A new #bartacosecret lamb kofta taco and Margarita March specials debut at bartaco.

2022 is already proving to be an exciting year at The Southern Gentleman, where Paul Martin now serves as the restaurant’s new executive chef. Martin, previously at Ray’s at Killer Creek in Alpharetta, is adding bold flavors, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and enjoyable plates for dinner, brunch and dessert.

As the luck of the Irish settles over Atlanta, area restaurants are ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday, March 17. From leprechaun-approved green beer to festive St. Paddy’s Day parties, Atlantans have plenty to celebrate. Eat, drink and be Irish for the day with the following specials and events.

We’ve long given up on becoming professional mathematicians, but we’re experts in pies of all sorts. Just like the numerical pi, our passion for pies is irrational and there’s no end in sight. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite edible pies around Atlanta.

This year, the city’s oldest continuously licensed tavern kicks off a series of centennial celebration events with a party at the restaurant on Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m. boasting a limited open bar, tasting stations, DJ, limited edition T-shirts and an archival display showcasing many years of memories.

March brings spring weather, St. Paddy’s Day celebrations and Monday Night Brewing as Taco Mac’s March Beer of the Month. Featured beers from the Atlanta-based brewery during the month include Blind Pirate blood orange IPA, Drafty Kilt Scotch Ale, Big Softy American wheat ale and Wolf Snacks double IPA.

Georgia Department of Agriculture commissioner Gary W. Black and Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) president + CEO Karen Bremer announced four new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2022 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last week. The Georgia Grown Executive Chef program is a statewide program designed to promote and foster relationships between chefs and farmers while spreading awareness about the quality of locally sourced and grown products in Georgia’s restaurant scene.

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern, the neighborly gathering spot with locations in Brookhaven, Perimeter, Atlantic Station and Halcyon, invites guests for delicious tavern fare, sports viewing and a full roster of food and drink specials and fun events every day of the week.

Three leaders of Atlanta’s restaurant community—Sean Yeremyan, owner of Big Table Restaurants; Lee Schulman, founder of Panacea Management Group (PMG) Consulting; and Nour Rabai, founder and CEO of Pita Mediterranean Street Food—are among the 2022 Georgia Titan 100 honorees. The Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s Top 100 CEOs and C-level executives.

Marlow’s Tavern is celebrating Mardi Gras by offering the tastes of the Big Easy with its annual Bayou ‘n Bourbon celebration menu. Executive chef, CEO and co-founder John C. Metz is not only showcasing Cajun flavors but also is once again temporarily changing the name of the neighborhood tavern from Marlow’s to Marleaux’s.

The Georgia Craft Brewers Guild (GCBG) invites beer lovers to raise a pint to support local, independent craft brewers when Georgia Beer Day returns Saturday, March 5. The annual celebration, which is organized by the GCBG and benefits its member breweries, highlights Georgia’s vibrant craft beer industry.

Margaritas are America’s favorite cocktail and Mellow Mushroom, the coolest creators of hand-tossed stone-baked pizza, celebrates National Margarita Day February 22 by mixing up four refreshing drinks under a new ‘Mystic Margaritas’ umbrella.

National Margarita Day on Feb. 22 falls on Taco Tuesday this year, making for an even bigger celebration. Frozen or on the rocks, this classic drink, beloved by many, marries tequila, lime and salt like no other. From classic house margaritas to spiced-up specials, Atlanta restaurants are ready for this boozy occasion.

Sankranti, the new fast casual Indian restaurant from Srinivasa “Nimms” Nimmagadda, is now open for dine-in service.

Johnny’s Hideaway opened its doors in 1979 and has been guaranteeing Atlantans a good time ever since. Having been around for so many years, it is no surprise that long-time staff members have mastered the art of ensuring a perfect night at Johnny’s Hideaway.