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Delbar, the popular Middle Eastern restaurant, is opening in Buckhead, AtlantaFi.com has learned.
The new Atlanta restaurant will set up shop in the space formerly occupied by King + Duke, which is being shut down by local chef and restaurateur Ford Fry.
Delbar, which means “heart captured” in Farsi, specializes in Mediterranean fare and will easily be one of the best restaurants in Buckhead when it opens.
When Is Delbar Opening In Buckhead?
The new Delbar restaurant is set to open this winter, according to a press release.
The new location will be the third Delbar in metro Atlanta. The original restaurant opened in Inman Park in 2020. An outpost recently opened in Alpharetta.
What’s On The Menu At Delbar?
Delbar has several top-notch dishes of the Mediterranean variety, including ahdig & Basmati rice like this Sabzi Polo filled to the brim with a herbaceous basmati rice soaked in a buttery oil and topped with Tahdig, earthy dill and parsley, plus tangy fried onions.
Here’s a look at Delbar’s Dinner menu in Atlanta.
Where Is Delbar Located In Buckhead?
Delbar in Buckhead will be located at 3060 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
“Translating to ‘heart, captured’ in Farsi, Delbar is a love letter to the influential dishes that shaped my youth and the women in my life who instilled in me a deep appreciation for Middle Eastern cooking,” say owner Fares Kargar of Iran.
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Atlanta restaurant “This Is It” is set to be honored by District 10 Council member Andrea L. Boone this weekend.
Boone’s tribute to the iconic soul food eatery, This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q, is in celebration of the restaurant being in business 40 years in the city of Atlanta.
Documentary Chronicles Atlanta Restaurant This Is It
The anniversary will begin with a red-carpet premiere of the documentary “This Is It! The Miracle of BBQ” on Sunday, June 11 at 6 p.m. at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street NE.
The first This Is It! store in the Atlanta area was located on Campbellton Road at the intersection of Campbellton Road and DeLowe Drive in the Campbellton Plaza. The store has served as an economic development engine in Atlanta by providing thousands of jobs, including in the midst of the pandemic.
The documentary captures the life and legacy of This Is It! BBQ’s founder and CEO Shelley “Butch” Anthony III. The documentary features Atlanta’s own Bruce Bruce, CeeLo, former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, and more. It is directed, written, and produced by award-winning filmmaker Tammy Williams and fuses the current success and expansion of the restaurant to more than ten stores within the 40-year history of the family-owned enterprise.
The free, family-friendly event will feature live performances from award-winning and nationally recognized recording artists.
Final Bite
This Is It is one of the best black restaurants in Atlanta, and there are plenty others. If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a bar explosion in recent years.
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The Wine + Culture Festival is set to take place in Atlanta, Georgia, this summer. The event is one of Atlanta’s best festivals.
The Wine & Culture Festival, hosted by The Hue Society, is back with its 5th annual festival bringing wine enthusiasts and the Culture together to experience their theme, “Kingdom Come: Celebrating the Table We’ve Built,” during this epic weeklong event.
When Is The Wine & Culture Festival Being Held?
The Wine & Culture Festival will be held July 23 – 30, 2023. The event is the most inclusive wine festival dedicated to consumer education, brand awareness, industry advancement, and cultural experiences through the Black lens.
“We are excited to bring this Festival back to Atlanta for the fifth year! We receive amazing support from national and global brands for the Festival – this year we are really hoping to tap into the wonderful talent and top companies in Atlanta to join us. Our presence at the Underground Atlanta is significant,” says Tahiirah Habibi, the Festival’s Founder and a top celebrity sommelier. “This is a perfect venue to make the Festival both family-friendly and have adult fun at one of Atlanta’s most historical landmarks, both above ground and underground.”
The signature two-day event, “The Mansion Underground,” is a cultural movement where the historic Underground Atlanta will transform into creatively curated theme-activated rooms representing the Culture with vivid backdrops, selfie spots, fierce DJs, and of course wine and food tastings. The festival’s location re-imagines the resilience and power of Black, brown, and indigenous communities by celebrating the tables that they’ve built.
