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Ford Fry’s Superica is opening another location in Atlanta, this time in West Midtown, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
The new Superica will be on Howell Mill Road next to The Optimist, another Fry restaurant.
Superica is one of the best places to eat in West Midtown.Superica Opening On Howell Mill Road
Superica’s Tex-Mex fusion food has been a hit since it began in Krog Street Market, which is considered its home base. The eatery continues to draw a crowd, from intowners looking for some authentic fare to tourists searching for the best Atlanta bites.
What Should I Order At Superica?
If you visit Superica, you’ll see a menu long on interesting twists to classic dishes. Here are some standout favorites that I’ve enjoyed over the last couple years.
Superica’s menu offers two food choices: dinner and brunch. Here are some dinner faves of mine, which I always recommend to others.
Photo credit: Superica CHILE RELLENO crispy poblano pepper filled with corn, mushrooms, and Chihuhah cheese
CARNITAS DE PUERCO twice-cooked heritage pork belly, tomatillo salsa
HAMBURGUESA* (pictured) 8 oz. double meat, American cheese, chili con carne, mustard, lettuce, pickles, onions,
steak fries
MESQUITE GRILLED QUAIL served with two tamles smothered in chili con carne and cheese
El LOPEZ two cheese enchiladas, crispy beef taco, guacamole salad, puffy tostada con queso, rice and beansWho Owns Superica?
Superica is owned by restaurateur Ford Fry, a James Beard-nominated chef who’s culinary portfolio includes a who’s who of Atlanta bangers such as JCT Kitchen, The Optimist and of course, Superica.
“I want to create restaurants that strike a timeless emotional chord – restaurants that don’t pander to trend, but draw generations of families together,” says Fry.
How Many Superica Restaurants Are There?
In Atlanta, there are four Superica restaurants. They are located in the following locations:
- Krog Street Market: 99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
- Buckhead: 3850 Roswell Rd NE #100, Atlanta, GA 30342
- The Battery Atlanta: 455 Legends Pl #800, Atlanta, GA 30339
- The Avalon: 1130 1st St #1030, Alpharetta, GA 30009
- Ashford Lane: 1220 Ashford Crossing, Dunwoody, Ga. 30346
Outside of Georgia, there are Supericas in Charlotte, NC (2), and one in Houston, TX.
Final Word
Superica is one of Atlanta’s top Tex-Mex restaurants, but there are some other eateries in the same vein. The city is also known for its Mexican spots, especially those that serve the famous birria tacos.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene is the best in the Southeast because there’s always a new place opening up. Want to try something new?
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If you want to take care of your pizza cravings as well as be health-conscious, Mellow Mushroom has some new vegan offerings you might enjoy.
For a limited time only, customers can try two new vegan pizzas featuring Follow Your Heart® Dairy-Free Cheeses. Follow Your Heart is a producer of premium dairy-free cheeses and other plant-based foods.
Mellow Mushroom Adds Two Vegan Pizzas To The Menu For A Limited Time
Here are the two plant-based pizzas added to the Mellow Mushroom menu for January:
Photo credit: Mellow Mushroom - The “Miss Mushroom” pizza features spinach, minced garlic, portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, chives, Follow Your Heart Vegan Mozzarella, and Follow Your Heart Vegan Feta Crumbles.
- The “Greek Goddess” pizza features roasted tomatoes, minced garlic, kalamata olives, and caramelized onions, Follow Your Heart Vegan Mozzarella, and Follow Your Heart Vegan Feta Crumbles.
The pies are meatless and packed with healthy veggies and herbs. Visit a Mellow Mushroom near you to take advantage of these two excellent plant-based options.
Oh and by the way, Veganuary, as you might have ascertained, is the challenge to go vegan for all 31 days of January. Learn more here.
Mellow Mushroom is one of many top pizza joints around the city. Make sure you eat in moderation and tip generously wherever you go!
A plant-based diet has been proven to improve the cardiovascular system as well as promote overall health in body and mind. It also supports environmental sustainability, which is a great thing.
Final Word
Mellow Mushroom’s vegan push is in support of Veganuary, which promotes vegan options for the month of January and beyond with the goal of making the people and the planet healthier.
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A new seafood restaurant, The Captain’s Boil, opened January 6, 2022 in Cumberland Mall just outside Atlanta.
The company is new to metro Atlanta as it looks to expand in the Southeast.
