Choosing the Choice Cuts

and Caribbean Grill

A Mediterranean favorite! Succulent shrimp slowly simmered in garlic, butter and Spanish seasoning. Served over white or yellow rice with tostones and salad. 216 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, 404-607-1525, papisgrill.com

Black Bean Soup, Papi’s Cuban and Caribbean Grill

A filling blend of black beans, malanga, garlic, cilantro, and Papi’s Secret Seasoning.

Guava and Cream Cheese Empanada, Papi’s Cuban and Caribbean Grill A savory pastry turnover filled guava and cheese and fried with Guava drizzle.

Chicken and Waffles, LIPS Atlanta A crispy fried chicken breast served over waffles with a cognac and peach maple syrup. Served as part of the Dragalicious Gospel Brunch. 3011 Buford Hwy NE, 404-315-7711, lipsatl.com

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Southern Marinated Fried Chicken, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours Marinated fried chicken served with 3 cheese macaroni, collard green roll, and garnished with a sweet potato apple chutney

1133 Huff Rd NW #D, 404-350-5500, twistedsoulcookhouseandpours.com

Carnitas de Puerco, Superica

2X cooked heritage pork belly, tomatillo salsa with Mexican butter, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and house made flour tortillas. Served with Charro beans. 99 Krog Street, 678-791-1310, superica.com/krog-street

Bucatini alla Bolognese, a mano Pork and beef ragu, ricotta over gluten-free fettuccini. 587 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE, 404-549-7727, amanoatl.com

Lobster Fried Rice, Poor Calvins Fried rice with eggs, diced greens, and tempura lobster tail. 510 Piedmont Ave NE, 404-254-4051, poorcalvins.com