mondays through Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Not wanting to spend the Thanksgiving holiday cooking and cleaning? We get it! Luckily there are several Atlanta restaurants ready to take the stress away from you. Keep on reading for a list of ITP and OTP restaurants that are open Thanksgiving Day!

5Church: Midtown restaurant will offer a special Thanksgiving buffet with sage-rubbed oven-roasted turkey, slow-roasted prime rib, seasonal sides such as corn souff and more from noon to 8pm!

Davio’s Atlanta: Restaurant will offer a special menu from 11am – 8pm including roasted organic turkey, Yukon Gold potatoes, butternut squash casserole and more!

Del Frisco’s Grille: The restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel will offer a special Thanksgiving a la carte menu with many delicious options.

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta: The hotel will offer a Thanksgiving brunch buffet with seatings between 10am and 3pm.

Hampton + Hudson: The Inman Park restaurant will open at 6 p.m. with a limited food menu, a $5 beer and shot special and cask whiskey and beer pairing flights.

Southern Art: The Buckhead restaurant will offer its signature brunch featuring family-friendly action stations with southern and brunch dishes, a carvery, seasonal sides, salads, seafood bar, pastries and live music. Seatings will be at 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm.

Le Bilboquet: The French restaurant will offer a special menu on Thanksgiving including new items such as foie gras, oysters, venison, braised short ribs and seared striped bass filet, as well as traditional items such as roast turkey, sweet potatoes and green beans. The restaurant will have a communal dinner table at 5pm.

Tiny Lou’s: Tiny Lou’s will feature a prix-fixe menu with Thanksgiving dishes with a French twist from 3pm – 8:30pm.

Milton’s Cuisine and Cocktails: Restaurant is offering a three-course Thanksgiving feast from 11 am -7pm and will include turducken meatballs, Applewood-smoked turkey breast, spiral-cut ham, Southern-fried chicken breast, shrimp and grits, sesame-crusted mountain trout and grilled wagyu flank steak.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Enjoy a three-course meal from 11 am – 8 pm featuring a choice of mixed herb-roasted turkey or petite filet mignon, plus sides. The restaurant’s regular menu will also be available.

Oak Steakhouse: Alpharetta restaurant will offer a special Thanksgiving meal from noon – 5pm.

Ray’s on the River: Take in picturesque views of the Chattahoochee and sample whole-roasted turkey with thyme gravy, Big Green Egg-smoked beef brisket, fresh seafood and an assortment of breads and salads from 11am – 8pm!

La Casa Italian Grill: Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots apple pie and pecan pie—from noon – 6pm.

Bogartz Food Artz: Restaurant will include a family-style dinner with one refill on main course and sides, additional refills available a la carte. Options include oysters, brisket burnt ends, Caesar or apple and butternut squash salad, turkey, smoked salmon, horseradish mashed potatoes and eggnog flan. The meal will be free to any Sandy Springs first responder working on Thanksgiving.

CRU: Alpharetta restaurant located in Avalon, will offer a three-course Thanksgiving dinner available from noon – 9pm.

Taco Mac: The restaurant and pub will start serving its regular menu starting at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

In case you needed another reason to love America’s favorite nut (which is actually a legume), we have plenty of reasons you should celebrate the perfectly powerful peanut during the holidays, as well as all year long! Did you know peanuts are now considered a Superfood? According to The Peanut Institute, numerous studies haven proven peanuts and peanut butter are nutrient dense and decrease the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. That is Superfood status!

“Studies conducted in the United States and around the world reveal that eating peanuts regularly helps prevent disease, improves life expectancy and delivers positive effects throughout the body,” says Samara Sterling, Ph.D., director of research for The Peanut Institute. “Peanuts qualify as a superfood because they’re nutrient-dense, delivering superior health benefits in a very small serving. When you compare peanuts to kale, it’s a stark difference in terms of the amount you need to consume to reap the food’s benefits. For example, one serving of peanuts contains six times as much protein as a serving of raw kale and eight times as much niacin.”

Peanuts are an excellent choice for snacking and cooking because of their affordability, great taste and excellent nutrition. Did you know Georgia peanut farmers grow nearly 50 percent of the peanuts produced in the United States each year? How cool is that? Most of the peanuts grown in Georgia are made into peanut butter, and/or used in peanut candy and snacks. Check out more facts from the National Peanut Board below!