The Captain’s Boil also plans to open locations in the following metro Atlanta cities:
- Woodstock
- Lawrenceville
- Sandy Springs
“We are very excited to have Atlanta as the launch point of our U.S. expansion,” Eugene Chan, CEO of The Captain’s Boil, said in a news release. “The city’s growing reputation as a ‘food destination’ is what makes opening our first locations in the U.S. right here so special, and we can’t wait to share our favorite meal with Atlantans.”
What’s On The Menu At The Captain’s Boil?
The Captain’s Boil serves an assortment of fresh, delectable seafood mixed with Southern and Asian flavors and favorites. You can have your seafood just the way you like it, including hand-breaded and fried to order.
Seafood options include shrimp, crab legs, lobster and mussels. You can also order crawfish seasoned in flavors like lemon pepper, garlic, Cajun, and The Captain’s special blended sauce when ordering a boil.
The Captain’s Boil also serves classic side dishes like corn, potatoes, Cajun fries, sausages, and okra. “Shareables” for the table include dishes like creamy gouda macaroni and cheese bites, chicken wings, breaded calamari, and fresh oysters and much more.
Final Word
“We can’t believe the time has finally come to give Atlanta a taste of the seafood we’ve known and loved for quite some time,” said Chan. “We’re proud to offer our authentically delicious seafood and sides to the greater metro area.”
As we wait for The Captain’s Boil, seafood lovers can check out these top seafood spots around Atlanta.
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Vietvana is opening in Ponce City Market on Dec. 20, 2021, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The pho restaurant will be located in the Central Food Hall of the high-profile development in Midtown Atlanta.
The Ponce City Market location is the third metro area Vietvana, with the others in Avondale Estates and Spring Street in Midtown.
According to Vietvana’s website, Veitvana is the brainchild of husband and wife team, Dinh Tran and Khanh Dang, who both credit Sài Gòn as the inspiration for the eatery’s cuisine.
What’s On The Menu At Vietvana?
On Vietvana’s menu you’ll find such time-honored Vietnamese dishes as:
All types of pho, like Rare Steak: Tái Well Done Steak Chín Flank Nạm Fatty Brisket.
Special Combination Sandwich: BÁNH MÌ ĐẶC BIỆT House-made paté, ham, roasted pork & dried shredded pork. LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SANDWICH* BÁNH MÌ GÀ
ROASTED PORK SANDWICH* BÁNH MÌ THỊT NGUỘI
LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SANDWICH* BÁNH MÌ GÀ
Where Is Vietvana Located?
Vietvana is located at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. in Atlanta in the Central Food Hall. Here is a map to help you find it.
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Vegan sensation Slutty Vegan opened its doors in Duluth, Georgia, on Saturday, December 18, 2021. The grand opening vent ran from 1 to 6 p.m.
The expansion marks the fourth location for the popular vegan spot run by entrepreneur and former TV producer Pinky Cole.
Slutty Vegan Opens In Duluth
Cole is not satisfied with staying in Georgia either. In early August 2021, she took the Slutty Vegan experience to Harlem, New York in a partnership with Shake Shack.
She’s also put food trucks at strategic locations around the Southeast, including Birmingham, Alabama.
Slutty Vegan has been a huge success since it opened the first brick-and-mortar restaurant in early 2019. Before that, Cole ran the business as a food truck.
To show just how popular the restaurant is, more than 2,000 people recently waited in a long line to order from the eatery’s West End location. Granted, the special was a free burger, but still.
Slutty Vegan has since opened a location on Edgewood Avenue, and another in Jonesboro south of the city. Now, the restaurant is growing, well, like a plant.
Where Is The Slutty Vegan Restaurant In Duluth?
The Slutty Vegan restaurant in Duluth is located at 2045 Pleasant Hill Road. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Plant-based eateries are far in few between in metro Atlanta, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find nutritious food in the city. Check out these pescatarian joints for your taste.
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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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Saints + Council is set to open on Friday, December 10, 2021, in Atlanta’s Colony Square development.
Brought to us by the CEO of Atlanta’s Cafe Intermezzo William Pitts, Saints + Council has been in the works since 2016, according to a press release.
Saints + Council Opens At Colony Square In Midtown Atlanta
Pitts wants customers to be wowed by Saints + Council’s decor, which will feature stylish living room pods, a fireplace, stately columns and more.
The concept promises to be different from any dining experience you’ve probably had before. Here are some features that Saints + Council will have:
- No single server: Customers can expect to be helped by several waiters and waitresses throughout their dining experience
- You also won’t have to leave after an hour of service. They want you to stick around as long as you like!
