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A multiple James Beard Award-winning chef is set to open a new Atlanta restaurant in the city’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. Renown chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Marcus Bar & Grille will open its doors on Tuesday, March 21, the eatery said.
Samuelsson is well known in culinary circles worldwide. In addition to his eateries, Red Rooster, MARCUS Montreal and Marcus B&P, he has also appeared on numerous food shows and reality TV series. Now he has turned his attention to Atlanta, where he joins a growing list of celebrity-owned restaurants.
Marcus Bar & Grille Opening In Old Fourth Ward
Back in February, Samuelsson posted on social media that he was opening a spot that specializes in wood-fired cuisine.
“Atlanta, let’s do this!” Samuelsson posted. “We are thrilled to announce that Marcus Bar & Grille is opening soon in Old Fourth Ward! Get ready for a vibrant and funky neighborhood bar and grill serving up some incredible dishes. We’ve got a giant wood oven and wood-fired grill at the heart of the restaurant.”
What’s On The Menu At Marcus Bar & Grille?
The menu at Marcus Bar & Grille, which is helmed by Executive Chef Hannah Young, features some outstanding dishes including:
- Fried Chicken & Cornbread Waffles, which include chili butter, maple glaze and pickles.
- Seafood Piccadilly, which comes with bucatini, jumbo lump crab, shrimp and chili crunch.
- Wood Fired King Salmon, including coconut rice, cola beans and kale-apple salad.
- Miso Striped Bass, which has corn, bok choy, mushrooms and blistered tomato.
- Poppa Ed’s Shrimp & Grits, which comes with cheddar grits and chorizo gumbo.
- Dry Aged Smashburger with fontina, fixins and fries.
“We’ve got oysters, steaks, and barbecue, plus an extensive selection of wines, local craft beers, and creative cocktails. This new restaurant combines a little bit of everything I love: food, culture, art, and community,” Samuelsson posted.
The restaurant also has a beverage program that features some Atlanta-sourced beers, creative cocktails, and an expansive wine list.
Where Is Marcus Bar & Grille Located In Atlanta?
Marcus Bar & Grille is located at 525 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
What are you doing this weekend in Atlanta? Come on out to Old Fourth Ward and the Edgewood corridor to check out the latest dining spot from Samuelsson. You won’t be disappointed.
If you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Atlanta Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.
If you want to take your dog to the park, here are the best Atlanta parks for Fido.
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Angry Crab Shack, an Asian-Cajun cuisine restaurant, is set to open its first location in Georgia and it’s going to be at Midtown Atlanta’s Atlantic Station.
The restaurant is throwing a grand opening on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT. The event is open to the public.
Angry Crab Shack To Hold Grand Opening In Atlanta
The New Atlanta restaurant will be run by owners Mia Scott, and Darlene and Gregory Morris. Mia is Darlene’s daughter and Gregory is Darlene’s nephew.
The eatery has been ramping up expansion plans since the pandemic subsided.
What’s On The Menu At Angry Crab Shack?
The dinner menu at Angry Crab Shack includes these delicious dishes:
FRESH OYSTERS Raw* oysters from east and west coast. Served with fresh lemon and cocktail sauce.
FRIED OYSTERS Lightly breaded and cajun dusted. Served with fresh lemon and cocktail sauce.
CHARRED OYSTERS Oysters with garlic butter, Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper, and a side of soppin bread.
ONION RINGS Golden crispy and served with ranch.
CALAMARI Fried light and crisp, with cocktail sauce and fresh Lemons.
FRIED SAMPLER Wanna Share? Choose three of your favorites! Cajun Fried Pickles, Battered Shrimp, Hush Puppies, Calamari, Onion Rings, or Jumbo Wings
LOBSTER CROSTINI Succulent and sweet lobster meat with celery, green onions and Cajun mayo.
CHARITY FRIES Crispy fries benefiting local charities
EZ PEEL AND EAT SHRIMP Tender boiled shrimp, chilled and served with fresh lemon and cocktail sauce.
HUSH PUPPIES Crispy jalapeno cornbread and served with ranch.
