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When new eateries open up in the Lenox Road corridor, many of them do well, but a far greater number of them fail.
They have a number of movers and shakers that embark on the journey that is the food service industry, and many of them have star power or big-name recognition. But what they don’t have is the name Houston’s.
Houston’s Restaurant is an upscale American casual dining restaurant chain, owned by Hillstone Restaurant Group, whose main corporate headquarters is in Beverly Hills, California. There are 51 Hillstone locations in 13 states.
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Fashion e-commerce and brick & mortar retailer South Moon Under opened in Buckhead on Aug. 31. The Shops Around Lenox location,a 3,400-square foot store, isthe first Atlanta South Moon Under store to sell menswear, the business said in a news release.
The Buckhead store joins South Moon Under’s other two metro Atlanta locations at Alpharetta’s Avalon and Midtown’s Ponce City earlier this year.
“As forecasted, Atlanta has proven to be a successful foray into South Moon Under’s expansion into the southeast,” CEO Michael Smith said in a statement. “We’re looking forward to continuing the growth of our brand presence in Atlanta as well as introducing our menswear offerings to a stylish set of regional consumer.”
South Moon Under is a multi-brand boutique known for in-house brands and designer imprints. Male shoppers at the Buckhead location will see brands such as Faherty, Tailor Vintage, Joe’s, Normal Brand and Alternative Apparel.
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The Atlanta area’s most well-regarded Latino sandwich shop is open at The Battery Atlanta. For months now, El Super Pan is joining the sports and entertainment complex anchored by SunTrust Park in spring 2018.
El Super Pan’s first location, at Ponce City Market, in Midtown has been a hit since its 2015 debut.
El Super Pan opens at The Battery Atlanta
Three-time James Beard-nominated Chef Hector Santiago will bring his popular Latin American fare to “Los Bravos” (Braves fans) for lunch and dinner seven days a week in the Cumberland community. Fan favorites from Puerto Rican-born Santiago include the sought-after Mofongos, the Cubano Mixto, pressed sandwich on a traditional Cuban bread and desserts such as chipotle-chocolate chip cookies, organic egg flan, and bacon-guava shortbread cookie and Cuban coffee.
Although the Braves are playing and SunTrust Park is up and running, development in the vicinity continues to take off.
In addition to El Super Pan, the Omni Hotel is set to open in early 2018, giving visitors a home before and after Braves games as well as anchoring metro Atlanta’s newest entertainment destination. The property will feature 264 guest rooms across 16 floors.
Where is El Super Pan located at the Battery?
El Super Pan is located at 455 Legends Place, Suite 862, Atlanta, GA 30339 inside The Battery. Here’s a map to help you find the place.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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You’ve exhausted your body and your credit card chasing those unbelievable deals and now you need to decompress.
Don’t be a turkey! Nothing tastes better with that gelatinous canned cranberry sauce than a nice cold one. On Nov. 24, 2017, SweetWater Brewing Company is opening up to Black Friday shoppers so that they can get away from the aisles and indulge in some suds.
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and include, special offers and giveaways, See more here.
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There may be a lot of eateries that come to mind in Atlanta when one is in the mood for biscuits but a new restaurant from the people that brought us Cracker Barrel is set to change things. Holler & Dash, a fast-casual biscuit house, opened this fall in West Midtown.
Holler & Dash is located in the hottest swatch of West Midtown at 1085 Howell Mill Road.
West Midtown is in the midst of an unprecedented surge in retail and commercial growth, powered by several new eateries. None of which exemplify the new energy and bustling spirit of one of the city’s most forgotten corridors than Holler & Dash right now.
The eatery is based around the idea that “the biscuit is the hero but the flavor possibilities are endless.” With that in mind, the menu is an inspired take on the Southern high life: thick sandwiches that spill over with meat, homecooked and locally sourced leafy vegetables and an ample beer and wine list.
The decor is a fusion of rustic flash with modern touches that mesh well with the vibe of West Midtown. If you’re up for a new take on the biscuit, holler and Holler & Dash!
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Producers working in Atlanta are in need of movie stand-ins for “Avengers: Infinity War,” which has been shooting around the city for months now.
A casting call went out Tuesday in search of this:
- Woman #1: Looking for a female who appears Caucasian, 20s-40s, with BROWN hair. Height 5’5-5’7
- Man #1: Looking for a male who appears Caucasian, height 5’10-6’0.
