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Another one. Only this time it’s a food business coming to Atlanta, among other cities.DJ Khaled, a record-breaking music producer, has launched a food business called Another Wing. Read our review of the eatery here.The celebrity-attached concept will be a delivery-only business under the “ghost kitchen” model.
“Everything I do is big,” said DJ Khaled. “My team and I are focused on launching new partnerships, new ideas and spreading love to my fans all around the world. Partnering with REEF for this launch is another new exciting venture which allows me to introduce some amazing wings, to everyone, everywhere.”
Another Wing will be operated by Reef Technology Inc., which specializes in restaurant delivery and virtual kitchen concepts.According to Bloomberg, Another Wing will launch in more than 150 kitchens domestically and internationally.North American cities that are poised to get Another Wing include:- Atlanta
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Toronto
- Vancouver
What’s On The Menu At Another Wing?
According to Reef Technologies, Another Wing will feature several American favorites that you can enjoy. Here are some of the signature flavors you can order:
- Un Un Un Believable Buffalo
- Don’t Quit Nashville Hot
- You Loyal! Lemon Pepper
- Honey! Honey!
- Hot Honey Siracha
- They Don’t Want You To Win TRUFFALO.
- All I Do Is Wing: 10 Wing Combo
- Major Hungry Pack: 15 Piece
- 10 Wings
Chicken Tenders
- 4-Piece Crispy Tender Combo
- 8-Piece Crispy Tender Combo
- 6-Piece Crispy Tend4r Combo
Sides
- Winning Waffle Fries
- Jalapeno Cheese Fries
- Truffle Parm Fries
- I’m On One Onion Rings
- Extra Celery
- We the Best Cookies
- I Ain’t Regular Ranch
- Holla At Me Honey Dijon
Final Word
When it comes to celebrity-owned restaurants, DJ Khaled has company when it comes to Atlanta. These eateries are owned by famous people.
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College Park restaurant Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen is opening a second location in downtown Atlanta, the eatery announced on social media. The owners behind the eatery, Juan and Gee Smalls, also are growing their new all-day breakfast spot, The Breakfast Boys, in Conyers, Georgia.
Virgil’s, named one of the best restaurants on Atlanta’s south side, is, known for its tasty brand of lowcountry seafood inspired by the Gullah culture of South Carolina.
Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen And The Breakfast Boys Adding Locations In 2022
On social media, the restaurant revealed its plans for 2022:
“Not only do we have two restaurant concepts, but we will also be opening a 2nd location for each at the top of 2022. One of which we purchased, and the other from a leasing company that sought us out. it’s by no coincidence that the restaurant is in none other than the city of Atlanta. we have also gotten several other calls from retail developers, asking us to bring Virgil’s to their development as well.”
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Where Is Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen Opening Next?
Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen is opening in the space formerly occupied by 4 Rivers Smokehouse at 822 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. The restaurant closed down early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
For now, all we know is that Virgil’s plans to open early in the year, but no firm date has been released yet.
Where Is The Breakfast Boys Opening Next?
The Breakfast Boys is set to open in Conyers, Georgia., No further plans have been mentioned by the owners as of now.
Final Word
Breakfast food is one of our favorites. Here are the top spots for scrambled eggs, sausage and pancakes. But there’s more…
If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
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If you’ve ever wanted to play musical chairs, but do while you’re eating hearty food from a culinary genius, there’s an event you want to know about.
Southern Belle in Midtown Atlanta has announced the next round of guest chefs in its dinner series called “Bless Their Hearts,” which features different meals from diverse chefs.
Southern Belle Introduces ‘Bless Your Heart’ Guest Chef Dinner Series
The next “Bless Their Hearts” dinner is set for Sunday, November 26, 2021.
The monthly series began on Sunday, Sept. 12.
“I wanted to get together with colleagues who have a similar mindset to celebrate the up-and-coming chefs representing the new face of Southern cuisine,” says Southern Belle chef-owner Joey Ward, who plans to host Atlanta’s culinary talent before expanding to chefs from other Southeastern cities. “I’m excited to showcase the diversity of these guest chefs.”
