Following a winter respite, Southern Belle chef/owner Joey Ward and his team are gearing up to welcome guests back to the celebrated Poncey-Highland restaurant on Thursday, April 1.

Southern Proper Hospitality is excited to announce the reopening of Chido & Padre’s at the end of March and the arrival of the Buckhead restaurant’s new executive chef Thomas Goss. Previously at La Cosecha Mexican Table in New Braunfels, Texas, Goss is passionate about working with local farmers to create a menu of traditional Mexican dishes featuring seasonal and heirloom ingredients.

Spring is in the air, and Atlanta chefs are making preparations for Easter celebrations on Sunday, April 4.  From dine-in brunches to take-out dinners, guests have plenty of options for a special meal with family and friends.

Looking to spice up your snack game while watching college basketball? Head to Lazy Llama Cantina and try the fried catfish taco topped with pickled cabbage, cilantro and chipotle mayo. Just don’t forget a llama-rita or two!

5Church Atlanta executive chef Mark Alba is rolling out a special Italian Tuesday menu starting today, March 23. Each week, Alba will feature a changing selection of flatbreads, pasta and salads starting at 6 p.m.

Fire up your taste buds with Loyal Tavern’s Nashville hot chicken sandwich. The Roswell eatery bastes a hand-battered and fried chicken breast with Nashville hot sauce and serves it on toasted white bread or bun with pickles. This flavorful find is served with a side and house pickle mix.

Restaurateur, chef, speaker and author Kevin Gillespie is zooming into home kitchens with a series of virtual spring cooking classes. Whether planning a classic Easter spread or wanting to get more comfortable cooking on the grill, this interactive series is guaranteed to be fun and prepare participants for whatever cooking opportunities come their way this spring. Gillespie will close out each class with a Q&A session.

On Mondays, PITA Mediterranean Street Food offers its gyro street pita with a choice of side for $6. Side options include fries, rice, grilled veggies, quinoa tabouli or any spread. This deal is available for dine-in or takeout. Place orders online or visit a convenient PITA location.

Although Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar is best known for fresh, flown-in seafood, its Thai sticky wings are sure to keep you coming back for more. Smoked in-house and served with Sriracha lime ranch dressing, these wings are sure to be a favorite for all.

This sumptuous side from Secreto Southern Kitchen & Bar will have you telling all your friends. Smoked bacon jalapeño white cheddar mac is the perfect accompaniment to chef Boyd Rose’s farm-to-table menu.

Give your dance shoes a break and stop into Johnny’s Hideaway during weekdays for lunch. The iconic nightclub serves a full menu including a crisp club salad featuring ham, turkey and bacon on a bed of mixed greens with tomatoes, onions, cheddar/jack cheese, cucumbers and croutons.

Atlanta Hospitality Investment LLC has hired acclaimed Atlanta chef and restaurateur Archna Becker to develop Spice & Sky on the top floor of the company’s new custom Holiday Inn & Suites. The global restaurant and rooftop bar—the first rooftop venue in the area—will serve happy hour, dinner and brunch, offering an elevated destination for residents and travelers alike.

Zunzi’s shows off its colorful South African flavors in Oliver’s Lunch Bowl, featuring a choice of mashed potatoes or rice and one protein fill and a choice of two sides (French bread, mixed greens salad grilled veggies) with Zunzi’s sauce and Zunzi’s dressing.

Guests in the Buckhead area do not need to travel far to enjoy authentic Indian cuisine, served with a modern twist. The second location of Tabla has opened in the Modera building along Pharr Road for lunch and dinner.

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern’s newest location in Atlantic Station shows off its chimichurri skirt steak served with roasted poblano grits and crispy onion rings. This mouthwatering dish is exclusive to HOBNOB’s Atlantic Station location.