In 2017, founder of Vino Venue Michael Bryan passed away after his long battle with sarcoma. Well known and loved by the community, Michael poured his passion, optimism and ambition into everything he did, leaving a mark on each person that he came across. Michael’s legacy will continue to live on through Pietra Fenice, the first vintage of wine made in his honor that arrived at Vino Venue on December 18.

‘Tis the season of giving, and Johnny’s Hideaway in Buckhead is giving patrons a good reason to pour themselves a drink and party from their living rooms. The iconic Atlanta nightclub has curated a COVID-19 Survival Playlist on Spotify to inspire Atlantans to safely celebrate the holidays with small, at-home gatherings.

Midtown Atlantans can look forward to a fun, vibrant new dining option when HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern opens its newest location in Atlantic Station in early February. The spacious two-story eatery will be metro Atlanta’s fourth HOBNOB location.

It’s been quite a year, and by popular demand, Hangover Krystal is returning to satisfy guests as they bid farewell to 2020. This popular twist on the classic Krystal features a steamed bun, patty, cheese, onion, bacon and a fresh-cracked fried egg.

Following the rollercoaster of 2020, 2021 is sure to be welcomed with plenty of boisterous celebrations. Atlanta’s top restaurants are on the ready with special dinners, parties and brunches to guarantee a festive start to the new year.

In 2020 fashion, the 15th Annual Santa Ride in Honor of Warren Bruno will feature a new pandemic friendly version of the ride. Gather your closest pod of cyclists, family and friends, and merrily take to the streets through Dec. 31.

Even if your favorite team isn’t playing, metro-area restaurants invite football fans to see who wins the SEC Championship with tons of TVs and delectable dishes.

As COVID-19 cases fluctuate, restaurants are preparing their dining rooms and heated patios for the winter season, and some are going above and beyond required measures to ensure the safety of staff and guests.

Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles is set to open January 2021 in College Park. The 85-seat indoor dining space will provide full-menu service and will feature booths, tables, high tops and bar seating. A take-out counter will serve pies baked fresh daily and a selection of café goods.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is partnering with local nonprofit Second Helpings Atlanta to fight food insecurity and help communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization is one of many beneficiaries to receive funds from the $1 million pledged to be donated this year by Sierra Nevada.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Atlanta restaurants invite diners to eat, drink and be merry. Many eateries are open are open this Christmas, along with specials and last-minute gift ideas to help guests celebrate with friends and family.

Giving Kitchen is pleased to announce that the nonprofit organization will include a substance abuse recovery initiative for members of the food service industry. Beginning Dec. 8, Giving Kitchen is accepting applications from food service workers who have recently undergone inpatient treatment for substance abuse and need help with cost of living.

Rock ‘N’ Taco is getting into the holiday spirit with a new patio expansion and special gift card promotion.

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding to Gwinnett County with its latest drive-thru location set to open in Snellville before the end of the year. The newest metro-area location marks the brand’s 32nd restaurant in Georgia and 15th opened in the metro-Atlanta area.

What started as a passion project turned into an actual book, and on Friday, December 11, one of the city’s most prolific developers will release “Chez Marc’s Quarantine Cookbook,” a tasty compilation of the three daily meals he cooked throughout the pandemic with proceeds benefitting the Gateway Center, providing support services and stable housing for people experiencing homelessness.