- Service will be handled by a team of staffers called “Memory Makers,” which will take care of everything from busing to food running to hosting and more.
What Will Be On The Menu At Saints + Council?
The menu at Saints + Council will be “focused” and “seasonally appropriate,” according to the press release.
Best of all, Saints + Council’s cuisine will center on the “Dutch Baby” (a German egg pancake) culinary strategy, which will be served for breakfast along with pancakes, benedicts and different bowls.
Lunch will consist of a variety of small plates, slow-cooked meats, savory sandwiches, seasonal salads and more Dutch Babies.
Pitts said Colony Square, which is less than a quarter-mile from Cafe Intermezzo, won his heart because he was impressed with what the proprietors were doing with the place.
“I chose Colony Square because the NAP [North American Properties] team is the best at what they do; continuously delivering high-level experiences,” Pitts said in a statement. Throughout my relationship with NAP, I felt like more than just a tenant, rather a true partner and I am grateful to have the opportunity to extend our relationship.”
Saints + Council is among the many new restaurants set to open in Midtown Atlanta.
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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LaRayia’s Bodega has opened shop in Ponce City Market is Midtown Atlanta. The eatery features health-conscious and vegan options in a true bodega-style setting.
When I visited this past weekend, the bodega was offering some delicious vegan mac ‘n cheese. Another keto-friendly favorite on the menu is the Jamaican Jerk Jackfruit Tacos with mango salsa.
Now Serving In Midtown Atlanta: LaRayia’s Bodega
The Midtown location is LaRayia’s first in Georgia and the only one outside of Los Angeles, where the business originated.
The spot will also look to continue its charitable work of helping solve food insecurities, which it did in L.A.
Founder LaRayia Gaston produced a documentary about spending 43 days on Skid Row and has spearheaded an effort to provide meals to the homeless as part of her Love Without Reason nonprofit.
What Are The Operating Hours At LaRayia’s Bodega?
LaRayia is still trying to see which hours will work best for her customers, but for now here are the operating times:
- Monday – Thursday – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Is LaRayia’s Bodega Located In Atlanta?
LaRayia’s Bodega is located at 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite N149 Atlanta, GA 30308 in Ponce City Market. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Once inside, Ponce City Market, LaRayia’s Bodega can be found n the Central Food Hall of Ponce City Market, on the first floor.
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If you’re interested in eating in Midtown Atlanta, you can’t forget about Ponce City Market. The landmark food fall has a lot of things to do both indoors and outdoors.
Here are some things to do at Ponce City Market.
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Turkey Day is going to be cold in Atlanta, but that’s no reason why your belly shouldn’t be fat. Here are the Atlanta restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day.
Don’t think for a second that the majority of these eateries are settling for a limited menu. All the trimmings will be on the menu.
Atlanta Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day
If you’re not cooking and none of your friends or family are either, don’t fret at all. Here is where to eat in Atlanta on Thanksgiving Day.
Fogo de Chao
3101 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta | 404-266-9988
The popular Brazilian steakhouse located in Buckhead will open at 11 a.m. and serve until 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. A special menu from, Fogo de Chao will have roasted turkey breast, cranberry relish, Brazilian sausage and more. Children 6 and under dine free, children 7-12 half price.
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
75 14th St. NE, Atlanta, Ga. | 404-881-9898
The Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta will have a Thanksgiving brunch buffet between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for $110 for adults, $60 for children 6-12 and complimentary for children 5 and under.
Hampton + Hudson
299 North Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga. | 404-948-2123
Hampton and Hudson in Inman Park will open at 6 p.m. and serve a limited menu with $5 beer and and more.
Livingston Restaurant + Bar
The Georgian Terrace, 659 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA. | 404-897-5000
Livingston Restaurant & Bar located in The Georgian Terrace will be the place to be for Thanksgiving Day. The eatery will serve a buffet featuring Cajun-roasted turkey breast and peppercorn-crusted prime rib, and more. Price for adults is $52; $26 for children ages 12 and under; and complimentary for children ages 3 and under.
Ray’s in the City
240 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta, GA.| 404-524-9224
Rays in the City will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. A festive menu will have carved turkey, sweet potato pie and other hits for $50 per adult and $25 per child.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Embassy Suites Hotel, 267 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Embassy Suites Hotel, 3285 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
This Thanksgiving, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Atlanta will offer a 3-course dinner with oven-roasted turkey and all the trimmings, plus your choice of starter and dessert, for $41.95 for adults, and $14.95 for kids.* View details & reserve.