Want to celebrate this holiday season by trying out a new peanut recipe? Check out this recipe for Peanut Butter Saltine Brittle here. It will be a hit at any holiday gathering!

For more recipes using peanuts and peanut butter, check out the Georgia Peanuts Pinterest page. You can also visit the Georgia Peanut Commission website for more recipes, nutrition information and fun facts to celebrate all year long!

Put the pots and pans away and get ready to gobble up Table & Main’s to-go offerings this holiday season! Available now through Saturday, November 23, guests can place their holiday orders for Table & Main’s Thanksgiving menu of simple, seasonal and southern fare from Chef Woody Back! Trimmin’s & Fixin’s include Smoked Turkey (duh!), Collard Greens prepared with potlikker and house cured bacon, Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Red Potatoes and more! Desserts include Dutch style Apple Pie with oat streusel topping and Vanilla Whipped Cream!

All offerings service six people and will be available for pick up between noon and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. To place your order for a no-stress, sure-to-please-a-crowd holiday feast, please call (678) 869-5178 today!

November is here and the holiday season is upon us! Besides the traditional end-of-year holidays, did you know peanut butter lovers get the entire month of November to celebrate America’s favorite nut butter? That’s right, November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month!

Peanut butter is found is found in three out of four pantries across the United States. It’s an American staple, and for good reason, too. It’s affordable, sustainable, nutritious and tastes great! It’s also so versatile. Kids and adults alike love it on sandwiches, dipped with fruits and veggies, used in savory dishes and even sweet desserts!

When it comes to traditional vs. natural peanut butter, many wonder which is best. The Peanut Institute provides some great insight on this topic. According to TPI, to be considered real peanut butter, both traditional and natural versions must contain a minimum of 90 percent peanuts, no artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives. The primary difference is the way the peanut butter is blended. Traditional peanut butter is blended before it reaches the shelf for convenience and creaminess. Natural, on the other hand, is not; therefore, when purchased, it requires stirring. The nutrition for each remains the same! To stabilize traditional peanut butter to eliminate separation, manufacturers may add a small amount of partially or fully hydrogenated oil. Some also may add small amounts of sugar or salt for added flavor. Even so, TPI says the difference in macronutrient content per serving between the two types is minimal.

Speaking of nutrition, peanut butter is packed with health benefits. Take a look at a few benefits the National Peanut Board describes below!

Celebrating Peanut Butter Lovers Month is easier than ever! There are lots of recipe options for holiday dishes and even more options for everyday enjoyment. To get started, check out this No Bake Peanut Butter Pie recipe created by a Georgia peanut farmer’s wife. It’s the perfect dish to take to any of your holiday gatherings! For more delicious peanut butter recipes, check out the Georgia Peanuts Pinterest page. You can also visit the Georgia Peanut Commission website for even more recipes, nutrition information and fun facts to celebrate all year long!

This past weekend’s Taste of Atlanta came and went, and it was filled with a little bit of rain, some much needed sunshine, great food and oh so much fun! Read below for the full scoop on everything that happened during this year’s festival!

Taste of Atlanta kicked off on Friday, October 18th with a Friday Night Opening Party hosted by Nick Leahy, Chef owner of AIX and Tin Tin. The evening was dedicated to supporting the Georgia Grown Program and all the good work they do to promote the state’s agricultural resources to support local farmers and makers. Attendees enjoyed their evening with a beautiful Atlanta sunset, entertainment by Moontower as well as delicious bites from American Cut, Tiny Lou’s, O- Ku and many more as well as their favorite cocktails, beer and wine! Kimball House was awarded “Best Taste” of the evening.

On Saturday, attendees were able to sample more than 90 of Atlanta’s best restaurants in the main festival including City Barbeque, Poke Burri, Rock’s Chicken and Fries, Sweet Spot and more as well as try samples of cocktails, beers and wines! Attendees were also able to enjoy cooking classes and demos including those taught by culinary legend and NYC-based chef Jonathan Waxman, Chef Darrell Johnson, winner of Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’, as well as a CEO competition with some of Atlanta’s best executives, and more! After the festival, guests were able to enjoy an intimate concert by Yacht Rock Revue playing classics like “Rich Girls” and “Africa”.

