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The FIFA World Cup 2026 Atlanta games kick off on June 15, and while much of the soccer world's attention will be focused on the field at Atlanta Stadium (aka Mercedes-Benz Stadium), visitors to our fair city will also be wondering where to fuel up. We tapped some of Atlanta’s top food and beverage personalities to share where they like to eat and drink on a day off and where they’d take visiting friends and family. Take a page from their book to build out your perfect Atlanta dining itinerary—either for visiting soccer fans or for yourself.

“Holy crap, the talent in this city!” Vinnie Dagostino says. “You have no idea how deep the bench goes here.” Veterans of Atlanta’s music scene may wax nostalgic for the bygone era of the jazz club, when greats and aspirants alike flocked to five-nights-a-week venues. Shows are more spread out now, Dagostino notes. But for those willing to follow the music, a bounty of treasure awaits.

In the age of Instagram, photo booths have become a relic of the past. For those who still appreciate the analog, here’s a snapshot of what to expect at various booths around town.

Catch some of Atlanta’s most innovative comedy at these indie nights.