Mom’s special day is fast approaching, and Atlanta area restaurants are ready to help guests honor her with dine-in and takeout options on Sunday, May 9. From brunch to take-home meals, these dining options are sure to make for a memorable Mother’s Day.

Carson Kitchen invites guests to savor the season’s bounty with fresh, flavorful dishes on its new spring menu. Highlights include the return of favorites such as the jerk turkey burger with mango slaw and rainbow cauliflower with garlic, lemon juice and chili flakes.

Georgia Ave. in Summerhill welcomes Maepole to its expanding list of tenants. Now open, the first Atlanta outpost of chef Peter Dale’s Athens, Georgia-based restaurant serves real, seasonal food fast, at reasonable prices. Flavors of the South accent the menu with mostly plant-based ingredients, perfect for those looking for a healthy, tasty alternative to fast food.

For spring and summer picnics and outdoor gatherings, PITA Mediterranean Street Food makes packing a portable, healthy picnic a breeze. During April, PITA is offering its street pita—gyro, chicken or mixed—for $5.

Open Hand Atlanta continues to support local restaurants with the return of its annual Dining Out For Life fundraising event, presented by Manhattan Associates. Local Atlanta diners are encouraged to safely dine-in or enjoy take-out, curbside pick-up or delivery from April 26 – May 2, 2021. The week-long Dining Out For Life will drive donations for Open Hand’s nutritional programs and services.

“Basque in the Sun” returns to Gypsy Kitchen starting Sunday, April 18. Embark on a lively culinary adventure to the beautiful Basque Country every Sunday afternoon. Sip on tintos de verano, draft gintonics with Gypsy Kitchen's very own proprietary tonic, and Spanish ciders while enjoying a variety of pintxos.

The Woodall, the new approachable experience from John C. Metz, executive chef, CEO and co-founder of Marlow’s Tavern and Sterling Hospitality, will welcome guests to its new weekend brunch and lunch service starting Saturday, April 10.

Tin Lizzy’s Cantina welcomes the spring patio season by rolling out a delicious new lineup of refreshing cocktails and margaritas to complement its popular menu of eclectic tacos, ultra-fresh salads, house-made salsas and hearty skillets. In addition, Tin Lizzy’s is launching a new selection of tacos and live music at all locations on Friday and Saturday nights starting April 9.

Spring is in the air, and at Cowboy Chicken, the season’s warmer temperatures and cool breezes are accompanied by an updated spring menu. The fast casual brand known for its wood-fired rotisserie chicken and homemade side dishes is bringing back its popular Trail Boss sandwich and rolling out a crop of tasty new additions as well.

The 2021 Masters golf tournament is coming to Augusta April 8-11. For those not able to attend in person, Atlanta restaurants are providing a taste of Augusta with curated cocktails, specialty bites and awesome viewing atmospheres to catch every drive, chip and putt.

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.