ANGRY EDAMAME Whole edamame boiled and smothered in Trifecta sauce.Where Is Angry Crab Shack Located In Atlanta?
Angry Crab Shack will open in Atlantic Station at 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30363. Here is a map to help you find it.
“We are overjoyed to come together as a family to open this unique, fun seafood restaurant that is known for its delicious food, charitable endeavors and family-friendly dining experience,” Darlene Morris said in a written statement. “Great food, bringing families together, and giving back – these were our main priorities for us when we looked at different businesses to invest in. Given its strong profit margins and steady growth nationwide, the Angry Crab Shack brand is the perfect fit for our first family business.”
Final Word
Opening the first Angry Crab Shack location to the Peach State is exciting news.
Read more: 20+ Essential Soul Food Restaurants In Atlanta
The city has some good restaurants in each quadrant of the city: East, West, North, South. All you need to do is think about what you have a taste for. Italian? Soul food? Tex-Mex? Atlanta has it all.
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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Reality TV and entrepreneurial couple Kandi and Todd Tucker are cooking up something good with their latest TV show, Kandi & the Gang.
The celebrity couple sat down with Atlanta radio station V-103 recently to dish on their new Bravo TV show, which looks to be an instant hit.
How Did Kandi & The Gang Come About?
“You just figure with Kandi’s crazy family and our crazy staff, they were born for TV, and mixed with food and fun, I was like, ‘Man, this is a great show’,” Todd told the TV station. “It took a little while for Bravo to know what to do with it, but now we’re here.”
Todd actually came up with the restaurant concept of Old Lady Gang, which is one of the top black-owned restaurants in Atlanta. He also shepherded the concept onto the TV screen.
“When you come up with an idea and to really see it transform and finally get on TV, I’m like, ‘Wow, did I come up with this? Not too bad,” he said. “But once you come up with one, you gotta come up with the next one.”” he said.
When Does Kandi & The Gang Come On?
Kandi & the Gang comes on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo TV. The show is part of a 10-episode production deal struck between Bravo’s Andy Cohen imprint and Kandi.
Listen to Kandi and Todd’s interview on V-103 along with the TV show’s theme music, which Kandi wrote and sung
Credit: V-103 (Atlanta)
Host name: Jarard J
How Many Restaurants Do Kandi And Todd Have In Atlanta?
Kandi Burruss and Todd have two very successful restaurants, Old Lady Gang, which has multiple locations, and Blaze Steak and Seafood, which is located off Cascade Road in southwest Atlanta.
The first Old Lady Gang eatery opened in 2016; Blaze opened in 2020.
Do Kandi And Todd Want To Open More Restaurants?
Todd definitely sees himself as head of a restaurant empire. On a recent episode of RHOA, he says: “I’ve made more money than I’ve ever made in my life off of restaurants.”
When Kandi mentions that she thought his real passion was his “TV show ideas” and “movie ideas,” Todd says this:
“That’s what I wanna do. It’s okay if I make money doing restaurants … I can stack my money and just finance my own movie.”
Final Word
Kandi and Todd aren’t the only Atlanta celebrities with notable restaurants. These famous people have local food spots.
Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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Georgia’s largest city just can’t get enough of Atlanta food halls. They keep popping up! A new food hall is set to open in Buckhead’s Phipps Plaza, the posh mall at the intersection of Peachtree and Lenox roads. It’s called Citizens Market Atlanta.
The 25,000 square-foot food hall will be under the Citizens culinary markets brand as a result of a partnership between C3 (Creating Culinary Communities), a global food tech platform and Legends, a data-intelligence firm.
New Food Hall Opening At Phipps Plaza
Buckhead’s food scene continues to change as the area continues to see a high build rate for apartments, shops and restaurants.
Aside from the Phipps Plaza location, C3 and Legends plan other Citizens culinary markets this year in Chicago and Miami. London’s is set to debut in 2024.
When Will The Phipps Plaza Food Hall Open?
The Phipps Plaza food hall is set to open in April 2023, according to the news release.
