Second Helpings Atlanta celebrates Earth Day each Sunday throughout the month of April, starting Sunday, April 11, with a virtual series of “Zero Waste Cooking Classes” to promote sustainability. Each class will feature recipes created with ingredients that otherwise might be thrown away, adding to a landfill.

Papi’s Cuban Cuisine will open soon at Krog Street Market on the Atlanta Beltline. Scheduled to open this May, loyal customers can expect their favorites from a limited menu being developed to complement Krog Street’s dining hall format. Papi’s will occupy a 400-square-foot space located between Makimono and Soul Food & Culture.

Guided by the mantra “Don’t Float the Mainstream,” SweetWater Brewing Company floats into Taco Mac as the eatery’s April Beer of the Month.

Now your Marlow’s Tavern menu favorites—including “Infamous” Fish Tacos, the Black and Blue Burger and Grilled Atlantic Salmon—are just a click away. As an added convenience for its guests, Marlow’s has launched online ordering.

Taco Mac is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Hiram, Georgia, on Monday, April 5—just in time for the NCAA Championship Game. The community is invited to join the grand opening festivities beginning at 11a.m. Located at 5886 Wendy Bagwell Parkway in the Poplar Square retail center, the new restaurant marks Taco Mac’s 28th location across Georgia and Tennessee.

Piano Keys, the popular collaboration beer between Atlanta craft beer ambassador Ale Sharpton and New Belgium Brewing, is back on shelves for a limited time at select Atlanta retailers.

Following a winter respite, Southern Belle chef/owner Joey Ward and his team are gearing up to welcome guests back to the celebrated Poncey-Highland restaurant on Thursday, April 1.

Southern Proper Hospitality is excited to announce the reopening of Chido & Padre’s at the end of March and the arrival of the Buckhead restaurant’s new executive chef Thomas Goss. Previously at La Cosecha Mexican Table in New Braunfels, Texas, Goss is passionate about working with local farmers to create a menu of traditional Mexican dishes featuring seasonal and heirloom ingredients.

Spring is in the air, and Atlanta chefs are making preparations for Easter celebrations on Sunday, April 4.  From dine-in brunches to take-out dinners, guests have plenty of options for a special meal with family and friends.

5Church Atlanta executive chef Mark Alba is rolling out a special Italian Tuesday menu starting today, March 23. Each week, Alba will feature a changing selection of flatbreads, pasta and salads starting at 6 p.m.

Restaurateur, chef, speaker and author Kevin Gillespie is zooming into home kitchens with a series of virtual spring cooking classes. Whether planning a classic Easter spread or wanting to get more comfortable cooking on the grill, this interactive series is guaranteed to be fun and prepare participants for whatever cooking opportunities come their way this spring. Gillespie will close out each class with a Q&A session.

On Mondays, PITA Mediterranean Street Food offers its gyro street pita with a choice of side for $6. Side options include fries, rice, grilled veggies, quinoa tabouli or any spread. This deal is available for dine-in or takeout. Place orders online or visit a convenient PITA location.

Atlanta Hospitality Investment LLC has hired acclaimed Atlanta chef and restaurateur Archna Becker to develop Spice & Sky on the top floor of the company’s new custom Holiday Inn & Suites. The global restaurant and rooftop bar—the first rooftop venue in the area—will serve happy hour, dinner and brunch, offering an elevated destination for residents and travelers alike.

Guests in the Buckhead area do not need to travel far to enjoy authentic Indian cuisine, served with a modern twist. The second location of Tabla has opened in the Modera building along Pharr Road for lunch and dinner.

For a delicious break from the workday, take time to savor a leisurely lunch or takeout from one of Atlanta’s popular restaurants. To whet appetites and help decide where to go and what to order, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite dishes from Atlanta’s most popular restaurants.