A Football Fans’ Guide to Food in Atlanta [Video]

The completion of the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown solidified Atlanta as a top destination for football fans for events like Atlanta Falcons home games, the Aflac College Football KickOff, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, the SEC Championship, and eventually the 2028 Super Bowl. In addition to the tailgating and football games, visitors can experience the Southern comfort of Atlanta’s dining scene, from soul food to an expansive list of global eats.

“There is no shortage of places to enjoy a meal in Atlanta, from bustling food halls to award-winning restaurants,” says Logan Doctson, assistant manager of public relations for the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Our hope is that football fans who are visiting Atlanta have an opportunity to explore our vibrant culinary scene and the multi-cultural opportunities it offers.”

The former Sears, Roebuck & Co. store and distribution center was sold in 2010 to Jamestown Properties and became the new Ponce City Market, a sprawling …