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Chef Kevin Gillespie’s restaurant Gunshow reopened on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The Glenwood Avenue eatery is back with some new menu items as well.
Of course, the Atlanta restaurant is adhering to all the CDC-recommended guidelines due to coronavirus pandemic, including having Plexiglas between each guests at communal tables.
Gunshow Reopens In Atlanta
Here’s the setup for Gunshow:
- Customers get eight to 10 dishes for $99 each.
- Reservations will be spaced out to ensure social distancing.
If you’re not familiar with Gunshow, it’s an acclaimed eatery and one of the best new restaurants in Atlanta.
Gillespie’s has often attributed the name of his restaurant to his Georgia upbringing. His father worked every day of the week and would only take a break occasionally to take his son to a gun show.
Some of the top dishes at Gunshow include:
- Smoked Duck. Geechie Boy Grits. Crawfish Butter. Creole Jus
- Tile Fish. Purple Broccoli. Kimchi. Pickled Shiitakes. Scallion Relish
- Tempura Fried Celery Root. Curry. Radicchio Jam. Cashew Yogurt
- Crispy Pork. Sauerkraut. Castelvestrano Olives. White Bean
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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Ted’s Montana Grill has opened a new way to buy premium steak cuts. Ted’s Butcher Shoppe will offer quality, hand-cut steaks and fresh ground meat direct to consumer.
The new venture has become a necessity due to the coronavirus pandemic, which is keeping much of America’s restaurant patrons out of the dining rooms.
How To Order Steaks From Ted’s Butcher Shoppe
Visit TedsButcherShoppe.com, select your favorite premium cuts or specialty box, and have it delivered to your door the next day.Here are some other cuts available:- Delmonico Ribeye
- Ted’s Filet
- New York Strip
- Ground Bison
- Ground Beef
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Finding something to eat can be an adventure, especially if you live in a food desert like many Atlanta residents. Enter food delivery service like UberEats, GrubHub or DoorDash.
With any one of these food delivery services, you can have hot food delivered to your door in a matter of minutes. During the coronavirus pandemic, you may be wondering what are the most popular foods that people have been ordering.
A recent DoorDash study delves into this issue by listing the top-ordered foods on the platform.
What Are The Top Foods Ordered On DoorDash In 2020?
- Oatmeal — 1,768% increase
- Queso Blanco — 1,735% increase
- Iced Caramel Coffee — 1,660% increase
- Grilled Chicken Taco — 1,502% increase
- Create Your Own Pizza — 1,501% increase
- Cinnamon Rolls — 1,400% increase
- Cheese Nachos — 1,130% increase
- Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie — 1,193% increase
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip — 1,092% increase
- Iced French Vanilla Coffee — 1,028% increase
Atlanta proved to be a city that has a serious sweet tooth. According to the Door Dash study, Georgia’s largest city ordered more chocolate chip cookies, cookies & cream milkshakes, and banana bread than any other place.
Photo credit: Door Dash If you’re in Atlanta, make sure you familiarize yourself with the daily food specials so your meal can come out cheaper.
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.
Read more: 15+ 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.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
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Slutty Vegan, the hottest plant-based restaurant in metro Atlanta, opened a second brick-and-mortar location in metro Atlanta. The Slutty Vegan in Jonesboro held its grand opening on Saturday, July 12, 2020.
More than a thousand people waited outside to get “Sluttified,” a euphemism that the restaurant uses when you try their delicious food.
“Hey Sluts! We are so overwhelmed and thankful for the immense support at the grand opening of our Slut House in the city of Jonesboro!” the Slutty Vegan Instagram account posted. “We are so grateful that you came out to celebrate this incredible milestone with us.”
The restaurant was started by entrepreneur Pinky Cole, a former television producer who took a chance on a food truck business.
Slutty Vegan Jonesboro: Restaurant Opens Clayton County Location
View this post on InstagramIn January 2019, Cole opened Slutty Vegan in southwest Atlanta in the Westview neighborhood. Since then the 100% plant-based southwest Atlanta restaurant has been packing in crowds.
