Atlanta Bites: Where and what to eat this month | June 2024
Here is the latest roundup of restaurant news from around metro Atlanta, including events, openings, Father's Day specials, Pride Month specials and more.
Here is the latest roundup of restaurant news from around metro Atlanta, including events, openings, Father's Day specials, Pride Month specials and more.
TGI Fridays offering chance to win free food for a year – How to enter
TGI Fridays is offering fans the chance to win free food for a year. Here’s how to enter, as well as a list of other restaurant freebies this summer.
TGI Fridays is offering fans the chance to win free food for a year. Here’s how to enter, as well as a list of other restaurant freebies this summer.
More than a dozen Indiana Pizza Huts abruptly closed
A string of more than a dozen Pizza Hut restaurants in Indiana suddenly closed up shop earlier in the month.
A string of more than a dozen Pizza Hut restaurants in Indiana suddenly closed up shop earlier in the month.
Cocoa prices continue to spike: What's driving costs higher?
Prices for cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate, have surged over 190% over the last year.
Prices for cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate, have surged over 190% over the last year.
US pauses avocado inspections again from Mexican state over security concerns
The suspension comes after two U.S. avocado inspectors working in Mexico were assaulted last week and temporarily held by assailants.
The suspension comes after two U.S. avocado inspectors working in Mexico were assaulted last week and temporarily held by assailants.
Inman Park restaurant employees protest working conditions
The employees at Inman Park's Delbar demanded a minimum wage of $25 an hour and improved working conditions.
The employees at Inman Park's Delbar demanded a minimum wage of $25 an hour and improved working conditions.
New Peach Cobbler Factory giving out free samples in Marietta
If you have a sweet tooth, you may want to find your way to the grand opening of the Peach Cobbler Factory in Marietta next week.
If you have a sweet tooth, you may want to find your way to the grand opening of the Peach Cobbler Factory in Marietta next week.
Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants coming to Georgia
The popular quick service restaurant, Jack in the Box, has announced that it is coming to the Peach State.
The popular quick service restaurant, Jack in the Box, has announced that it is coming to the Peach State.
Krispy Kreme 'Friends' donuts offered for sitcom's 30th anniversary -- but only in the UK
The four new flavors are inspired by some of the classic moments from the popular sitcom.
The four new flavors are inspired by some of the classic moments from the popular sitcom.
McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering
McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.
McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.
Virginia-Highland’s Yakitori Kona makes sipping and snacking easy
We're celebrating International Sushi Day at Virginia-Highland's Yakitori Kona, which is "rolling out" a new sushi menu.
We're celebrating International Sushi Day at Virginia-Highland's Yakitori Kona, which is "rolling out" a new sushi menu.
Orange juice prices set to stay high as diseases, extreme weather ravage global harvests
Orange juice prices have always been volatile and highly dependent on the weather. But the record-high prices the world is seeing for OJ right now may be on the table for a while.
Orange juice prices have always been volatile and highly dependent on the weather. But the record-high prices the world is seeing for OJ right now may be on the table for a while.
Cookie dough sold at Costco, Sam's Club recalled due to salmonella risk
The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6.
The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6.
FDA warns some oysters, clams could be contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
Food Truck Friday with the Eggroll Boyz
You've never seen eggrolls like the ones that Dave Wright and Maleeka Hollaway are dishing out from their metro Atlanta food truck.
You've never seen eggrolls like the ones that Dave Wright and Maleeka Hollaway are dishing out from their metro Atlanta food truck.
Joey Chestnut to face off with Takeru Kobayashi in Netflix Live event
Competitive eating fans won't have to miss out on Bay Area native Joey Chestnut's skills this year after all. Netflix announced he will be facing off in a competition on its live platform.
Competitive eating fans won't have to miss out on Bay Area native Joey Chestnut's skills this year after all. Netflix announced he will be facing off in a competition on its live platform.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan enters beverage ring with launch of Real American Beer
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan is hoping to unite the country with the launch of Real American Beer, a premium American-made light lager.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan is hoping to unite the country with the launch of Real American Beer, a premium American-made light lager.
Father’s Day 2024: Food deals and discounts for a hungry dad
Spoil dad and treat him to some of these limited-time food deals and discounts.
Spoil dad and treat him to some of these limited-time food deals and discounts.
Joey Chestnut won’t be competing in the 2024 Nathan’s hot dog eating contest; here’s why
According to Major League Eating, the establishment that hosts the famous hot dog eating contest, Joey Chestnut chose to continue representing the rival brand over participating in the contest.
According to Major League Eating, the establishment that hosts the famous hot dog eating contest, Joey Chestnut chose to continue representing the rival brand over participating in the contest.
Denny's leans into Mexican virtual brand
Denny's Corporation will expand its Mexican-inspired virtual brand, Banda Burrito, to over 200 California locations in the coming months to capitalize on off-premise dining, with almost 100 locations already offering the brand as of the first quarter.
Denny's Corporation will expand its Mexican-inspired virtual brand, Banda Burrito, to over 200 California locations in the coming months to capitalize on off-premise dining, with almost 100 locations already offering the brand as of the first quarter.