Summer is in full swing, and Athens’ Heirloom Café is marking the occasion with a summer menu showcasing the popular farm-to-table restaurant’s fresh, organic ingredients and creative takes on Southern-inspired cuisine.

Before Taste of Atlanta rolls into Midtown Atlanta in October, the annual foodie extravaganza presents four hyper-local experiences featuring top chefs and restaurants around town. Over July 22 and 23 in Union Hill Park, Taste Around Town Alpharetta boasts an all-exclusive experience with unlimited bites, bottomless beverages, live entertainment and chef demonstrations.

Sugar Factory Atlanta is celebrating National Ice Cream Day on July 17 with a sweet special—a free scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream with the purchase of a burger. Guests can choose from any burger on the menu, whether it’s the Signature Sugar Factory Burger or The Big Cheesy, a scoop of ice cream is included.

SabaRaba’s, an authentic neighborhood falafel and shawarma stand in Sandy Springs, offers several easy online ordering options for guests to enjoy.

The Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards return to honor the best and brightest in Georgia’s restaurant industry on September 27. Nominations are open in numerous categories honoring those who have exhibited exceptional hospitality during the year.

PITA Mediterranean Street Food, the fast casual, made-to-order Mediterranean franchise, has added another option to enhance its customer experience. A mobile app is now available, giving guests a new opportunity to customize and order PITA’s fresh, healthy favorites.

After initially opening for dinner service on June 3, 5Church Buckhead invites guests to experience its new lunch service beginning Monday, July 11.

Indian cuisine has never been so hot. Sankranti Indian Kitchen delivers a casual dining experience and a menu of authentic flavors and techniques that pack just the right amount of heat.

Atlanta chefs are firing up the fryers in preparation for National French Fry Day on Wednesday, July 13. These fresh and flavorful potato staples bring unique flavors to the table this summer. We’ve rounded up a few savory sides that are worth trying in and out of the city.

While Johnny’s Hideaway treats everyone like a VIP, Johnny’s has seen its fair share of noteworthy celebrities over the years. Atlanta has become quite a hotspot for A-list celebrities, and Atlanta’s nightclub for big kids is the perfect place to grab a drink and dance with friends.

Taco Mac offers four unique limited-release beers to celebrate this month. Local Georgia breweries Three Taverns Brewery, Tucker Brewing Company and Wild Leap Brewing Co., along with TrimTab Brewing Co. from Birmingham, offer brews that are exclusive to Taco Mac.

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern puts a bloody good twist on a classic cocktail with their popular Blood Orange Gin & Tonic. This creative cocktail blends the sweet and tart notes of blood orange with a subtle, spicy kick of ginger, all topped off with a stunning rosemary garnish.

Fourth of July is such a fun holiday to spend with friends and family. Restaurants all around Atlanta are celebrating America’s birthday with specials such as half-priced filets at Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails, trivia at Johnny’s Hideaway and the festive Red, White and Blue burger at Marlow’s Tavern.

Cowboy Chicken curates the perfect summertime menu to relax and chill out from the sizzling Southern heat. Beginning July 4, the wood-fired rotisserie chicken chain brings four new menu items boasting the refreshing flavors of summer to the table for a limited time. And social savvy guests can also snag a free strawberry chicken salad during the promotion.

Mellow Mushroom is making a summertime splash with a revamped menu featuring bold new flavors and combinations, including munchies, hoagies and salads. A new selection of sangrias, wines, liquid karma cocktails and signature Mystic Margaritas are also on the menu.