What Restaurants Will Be At The Phipps Plaza Food Hall?
The Phipps Plaza food hall, described in a news release as a “foodie’s playground,” will include the following eateries:
- Umami Burger
- Krispy Rice
- Sam’s Crispy Chicken
- Kumi
- Sa’Moto
- EllaMia
- Cicci di Carne
- Plant Nation
- El Pollo Verde
- Stonie Bowls
- Frankly by Snap-O-Razzo
- Tastemade Me Tacos
- Citizens Pizza
- And more.
Citizens Market will operate from the partnership of Legends, which is providing hospitality partners while C3’s providing the chef inspired and award-winning culinary branding.
Speaking of chefs, the effort has enlisted such acclaimed kitchen talent as Dani Garcia, Masaharu Morimoto, Dario Cecchini, Ralph Perrazzo, and Wes Avila.
According to the news release celebrities such as Matt Stonie, Cindy Lou and Sofia Vergara will be involved as well.
Final Word
When it comes to upscale shopping, Phipps Plaza is a hot destination in Atlanta’s wealthiest neighborhood. But Atlanta also has mom-and-pop restaurants, neighborhood joints, 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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Wild Leap, downtown Atlanta’s first brewery, is having its grand opening this weekend in downtown Atlanta. The brewery recently opened its doors in Centennial Yards.
The event is Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 at 1 p.m. ET.
The distillery and taproom comes to us from the minds of Wild Leap founders Rob Goldstein, Chris Elliott and Anthony Rodriguez.
Wild Leap Atlanta Grand Opening This Weekend
Wild Leap Atlanta opened its doors earlier this year, but this weekend is its grand opening, which features food, live music and more.
The LaGrange-based company’s multi-level, 15,340 square-foot space aims to be a major player when it comes to providing beers, wine, spirits and food to downtown Atlanta residents and visitors.
Wild Leap Opens In Centennial Yards
The opening of Wild Leap, particularly in Centennial Yards, signifies the company’s commitment to downtown Atlanta’s continued transformation, its founders say.
“We’ve had our eyes set on Atlanta for a while now, and when presented with this opportunity to activate this memorable building, we felt the need to jump on it due to the size and scope of the Centennial Yards vision,” said Goldstein, who also serves as Wild Leap’s Chief Revenue Officer. “When choosing spaces to open our taprooms, we’ve made a commitment to revitalizing historic areas. For our LaGrange taproom, we renovated a 1940s auto building and we’re excited to follow a similar suit with this project.”
Wild Leap recently debuted SouthDown, its first South Downtown-inspired piña colada double IPA, which is available on draft and in 4-packs in the Atlanta taproom as well as in limited quantities at metro Atlanta retailers.
Photo credit: Wild Leap The opening of Wild Leap officially means Centennial Yards, the downtown Atlanta redevelopment that was built on the promise to include a gathering place for city residents and a mix of hotels, apartments and retail spaces, is well on its way. The project will revitalize a 40-acre patch of land that has sat dormant and unkempt for more than two decades.
Where Is Wild Leap Located?
Wild Leap is located at 125 Ted Turner Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30313. Here is a map to help you find it.
Final Sip
The downtown Atlanta space has transformed an old railroad junction into yet another happening place in the city, which is what city planners had in mind when they began to re-envision the Techwood corridor just before and after the 1996 Olympics.
Read about the best bars in downtown Atlanta.
We all love a good drink every now and then. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
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As we previously reported, Holeman & Finch is planning to open a new location in Colony Square on Thursday, February 9, 2023. This would be the company’s newest restaurant in Midtown after it signature Ponce City Market location, its Trust Park spot and Mercedes-Benz Stadium eatery.
This also marks a return for the classic name — Holeman & Finch Public House — which originally opened in South Buckhead on Peachtree Street.
Guests can expect one of the best burgers in Atlanta along with all the trimmings executed by James Beard Award-winning chef Linton Hopkins and his sommelier wife Gina.
The re-emergence of Holeman & Finch is part of a larger growth strategy for Colony Square, which has welcomed Saints & Council to the fold in late 2021 and IPIC movie theater the year before that.
