This year, celebrate National First Love Day on Thursday, September 18, by revisiting the thrill of a first date with your partner or taking a chance on a new connection. To make the occasion memorable, Atlanta has a variety of unique and traditional ways to celebrate.

Chichería Mexican Kitchen is turning two, and the West Midtown favorite is celebrating with a week-long anniversary party (Monday, Oct. 13 – Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025) filled with specials, giveaways and live music.

Vino Venue is serving up a fun mix of food, wine and lifestyle events this September and October.

This September, The Ashford on Dresden is celebrating Brookhaven Restaurant Month with a full lineup of can’t-miss experiences.

Mocktails keep climbing in popularity, and Wylie & Rum, a relaxed neighborhood Floridian-Caribbean kitchen and rum bar, mixes these drinks with a tropical flair.

You didn’t hear it from us… but Your 3rd Spot recently launched a secret, off-menu Y3S Happy Meal—and it’s the kind of low-key luxury that’s built for buzz.

Marlow’s Tavern invites guests to the next installment of its monthly dinner series, celebrating chef-driven dishes paired with exceptional wines. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, guests will enjoy a four-course wine dinner with bold, seasonal flavors complemented by thoughtfully selected varietals.

Les Dames d' Escoffier International – Atlanta Chapter will again host the Perfect Pairings fundraiser event to benefit the chapter's mission for providing scholarships and grants for women seeking education and advancements in food, beverage, hospitality and culinary professions.

Buena Vida Tapas Bar, Atlanta’s favorite spot on the Beltline for fun, approachable Spanish tapas, is excited to announce Shane Owens as its new executive chef.

Know someone who deserves the spotlight? The Georgia Restaurant Association is accepting nominations for the 2025 GRACE Awards, which honor the individuals and businesses that make Georgia’s hospitality industry exceptional. Nominations are currently open online.

Atlanta’s historic Summerhill neighborhood is ushering in the fall season with a month full of celebrations, sweet indulgences and comforting seasonal flavors.

Gunshow’s acclaimed 2025 Hired Guns dinner series continues Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, with a special appearance by Michael Goessman, chef-owner of Café Mamo in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern invites guests to raise a glass as it marks 16 years with Hobtoberfest, a week-long Oktoberfest celebration. From Sept. 22-27, guests can enjoy beer and food specials at all HOBNOB locations.

Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails invites guests to savor the flavors of fall during its celebrated Garden Dinner Series, continuing with three special Sunday evenings in October: Oct. 5, Oct. 12 and Oct. 19.

All season long, Tin Lizzy’s Cantina is the go-to spot for game-day vibes, with football specials offered every Saturday and Sunday.