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2017.
“Avengers: Infinity War” is a sequel to “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” which hit theaters in 2016. The new film is known for its production code name “Mary Lou.”
This is when they are needed:
Work: TOMORROW- Wed 11/22
Location: Fayetteville, GA
Rate: $110/10Looking for the following stand ins to work tomorrow 11/22. Must have all day availability. Experience preferred.
Woman #1: Looking for a female who appears Caucasian, 20s-40s, with BROWN hair. Height 5’5-5’7
Man #1: Looking for a male who appears Caucasian, height 5’10-6’0.
To submit, send an email to marylou@centralcasting.com with subject line “WED SI”. Include your name, phone number, height, weight, sizes & recent photo(s). Please list your relevant Stand In experience.
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Donald Glover’s runaway hit “Atlanta” not just introduced us to diverse characters who riffed on the nuances of the city, but it also introduced millions of people to the Atlanta brand.
But after just one season, the show disappeared from the FX schedule. Glover has gone on to produce a critically acclaimed album and gotten a juicy part in the “Star Wars” franchise as a younger Lando Calrissian.
On Friday, the official Twitter account for the show tweeted “3.1,” which we all have taken to mean that on March 1, 2018, the show will return.
The date is not far off from when those connected with the show expected it to return. Co-star Lakeith Stanfield reportedly said that the second seasonwill premiere in February on FX, according to Pitchfork.
It’s not like the show’s hiatus didn’t serve the cast members well.
The show’s other actors have become hot among movie producers, with Lakeith Stanfield stealing some major shine in “Get Out” and “Death Note,” and playing alongside Brian Tyree Henry in “Crown Heights.”
Meanwhile, Zazie Beetz will get some major screen time in “Deadpool” sequel with more on tap.
Glover, for his part, has felt like the long hiatus has been healthy for fans of the hit show.
“I’m not the type of person to rush anything,” he told Fader magazine last fall. “I feel like if you rush it, you’ll start to get something you don’t want and then you start to question why you even liked it. I’m not gonna make anything until it’s ready. But to be completely honest, it’s almost ready. I’m pretty happy with a lot of the things, and I think it’s better than the first season.”
Watch one of Atlanta FX season 1’s funniest moments
Well, we’ll believe it when we see it. And hopefully soon.
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Colony Square last week launched a partnership with Fooda to bring “restaurant pop-ups” to the Midtown development.
Colony Square has scored a new deal with office lunch outprint Fooda to bring pop-up shop food options to Midtown. Fooda will bring daily eats to the complex from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., according to WhatNowAtlanta.com.
Colony Square is in the midst of planning on a massive redevelopment project that will bring ultimately bring new retail space, a food hall and movie theater to Peachtree by November 2019.
The “Reimagined” Colony Square has been hailed by city leaders as a major cog in drawing residents, tourists and businesses back to Atlanta’s core.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
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You ever been shopping online and came across an item that you wanted quick, fast and a hurry? Like, in an “Instant?” Well, Amazon announced earlier this year that will set up “Instant Pickup” at five locations around the United States, including Atlanta.
The announcement by the Seattle-based tech giant essentially means next-day and one-hour delivery is yesterday’s news: The new service will be facilitate two-minute delivery for Prime and Prime Student members.
The service lets shoppers purchase items via the Amazon app and then pick them up at a nearby storage locker. The initial five-city launch includes Los Angeles; Berkeley, California; Columbus, Ohio; Atlanta and College Park, Maryland. More cities will be rolled out later, the company said.
“As shopping behaviors continue to evolve, customers consistently tell us that they want items even faster.” Student Programs Director Ripley MacDonald said in a press release. “Whether it’s a snack on-the-go, replacing a lost phone charger in the middle of a hectic day or adding Alexa to your life with an Echo, Instant Pickup saves Prime members time.”
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Ending its 10-year run, BrickTop’s restaurant at Terminus in Buckhead will close its doors at year’s end, according to reports. The Nashville-chain decided not to renew its lease, which ends Dec. 31, 2017.
There is no word on what will take its place at one of the most recognizable street corners in all of Atlanta . Bricktop’s was known for its delicious menu of American standards such as Shrimp New Orleans and Florida grouper, competed in a tough market in Buckhead, surrounded by upscale steak houses and chi chi bars that attracted millennials after work.
If you want to indulge at the restaurant, at 3280 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, you’d better do it over the next month.
