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Children from Legacy Academy in Suwanee spent time learning how food is prepared at Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Town Center. Here, Luke Shivley applies even more ketchup to the giant burger the children built. Five Guys has opened a Suwanee branch.

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Five Guys Burgers and Fries — Suwanee

This chain of burger joints is known for its fresh burgers and toppings. Also on the menu are hotdogs, fries and drinks. In the Peachtree Parkway Pavilion shopping center. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 3105 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 100, Suwanee. 678-455-8669, www.fiveguys.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, parties/private room, Wi-Fi. $

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Spoon East Side

This restaurant in Atlanta’s Ormewood Park is a spinoff of the popular Spoon restaurant in downtown Atlanta. Both serve popular, authentic Thai food. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 5-11 p.m. Fridays; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays; 3-10 p.m. Sundays. 749 C. Moreland Ave., Atlanta. 404-624-4713, www.spoonatlanta.com. Casual. Parking, reservations, outdoor dining. $$

The Diner at Crabapple

From the people who brought you the Diner at Northpoint, this family-oriented restaurant serves a wide variety of cuisines and dishes. There’s also an extensive dessert selection, as well as a full bar. Breakfast/lunch: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Dinner: 4-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 4-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 12460 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta. 770-751-6895, www.thedineratcrabapple.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, parties/private room, full bar, children’s menu. $$

The Nook, On Piedmont Park

This neighborhood tavern, overlooking Piedmont Park, serves upscale pub food in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. There’s also a large patio for park watching. 11:30 a.m.-midnight Sundays-Wednesdays; 11:30 a.m.-2:30a.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Brunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. 1144 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-745-9222, www.thenookatlanta.com. Casual. Outdoor dining, full bar, valet parking, Wi-Fi. $$

Varasano’s Pizzeria

This upscale pizzeria has suggested wine pairings for its pizzas and an extensive cocktail list. The individual pizzas are created by a chef who spent years researching the perfect crust. In the Mezzo building between Buckhead and Midtown. Free valet parking. 5 p.m.-1 a.m. daily. 2171 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-352-8216, www.varasanos.com. Casual. Outdoor dining, child-friendly, parties/private room, full bar, valet parking, Wi-Fi. $$

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A family-owned, family-friendly restaurant specializing in hickory smoked barbecue, including pork and chicken, and Southern sides. In downtown Buford. 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays; 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays; 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Fridays. 306 W. Main St., Buford. 678-482-5561. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, children’s menu. $

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