What’s On The Menu?
The dinners, which are limited to 70 guests each, will feature five courses plus an amuse-bouche for $135 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity).
- Seatings will happen between 4:30 and 8:30 p.m.
- You can make reservations via Resy.
Wine pairings from sommelier Cate Hatch will be available for an additional $70. Non-alcoholic pairings also are available as well as the restaurant’s full cocktail and beverage list.
The dinners are limited to 50 guests. Seatings will take place between 4:30-8:30 p.m., and reservations can be made online through Resy.
What Chefs Will Be Featured In The ‘Bless Your Hearts’ Dinner Series?
These are the chefs that will participate in November’s “Bless Their Hearts” dinner series:
- Chef Bruce Logue of BoccaLupo Atlanta
- Chef James London of Chubby Fish
- Chef Kevin Gillespie of Red Beard Restaurants
- Host chef Joey Ward of Southern Belle and Georgia Boy
- Pastry chef Billy Cole of Southern Belle and Georgia Boy
Where Southern Belle Located?
Southern Belle restaurant is located at 1043 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 in Midtown. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Interested in dining outside? Here are the best Atlanta restaurants for outdoor eating and here are those with great patios.
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Chick-fil-A is getting into the delivery kitchen business with a new concept debuting in the Southeastern U.S. Little Blue Menu, a delivery kitchen concept is described as “an affiliate” of Chick-fil-A, the company says.
Little Blue Menu will open its first pilot location in Nashville, Tennessee, this fall. After that, an Atlanta location will follow in 2022.
What Is Little Blue Menu?
Little Blue Menu is a concept that Chick-fil-A feels can make an impact in today’s food delivery environment. The outpost will feature mix and match menu items from virtual eateries.
The named “Little Blue Menu” comes from Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy’s original blue menu at the Hapeville Dwarf House.
What To Expect From Little Blue Menu
Little Blue Menu will feature a variety of foods that have come to exemplify Chick-fil-A’s standards as well as some new options. You can expect:
- Three new virtual restaurants
- Chick-fil-A menu options
- convenient and safe services
- Speedy delivery
The three virtual restaurants that will be a main part of Little Blue Menu are Flock & Farm, Garden Day, and Outfox Wings. The eateries will all specialize in a different strength, from homemade marinades to oven-roasted chicken.
“The flavor profiles are fantastic,” says L.J. Yankosky, senior director of the beyond the restaurant team at Chick-fil-A. “The culinary team that developed the virtual restaurants is world-class, and the ingenuity they harnessed for each menu does not disappoint.”
Final Word
Chick-fil-A is up to some tasty things for 2022! We can’t wait for the Atlanta location to Little Blue Menu to open!
Now that we’ve told you what Chick-fil-A has in store, you may want to know what’s cookin’ at the restaurant started by Truett Cathy. Few people know about their secret menu. See it in action.
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No restaurant in the Southeast is moving at the pace of Slutty Vegan right now. The plant-based restaurant is set to open another location in Athens, Georgia.
Owner Pinky Cole confirmed the news via social media recently as her “Sluttified” burgers continue to be the rage in metro Atlanta. “Wasn’t ready to post this just yet,” she posted on Facebook, “but since it’s going viral, here we are lol! Athens, Georgia !! Soon come!”
Slutty Vegan Restaurant Opening In Athens
Slutty Vegan’s entry into the Athens-Clarke County market shows the strength of the three-year-old food business’s brand.
The new restaurant would be the second Slutty Vegan north of Atlanta, after the eatery’s Duluth location.
Cole’s meatless restaurants have been popular dining experience in metro Atlanta for three years now. In early 2019, she opened the company’s first standalone restaurant in Atlanta’s Westview neighborhood.Since then she has expanded to other areas of metro Atlanta and brought food trucks to places like Birmingham, Alabama and Detroit, Michigan.How Many Slutty Vegan Locations Are There In Atlanta?