Just a few of our highly anticipated events during the week include:
- The Legacy Dinner, honoring those who have made a significant impact and contributions to the food, wine, and beverage industry.
- The Rosé Lounge culminates the phenomenal week of festivities with an abundance of Rosé and good vibes.
- Several of these events will take place at the festival’s host hotel, The Thompson Hotel Buckhead, a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Atlanta.
Attendees can stay at the host hotel to have direct access to many of the events and discounted room rates.
Final Word
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if you’ve ever been to Lazy Betty, you know that the neighborhood that surrounds it is as charming as the restaurant. Now it’s time for a change of scenery for the restaurant, which opened in Atlanta’s Candler Park neighborhood in 2019.
Lazy Betty owners Aaron Phillips and Ronald Hsu have decided to move the eatery into the space formerly occupied by Empire State South, which closed in March.
Lazy Betty Moving To Midtown
You can expect the same menu items and all the other stuff you love about Lazy Betty, according to a press release announcing the news. What will be new will be the bar menu along with some a la carte menu items.
“Empire State South saw some of the city’s best chefs pass through its kitchen, and we’re honored to carry the torch for such a great culinary space,” Hsu said in a written statement. “While our location will change, our ethos will continue to be the same. We’re excited to invite the community to come together, eat well and live unhurried in the heart of the city.”
The addition to Lazy Betty will give you one more thing to do in Midtown Atlanta.
Where Will Lazy Betty Be Located In Midtown Atlanta?
Lazy Betty is set to open at the location once known as Empire State South. The address is 999 Peachtree St NE Suite #140, Atlanta, GA 30309. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
While the news release didn’t give a specific time when Lazy Betty will open in Midtown, you can expect construction to take several months. In the meantime, we’ll continue to support Midtown Atlanta’s best restaurants.
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A new Latin restaurant is set to open in Midtown Atlanta on June 15, 2023, AtlantaFi.com has learned. Alta Toro comes to us from K5 Hospitality Group, the same company behind 5Church and Virtue Rooftop.
Here’s everything we know about Alta Toro, including what type of food to expect and where it’s located.
Alta Toro Opening This Month In Midtown Atlanta
On its social media, Alta Toro posted that it is ready to serve Atlanta residents with some authentic Latin food.
“We are SOOO excited to announce the opening of Alta Toro. Located at 33 Peachtree Place NE in Midtown, Alta Toro will transport you to the heart of Latin America with its modern cuisine, exciting art, and live music.
The name Alta Toro, which means “high bull” in Spanish, and the moniker is a nod to traditional Spanish-style bullfighting. “And just like the strong and powerful bull in the ring, we’re ready to dominate the Atlanta dining scene. Get ready to experience the explosion of modern Latin American flavors,” the restaurant said in the post.
The Alta Toro menu will specialize in “modern Latin fare,” according to its website. We can’t wait to try it.
Where Is Alta Toro Located?
Alta Toro is located at 33 Peachtree Place Atlanta, GA 30309. Here’s a map to help you find it.
The eatery’s deco features eye-popping fine art from Latin America and local Atlanta artists, illustrating the culture and flavors of the region.
Final Bite
If you want to check out some other romantic restaurants in Atlanta, these are hard to beat. But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
Here Are The Best New Restaurants In Atlanta
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Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles, the uber-successful restaurant started by singer Ne-Yo and his wife, celebrity chef Crystal Smith, is expanding in Atlanta.
The eatery’s original outpost in College Park has been a hit among the city’s restaurant row on Main Street. Now it’s Midtown Atlanta’s turn to get a taste of Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles.
Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles Coming To Midtown Atlanta
Opening this summer in the space formerly occupied by The Federal restaurant, Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles is hoping for the same acclaim they’ve enjoyed as one of College Park’s best restaurants.
“The response to Johnny’s so far has been fantastic,” Ne-Yo said. “And that’s because it combines two things all Atlantans love—delicious chicken and waffles and our unsurpassed homegrown music scene.”
The restaurant is currently hiring all positions and has set a June date for its grand opening.
Where Is Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles In Midtown Atlanta Located?
The Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles in Midtown is located at 1050 Crescent Ave., Atlanta, Ga.
“We look forward to being a part of the community and hope to be Midtown’s favorite new dining destination for a long, long time,” Ne-Yo said in a statement.
Where can you find chicken and waffles in Atlanta?
Chicken and waffles has been a relatively recent addition to many a menu in Atlanta. Some of the biggest restaurants, especially those that endeavor in the Southern culinary traditions, serve chicken and waffles.
Read about the best places to find chicken and waffles in Atlanta
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Atlanta’s place as a mecca of black-owned food spaces continues to grow across the metro area. Next up is The Hall at Ashford Lane, a food hall, planned for Dunwoody.
The Hall at Ashford Lane is set to open its much-anticipated food hall this week in Dunwoody. Guests can look forward to nine food stalls along with multiple full-service options.
Spanning 17,000 square feet, The Hall at Ashford Lane boasts an expansive bar stocked with a curated wine list, craft beers and handcrafted cocktails. The bar is already being called “the biggest bar in Georgia.”
Dunwoody Food Hall Set To Open
Ashford Lane is a new mixed-use complex that features restaurants, retail, offices and residences all at its Perimeter Place location. JLL, a real estate company, is heading the design.
Jamal Wilson is the mastermind behind the new food hall and event space concept, which will be spread across 17,000 square feet and feature 10 restaurants.
Wilson has previously opened food halls in Orlando and Tampa and is set to debut another one in New Orleans this fall.
At The Hall at Ashford Lane, Wilson is looking for restaurants that can keep up in a food hall-style environment.
“Can the chef handle the volume?” Wilson told The Atlanta Business Chronicle. “Are they used to working with a community of other chefs? We look at a person more for their technical expertise than for a specific type of cuisine.”
When Will The Hall At Ashford Lane Open?
Wilson is reportedly projecting a November 2022 opening for The Hall at Ashford Lane, but he’s a busy man.
His hands are also full with another local food hall, The Grove, which will be built in Snellville. The Grove will be a 19,000 square food food hall and event space with 12 restaurants.
Guests who drive to the structure will find a state-of-the-art 300-unit parking garage for their vehicle.
“We are thrilled to bring the first food hall to Dunwoody,” Wilson said in a written statement. “Our mission is to create a vibrant and inclusive space where people can come together to savor exceptional food, enjoy refreshing beverages, and celebrate life’s moments. We are excited to welcome the community to experience the wide range of culinary offerings and the unmatched ambiance that The Hall at Ashford Lane has to offer.”
Where Will The Hall At Ashford Lane Be Located?
The Hall at Ashford Lane will be located at 4550 Olde Perimeter Way, Atlanta, GA 30346. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
The Hall at Ashford Lane is Dunwoody’s first full-service food hall, offering private and semi-private events in one of metro Atlanta’s most thriving cities.
There is a lot of exciting news happening in Atlanta when it comes to its restaurant scene. What’s especially exciting are the many food halls joining the pack.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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Atlanta is the official food hall mecca. Another Atlanta food hall, Privi, is set to open in South DeKalb County after construction, which began this spring, is complete.
Privi is being built by Stonecrest Resorts, which has been completing the project in phases. The 143,000-square-foot structure constitutes a renovation of Sears at The Mall at Stonecrest.
Privi Food Hall Set To Open At Stonecrest
Privi is not just a food hall. It is a multi-use development that includes two phases:
- The 25,000-square foot SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium opened in November 2021.
- In the second quarter of 2023, the 50,000 square foot food hall, complete with health and wellness concepts, meeting and workspace for creatives, a 6,000 square-foot live music venue and event space complete with retail shops, will open in 2024.
The nearly $20 million development’s food hall will be located on the second floor of the mall and boast a mosaic of diverse restaurants.
For now, 13 eateries are planned for the food hall include Dope Coffee, The Original Hot Dog Factory and the Atlanta Breakfast Club, to name a few.
There will also be a craft bar, golf simulator suites, a daiquiri bar, and a fine dining restaurant planned to open by spring 2024. “The goal is to offer a foodie paradise that will attract people eating on the go, family outings, meeting with friends, date nights for couples, or celebrating a special occasion,” Osiris Ballard, co-owner of Good Food & Company, the hospitality group and curator of the food hall, said in a written statement.
