Atlanta Bites: Thanksgiving meals & other metro dining news | November 2024
Here’s a roundup of exciting events, seasonal offerings, and festive dining options across the city – perfect for foodies and families alike!
Thanksgiving/grocery giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2024
As Thanksgiving approaches, various organizations are giving away food and more to those who may be in need throughout the metro Atlanta area.
Metro Atlanta men named 'Grill Master Legends' after cooking 1M steaks
Newnan's Anthony Lawrence and Woodstock's Edilio Castillo now have the title of "Grill Master Legend" after their each reached the milestone of grilling 1 million steaks while working for LongHorn Steakhouse.
McDonald's announces 'McValue' offering in 2025: Here's what it will include
McDonald’s will have a new “McValue" offering starting on Jan. 7, 2025, at U.S. restaurants. Here's what it will include.
Raising Cane's finds location for 1st Atlanta store
Attention all chicken finger lovers. Atlanta's first ever Raising Cane's is coming soon.
The McRib is coming back to McDonald's and you can buy McRib sauce too
The iconic sandwich is making another return to McDonald’s restaurants for a limited time, and here's what you need to know.
Delta to serve Shake Shack burgers on flights
Delta and Shake Shack aim to enhance the in-flight dining experience, offering comfort food favorites at 30,000 feet.
America's top 100 restaurants for 2024, according to OpenTable
Chicago and Austin were the two U.S. cities that had the most of the top 100 restaurants.
Pizza Hut unveils wine for the holidays, pairing pizza with a unique sip
Pizza Hut is adding a festive twist to the holidays with the launch of Tomato Wine.
Sandy Springs establishes its own 'Restaurant Row'
You know it as Roswell Road. But discerning diners in Sandy Springs will now know it by a different name: Restaurant Row.
Popular Ponce de Leon breakfast spot closing after 30 years
After more than 30 years of serving up big fluffy biscuits on Ponce de Leon, a popular Atlanta breakfast spot is planning to shut its doors for good.
America’s casual dining ‘heydays are over’ as experts reveal next restaurant chains to rise and fall
With several casual restaurant chains facing financial hardships, experts are weighing in on what this could mean for the industry.
Chick-fil-A brings back holiday peppermint drinks, merchandise
Chick-fil-A is kicking off the holiday season with the return of its popular peppermint-inspired drinks.
McDonald's is bringing back a festive dessert – but not everywhere
McDonald's is bringing back its festive Holiday Pie to the menu in certain U.S. cities.
Baby carrots contaminated with E. coli recalled; 1 killed, dozens sickened
An E. coli outbreak that has sickened 39 people and caused one death is tied to organic baby carrots sold under multiple brand names – including Trader Joe’s, 365 and more.
McDonald's pledges $100M to rebuild trust after E. coli outbreak
McDonald's is investing $100 million to bring customers back to stores after an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions on the fast-food giant's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
Kraft Heinz must face lawsuit over Mac & Cheese labels, judge rules
Kraft said it stands 'fully behind our product and are proud of its quality.'
Bankhead Seafood, now owned by Killer Mike and T.I., officially reopens Sunday
Bankhead Seafood, a longtime Atlanta favorite, is set to reopen this weekend after being closed since 2018.
New Atlanta program tackles hunger with unsold produce
A new partnership between Second Helpings Atlanta and Retaaza hopes to change that and reduce food waste at farms too.
Starbucks red cup giveaway: What to know
Starbucks is giving away reusable cups on its annual Red Cup Day on Thursday.