Slutty Vegan Location Address Westview 1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW. Atlanta, GA 30310. Old Fourth Ward 76 Edgewood Ave SE. Atlanta, GA 30312 Clayton County 164 N McDonough St. Jonesboro, GA 30236. Gwinnett County 2131 Pleasant Hill Road Duluth, Ga. 30096 Athens-Clarke County 700 Baxter Ste. 800, Athens, Ga. 30605 Georgia Tech 351 Ferst Dr. NW Atlanta, Ga. 30313 Final Word
The eatery has also grown a national following, thanks to Cole’s background in media and celebrity clientele and connections.
She has also brought pop-ups to other parts of the country, including Miami, Florida. But for now, she is concentrating on growing in metro Atlanta.
Plant-based fare is one of the healthiest things you can order on the menu, but it’s not all. If you want to enjoy the full metro Atlanta dining experience, you’ll need to expand your palette.
If you like meatless dishes, see our list of Atlanta’s Best Pescatarian Restaurants.
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Fast casual Indian eatery Sankranti is set to open its doors in November, AtlantaFi.com has learned. The restaurant would join a location in nearby Johns Creek.
Sankranti (sum-kraanthi) means “positive change” in Sanskrit. The restaurant will be metro Atlanta’s first fast casual Indian concept.
New Sankranti Restaurant Opening In Dunwoody
“In many ways, Sankranti is similar to our Thanksgiving where families meet and celebrate the festival with sumptuous food, love, and gratitude,” it says on the eatery’s website. “The festival is a time for communal celebration for a bountiful harvest. Like Sankranti, the first thanksgiving was celebrated over 3 days in 1621. In many South Indian cultures pumpkin is one of the primary foods enjoyed at this time.”
What’s On The Menu At Sankranti?
Sankranti has a menu that falls between Indian street food and what you’d expect from a fancy restaurant. Here are some select items from the menu.
- Chicken Tikki Kabob
- Paneer Tikki Kabob
- Veg Thali
- Ch8cken Tikki Kathi Roll
- Lamb Kathi Roll
Where Is Sankranti Located?
Sankranti is located at 237 Perimeter Center Parkway NE Dunwoody, Ga. 30346. Here’s a map to help you find it.
The restaurant will be situated in the State Farm office building.
If you want to check out some other Northside 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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Gather ‘Round, a culinary arts experience, is set to delight the senses of Atlanta foodies over a four-day weekend — October 14 – 17th, 2021.
This indulgent event is centered around the newest, hippest restaurant in town, Epicurean Atlanta’s Sky Terrace, state-of-the-art Culinary Theatre, and signature restaurant Reverance, all in Midtown Atlanta.
Gather ‘Round Culinary Festival Comes To Midtown Atlanta
With food, drink, music and art as the thematic tentpoles, Gather ‘Round will consist of a series of events and masterclasses promoting local food businesses and Atlanta’s dining scene.
Here’s What’s In Store Across All 4 Days:THURSDAY: Epicurean Theatre Masterclass: Scottish Influences on a Southern Menu; Signature Event: Awaken Your Senses:Featured Talent:- Thip Athakhanh (Snackboxe Bistro)
- Justin and Jonathan Fox (Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q)
- Habteab Hamde (Bern’s Steak House)
- Adam Hyatt (Elevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar
- Epicurean Hotel Tampa)
- Chad Johnson (Haven)
- Nick Leahy (Nicks Westside, The Usual) and more!
FRIDAY: Lunch & Learn: Chicken, Spice & Everything Nice at Epicurean Atlanta; Epicurean Theatre Masterclass: Natty Wine for Newbies (and Enthusiasts); Signature Event: Tomorrow’s Table, held on the Sky Terrace,Featured Talent:- Ferrell Alvarez (Rooster and the Till)
- Brittanny Anderson (Brenner Pass, Metzger Bar & Butchery)
- Cory Bahr (Parish)
- Chris Belk (Haven)
- Brent Gauthier (Luminary Hotel)
- Jose Medina Camacho (Automatic Seafood & Oysters) and more!
