Fantasy football draft season has kicked off, and Taco Mac is the winning destination for hosting draft parties now through Sept. 8. Taco Mac not only provides a safe venue with plenty of outlets for laptops and phone chargers, but it also offers food and drink specials and a Fantasy League Draft Kit (while supplies last).

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival celebrates Atlanta’s homegrown talent with a series of intimate brunches and dinners including a Boozy Brunch at the Woodall on Saturday, Sept. 11. Executive chef, CEO and co-founder John C. Metz has planned a sophisticated menu of seasonal classics and signature specialties paired with brunch libations.

As kids head back to school and schedules get nutty, Atlanta restaurants save the day with delicious meals to take dinner prep off the plate. For takeout or dine-in, a delicious meal is as easy as one, two, three.

For a leisurely lunch or to refuel after a spin on the dance floor, Johnny’s Hideaway satisfies guests with a robust menu of shareables, sandwiches, salads and more. Patrons of the iconic nightclub can now look forward to a selection of flavorful new items.

Love craft beer and tacos? Celebrate International Beer Day on August 6 with both at Velvet Taco at The Interlock.

Thursdays are anything but thirsty at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern. Stop by the Dunwoody/Perimeter, Brookhaven or Atlantic Station locations for Thirsty Thursday specials of $5 Champagne, $6 mules and $6 wines from 5-10 p.m. HOBNOB at Halcyon in Alpharetta features $6 mules on Thursdays.

Seafood lovers all around town can gather at Atlanta’s restaurants to celebrate National Oyster Day on Thursday, Aug. 5. Check out these tasty oyster dishes and specials for a shuckin’ good time.

While the chicken sandwich war continues to rage among fast-food eateries, some of Atlanta’s most popular restaurants raise the stakes with their takes on the craveable handheld. Bypass the drive-thru and grab a seat at one of these hotspots to pick a winner for yourself.

Tin Lizzy’s has Taco Tuesday covered with wallet-friendly specials available all day on tacos and drinks.

Sunday’s are for brunching, and Chido & Padre’s is now serving an innovative brunch experience boasting the authentic Mexican flavors and warm, gracious service all day on Sundays. Executive chef Thomas Goss has taken the menu at Chido & Padre’s in a new culinary direction by putting a modern spin on traditional recipes from Mexico’s heartland.

Step inside the world of “Friends” at The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Atlanta. After the tour, celebrate with real-life friends by dining in at one of Atlanta’s best restaurants near the exhibit such as Taco Mac, HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern or Tin Lizzy’s Cantina—each perfect for a meal or just to grab a drink.  

Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ is now open at MET Atlanta. The restaurant, with popular locations in Charleston and Birmingham, will offer South Carolina-style whole-hog barbecue along with his famous ribs, chicken and homemade side dishes. Continuing his family’s tradition of cooking over live wood coals, pitmaster Rodney Scott utilizes burn barrels to turn hardwood into glowing coals on-site.

Is your salad game wilting? The garden salad from the Woodall offers a fresh perspective. Field greens, heirloom cherry tomato, squash, radish, roasted pumpkin seed and green goddess come together for a modern yet classic combination.

The first Brookhaven Restaurant Week, in partnership with Flavors Magazine, takes place Aug. 2-8, giving guests an entire week to try as many prix fixe menus as possible. Participating restaurants will feature three-course dinner menus from $20-$55, and some also will serve three-course lunch menus for $15-$30 (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity).

Atlanta steak lovers will soon have a new favorite destination when Steak Market, a high-end steakhouse, opens later this summer. Located in Midtown, Steak Market promises a one-of-a-kind dining experience with such luxury offerings as gold leaf-encrusted steak, in a vibrant setting that combines the elegance of classic fine dining with modern design touches.