Ashley Kientzle, beverage director for Ray’s Restaurants, offers the following lessons to help guests graduate from wine novice to connoisseur.

Edible gifts have a reputation for being underwhelming. “It’s the same old box of chocolates, the same old can of popcorn, and it’s just not that good,” says chocolatier Ray Bitzel, founder of Bitzel’s Chocolate.

Boarding Pass Coffee, a locally owned artisan coffee roaster, is now open at Alpharetta City Center (ACC) in Alpharetta.

Earlier this month, Melting Pot locations in the Atlanta area launched an all-new Down to Fondue Happy Hour featuring half-priced cheese and chocolate fondue favorites.

Back-to-school might be in full swing for the kids, but Atlanta’s original nightclub for big kids is still open for play.

Those looking to unleash their inner star can look forward to a unique entertainment experience every Thursday night starting August 22 at 8:30 p.m. with Your 3rd Spot’s new Karaoke Night.

Open Hand invites guests to the 21st annual Party in the Kitchen fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at The Foundry at Puritan Mill.

Loyal fans of popular fast casual Indian eatery NaanStop are being rewarded with Customer Appreciation Day on Thursday, Aug. 29.

At The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill, summer is rolling right along with weekly Thursday patio parties and Hawaiian-themed Aloha Fridays through September—plus a mouthwatering lobster roll special available throughout August.

Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails announces a special celebration to mark its 18th anniversary serving contemporary Southern cuisine to residents and guests in historic Crabapple.

Off Leash, the premium dog park and luxury destination for pups and their people, is thrilled to announce a month full of exciting events and promotions.

Toastique, the vibrant, gourmet toast and juice café that originated in Washington D.C., announces its expansion into Georgia with the first location in Midtown set to open in early fall.

Chamblee Tap & Market opens Thursday, Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. at 3509 Broad Street in historic downtown Chamblee.

As another busy school season kicks into gear, SabaRaba’s is ready with convenient, family-friendly options to make mealtime a breeze.

Rreal Tacos is expanding to Decatur with a new location at 312 Church Street.