SATURDAY: Lunch & Learn: Roots – Re-examining Authentic Influences in American Cuisine held on the Sky Terrace; Epicurean Theatre Masterclass: Sustainable Seafood – Cooking the Available Catch;Signature Event: Sip – Classic Southern Cocktails & Soundtracks held on the Sky Terrace, and Collaborative Dinner Series: Vinyl Nights at Lyla Lila.Featured Talent:- Chris Belk (Haven)
- James Briscione (Angelena’s)
- Sophie Burton (JoJo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge, Politan Row, St Roch Market)
- Robert Butts (Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours)
- Navarro Carr, Michael Gulotta (Maypop, MOPHO) and more!
SUNDAY: Signature Event: Punch Brunch at Reverance, presented by Atlanta Magazine followed by Rooftop Revelry on the Sky Terrace; Epicurean Theatre Masterclass: Age *Isn’t* Just a Number; Collaborative Dinner Series events: South x Southeast Asia at Fox Bros. Upper Westside and Eyes Wide Shut, Mouths Wide Open at Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours.Gather ‘Round: How To Attend
Are you a foodie? Culinary fans are encouraged to grab tickets now. Explore the various ticketing options on Gather’ round’s website, including the Founder’s Club weekend pass.Check out the Signature Events, Masterclasses, or local Collaborator Dinners by visiting www.gatherroundatl.com/get-tickets to learn more. Tickets to multiple events throughout the weekend are available for a more curated experience here. 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 bringing its plant-based burgers and more to Gwinnett County. The restaurant’s social media account confirmed that owner Pinky Cole is opening another Slutty Vegan outpost in Gwinnett.
The new restaurant would be the first Slutty Vegan north of Atlanta and the company’s fourth in the area.
Slutty Vegan Restaurant Opening In Gwinnett County
Cole told the Atlanta-Journal Constitution that when she visited the location, it gave off the right vibes.
“I go to a location and I feel it out. The parking has to feel right, the energy has to feel good. I want it to be in close proximity to areas where people have easy access to get to. (The Duluth location) checked all the boxes,” she was quoted as saying.
Cole’s meatless restaurants have been popular dining experience in metro Atlanta for three years now. In early 2019, she opened the company’s first standalone restaurant in Atlanta’s Westview neighborhood.Since then she has expanded to other areas of metro Atlanta.How Many Slutty Vegan Locations Are There In Atlanta?
Slutty Vegan Location Address Westview 1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW. Atlanta, GA 30310. Old Fourth Ward 76 Edgewood Ave SE. Atlanta, GA 30312 Clayton County 164 N McDonough St. Jonesboro, GA 30236. Gwinnett County 2131 Pleasant Hill Road Duluth, Ga. 30096 Athens-Clarke County 700 Baxter Ste. 800, Athens, Ga. 30605 Georgia Tech 351 Ferst Dr. NW Atlanta, Ga. 30313 Meanwhile at Slutty Vegan’s Edgewood location, customers can purchase from a retail market on the site. You can pick up seasoning, spices and “Sluttified” memorabilia as well.
Where Is Slutty Vegan’s Gwinnett Restaurant Located?
The Gwinnett County location of Slutty Vegan is located at 2131 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. Here is a map to help you find it.
The eatery has also grown a national following, thanks to Cole’s background in media and celebrity clientele and connections.
She has also brought pop-ups to other parts of the country, including Miami, Florida. But for now, she is concentrating on growing in metro Atlanta.
Final Word
Plant-based fare is one of the healthiest things you can order on the menu, but it’s not all. If you want to enjoy the full metro Atlanta dining experience, you’ll need to expand your palette.
If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
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A new hotel concept is set to join Midtown Atlanta’s dazzling skyline this week. Epicurean Atlanta will begin serving guests on Thursday, September 16, 2021, the eatery said in a news release.
The new food and wine-centric hotel constitutes one of a trio of new towers at 1105 West Peachtree. The Selig Development property includes a 31-story office tower and the luxury 64-unit condo tower all connected by a Sky Terrace.