What’s On The Menu At Holeman & Finch?
Although all the different locations of H&F burger have slightly different offerings, one thing they have in common is that “Original” delicious burger, which you can get with or without cheese. At Holeman and Finch, you can also look forward to the following dishes:
- Small plates like welsh rarebit
- Half roast chicken with toasted levain
- Greens and natural jus
- Carbonara ala chitarra
Where Is H&F Burger Located At Colony Square?
Colony Square is located at 1201 Peachtree St. NE, Building 400; Main Level, Suite 160, Atlanta, GA 30309 Here’s a map to help you find it.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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The Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta is getting a new restaurant in the coming months. National Anthem will combine two of America’s favorite pastimes: eating and baseball.
The eatery will pay homage to America’s top sport while serving some classic dishes you would find in a modern diner, according to a news release.
When Is National Anthem Opening In Atlanta?
National Anthem is set to open in April 2023, AtlantaFi.com has learned. That will be just in time for opening day or close to it as baseball season commences in April as well.
The restaurant will be located just outside Truist Park Stadium, where the Atlanta Braves play, so you just might catch an aroma while you’re in the stands.
Executive Chef Nick Badovinus will man the kitchen, which promises to focus on high-quality food “with cheery twists on classic dishes,” it says on the Omni’s website.
It is the hope of National Anthem’s proprietors that the restaurant become a go-to spot for baseball fans as well as foodies looking for great food before and after games.
What’s Going To Be On The Menu At National Anthem?
From a news release about the eatery, the National Anthem menu will feature such iconic dishes as prime flat iron steaks, seafood, burgers and more.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Nick and welcome National Anthem to The Battery Atlanta.” says Omar Vega, General Manager, Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta. “This will be an exciting new dining option for our guests and locals year-round, but especially during the baseball season.”
Where Will National Anthem Be Located?
National Anthem will be located at the Omni Hotel at Battery Atlanta. Its address is 2625 Circle 75 Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30339. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
The Battery Atlanta is one of our favorite places not only to grab a bite but to enjoy a live show.
Georgia’s biggest city offers everything you need for a cosmopolitan experience in an urban environment, including 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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Slutty Vegan is going back to college, or, technically the Institute of Technology! The popular restaurant is opening on the Georgia Tech campus in Midtown Atlanta.
The restaurant confirmed the news on social media, saying that “the cat’s out of the bag,,” after Eater Atlanta broke the story. Slutty Vegan has long been one of the best vegan burger joints in the city and now that it’ll be accessible in Midtown, that’s even better.
Slutty Vegan Opening On Georgia Tech Campus This Spring
Slutty Vegan-Georgia Tech is set to open in March 2023, according to the publication. The opening will usher in a busy year for Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole, who continues to be aggressive with expansion.
Buoyed by the success she’s had in the Atlanta market, Cole at one point was embarking on a plan to open as many as 13 restaurants over the next couple of years, we previously reported.
With restaurants going bonkers in Atlanta’s Westview neighborhood, Old Fourth Ward and a funky bar concept in Ponce City Market. there’s nothing but momentum to build on.
Where Is The Georgia Tech Slutty Vegan Located?
The Slutty Vegan on the Georgia Tech campus is located at 351 Ferst Dr., Atlanta. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Slutty Vegan has been a huge success since it opened in early 2019. Cole, a former TV producer, began the eatery as a food truck specializing in plant-based burgers.
Slutty Vegan is a welcome addition to the food landscape in Midtown Atlanta, which has its share of seafood, steakhouses and more.
The best restaurants on the Beltline all have excellent customer service and food. What separates them from many of the other spots is that they’re on the urban playground called the Beltline.
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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What a year 2023 is shaping up to be for Whataburger. The burger chain continues its aggressive expansion plans in metro Atlanta with the recent opening of its Woodstock location during the last week of January.
When Whataburger opened its Kennesaw location earlier this winter, the place had long lines stretching onto the highway. You can expect similar scenes at the Woodstock restaurant, which was supposed to open in late 2022.
