Category: Restaurants

Veteran restaurateur Fan Zhang is planning to open his latest authentic Chinese eatery, The Dumpling Factory, in West Midtown Atlanta, AtlantaFi.com has learned.

Zhang has had major success at Northern China Eatery located on Buford Highway, and now wants to expand his business.

When Is The Dumpling Factory Opening in Atlanta?

The Dumpling Factory is opening in Atlanta in June 2024, according to news reports. The establishment will be located in the space formerly occupied by Boxcar Betty, which is closing down.

Dumplings are an Asian staple, so we are excited to see how Zhang will make the tasty dish more accessible here in metro Atlanta.

On the website of the Northern China Eatery, Zhang gives us his clearest vision yet of what to expect when it comes to his dumplings.

“Tianjin and Beijing is the birthplace of all dumplings and buns,” the website says. “The shape of the dumpling is the gold and silver currency that ancient Chinese would use, so when you eat it, it gives you good luck. Dumpling is a must have meal at 12 am on Chinese New Year day but you can get them year-round at Northern Chinese Eatery.”

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Asian restaurants used to be far and few between in Atlanta, but that’s no longer the case.

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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There’s a new sports bar in town: 42 Bar and Grill recently opened its doors in the eastside neighborhood of Grant Park in Atlanta.

The new Atlanta restaurant is owned by Belen Getachew, a local restaurateur who also opened an eatery called Vanity.

42 Bar and Grill: What’s On the Menu?

On the menu at 42 Bar and Grill, you’ll find the customary items like wings and steak, but you’ll also find delicious items such as:

• Jerk Salmon Philly
• Oxtail Pizza
• Rasta Pasta
• Lamb Chop Entrée
• Blackened Salmon
• Wings (6 Pieces)
• Salmon Bites
• Nashville Honey Hot Whole Wings (3 Pieces) 

42 Bar and Grill boasts a happy hour as well, where customers can enjoy 50% off on appetizers, 50 cents wings and $5 drinks and $3 for domestic beer, to name a few items.

On Wednesdays, guests can get half off wine bottles as well.

Where is 42 Bar and Grill Located?

42 Bar and Grill is located at 327 Memorial Dr. SE Atlanta, Ga. 30312. Here are directions.

The hours for 42 Bar and Grill are:

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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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Lazy Betty is set to open its doors in a newly refurbished place in Midtown Atlanta on March 16, AtlantaFi.com has learned.

Loyal customers have been looking forward to the new digs for the restaurant, which opened in Atlanta’s Candler Park neighborhood in 2019.

Lazy Betty owners Aaron Phillips and Ronald Hsu decided to move the eatery into the space formerly occupied by Empire State South, which closed in March 2023.

Lazy Betty Opening in 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.

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Lazy Betty is among the Midtown Atlanta’s best restaurants.

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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BiteLines Atlanta Food Tours has returned to Atlanta’s food scene, having restarted operations on March 2. BiteLines offers interactive culinary tours along with the cutest dog crawl you’ve ever seen on the Atlanta BeltLine.

Since launching in 2019, BiteLines has hosted hundreds of tourists and locals eager to explore Atlanta’s acclaimed food and street art scenes.

When Are BiteLines Atlanta Food Tours?

BiteLines Food and Street Art Tour on the Atlanta BeltLine will take placde every Saturday, providing tour guests with an immersive experience that showcases Atlanta’s diverse food scene and celebrated street art along the Atlanta BeltLine.

Starting at Krog Street Market, tour guests will sample the diverse cuisines that make Atlanta a foodie town, while relaxing over fruit-infused margaritas.

Along the way, a BeltLine expert shares hidden gems and secrets behind the city’s street art, including ties to Hollywood, as well as an overview of the BeltLine and how it is transforming Atlanta.

“The Atlanta BeltLine is reshaping Atlanta, making it a more walkable and desirable city,” said Nicole Gustin, Founder & CEO of BiteLines Atlanta Food Tours. “We love showing off the trail to tourists and metro Atlanta residents by giving them a curated sampling of some of the city’s most popular restaurants, and sharing stories behind the creative street art that earns Atlanta a national reputation.”

What’s Changing
In addition to its flagship tour, BiteLines announces the expansion of Barks and Bites: Doggie Crawl on the Atlanta BeltLine. This one-of-a-kind restaurant crawl for dogs is entering its second year, and will expand to twice a month starting in March.

On Barks and Bites, dog-friendly restaurants prepare a gourmet dish for canine customers, while their “paw-rents” get small bites and a craft beer. There is even a special “dog brew” for canines. Pups also go shopping at dog boutiques and take home giveaways from local and national dog brands, including: Piedmont Bark, Brutus Bone Broth, Dulces de Luna, Rubys Rootin Snootin Snuffles, Bees Bark Bar, Woofgang Bakery & Grooming, The Clean Dog and more.

With the expansion of the dog crawl, BiteLines is giving back to the community in 2024.  A portion of the crawl’s proceeds each month will go to animal rescue organizations across metro Atlanta, as well as one national organization. Selected charities are:

·      March: Paws Atlanta

·      April: Furkids

·      May: Atlanta Humane Society

·      June: Atlanta Lab Rescue

·      July: Angels Among Us

·      August: none

·      September: National Brittany Rescue & Adoption Network

·      October: Rescue Me Georgia

·      November: LifeLine Animal Project

“We are dog lovers, and that’s why we created this fun restaurant crawl for doggies,” Gustin said. “There is nothing more heartwarming than seeing happy pups bring smiles to the faces of their paw-rents. With the popularity of this event the past year, we are able to expand and give back to our community. We chose these animal rescue organizations because we see how their volunteers work tirelessly to help dogs and cats, and we cannot thank them enough.”