Sunday brought beautiful sunshine and fantastic weather! Attendees were able to watch Sunday’s football games on BMW Atlanta’s TV as well as enjoy a Burger Brawl with Budweiser and tastes from more than 90 of Atlanta’s best restaurants including Sukoshi, Barcelona, Simon’s Restaurant, Bulla Gastrobar and so many more! Attendees were also able to attend complimentary cooking classes taught by Garnish + Gather, Chef Anthony Sanders of Atlanta Breakfast Club, Chef Delroy Bowen of 5Church and more.

Big thank you to everyone that attended this year’s Taste of Atlanta 2019! We can’t wait to have see you again at our 2020 festival!

This year’s stage programming line-up will surely be a treat for all! Attendees will be able to enjoy professional presentations by local Atlanta chefs, hands-on cooking classes and more. Sessions will take place on Saturday and Sunday in four different areas at the festival. We’re here to break down which classes you just can’t miss!

Explore all things Fall with culinary legend and NYC-based chef Jonathan Waxman, and Executive Chef Andrew Cacioppo of Brezza Cucina! This duo is teaming up at Taste of Atlanta to teach attendees about cooking fall recipes with local and seasonal ingredients, including Roasted Fall Salad with Maple Vinaigrette, Lamb Chops and a Warm Shrimp Salad!

See who will take the lead as three of Atlanta’s top executives turn up the heat in a friendly culinary competition presented by Atlanta Business Chronicle. Competitors, including Daniel Owens, Mark Berry and Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, will be paired with Chef Alex Beaty of Agency Socialthéque, Chef Gref Lipman of Piastra and Chef Matt Townley of Del Friscos to coach them to victory.

Chef Nick Leahy of AIX and Tin Tin will lead participants through the challenge of turning the most under-utilized cut of chicken – the humble drumstick – into a chef-inspired weeknight meal using Springer Mountain Farms chicken!

The brilliant chefs of Northern China Eatery will teach participants how to make Dan Dan Noodles with a peanut sauce made from Georgia Peanuts. Plus, Don Koehler from Georgia Peanut Commission will be on hand to talk shop about Georgia Peanuts in this awesome mash-up of South meets East.

The culinary students at Miller Grove High School are making a mark on Atlanta, having just won ‘Best Wing’ at Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown. Guests will get to see their kitchen chops at Taste of Atlanta as they compete to win a challenging cooking competition – best twist on a chicken dish!

Registered Dietician Marisa Moore of Sprouts Farmers Market will lead the audience through her favorite plant-based recipes that will turn even the most discerning meat lover into a fan of veggies.

Chef Seven Chan from PokeBurri will share his love for Georgia Grown pork and serve tastings of Tempura Fried Pine Street Market Bacon. Guests can stop by to hear how the restaurant consciously incorporates ingredients raised within Georgia into their Asian fusion cuisine.

While head chefs tend to receive the glory, the behind-the-scenes heroes who help keep kitchens running are the sous chefs. Taste of Atlanta is putting some of the city’s best sous chefs front and center as they demo how to prepare bites that are paired with wines selected by their restaurants’ sommeliers. Not only will attendees learn how to cook, they’ll get the chance to explore pairings with wines of Germany and Bordeaux.

There’s no doubt that restaurants all across Atlanta dish up tasty burgers, but who will receive the top honor at Taste of Atlanta? Guests are invited to watch as burger joints duke it out for ‘Best Burger.’

Atlanta’s local meal kit company Garnish + Gather invites Taste of Atlanta attendees to join them in cooking a farm to table recipe – Korean Beef & Marinated Bok Choy with Fried Egg and Gochujang.

In this class sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market, Danny Seo – the eco-friendly living expert and Emmy award-winning host of Naturally, Danny Seo – will teach guests how to prepare delicious, healthy dishes including Golden Turmeric Oats with crushed pistachios and New York Slice Pizza Dusted Popcorn.

Riverwood High School’s culinary students are throwing it down in a cooking competition where dishes featuring peanuts from Georgia Peanut Commission will take the spotlight.