Here’s what one customer says about the experience:
“For this to be a new location I wasn’t mad at the wait . It took about 30 minutes in the drive thru. Everyone was nice . My only down fall was I had to ask for my pies as they were forgotten but that’s ok it was a simple mistake and my chicken sandwich I asked for the regular and they gave me the spicy but besides that everything else was great for the restaurant to not even be open a week … keep up the good work.”
The new Woodstock Whataburger is drive-thru only for now. Plans to open the dining room have not been announced.
Where Is The Woodstock Whataburger Located?
The Woodstock Whataburger is located at 9766 Ga-92 in Woodstock, Ga. 30188. Here is a map to help you find it.
You might be wondering what’s so special about Whataburger. Is it the sauce? The meat? People are crazy about Whataburger. In essence, it’s because you can customize your burger just how you want it. It’s a really customizable menu.
What’s On Whataburger’s Menu?
Photo credit: Whataburger.com Many people may think that Whataburger only serves burgers, but that’s not the case. You can also order:
- Breakfast like the Bacon Breakfast Bowl or Sausage Breakfast Bowl
- Sandwiches like a Patty Melt or Honey BBQ Chicken Strip
- Desserts like a Hot Apple Pie, Brownie, Cookies and More
- Salads like a Cobb Salad, Garden Salad and more.
- Sides like French Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, Onion Rings, Apple Slices and more.
Where Will Whataburger Open Next In Metro Atlanta?
Here are the other metro Atlanta Whataburger locations due to open soon:
Whataburger plans to open its first Atlanta area restaurants in these locations:
2023
- 503 Lakeland Plaza, Cumming, Ga. 30040
- SEQ Buford Dr and Exchange Dr, Buford, Ga. 30519
- 3321 Lexington Rd, Athens, Ga. 30605
- 3201 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, Ga. 30606
- 100 Pottery Rd, Commerce, Ga. 30529
- 15 Wallace Blvd, Dawnsonville, Ga. 30534
Final Word
Burgers are one of our favorite things to eat here in Atlanta. Check out our guide on best burger joints in the city.
Whataburger is among many food franchises that are exploring expansion in metro Atlanta’s restaurant scene.
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The Original Hot Chicken, launched by Atlanta-based Experiential Brands, is gearing up to bring Nashville-style hot chicken to metro Atlanta’s northwest suburbs. The area already has some of the best hot chicken in the Southeast, so this should be interesting.
The grand opening of The Original Hot Chicken restaurant is taking place on Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Woodstock, Georgia.
The Original Hot Chicken Set To Open In Woodstock
To celebrate the restaurant opening, The Original Hot Chicken will have on hand none other than chewing champ Joey Chestnut, who will take down their delicious mac n’ cheese for five minutes straight.
The restaurant opens at 11 am, and festivities begin at 12 pm, starting with the chicken dance contest. After Chestnut’s eating expo at 1 pm, he will be available for a meet and greet with fans.
The event will also include a live DJ, swag bags for the first 50 guests, a chicken dance contest with a $200 gift card for the winner, a live art installation from artist Roodoodles, and free food samples featuring the restaurant’s chicken doused in various levels of hot sauce.
What’s On The Menu At The Original Hot Chicken?
The Original Hot Chicken is known for its hand-battered premium chicken, which they marinate and roll in cornflake batter. Top menu items at The Original Hot Chicken include:
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- Chicken Waffles
- Chicken Tenders Basket
- Hot Chicken W/ Cole Slaw
- Banana Pudding Milkshake
- Crinkle-Cut French Fry Combos
“We’re excited to bring our Nashville-style hot chicken to the Woodstock community as our first Georgia location,” states a representative from the Experiential Brands Management Team. “There is no better way to commemorate this restaurant opening than with a ribbon cutting ceremony and an action-packed event. We can’t wait to introduce people to our incredible food.”
Where Is The Original Hot Chicken Located?
The Original Hot Chicken is located at 180 Parkway 575, Woodstock, GA. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
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.
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