News of the new restaurant was announced on the city of Jonesboro’s Instagram page.
So where is Slutty Vegan’s Jonesboro location going to be? City Manager Ricky L. Clark Jr. has said that the new restaurant will be at 164 N. Mcdonough St. Jonesboro Ga 30236.
Cole’s restaurants have grown not only a regional following, but thanks to her celebrity connections and clientele, a national profile as well.
While she is focused on growing Slutty Vegan eateries around metro Atlanta, Cole is not content with the Atlanta area. She has also opened pop-ups in places like Miami, Florida.
Up next: Slutty Vegan to open in Midtown Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward
Slutty Vegan Restaurant Locations
The Slutty Vegan has three Atlanta restaurant locations up or in the makings. They are located in the following areas:
- Westview: 1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
- Edgewood: 482 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
- Jonesboro: 164 N. Mcdonough St. Jonesboro Ga 30236
Aside from having a new Slutty Vegan in Jonesboro, 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.
See What’s On the Slutty Vegan Menu.
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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Two well-known Atlanta establishments — Hop City Craft Beer & Wine and Barleygarden Kitchen & Craft Bar in Fayetteville, Georgia — are set to open in Fayetteville’s Pinewood Forest development on Friday, July 24, 2020, the companies said.
Restaurateur Kraig Torres is bringing the bar and restaurant there to take advantage of the burgeoning enclave growing around the Pinewood movie studio, which has had a hand in several big films in recent years.
Hop City and Barleygarden To Open In Fayetteville’s Pinewood Forest
Hop City and Barleygarden will share a two-story 5,500 square-foot space across from Pinewood Atlanta Studios. Barleygarden will be on the second floor.
What’s On The Menu At Barleygarden Kitchen and Craft Bar
Barleygarden Kitchen and Craft Bar will serve an expansive beverage menu tfeaturing 72 rotating brews from all across the globe.
The spot will also feature handcrafted cocktails and curated wines. Praised for their approachable menu with an emphasis on beer pairings,
Barleygarden’s Chef Brian Carson, who comes from Hop City’s second sister restaurant, Boxcar, will feature inventive dishes featuring seasonal, farm-fresh options along with elevated bar food classics.
In addition to a a build-your-own burger section with four different patty choices, here are some things you can find on the menu at Barleygarden:
- Loaded Pork Skins with house-made blue cheese crumble dressing
- Sweet and Smokey Eggplant Caponata and Springer Mountain Chicken Wings
- Barleygarden’s original Butcher’s Bun
- New Flyin’ Bayou Po’ Boy
COVID-19 Rules: Hop City and Barleygarden
Hop City and Barleygarden both follow guidelines recommended by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, including adhering to a strict internal safety protocol for each stage of opening. TThese will include:
- Daily health inspections for staff members, including temperature checks before entering the building.
- Employee training on proper safety and sanitation procedures, including mandatory masks in customer service areas at all times.
- All customers are also required to wear masks when entering or moving about the building which includes, but is not limited to, visits to the restroom.
Where Is Hop City and Barleygarden Located In Fayetteville?
Hop City and Barleygarden in Fayettville is located at 240 J Arthur Rank Ave Fayetteville, GA 30214. Here is map to help you find it.
Read more: 15+ Essential Soul Food Restaurants In AtlantaThe 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.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
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One of Atlanta’s most high-profile restaurants, the Slutty Vegan, is preparing to open 13 restaurants over the next two years.
The next project of Pinky Cole, a former TV producer-turned-restaurateur, is a bar concept in Ponce City Market. Bar Vegan is set to open in February 2021.
Slutty Vegan Expanding In Metro Atlanta
Customers can expect fresh takes on your favorite cocktails like the margarita, lemon drop martini and more.
Cole is not satisfied with staying in Georgia either. After a successful food truck run in Alabama, Slutty Vegan is testing a Birmingham location as well.
New locations have been earmarked for Duluth and Athens, Georgia among other places.
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.
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.
In late 2020, Slutty Vegan announced plans for a location on Edgewood Avenue, then again one in Jonesboro south of the city. Now, the restaurant is growing, well, like a plant.