Atlanta Breakfast Club is arguably one of the busiest restaurants in downtown Atlanta, with 2-hour waits being the norm on weekends. Chef Anthony Sanders will show what the fuss is about when he demos his Pork Belly French Toast Taco with Georgia Peaches, Hudson Valley Foie Gras and Truffled Maple Syrup.

Mary Rigden from Decimal Place Goat Farm will share a delicious creation made with the greatest cheese of all time: Decimal Place Goat Cheese.

To see the full line-up of this year’s Taste of Atlanta’s stage programming click here. To purchase tickets to attend this year’s festival visit tasteofatlanta.com.

We’ve added something extra special to our festival this year – food districts! There will be several themed areas spread out throughout the main festival on Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th. These new themed areas include Brunch All Day, Buford Highway, Tailgating and the ATL Skypoint Layover Lounge. Below we break each area down for you!

If you know, you know. Who doesn’t love brunch?! We sure do! This area will feature a few of our Atlanta brunch favorites!

We all know that Buford Highway is Atlanta’s most diverse culinary corridor and we couldn’t be happier to have a few of our favorites at this year’s festival! The BuHi district is brought to you by We Love BuHi!

Northern China Eatery: Pork & Chive Dumplings, Shanghai Soup Dumplings and Carrot Dumplings

Catch the day’s games and pair with the ultimate game day foods from Shake Shack, Taco Mac, Three Dollar Cafe and City BBQ! Sit back, relax and enjoy activations from the Atlanta Falcons and 92.9 The Game. And don’t worry about missing any games because they will be playing on the jumbotron as well as on a big screen TV from BMW!

Check out what each of the restaurants will be serving up in our Tailgating Food District!

This year, Hartsfield Jackson Airport will have a presence at Taste of Atlanta via a themed tent coined ” ATL Skypointe Layover Lounge; Refresh, Relax, Recharge & Reward!” ATL Skypointe is the concessions marketing program “shop, dine and explore” for restaurants and retail inside the Atlanta Airport!

We can’t wait to see you at this year’s Taste of Atlanta! And if you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, buy them today at tasteofatlanta.com!

Sukoshi is now open at Colony Square, and our team did some pre-Taste of Atlanta “research” by taste testing its delicious menu! We couldn’t be more excited to have them participating in Taste of Atlanta this year!

Sukoshi, the Charlotte-based sushi and poke restaurant part of Indigo Road Hospitality Group (O-Ku, Donetto, Tiny Lou’s), is now open at Colony Square in Midtown! They cater to those who are interested in a quick meal during lunch or dinner, ordering to-go and purchasing prepared foods from their grab-and-go cooler.

The menu features an array of items including sushi, custom poke and rice bowls, dim sum dumplings, fried rice, sashimi, nigiri and more! It also includes a list of desserts and beverages (be sure to try the Yuzu Lemonade!). We highly recommend giving the Mermaid Sushi Roll, Yum Yum Dim Sum, and Red Dragon Roll a try the next time you are in. They truly have something for everyone!

The interior is bright and airy and features pastel elements paired with natural wood, as well as impeccable lighting (for those taking photos this is a great spot!). They also have a patio area for those that would like to enjoy their lunch or dinner outside!

Want to try Sukoshi for yourself? Join us at this year’s Taste of Atlanta! Buy your ticket today.

There’s no doubt that Taste of Atlanta gives attendees the best and most affordable way to taste sips and bites from some of the top restaurants around Atlanta, but there is so much more to this “eat, drink and do” event! Keep reading to be in the know on the 10 best kept secrets about Taste of Atlanta!

In addition to tasting food, attendees have a chance to create their own culinary masterpieces in our hands-on cooking classes at the Kitchen Workshop. Taught by talented, local chefs, these classes are open to all ticket holders – just arrive to class early to save your spot! Between “Natural, Delicious & Healthy” that shows guests how to prepare healthy meals to “Dinner at Home with Garnish & Gather” that teaches attendees how to make dishes using the Garnish & Gather meal kit, there is something for every type of chef.

Check out the best of the best during several different cooking competitions throughout the weekend. Watch the competition heat up between Atlanta’s top executives in the CEO Cooking Competition on Saturday. On Saturday and Sunday, culinary students from both Riverwood High School and Miller Grove High School will battle it out in their respective Chefs of Tomorrow Cooking Competitions. Also on Saturday is our Burger Brawl with Budweiser. Who do you think will win the best burger this year?

