It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Atlanta restaurants invite diners to eat, drink and be merry. Many eateries are open are open this Christmas, along with specials and last-minute gift ideas to help guests celebrate with friends and family.

Giving Kitchen is pleased to announce that the nonprofit organization will include a substance abuse recovery initiative for members of the food service industry. Beginning Dec. 8, Giving Kitchen is accepting applications from food service workers who have recently undergone inpatient treatment for substance abuse and need help with cost of living.

The Texas toast burger at Wild Wing Cafe proves that everything’s bigger in Texas. This mighty handheld boasts two half-pound burgers loaded with Swiss and cheddar cheeses, four slices of bacon and moo-sauce on Texas toast.

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern host fun events at its Brookhaven, Perimeter and Halcyon locations every day of the week.

After dining on smOAKhouse favorites at Loyal Q and Brew, finish the meal with the house-made banana pudding, topped with caramel, sliced bananas, cookie crumbles and whipped cream.

Rock ‘N’ Taco is getting into the holiday spirit with a new patio expansion and special gift card promotion.

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding to Gwinnett County with its latest drive-thru location set to open in Snellville before the end of the year. The newest metro-area location marks the brand’s 32nd restaurant in Georgia and 15th opened in the metro-Atlanta area.

What started as a passion project turned into an actual book, and on Friday, December 11, one of the city’s most prolific developers will release “Chez Marc’s Quarantine Cookbook,” a tasty compilation of the three daily meals he cooked throughout the pandemic with proceeds benefitting the Gateway Center, providing support services and stable housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Seed Kitchen & Bar shows off the sweet side of Sunday brunch with strawberry mascarpone French toast made with brioche and topped with warm maple syrup. Pair it with your choice of savory chicken sausage or bacon.

The smoked carrots at Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar feature a chipotle honey and lime glaze, charred Vidalia onions and Cotija cheese to show that vegetables can be the star of the show.

Tin Lizzy's Cantina shows that you don’t have to go far to get away from it all. A visit to the revamped Tin Lizzy’s Taco Americana in Midtown is a vacation for the senses, featuring made-to-order cocktails, fresh tacos and surfer-cool vibes, all without the travel time.

The refreshing cocktail from Loyal Tavern pairs Old Forester bourbon with iced tea, honey and fresh lemon juice for a boozy take on a Southern tradition.

The only thing better than deep-fried cheese is two different kinds of deep-fried cheese! Wild Wing Cafe's del fuego cheese platter is sure to please with mozzarella sticks and cheese curds with sriracha ranch for dipping.

Fresh and flavorful releases from North Carolina-based Wicked Weed Brewing are on tap in December at all Georgia Taco Mac locations.

Rock 'N' Taco brings Tex-Mex flavors to Roswell with classic guacamole. The creamy combination of avocado, lime, onion, jalapeños, cilantro and pico de gallo will transport your taste buds.