Privi, a reference to the words privilege and privy, has made deals to bring in some high-profile tenants. As of now, none is higher than SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium.
Other Privi tenants include the following businesses:
- An art gallery
- Baldwin’s Literary Social Bookstore
- Garden Life Juice Bar
- The Exposure Hub
- 101 TKO Radio
- 3 Degrees Infrared Sauna Studio
- Picasso’s Splat Room
- The Lion’s Cage MMA & Fitness Gym
To draw interest, Privi had an R&B concert on May 13 and plans a celebration in honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary on May 20.
Final Word
In addition to the food hall, Privi will also include TRYP by Wyndham: The capstone achievement of the Priví project will be the completion of the TRYP by Wyndham Hotel providing 110 guest rooms, a full-service bistro, a roof-top bar, and additional meeting space. TRYP will be the first full-service hotel in Stonecrest and is a part of Wyndham’s new Black Ownership & Lodging Development (BOLD) Initiative.
The ATL has other cool eateries as well. If you’re gluten-free, there’s plenty of options. Same goes for keto-friendly restaurants or Asian fare in Atlanta.
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Johns Creek, Georgia will be the location of the first Capital Tacos restaurant in the Peach State. The Florida-based company announced earlier that it was making a major expansion in Georgia.
Capital Tacos’ Johns Creek location is set to open on May 25, 2023. Shortly after that, another location will open in Peachtree Corners. The company sees metro Atlanta as a major cog in its growth plans.
The eatery specializes in a Tex-Mex cuisine, which they take seriously.
Here is what it says on the restaurant’s website: “Every item on our menu is made from scratch and grilled up to order. From starters to munch while you wait, to award-winning flavor profiles and inventive meals that simply don’t follow the rules.”
Capital Tacos Expands In Metro Atlanta
Launched in Land-O-Lakes, Florida, Capital Tacos has taken its time with expansion plans. After the pandemic subsided, the eatery figured the time was right.
“Our goal was always to get the company to a point where we can get the Capital to as many people around the region, the state and the country as possible,” co-owner Josh Luger told the Tampa Bay Times. “We’ve had, not exaggerating, literally hundreds of requests for stores and franchises across the state and country from folks who visit the store or know us over the years.”
Now it’s Atlanta’s turn to experience food on a “Capital” level.
Where is Capital Tacos In Johns Creek?
Capital Tacos in Johns Creek is located at 11160 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. Here’s a map to help you find your way.
Final Word
Atlanta may be known for its Southern staples, but the city has some great restaurants that serve tacos as well.
If you want to check out some other romantic restaurants in Atlanta, these are hard to beat. But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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A new Atlanta restaurant called Carmel is set to open in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood. A coastal-inspired restaurant is owned by Oliva Hospitality Group (Aziza and Bellina Alimentari among others).
The concept will draw heavily on the coastal vibes of cities and environments near large bodies of water. That’s what Carmel and its food will feel and taste like.
“Our take on coastal cuisine is less about a specific suite of recipes or from a particular region,” Oliva Hospitality Group Founder and Owner Tal Baum says in a written statement.
When Is Carmel Opening In Buckhead?
Carmel is opening Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Buckhead Village. The hours of the restaurant will be:
- Monday – Thursday 11am – 11pm
- Friday – Saturday 11am – Close
- Sunday 11am-9pm
In charge of designing the restaurant will be Smith Hanes Studio, which will draw from coastal influences throughout the Mediterranean and California. Think open-air establishments that carry the breeze and aroma of the kitchen at the same time.
Where Is Carmel Located?
Carmel is located at 3009 Bolling Way NE, Suite G130, Atlanta, GA 30305. Here is a map to help you find it.
Final Bite
Depending on how it goes, we may have to add Carmel to the best restaurants in Buckhead.
Only in Atlanta can the casual observer find specialty food shops, off-the-beaten-path restaurants, farmers’ markets and farm stands all at an affordable price point.
But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