Epicurean Atlanta: All About The New Midtown Hotel
“It is my great privilege to officially invite guests and locals alike to experience Epicurean Atlanta. Our dynamic team joins an already impressive lineup of design, arts and culinary superstars in Midtown,” Mainsail Lodging & Development president and founder Joe Collier says in a statement. “It is our hope that Epicurean Atlanta provides the kind of unique and superior culturally-enriching adventure of the senses that patrons of the city have become accustomed to.”
Epicurean Atlanta will be an upscale hotel featuring a top-notch restaurant and fun every bit as hip and accessible as the city’s contemporary vibe.
The Epicurean Theatre will allow guests to venture through an educational experience to watch, learn, experience, and create with award-winning chefs, star mixologists, buzzworthy winemakers and talented artists to bring the culinary experience to life.
This will be the second location for the Epicurean brand, which first opened in Tampa, Florida.
The company started in 1956 by husband-and-wife restaurateurs Bern and Gert Laxer. Their son David now holds the reins, including the deliciously elegant Bern’s Steak House.
Epicurean Atlanta promises to be more of the same, a lodging that boasts a fully-immersive experience that celebrates the teaching of its namesake, Epicurus.
Where Is Epicurean Atlanta Located?
Epicurean Atlanta is situated in the heart of Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood at 1117 West Peachtree St. Atlanta, Ga. 30309. Here is a map to help you find it.
“Atlanta has always been a hub for cultural immersion that spans art, renowned design, education and culinary talent” says Collier. “We want to embed ourselves in the local landscape and breathe more life into the fabric of the city.”
Fun And Cheap Things To Do In Midtown Atlanta
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
No matter if you want to catch a comedy club, go out for a night of cocktails and hookah, or go to the club, Atlanta has it all. And if you want to eat in a special place, Atlanta new restaurants continue to pop up every week!The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
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You can say ciao to hungry nights in Sandy Springs. Tre Vele, an upscale Italian restaurant, is set to open in the city on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.
Tre Vele comes to us from the team behind Buckhead’s Mission + Market eatery, brothers Jonathan and Ryan Akly along with Chef Ian Winslade.
Italian Restaurant Tre Vele Is Opening In Sandy Springs
The new restaurant is a spacious concept that allows diners to spread out when they eat. At Tre Vele, you’ll find a 3,500-square-foot dining room, 1,500-square-foot rooftop terrace and a 600-square-foot market and café.
As for the menu Tre Vele will serve fresh, handmade pasta, pizza, and other traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist. Lunch and brunch will be added shortly after the restaurant opens.
What Is On The Menu At Tre Vele?
Here are some items on Tre Vele’s menu. including fresh pastas such as cacio e pepe, strozzapreti with vegan kale pesto, and ricotta and spinach stuffed cappelletti.
You’ll also find various secondi (entrees) like red wine braised oxtail, grilled branzino, and veal Milanese. Dessert options include tiramisu and blood orange panna cotta.
We get a glimpse from Tre Vele’s IG page:
- Margherita Pizza
- Basil Panna Cotta drizzled with Saba
- Pasta and Antipasta
- Salads
- Warm Plum Crostada.
- And more
“We’re ecstatic to welcome guests into Tre Vele as the newest gathering spot for upscale Italian cuisine,” Partner and Co-Owner Jonathan Akly says in a statement. “When guests step inside, they will feel as if they have entered a cozy space with comforting Italian dishes and drinks with a modern twist. For the guests that want a morning coffee and pastry, we have that too in our café. For the guests that want a meal on-the-go, or freshly made pasta and sauce to create a dish in the comfort of home, our market will be their new go to.”
Apart from the main dining menu, Tre Vele will also feature an Italian market and café that serves European pastries baked daily by Pastry Chef Jae Eun Park. You can also enjoy specialty coffee drinks, house-made pastas, sauces, and prepared meals to-go.
What Are Tre Vele’s Hours?
Tre Vele’s operating hours for the initial time will be:
- Monday through Thursday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Friday through Saturday 4 p.m.-11 p.m.
- The café and retail hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Atlanta: A Foodie’s Dream
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?