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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?
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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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End of an era. The Chick-fil-A inside Greenbriar Mall is shutting its doors for good. The restaurant has set its last day for Saturday, May 202, 2023.
After that, to get a great chicken sandwich in Atlanta, you’re going to have to go elsewhere. The Greenbriar location is tied to Atlanta history as well as that of the famous eatery.
Chick-fil-A’s History In Atlanta
Chick-fil-A burst on the scene when S. Truett Cathy, a scrappy entrepreneur with an affinity for chicken breast, opened a small eatery in 1967 in Greenbriar Mall. The restaurant drew steady crowds for its boneless chicken breast served on a toasted, buttery bun with two pickle chips.
A few miles away, Truett’s brother, Ben, opened an Atlanta diner known as The Dwarf Grill (later renamed The Dwarf House) in Hapeville, Georgia, just outside Atlanta.
Since those early years, Chick-fil-A has grown into one of the best fast-food restaurants in America. It has always maintained its Greenbriar outpost, but that is no longer the case.
A Twitter user shared a sign posted outside the restaurant in Greenbriar in southwest Atlanta.
Greenbriar Mall Chick-Fil-A is DEFINITELY closing.
The mall will basically be a Rainbow, sneakers and jewelry stores. Basically an indoor flea market.
The divestment has begun. Watch as gentrification takes hold; this is how it starts. https://t.co/OettGuUdKT pic.twitter.com/iakvh9PZOy
— Stacey Ma Dukes Hopkins (@staceyhopkinsga) May 11, 2023
Final Word
Chick-fil-A is an Atlanta institution, but it’s not the only one. As a courtesy, we’ve mapped all the Atlanta Chick-fil-A restaurants so you can get your fix.Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new? -
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?
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Pizza is going high-tech with the entry of PizzaForno in the Atlanta market. Aiming to be one of the best pizza places in Atlanta, the company, known as North America’s first 24/7 automated pizzeria, is expanding into Georgia.
PizzaForno is opening three locations in metro Atlanta with the first one set to be in Atlanta’s popular Buckhead neighborhood at 3861 Roswell Road. The two additional locations will open around metro Atlanta later in May.
When Is PizzaForno Opening In Buckhead?
A Grand Opening event will take place at the 3861 Roswell Road location in Atlanta’s popular Buckhead neighborhood on Saturday, May 6.
The opening event is from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature free pizza, family-friendly music, games, freebies and giveaways. Prizes will be given for games and an “Enter to Win” contest drawing will be held for two lucky winners to win free pizza for an entire year.
The three entrepreneurs responsible for this expansion are business partners Tyler Young, Paul Nair and Mick Patel. Young has always had a passion for the restaurant industry, and started running restaurants when he was in college. Paul is the founder and owner of Savi Provisions, a neighborhood spot for organic foods, wine, spirits, and sandwiches. Mick Patel is Director of Business Development and Franchise Owner of Savi Provisions. The three were always interested in technology and innovation in the restaurant space and were immediately drawn to PizzaForno.
“One of the biggest issues I’ve seen with all my time in the restaurant industry is labor retention,” said master licensee Tyler Young. “With PizzaForno, we solve that problem. Not only are we offering a high-quality, fresh product, but we are able to offer it 24/7 without worrying about staffing.”
The trio are passionate about bringing this dining option to the area, and plan to install units in universities, hospitals and anywhere else that people would benefit from convenient, 24/7 access to their product. While they plan to open five units throughout the year, they hope to bring a total of 50 to the area.
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PizzaForno currently has 61 operating locations and over 500 additional locations committed in the U.S. alone, with the first 50 U.S. locations already established in Michigan, Texas, and Louisiana. Now it’s time for Georgia residents to get hooked.
From chi-chi eateries to food halls, Atlanta has a wide assortment of places to eat.
If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
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Are you ready to check out another Atlanta food hall? Citizens Market ATL had its grand opening on Thursday, April 27, 2023. The food venue is now serving the public.
Now Open: Citizens Market ATL In Phipps Plaza
Citizens Market Food Hall at Phipps Plaza is part of the modern mixed-use Phipps Plaza redevelopment which includes One Phipps Plaza office tower, Nobu Hotel & Restaurant, Life Time® luxury athletic club, dozens of luxury retail stores and more.
The Buckhead food hall has several restaurants that you can check out in the Phipps Plaza space.
