It’s the most refreshing time of the year when Summer Sippin’ returns through Sept. 30. More than 50 Roswell restaurants are participating as they vie to be crowned Best Sip in Roswell 2020. Things may look a little different this year, but this annual event is still a great way to celebrate summer and support Roswell’s amazing restaurants.

Fire up your taste buds with Loyal Tavern’s Nashville hot chicken sandwich.

Atlanta restaurants have paved the way for a new normal when it comes to dining in the midst of COVID-19. Murphy’s, the long-standing Virginia-Highland restaurant, is offering new dining options and has enhanced safety protocols to ensure customers continue to feel safe while dining out or enjoying takeout at home.

In July, Zunzi’s launched a contest to find a local artist to paint a mural illustrating the South African concept of ubuntu to adorn the exterior of its flagship store in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood. After feedback from local artists, the popular eatery has simplified the submission process and extended the entry deadline to Wednesday, Aug. 26.

Cowboy Chicken has just the treat to beat the summer heat. National Lemonade Day is Aug. 20, and the fast casual restaurant chain known for its wood-fired rotisserie chicken is celebrating by giving away a free lemonade with the purchase of an entrée to guests who sign up for its Campfire Club.

Aria is inviting guests to join them on its shady patio for plenty of fresh air and a delicious meal, all thanks to a new tent covering. The new covering extends from the outdoor entrances over the patio tables ensuring guests stay cool, dry and comfortable when choosing to dine outside.

Marlow’s Tavern and its team of loyal guests joined forces to raise $11,748 for Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA). During July when dining in or ordering carry-out, guests had the option to donate $1 or more to SOGA in exchange for a $5 gift card redeemable on a future dine-in or carry-out visit.

Transform your kitchen into Southern Belle with chef Joey’s Ward’s innovative, hyper-seasonal take on chicken piccata. The meal kit from Garnish & Gather includes everything to prepare this classic dish for the family or for an at-home date dinner for two.

Taco Mac is featuring Georgia-brewed Wild Leap Brew Co. as its August Beer of the Month. Featured beers include the “easy-drinking” Chance IPA, Gratuity light beer, Alpha Abstraction Vol. 13 double IPA and the ETA transcontinental IPA.

Krystal dives deep into its Southern roots with new Southern Style Chik ‘N Strips. Fried with a Southern style breading, these mouthwatering strips pair perfectly with a sweet and tangy Chik ‘N Dip ‘N sauce. The new strips can be purchased a la carte or as a combo with fries and a drink.

Loyal Q and Brew is serving up exclusive, smoking-hot menu specials every weekend. These additions, not found on the regular menu, are prepared with the freshest ingredients and cooked to perfection in the Alpharetta eatery’s smokers.

Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar is ready to shell-i-brate National Oyster Day on August 5. Drift will serve specials like oysters on the half shell ($16/dozen), wood-fired oysters served two ways (six for $12), crispy oyster sliders ($5 each) and angels on horseback ($4 each).

Craving a new wine with your favorite meal? Enjoy a half-price bottle of wine with your takeout meal from Dantanna’s in Buckhead. The restaurant’s “Quarandine + Drinks” takeout menu includes a selection of Dantanna’s favorites along with half-priced wine selections.

Summer is in full swing, and Cowboy Chicken has introduced a Buffalo chicken sandwich that is perfect for summertime feasting. In addition, the fast casual wood-fired rotisserie chicken chain is launching three refreshing, new lemonade flavors on Aug. 3.

Murphy’s is making sure Virginia-Highland residents and visitors aren’t shaken by the prospect of mixing their own cocktails with a new to-go cocktail program. The neighborhood restaurant is offering nine different pre-mixed beverages in eight-ounce bottles that can be ordered for takeout when guests dine in, do counter service or pick up to-go orders.