A video the restaurant uploaded to social media says that it will open more than a dozen Slutty Vegan restaurants into 2022.
We’re opening 13 locations within the next two years… 🙌🏽🙏🏾
So who’s next? 👀 #WhosNext#SluttyVeganATL #SluttyVegan 🍔🌱 pic.twitter.com/LasDyAMIrt
— Slutty Vegan ATL (@SluttyVeganATL) June 27, 2020
Atlanta has become known for its black-owned restaurants.
If you’re a health nut and want more local healthy food choices, perhaps you’ll be interested in our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.
We also have special coverage of Black Farmers In Atlanta as well as How To Keto In Atlanta.
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Yumbii will is set to open its second brick-and-mortar location this fall in Atlanta’s Toco Hills neighborhood. Yumbii, which launched as a taco shop in 2010, will serve a delicious mix of Asian and Mexican food for lunch and dinner daily.
Yumbii’s Toco Hills location, which opens in August 2020, will be larger than its Brookwood Hills building, including a covered, 700-square-foot patio.
What’s On The Menu At Yumbii?
Guests can expect those great Yumbii Tacos and Famous Sesame Fries, as well as more healthy options and a bigger beverage program.
Speaking of drinks, housemade margaritas, wine and tequila will be in abundance but so will an added emphasis on with a focus on beer.
In addition to serving lunch and dinner, Yumbii has expanded its menu, which is available for takeout, dine-in or delivery.
Here are some dishes on Yumbii’s menu:
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About Yumbii’s Toco Hills Location
The new spot is designed by Lindsay Denman, who went with bright colors, blue and white tile, rattan pendants, black and white striped flooring and peach accents.
The Toco Hills location will serve customers 11 a.m. to 9 pm. Monday through Sunday.
Read more: 15+ 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.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
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As we previously reported, Slim and Husky’s Pizza Beeria opened its doors Friday, June 19 in Atlanta’s Adair Park. A line immediately formed outside the restaurant, which a soft open days before.
The day for Husky’s Pizza was extra special for the community. It happened to be Juneteenth.
Slim and Husky’s has quickly become one of the best pizza spots in Atlanta. The eatery opened its first Atlanta location (Howell Mill Road) in 2019.
What’s On The Menu At Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria?
Where is Slim & Husky’s In Adair Park?
The Adair Park location of Slim & Husky’s is at 581 Metropolitan Pkwy SW Atlanta, GA 30310. Here’s a map to help you find it.
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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Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, one of the best barbecue restaurants in Atlanta, resumed dine-in service on Monday, June 1, 2020.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q has implemented several safety procedures to ensure that patrons are protected, including a thorough cleaning after of each table after a guest’s departure.
To accommodate more spaced-out seating, the Atlanta barbecue restaurant will shift to a counter ordering service model in the bar area.
Here’s how the dine-in arrangement will work:
- Customers will check-in at the host stand at receive a table number.
- Guests will then order at the bar and take their seats at their table.
- Staff will bring drink refills and other amenities as needed.
In addition to the new style of service, here are guidelines for customers who dine at Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q going forward:
- Maximum 8 guests seated at tables
- Maximum 75 minutes dining time at tables
- No congregating in restroom areas
- First come first serve at all tables
Take-out and delivery service will still remain available for guests. For more information please call (404) 577-4030 or visit foxbrosbbq.com. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q is located at 1238 Dekalb Ave., Atlanta, GA, 30317.
Read more: 15+ 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.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
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If you’re looking for a place to order from during this coronavirus pandemic, these Atlanta restaurants are all doing meal delivery. All you have to do is order food online and it will be ready.
Best Atlanta Meal Delivery Restaurants
Curbside pickup and contactless delivery are two options you can do as well. Let’s get to it: Here are the best restaurants offering Atlanta meal delivery using apps like DoorDash, Grubhuband Postmates.
Mangos
180 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 | 404) 698-3992
If you want some Caribbean food, Mangos is taking orders for jerk chicken, curry dishes and brown stew chicken as well in Atlanta.
