Food

Bites around town – and the stories behind them.

At La Mixteca Tamale House, colorful masa creations celebrate Valentine’s Day—and honor a mother’s memory

Born in Oaxaca, Rosa Lucia Hernandez launched a tamale business in 2018 to fulfill a longtime dream. After her death, Rosa’s children are keeping that dream alive.

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“Everybody has a ‘Raani’ in their house”

At Raani Coffee on Moreland Avenue, Praveena Sundarraj honors South India’s coffee traditions—and builds a new kind of “third space” for coffee aficionados and their parents

In Gainesville, chef Joel Coco Cabana’s “Cuban McDonald’s” specializes in Cubanos, cafe cortadito, and other nostalgic faves
Marietta’s Diyar Al Yemen combines richly spiced fare, colorful decor—and Gen Z appeal

The 21-year-old owner of the metro’s only Yemeni restaurant hopes to educate diners about his culture.

With Om Ali’s Honeycomb, Jasmina Husic brings a sweet taste of Yemen to Atlanta

Combining Bosnian roots and Arab tradition—and a mother-in-law’s treasured recipe—the small bakery focuses on sticky, fluffy Yemeni honeycomb bread.

Refugee women kickstart culinary careers in Decatur kitchen

Refugee Women’s Network, a nonprofit focused on empowering women as they build their lives in Atlanta, is helping women create their culinary businesses in Decatur.

From Mexican paletas to Thai rolled ice cream, Atlanta has a frozen dessert for every palate
A look at the first-ever Atlanta Summer Halal Food Festival

From Yemeni lemonade to Uzbek plov to Indian paan ice cream, more than 50 vendors sold it all—and 285 South was there to get a taste.

Market East, a new wing of Ponce City Market, showcases the range of Asian cuisines in Atlanta

The owners of popular pho restaurant Vietvana expand their offerings—to bao, bento boxes, bingsu, and more.

Don’t miss these immigrant vendors at your next visit to the farmers market

A roundup of some of the diverse vendors selling items at local community farmers markets.