Carly Cooper

Executive-produced by Michelle Obama, the Later Daters debuted as one of the top 10 TV shows in the country on Netflix

In 2022, a group of local chefs and restaurateurs—including Fishmonger’s Nhan Le and Skip Engelbrecht—announced a forthcoming fried food spot called Small Fry. Two years later, the project is finally coming to fruition, though Le and Engelbrecht are no longer associated with it. Instead, El Malo’s Omar Ferrer, Spina Pizza’s Anthony Spina Jr., and Pollo Primo’s Duane Kulers are collaborating to bring fried handhelds to the Atlanta Dairies in Reynoldstown. Opening tomorrow at 4 p.m., Small Fry will offer baskets, sandwiches, and drinks via counter service.

That’s why Wallace started a glass recycling collection business called Peace of Mind—POMATL, for short. He charges $25 for a monthly pickup of up to 40 pounds of glass. Every bit goes straight to Strategic Materials in College Park, which specializes in recycling glass for businesses.

Now open at the Boulevard at Grant Park along the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail, the new Mellow Mushroom offers kiosk ordering, mobile payments, and unique menu items, such as “panizzi”—hot sandwiches made with pizza dough.

New Year’s Eve comes with a lot of pressure—pressure to end the year on a high note, start fresh, cherish time with family and friends, and party it up. You know about the Peach Drop, but what else is there to do? We’ve rounded up a variety of options, from casual to upscale, with fun options for every budget.

In late January, Colony Square will welcome a lively new eatery: a Barcelona-inspired tapas restaurant and bar called Boqueria. With 10 locations around the country, including four in New York City, this will be the chain’s first foray into Georgia.

10-seat restaurant serves 8 courses of Japanese small plates and nigiri

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Expect savory cocktails with pandan and tamarind infusions at this new eatery, opening in May