Food News – May 2018
Belly up to the South’s best barbecue at the ninth annual Atlanta BBQ Festival. The delicious showdown takes place at Atlantic Station on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6. Tickets start at $8. atlbbqfest.com
Just in time for patio weather, the BeltLine has a new bar. Lingering Shade Social Club opened in February at Irwin Street Market and offers a low-key locale for cocktails, beer and shared plates. lingeringshade.com
If you can’t get enough of the grain bowl craze, swing by Recess in Krog Street Market. The latest concept by Castellucci Hospitality Group opened in late February with a healthy alternative to their usual indulgent Mediterranean fare. recessatl.com