Citizens Market Atlanta is a 25,000-square-foot lifestyle food hall, bar, and event space in Phipps Plaza. The culinary experience has eight distinctive food concepts and full-service bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week.What Restaurants Can I Try At Citizens Market ATL?
One of the faves to look forward to is Ella Mia, which is featuring a delicious Greek dolma salad with chunky vegetables, rice stuffed grape leaves, black olives, Israeli feta cheese and olive oil with a sprinkle of lemon juice.
Among the food spaces you can try include:
- Sam’s Crispy Chicken
- Ella Mia
- Sa’Moto
- Pizza Jeans
- Soom Soom
- Cicci Di Carne
- El Pollo Verde
- Krispy Rice
- Umami Burger
Where Is Citizens Market ATL Located?
Citizens Market ATL is located at 3500 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, Ga. 30326. Here is a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Citizens Market is a product of partnership between Legends, which is providing hospitality partners, and 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.
With its sleek design and top-notch offerings, Citizens Market will no doubt become Atlanta’s premier dining hotspot. Have you tried it?
Food spots are second nature to Buckhead, one of the Southeast’s richest areas. There are many cool things to do in Buckhead and eating at its many restaurants is one of them.
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Atlanta chef and restaurateur Deborah VanTrece is opening an Italian restaurant called La Parnada, AtlantaFi.com has learned.
The new Italian restaurant will be housed in the space formerly occupied by VanTrece’s Latin soul food eatery, Serenidad, which closed abruptly in February.
Chef Deborah VanTrece To Open Italian Restaurant La Pernada
VanTrece’s new restaurant La Pernada will open its doors on May 12, 2023, around the same time the finalists for the James Beard Awards, which honor the nation’s top chefs and food creators, are announced. VanTrece is a semifinalist this year.
The new eatery is a relatively small space, which suits VanTrace just fine these days.
“I was at a point [before the pandemic] when I was looking for bigger space,” she told Nation’s Restaurant News. “We need bigger! We need bigger!” she said. “And now I’ve completely gotten that out of my head where I don’t want to take that big space, the challenges — not just the expenses related to it, but even the employment.”
She also owns Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours in West Midtown and Oreatha’s at the Point in Cascade.
As for La Pernada, the menu will specialize in traditional Italian fare prepared with local ingredients, according to a news release.
Where Is La Pernada Located?
La Pernada is located at 2317 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
The VanTrece Hospitality Group continues to push the plate when it comes to expansion around Atlanta. We can’t wait to try the fare at La Pernarda.
Chef VanTrece’s take on Italian cuisine will no doubt be a hit in Cascade Heights. The eatery will add to the great black-owned restaurants you need to know about in the city.
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Brookhaven has a new Chick-fil-A, which will give Atlanta residents yet another location to get their delicious chicken sandwiches and waffle fries.
The Brookhaven restaurant is owned by Jerry Goebeler, a University of Georgia graduate who started working at Chick-fil-A as a team member and rose through the ranks. He already owns one Chick-fil-A in Buckhead. The Brookhaven location is his second.
Now Serving In Brookhaven: Chick-fil-A
“My goal as an Operator of two Chick-fil-A restaurants is for every guest to receive quality service, and Chick-fil-A Brookhaven provides another opportunity to create a positive influence with all who come in contact with our restaurants,” Goebeler said.
When Is The Brookhaven Chick-fil-A Opening?
The Brookhaven Chick-fil-A opened April 13, 2023. The fast-food joint is currently serving customers for dine-in and carry-out from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Reviews of the new restaurant have already come in. Here’s what one of the first customers had to say:
“For the First Day it is already great! I expect nothing better Jerry! This is Jerry’s second location, he is a great operator I expect to come a lot. I think it is great he Gave the “First 100” cards to local schools and teachers! This one WILL be a success! Great food and great job!”Where Is The Brookhaven Chick-fil-A Located?
The eatery is located at 4046 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319. Here is a map to help you find it.
Final PieceChick-Fil-A has a cult-like following among Southerners familiar with the chain. That’s why the quick-serve restaurant is the most popular when it comes to customer service.
Aside from the great service, we hear Chick-fil-A has a secret menu. Shhhhh. Don’t tell anyone.
There’s no two ways about it. Chick-fil-A is an Atlanta foodie institution, but it’s not the only one. Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
