Category: Food

Southern Living magazine recently unveiled its prestigious list of the top 20 best wing restaurants in the South and two Georgia favorites earned high praise for their unique flavors. The recognition comes right as football season heats up and fans look for the perfect game day food to enjoy while watching their teams fight for victory. The Search for Southern Wing Perfection Finding the best wings in the South is…

Portillo’s, the beloved Chicago-style restaurant chain, will open its first Georgia location in Kennesaw on November 18, 2025, marking a major expansion into the Southeast. This new spot at 790 Cobb Place Blvd. NW promises to bring iconic hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and more to local fans, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and doors opening at 10 a.m. What Makes Portillo’s a Fan Favorite Portillo’s started in…

New facility in LaFayette aims to supercharge Just Bare and Pilgrim’s brand production, creating 630 jobs and betting big on America’s growing appetite for chicken Chicken might not be flashy, but it’s bringing in serious money. And now Pilgrim’s is doubling down. The meat processing giant will pump $400 million into a new poultry facility in northwest Georgia—its biggest investment in U.S. prepared foods to date. Set in the small…

Mark your calendars and loosen your belts—the Georgia Food + Wine Festival is rolling back into town March 21-23 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Three days of award-winning chefs, top-tier wineries, and Southern flavors so rich they could make your grandma weep. VIP events, live music, bourbon tastings, and a Sunday brunch that might just get you to church early to repent? This festival is a love letter…

A Feast for the Senses in Georgia’s Black Sea Jewel This weekend, Batumi is set to transform into a culinary hotspot as it hosts the second International Gastronomy Forum, an event bringing together global culinary stars and local talent. Organized by the Adjara Regional Tourism and Resorts Department, the forum will run from Saturday through Monday, drawing chefs and gastronomy experts from Greece, France, Switzerland, and Georgia. With a mix…

Experience the finest dining at Shangri La Casino Batumi Shangri La Casino Batumi is not only a place for thrilling entertainment, but also a destination for refined dining. The casino’s restaurant, under the expert guidance of Chef Anatoly Anisim, offers a fusion of Continental and Asian cuisine, prepared with the highest standards of quality and innovation. Chef Anatoly has over 15 years of experience in the culinary arts, having worked…

Georgia, the country with the oldest wine-making tradition in the world, has participated as a guest at Madrid Fusión 2024, the world’s leading gastronomic congress. The event, which took place from January 29 to 31, attracted thousands of culinary professionals and enthusiasts who had the opportunity to taste and learn more about Georgian cuisine, wine, and tourist products. Georgia: a hidden gem of culinary and wine tourism Georgia is a…

The Gauteng Department of Social Development (DSD) has failed to replenish the food banks that provide essential relief to the most vulnerable residents of the province. This has sparked outrage and concern among civil society and opposition parties, who fear that thousands of people will face starvation and malnutrition during the festive season. DA slams DSD for incompetence and lack of planning The Democratic Alliance (DA), the official opposition party…

The global market for organic snacks is expected to reach $24,035.2 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2018 to 2025, according to a new report by Allied Market Research. The report analyzes the market by product type, distribution channel, generation, and region. What are organic snacks and why are they popular? Organic snacks are food products that are made from ingredients that comply with the standards…

The rise and fall of their printing business Ng Kei Yong, 62, and Jullie Tay, 55, were once the owners of a successful printing business that catered to major clients like banks and hotels. They started the business in 1997 and grew it to a staff of 20 and a turnover of $2 million a year. However, the digital era gradually phased out their printing business, as more customers switched…