College and NFL football seasons are back, and Atlanta restaurants are getting in the game with plenty of delicious dishes and televisions for game-day viewing. Whether dining in or catering for a crowd, fans can cheer on their favorite teams with some of the best game-day fare Atlanta eateries have to offer.

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and Atlanta restaurants are offering a multitude of options to make the most of these final days. From brunches and wine specials to late-night dancing, these are our picks for enjoying the long weekend.

Johnny’s Hideaway’s sampler platter boasts a little bit of something for everyone. Mozzarella sticks, potato skins, chicken tenders and onion rings serve as the perfect fuel for a night on the dance floor.

In September, Marlow’s Tavern is encouraging diners to join its team in supporting Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA). Guests donating $1 or more to SOGA while dining in at Marlow’s will receive a $5 gift card to redeem on future carryout or dine-in visits.

The Woodall’s sea scallops elevate classic fare and add a sophisticated twist to a night out. Seasoned scallops in a brown butter velouté are served with creamy basmati risotto topped with braised leeks, asparagus, hakurei turnips and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Step away from average and experience a unique twist on sushi with 5Church Atlanta’s sushi tots. Crispy sushi rice topped yellowfin tuna, Sriracha mayo, eel sauce, nori and wasabi tobiko combine to take taste buds to the next level.

Steak Market, the buzzed-about high-end steakhouse destination, is set to open its doors on Sunday, Aug. 29. Midtown steak lovers can expect a rare dining experience with unique, high-quality offerings like gold leaf-encrusted steak along with top-shelf wine and spirits, impeccable hospitality and live music courtesy of world-class DJs—all in a welcoming and visually striking space designed by Atlanta’s Lotus Design Interiors.

Smyrna residents will get to put their own “twist” on lunch and dinner when Twisted Kitchen opens its third metro-Atlanta location this fall. The popular fast casual concept, which allows guests to create their own pasta dishes, wraps and salads with a wide variety of fresh ingredients, is slated to open its doors this September at 4030 East-West Connector #200 at Olde Ivy Village.

Guaranteeing good times since 1979, Johnny’s Hideaway is well known as Atlanta’s original nightspot for big kids. The popular restaurant and dance club is a go-to spot for the over-40 crowd and a late-night destination for 20- and 30-somethings about town, but many longtime Atlantans and loyal bar-hoppers have no clue what goes on behind the scenes. Just in time for back-to-school, Johnny’s shares some little-known facts that make this legendary hotspot tick.

Southern Belle invites guests to explore the diversity of Atlanta’s culinary talent in a new monthly “Bless Their Hearts” guest chef dinner series that begins on Sunday, Sept. 12.

The seventh annual MS Fine Wine & Dine for the Cure may be virtual in 2021, but the annual wine and food extravaganza will still pack in plenty of indulgent opportunities as guests raise a glass to end multiple sclerosis. The event on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. aims to raise awareness about MS with the mission of gathering funds for the Georgia Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society.

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.