Atlanta’s most talented bartenders will face off in our Best Bartender Competition sponsored by Bulleit Bourbon, and the finalists will join local chefs in a stage demo during the weekend festivities! The bartenders will demonstrate their skills through mastery of a spirit, timely submissions, presentation skills, media & collaboration skills, and volume batching. The Best Bartender Champion will be crowned on Sunday of festival weekend.

Get a behind the scenes look at how your favorite chefs make their creations come to life at The Chef’s Table! Attendees can enjoy learning about cooking fall recipes from Brezza Cucina, and see how some of the top sous chefs in the city prepare dishes. Stop by the Burger Brawl with Budweiser to watch chefs battle for the title of ‘Best Burger’ in Atlanta.

For the first time ever, we are hosting a special Saturday evening concert featuring the one and only Yacht Rock Revue! The famed seven-man band will be crooning classic hits and Halloween tunes for an evening to remember at Historic Fourth Ward Park on Saturday, October 19 beginning at 7pm.

Guests may bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy tunes on the lawn. Local food trucks including Che Butter Jonez, The Mad Greek, South of Philly and more will be selling bites for purchase and beer, wine and cocktails will be available at several on-site bars. So whether you’re a big fan of Yacht Rock Revue or just want to keep the party going, be sure to purchase tickets to our Saturday night event!

Each year we kick off festival weekend with our Opening Night Party! Held on Friday, October 18, this all-inclusive event includes food, wine, beer and cocktail tastings. So we can guarantee you don’t want to miss it!

This year it is hosted by Nick Leahy, Chef owner of AIX and Tin Tin, but what you might not know is that the evening is dedicated to supporting the Georgia Grown program and all the good work they do to promote the state’s agricultural resources to support local farmers and makers! A portion of Friday night’s proceeds will go directly to supporting the Georgia Grown Restaurant Partnership Program.

This year’s festival will feature four themed food districts. Enjoy a diverse array of dishes in the Buford Highway district. Watch your favorite football games during the weekend while trying some classic gameday tastes at the Tailgating district. At the Hartsfield-Jackson Lounge district, guests can try bites from restaurants located in one of the largest airports. Offering some of the best brunch items Atlanta has to offer, the Brunch All Day district will be going on all weekend for guests to enjoy some delicious dishes.

Promoting locally-grown ingredients, the Georgia Grown Pavilion will have programs that feature demonstrations, teachings and tastings of some of the best products Georgia Grown has to offer. Guests can enjoy events involving goat cheese, shiitake mushrooms, local apples, honey, pecans and more.

Upgrade your Taste of Atlanta experience with VIP access. VIP attendees are able to enjoy bites from exclusive restaurants and drinks made by Atlanta’s best bartenders. VIP ticket holders must be 21+.

As a cashless festival, Taste of Atlanta go-ers can use Taste Points that can be loaded onto their wristbands to try all the different food and drink during the weekend. Attendees will receive an email recap of each taste they ate during Taste of Atlanta so that they can remember to return to their favorite restaurants!

Best of all, Taste Points that are not used can be donated to the Giving Kitchen or returned in a refund. The Giving Kitchen is an organization that provides support to food service workers, and one that we love to support!

Contemporary Spanish-style restaurant Bulla Gastrobar invites guests to celebrate their second-year anniversary on Wednesday, September 25th! Located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, Bulla invites guests to enjoy tapas, delectable entrees and $5 red sangrias throughout the day along with the opportunity to win a $50 gift card to celebrate their second year of being open!

Bulla (boo-ya) Gastrobar is much like famous gastrobars in Spain: the bar at Bulla is the center of attraction, but the emphasis is on quality gastronomic creations. Bulla’s menu includes spanish dishes such as Patatas Bravas, Huevos Bulla, Buñuelos de Bacalao, Paella and more! Bulla’s culinary team is dedicated to using only the finest and freshest ingredients, accented in their authentic savory cuisine. The ambience of the restaurant features interiors that are meant to stir the senses and stimulate one’s appetite in a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the place to be!

Reserve tickets here to attend their anniversary party and visit www.bullagastrobar.com for more information! Also, be sure to check them out at Taste of Atlanta on Sunday, October 20th. Buy your tickets today!