Atlanta Bites: Easter, special events, new restaurants & more | April 2025
Here's the latest restaurant and dining news from around the metro Atlanta area, including special events, new restaurants, new menu items and more.
Here's the latest restaurant and dining news from around the metro Atlanta area, including special events, new restaurants, new menu items and more.
Celery sold in 28 states recalled over possible listeria contamination
Listeria infection can cause fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and in some it can be fatal.
Listeria infection can cause fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and in some it can be fatal.
List: These are the groceries that have increased in price the most
Grocery prices keep rising – and these items are seeing the biggest price hikes, according to a new analysis.
Grocery prices keep rising – and these items are seeing the biggest price hikes, according to a new analysis.
Festivals this spring, summer in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
List of festivals taking place in metro Atlanta in North Georgia in the spring and summer of 2025.
List of festivals taking place in metro Atlanta in North Georgia in the spring and summer of 2025.
Egg prices continue to increase, reach new record high
Egg prices have spiked and may not drop until after Easter due to high consumer demand. Here's what we know.
Egg prices have spiked and may not drop until after Easter due to high consumer demand. Here's what we know.
Thailand restaurant offers discounts based on how 'skinny' you are—squeeze for savings!
In Chiang Mai, Thailand, a restaurant is taking weight-conscious dining to a whole new level by offering discounts based on how "skinny" you are.
In Chiang Mai, Thailand, a restaurant is taking weight-conscious dining to a whole new level by offering discounts based on how "skinny" you are.
Olive Garden loses its spot as top US casual dining restaurant after 7 years: report
Olive Garden experienced a minimal increase in sales this year compared to its competitors.
Olive Garden experienced a minimal increase in sales this year compared to its competitors.
Johnsonville cheddar bratwurst recall: What to know
Johnsonville is recalling several thousand pounds worth of meat. Here’s what to know about the recall.
Johnsonville is recalling several thousand pounds worth of meat. Here’s what to know about the recall.
Costco makes some big changes to its food courts: here's the list
Costco's food courts are popular among its members.
Costco's food courts are popular among its members.
Juice sold across 12 states recalled due to botulism concerns
A fruit juice sold in 12 states has been recalled over concerns it may contain a rare but deadly toxin.
A fruit juice sold in 12 states has been recalled over concerns it may contain a rare but deadly toxin.
Nearly 500,000 pounds of breakfast sandwiches recalled over label error: 'Should be thrown away'
The USDA reports that a food manufacturer is recalling nearly 500,000 pounds of ready-to-eat breakfast sandwiches due to "misbranding."
The USDA reports that a food manufacturer is recalling nearly 500,000 pounds of ready-to-eat breakfast sandwiches due to "misbranding."
'Sushi will definitely be more expensive' because of tariffs, Hayward wholesaler says
“The price of sushi will definitely be more expensive," said Glenn Sakata, a seafood wholesaler at Marine International Products in Hayward. “Sadly, yes, there will be a big impact."
“The price of sushi will definitely be more expensive," said Glenn Sakata, a seafood wholesaler at Marine International Products in Hayward. “Sadly, yes, there will be a big impact."
'Slutty Vegan' owner Pinky Cole reveals she almost lost her business
Pinky Cole, 37, the founder of popular plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, says she is officially back at the helm of the company after briefly relinquishing ownership earlier this year.
Pinky Cole, 37, the founder of popular plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, says she is officially back at the helm of the company after briefly relinquishing ownership earlier this year.
National Burrito Day 2025: Holy guacamole, the freebies are fire this year
Celebrate National Burrito Day on April 3, 2025, with enticing deals and freebies from popular chains like Chipotle, Qdoba, Moe's Southwest Grill, and more.
Celebrate National Burrito Day on April 3, 2025, with enticing deals and freebies from popular chains like Chipotle, Qdoba, Moe's Southwest Grill, and more.
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A still the top bird for drive-thru happiness
Chick-fil-A is once again leading the pack in the fast food drive-thru wars, according to InTouch Insight’s annual drive-thru report.
Chick-fil-A is once again leading the pack in the fast food drive-thru wars, according to InTouch Insight’s annual drive-thru report.
RHOA's Kandi Burrus' restaurant files lawsuit counterclaim
A legal battle involving Blaze Steak and Seafood, the restaurant co-owned by Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss-Tucker, is heating up again after the restaurant group filed a countersuit.
A legal battle involving Blaze Steak and Seafood, the restaurant co-owned by Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss-Tucker, is heating up again after the restaurant group filed a countersuit.
Atlanta launches Legacy Business Program to support longstanding local establishments
Atlanta officials have rolled out the city’s first-ever Legacy Business Program.
Atlanta officials have rolled out the city’s first-ever Legacy Business Program.
A third of Americans stopped buying eggs; won't revert back until prices drop
Over 30% of Americans have stopped buying eggs due to their exorbitant costs, according to a study by Clarify Capital.
Over 30% of Americans have stopped buying eggs due to their exorbitant costs, according to a study by Clarify Capital.
Chipotle's Burrito Vault game is back: Here's how to win free food
Chipotle's Burrito Vault game is back in 2025, and fans can win BOGO entrée codes and even free burritos for a year.
Chipotle's Burrito Vault game is back in 2025, and fans can win BOGO entrée codes and even free burritos for a year.
Hooters files for bankruptcy, plans sale of all company-owned restaurants
Hooters of America has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas to address $376 million in debt, planning to sell all 151 corporate-owned restaurants to a buyer group backed by its original founders.
Hooters of America has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas to address $376 million in debt, planning to sell all 151 corporate-owned restaurants to a buyer group backed by its original founders.