Several restaurants anticipated for months opened in November, including Chicago fast-food chain Portillo's, the steakhouse Luella and dessert-focused Bar Ana.
The competition is considered particularly prestigious because it’s judged through blind tastings, putting tiny craft distillers and huge brand names on a level playing field.
Buckhead saw some notable restaurant turnover, a popular pop-up announced a brick-and-mortar restaurant and a beverage release party is planned in Decatur.
Michelin stars and more accolades will be awarded Monday night at an invitation-only ceremony in Greenville, S.C., home to Michelin's North American headquarters.
The list of restaurants included in the inaugural Michelin Guide American South was published at 9:30 a.m. the day of the ceremony, causing confusion and excitement.
The beloved restaurant on Peachtree Street was sold to a family-run, Atlanta-based hospitality group that plans to expand R. Thomas into a franchise business.