Cupid is out and about this year, and Atlanta chefs are not missing a (heart)beat. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the one you love and the food you will love just as much (if not more). Whether dining in or cultivating a romantic night at home, don’t miss out on the dreamiest meals the city has to offer. Love is running rampant this year so be sure to plan ahead and make reservations now.

Georgia Avenue in Summerhill welcomes How Crispy Express to its burgeoning mix of tenants. The takeout joint that aims to serve a classic Atlanta-style chicken sandwich opens Monday, Jan. 24.

Pietro Gianni and Stephen Peterson, co-owners of popular Italian concepts Storico Fresco, Forza Storico and Storico Vino, are expanding their footprint in Buckhead with the opening of Yeppa&Co, in Buckhead Village this summer. The eatery will serve traditional Italian food and drinks with an emphasis on cuisine from Rimini in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region.

Flatbreads are making a return to the menu at 5Church Midtown with two new options for guests to enjoy. Both are ideal as a shared appetizer or for savoring solo as an entrée.

The Blind Pig Parlour Bar is transforming into The Blind Cupid on Jan. 19 through the end of February. This new pop-up experience adds Valentine’s Day-themed sizzle to the winter doldrums with a fiery menu of drinks, decadent menu snacks and over-the-top pink and floral décor that will have guests falling in love at first sight.

Short on time? Too chilly to get out? Fresh, made-to-order food is a few clicks away at PITA Mediterranean Street Food.

On Saturday, Jan. 22, Twisted Kitchen invites guests to an all-day fundraising event at its new Smyrna location benefitting Camp Kudzu and its mission to serve children living with Type 1 diabetes. The popular Italian eatery that lets guests create their own dishes and put their own “twist” on what they eat is donating 100% of sales to the nonprofit and offering giveaways throughout the day.

The Woodruff Arts Center is now home to the newest Refuge Coffee Shop in Atlanta. The nonprofit organization provides living-wage jobs, mentorship and job training for resettled refugees and immigrants.

Looking to liven up a quiet January? All four locations of HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern—Atlantic Station, Brookhaven, Halcyon in Alpharetta and Perimeter—have lined up musical performers and DJs several nights of the week.

On Tuesday, Jan. 25, Cold Beer welcomes Alabama chef Kelsey Barnard Clark to a reception and discussion of her book “Southern Grit.” Released this past fall, the book offers a fresh take on Southern cooking with more than 100 down-home recipes for modern cooks along with tips for entertaining, stocking the pantry and more.

With the new year and a renewed focus on health, Mellow Mushroom is adding two new limited time only vegan pizzas to their menu featuring Follow Your Heart® Dairy-Free Cheeses. The launch comes in support of Veganuary, which encourages people to try vegan for the month of January and beyond with the goal of helping to protect the planet and improve human health.

Southern Belle invites guests to explore diverse culinary talent in the next installation of its monthly “Bless Their Hearts” guest chefs dinner series on Sunday, Jan. 23.

Taco Mac kicks off the new year with California craft brewery Stone Brewing as its Beer of the Month during January. Featured pours include Dayfall Belgian-style wheat ale, Hazy IPA, Tangerine Express hazy IPA and Sublimely Self-Righteous black IPA.

As thoughts turn toward New Year’s resolutions, Atlanta’s favorite restaurants are ready with a variety of menu options for health-conscious diners. Whether you’re looking to make longterm changes to your meal choices or you’re just getting back on track after holiday overindulges, these delicious dishes satisfy appetites without skimping on flavor.

Twisted Kitchen—the popular eatery with three locations in metro Atlanta—is kicking off the new year with a fundraiser to support children living with Type 1 diabetes. Starting Jan. 1, 2022, the popular Italian eatery that lets guests create their own dishes and put their own “twist” on what they eat is donating $1 from every kid’s pasta sold to Camp Kudzu.