Atlanta Bites: Where and what to eat in metro Atlanta | January 2026

From limited-time menus and winter comfort dishes to restaurant openings, tastings and Dry January-friendly sips, Atlanta’s dining scene is wasting no time in the new year.

New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.

New Girl Scout cookie arrives: Here's how to get it

If your New Year's resolution is to “explore more” Girl Scout cookies, you’re in luck.

Petition launched to bring Trader Joe's to Atlantic Station

After more than 20 years in business, the Publix location shut down, prompting residents to launch an online petition calling for a Trader Joe’s to take its place.

Eats restaurant to reopen in West End

Popular Atlanta comfort food staple EATS is reopening in March 2026 at Wild Heaven Beer in the West End after closing its Ponce location last year.

Dining Out Tuesdays: Alpharetta's Siena

In the mood for both Italian and Mediterranean food tonight? A new restaurant in Alpharetta combines both into one delicious dining experience.

Japanese sushi chain shatters record, pays $3.24 million for single bluefin tuna

Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.

New year, same great food at local favorite Marietta Diner

It's a neon-lit port in the storm – a place that never closes its doors and is always ready with a hot plate of food and cup of coffee.

Sprinkles Cupcakes closing all locations, founder and former owner confirms

founder and former owner of Sprinkles Cupcakes confirmed in an Instagram post Wednesday that the company is closing all its locations across the country.

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where

The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.

MN distributor recalls hundreds of food, drugstore products after rodent, feces contamination

The FDA says the facility was operating under insanitary conditions after finding the presence of rodents, rodent urine and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food and cosmetic products were held.

Outback Steakhouse sued after toilet shatters, injures man

A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, alleging he suffered severe injuries after a handicapped toilet seat suddenly shattered and collapsed beneath him.

Why cheaper beef prices are still a long way off

It's going to be a while before consumers see any relief when it comes to beef prices.