Thanksgiving in Atlanta is about more than turkey and trimmings—it’s a chance to gather, connect and savor the season’s best flavors. Whether dining out with family, toasting with friends or bringing a chef-prepared feast home, Atlanta’s restaurants are serving up something special this holiday week.

Chichería Mexican Kitchen, led by Executive Chef Joey Vazquez, recently earned top honors at Grand Tasting Midtown, winning the “Best Taste” award for its signature Sweet Corn Esquites.

Mary Mac’s Tea Room, the Midtown landmark known as “Atlanta’s Dining Room,” will celebrate its 80th anniversary on Monday, Oct. 20 with a sweet thank you for its loyal guests.

National Taco Day arrives Oct. 7, and Atlanta restaurants are rolling out a feast of inventive tacos, fresh margaritas and all-day specials.

For 80 years, Mary Mac’s Tea Room has been more than just Atlanta’s Dining Room. It’s been a place where locals and visitors from around the world gather to experience genuine Southern hospitality.

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.

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

Labor Day weekend in Atlanta is a magnet for more than half a million visitors thanks to marquee events like Dragon Con and the Aflac College Football Kickoff Game. Between the cosplayers filling downtown and the sea of college football fans, the city is buzzing with energy—and hungry for great food, nightlife and entertainment.

As golf’s biggest stars descend on Atlanta for the TOUR Championship at East Lake, the real hole-in-one is found just a few miles away in Midtown at Nan Thai Fine Dining—the city’s premier destination for refined Thai cuisine.

Meals On Wheels Atlanta has partnered with Arrivato Imports to launch Caviar for a Cause, a delicious way to give back.

As the back-to-school rush takes over, Mary Mac’s Tea Room has the perfect answer to the age-old question, “What’s for dinner?”

Even with sizzling summer temps in the upper 90s, it’s never too early to start planning holiday celebrations.

Whether planning a corporate dinner, birthday celebration, rehearsal dinner or casual get-together with friends, Atlanta’s vibrant restaurant scene offers no shortage of memorable settings for private and group events.

August is National Peach Month, and Atlanta restaurants are raising a glass to the season with fresh, flavorful cocktails that highlight Georgia’s favorite fruit.

After making a splash in Los Angeles and beyond, Dulcé Sloan will bring her stand-up comedy talent home to Atlanta with a three-day stop at Laughing Skull Lounge over July 24-26.