BiteLines Atlanta Food Tours launched in the fall of 2019, just months before the COVID pandemic largely shut down businesses in Atlanta. The company resumed its tours in June 2021. In March 2023, BiteLines rolled out Barks and Bites, a one-of-a-kind restaurant crawl for dogs.

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Quiet is kept, some of the best restaurants are on the Beltline, the urban playground that connects many of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods.

Atlanta 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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If you’re ready for a “Sluttified” morning with breakfast, you’ll love the new offerings in store for Atlanta’s favorite vegan burger joint.

Slutty Vegan is launching a breakfast menu at one of its Atlanta locations very soon.

Owner Pinky Cole Hayes shared the news on social media, saying: “Y’all, so I’m about to start Slutty Vegan breakfast starting at my Edgewood location on March 1. Not a lot of vegan breakfast in the city so I’m excited and anxious because it’s a whole new world. Y’all think it’s gon do good? Scratch made vegan buttermilk biscuits is the selling point.”

Vegan buttermilk biscuits from scratch? We’re in?

Since its first brick-and-mortar restaurant opened in Atlanta’s Westview neighborhood opened in 2019, Slutty Vegan has become known for its risque menu items and good food.

The former TV producer made the leap into the food business in 2018 when she started a food truck that sold “vegan junk food.”

Now she’s a multi-millionaire with major expansion plans, including plans to open up scores of Slutty Vegan restaurant locations across the South and Northeast.

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There are multiple Slutty Vegans in the city, but only one will serve breakfast. If you want to know what’s cooking with Atlanta’s breakfast scene, check out our Atlanta Breakfast Guide.

Atlanta is a foodie paradise, and its festivals are no exception. Each event boasts a distinct culinary identity, from the authentic Mexican cuisine and birria tacos to delicacies you’ll find only along the Buford Highway corridor. Every bite is an explosion of flavor that complements the festive atmosphere.

We invite you to indulge in our Best of Atlanta’s New Restaurants Food E-Book to explore your personal food preferences without having to compromise with others, whether it’s choosing your favorite cuisine or treating yourself to a special meal.

Solo dining can also save you big money as you don’t have to splurge on another person.

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Six Feet Under Pub and Fish House, the most important seafood eatery on Atlanta’s eastside has opened a location in Buckhead.

The new Atlanta restaurant, which is housed in the former space of the ROXX Tavern, is actually a relocation. The original 6 Feet Under was on 11th Street just off Northside Drive and has now closed.

When it comes to seafood restaurants in Atlanta, Six Feet Under is underrated by many foodies. Just give this new location time and it will be one of the best places to eat in Buckhead (mark my words).

Is Six Feet Under Worth It?

Six Feet Under in Grant Park has been serving customers for decades now and there’s a good reason why: The food is good.

Here’s what one customer said about Six Feet Under recently: “This was my first visit to Six Feet Under, and I couldn’t help but chuckle at the irony of its location right in front of a graveyard! In all seriousness, the food was quite enjoyable. I particularly loved the flavors, and their homemade lemonade is absolutely delicious! The service was exceptionally friendly, and I’ll certainly be returning in the future.”

Here’s what another said about the new Six Feet Under in Buckhead. “I’ve been to the other location but this one is just as good as well! Service is amazing and the food quality is the same. Great portion sizes with meals, I usually get one of the baskets and it never disappoints.”

What’s On The Menu At Six Feet Under?

Six Feet Under’s menu features an assortment of seafood, from appetizers like Fried Calamari and Spicy Rat Toes: spicy baked jalapenos stuffed with shrimp and wrapped with crispy bacon; salads Cajun Shrimp Salad, soups like Fish Stew and platters. My favorite is the Fried Seafood Platter and the Blackened Shrimp ‘N Grits Platter.

Where Is Six Feet Under in Buckhead?

The new Six Feet Under in Buckhead is located at 1824 Cheshire Bridge Rd, Atlanta, Ga. 30324. Here is a map to help you find it.

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Buckhead gets another eatery, this time seafood. Check out our guide to Buckhead for more exploratory fun.

Memphis has its barbecue. New Orleans has its gumbo. Atlanta has its lemon pepper wings and much, much more. The largest city in Georgia’s food festivals and culinary events set the tone for the entire Southeast. 

Battle & Brew, a gaming and bar concept, is set to open at The Battery Atlanta, the company says in a news release.

The establishment is set to open Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in a 11,014 square-foot space.

“Battle & Brew has distinguished itself as the go-to spot for those seeking the best esports and gaming experience in Atlanta,” said Vice President of Marketing, Lauren Abernethy. “From dining options to entertainment to offices, we are pleased to continue to offer our residents, area workers and visitors an eclectic mix of the best the city has to offer.”

“We are eager for the Atlanta community to see what’s in store at our new Battle & Brew location,” says Ben Izaguirre, Managing Partner. “When our doors open Friday, we look forward to welcoming guests of all ages to come together to play, dine and join us in creating memorable experiences at The Battery Atlanta.” Battle & Brew’s motto “Game. Geek. Grub.” perfectly captures the spirit of the new gaming hotspot and eatery. With more than 70 screens for immersive gaming experiences and private party spaces for exclusive gatherings, customers can anticipate a new level of gaming possibilities to explore. New features await as The Battery Atlanta location will bring enhancements designed to amplify the already renowned, electric atmosphere of Battle & Brew. Visitors can look forward to enjoying immersive gaming lounges with up to 25 friends, more than 40 gaming stations, over 55 TVs streaming the latest games, a dedicated PC battle arena, a premium VIP gamer lounge, expanded culinary options and high-speed fiber internet for top-tier low latency gaming.

Battle & Brew is one of many cool places to grab a drink around Atlanta. Check out these local breweries.

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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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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