The St. Regis Atlanta
88 West Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta, GA. | 404-563-7797
St. Regis Atlanta in Buckhead will serve a Thanksgiving buffet. You will be able to be seated from 1:45-4:30 p.m. Tickets are $95 for adults and $55 for children 4-10.
STK
1075 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA. | 404-793-0144
The Midtown Atlanta restaurant will have a roasted turkey special with chestnut cornbread stuffing, green beans, sweet potato, Yukon Gold potatoes, and much more. Prices are $42 for adults and $16 for children 12 and under.
STK will open at noon and close at 10 a.,m. with its regular menu and kids menu available.
Red Sky Tapas & Bar
1255 Johnson Ferry Rd #16, Marietta, GA 30068 | (770) 973-0100
Marietta’s Red Sky Tapas & Bar is bringing back its holiday pop-up, inspired by “A Christmas Story” on Tuesday, Nov. 19. It will run through Dec. 31.
Reservations are requested for performances. Please visit the website. Additional entertainment and performances will be announced.
Get Your Atlanta Thanksgiving Meal Catered
Not every restaurant is going to be open on Turkey Day, but for those that won’t, many of them will still cook for you. Here are some of the best:
Fox Bros.
1238 DeKalb Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA. 30307 | (404) 577-4030
Fox Bros BBQ is also available to cater your Thanksgiving with its holiday menu. Here’s what you can get:
- Whole Smoked Turkey for $75
- Hickory Smoked Ham for $65
- Smoked Turkey Breasts for $22 per pound
Sides in three separate sizes serving up to 50 people will be available. Some classics will include Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole and Cornbread Dressing ranging from $20-$80.
Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 24 and can be picked up from the Fox Bros. Catering Facility located at 134 Ottley Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324. To order, call 404.414.0826 or e-mail catering@foxbrosbbq.com.
Table & Main
1028 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075 | (678) 869-5178
Table & Main in Roswell is going to be serving dinner with all the fixins’ this holiday season.
Now through November 23, guests can place holiday orders for Table & Main’s Thanksgiving menu of simple, seasonal and Southern fare from chef Woody Back.
All offerings serve six people and will be available for pick up between noon and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. To place your order for a no-stress, sure-to-please-a-crowd holiday feast, please call (678) 869-5178.
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Another Broken Egg Cafe in Atlanta is offering free food to customers who want to take part in Celebration Week with them.
The popular breakfast restaurant is debuting the Atlanta locations’ brand-new design. Here’s what you need to know to get free food items.
Join Another Broken Egg on Monday, November 29th through Friday, December 3rd for their special promotions to celebrate the cafe’s redesign.
Monday, Nov. 29
Free Breakfast For One Year
First 12 GuestsTuesday, Nov. 30
Free Another Broken Egg Cafe Mug and a Bag of our Barista House Blend Coffee
First 24 GuestsWednesday, Dec. 1
Free Another Broken Egg Cafe $25 Gift Certificate
First 24 GuestsThursday, Dec. 2
Free Another Broken Egg Cafe Travel Mug
First 24 GuestsFriday, Dec. 3
Free Order of Biscuit Beignets Per Table From 7-9AM
First 24 GuestsFinal Word
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Le Bon Nosh recently opened in Atlanta, adding to Buckhead’s cafe and market scene. The place is a welcome addition to the apartment dwellers in the area.
Keep reading to learn more about Le Bon Nosh and what’s on the menu.
Le Bon Nosh: Now Serving In Buckhead
The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, coffee, pastries and wine,
Le Bon Nosh is the branchild of entrepreneur and chef Forough Vakili. Here’s what she says on the Le Bon Nosh website.
“I created Le Bon Nosh to change how people experience food. Today, there are so many options for consumers, yet eating and cooking has become too complex and transactional. Convenient food doesn’t have to be impersonal and formulaic. My goal is to bring back the simplicity of good food and the art of hospitality. We bring excitement to eating by cultivating sensory experiences centered around delicious foods. I want to inspire my guests to eat wholesome foods, learn how to prepare them at home, and enjoy the holistic experience of eating.”
What’s On The Menu At Le Bon Nosh?
Le Bon Nosh has some tasty dishes on their menu. Here are some highlights that I’m going to try soon:
Where Is Le Bon Nosh Located?
Le Bon Nosh is located at The Irby apartment tower at 65 Irby Ave, NW, Atlanta, Ga.The cafe and market at 65 Irby Ave. is currently serving a diverse and healthy menu. Stop by if you’re in the area.
Final Word
f 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 Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.