Slutty Vegan
1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (678) 732-3525
Slutty Vegan is open and serving customers from a limited daily menu that includes a three-burger max per customer. Here’s a sample of what you can get today:
- One Night Stand
- Big Dawg
- Side Heaux
The restaurant has placed tape on the ground to indicate where you should stand for social distancing. For everyone’s safety, Slutty Vegan is asking you to line up on the pink and whites lines down the block to be served.
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With your order number in hand, You can pick up your food from the side exit door of the restaurant.Nana’s Chicken & Waffles
1040 Flat Shoals Rd SE, Conyers, GA 30013 | (770) 285-6591
If you want some good food, check out Nana’s Chicken & Waffles, which is offering takeout to your car. They’re one of the best chicken & waffles joints in the city!
Chai Yo Modern Thai
As of Friday, May 1, Chai Yo Modern Thai is open for curbside takeout and delivery four days a week.
Chef Deedee Niyomkul has created several three-course set menu options that serve two to four guests starting at $50.The restaurant is also launching a new Sunday brunch this weekend! On Sundays, we will offer several new Thai brunch items available for curbside pickup and delivery from 11 am. to 2:00 pm!View all of the menu options and operating hours online at chaiyoatl.com/to-go.Citizen Soul
60 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (678) 317-3232
Citizen Soul is offering Family Meals available every Friday-Saturday. These are available for pick up 4 to 9 p.m. Place your order here.
Zunzi’s
1971 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (470) 698-2351
Starting Monday, May 4, Zunzi’s in Atlanta is reopening for online ordering, takeout, delivery and catering. The Howell Mill location temporarily closed due to the global COVID-19 crisis, but guests will soon be able to enjoy their favorite South African-inspired sandwiches, bowls, salads and wraps to-go, including the award-winning Conquistador.
Barleygarden Kitchen & Craft Bar
900 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | (678) 266-6218
Kraig Torres’ Barleygarden Kitchen & Craft Bar is open for “dine out” services beginning Friday, May 1. The dining room will remain closed, customers are welcome to enjoy their meals on the outdoor patios and open container areas surrounding the locations while keeping a respectful distance from others.
Boxcar
1000 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (470) 788-8171
Another Torres restaurant, Boxcar, has re-opened as of Friday, May 1. The West End spot is open for “dine out” services and is accommodating customers on its outdoor patios and open container areas surrounding the locations.
Hampton + Hudson
299 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 948-2123
Cremalosa
2657 E College Ave Suite B3, Decatur, GA 30030 | (404) 578-2739
The recently-opened Decatur gelato shop will reopen on Friday, May 29 with socially distanced patio seating from 2-9pm through Sunday, May 31.
True Story Brands (10 Degrees South, Biltong Bar, Yebo Beach Haus) and more.
BOCADO
887 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 815-1399
BOCADO in West Midtown is open and serving customers via curbside pickup, carry-out and delivery service, and on Wednesday, May 20, the restaurant will re-open for dine-in service.
Ponce City Market
675 Ponce de Leon Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA
Ponce City Market has several restaurants that are serving customers at this time, including Pizza Jeans, Marrakesh, Jia, Miso Ko & Ton Ton and Tap on Ponce are also offering curbside pickup, with some offering delivery.
Bellina Alimentari
Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE UNIT 131, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 330-9933
The restaurant is now open for takeout and curbside pickup from noon-8:30pm daily. The menu here features family meals as well as antipasti, pasta, salads, sides and more.
City Winery
650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 946-3791
The urban winery at Ponce City Market is offering patio dining, curbside pickup and delivery via Grubhub, Seamless and UberEats from noon to 8 p.m. daily. Guests opting to dine on their patio can order from the takeout menu here in advance.
Pancake Social
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (678) 609-8696
The breakfast-focused eatery at Ponce City Market is still offering great pancakes, good coffee and more. The eatery is now open for take-out Wednesday through Sunday from 8am-2pm. Orders can be placed online here.
W.H. Stiles Fish Camp
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (678) 235-3929
The Ponce City Market fish shack is now open for curbside pickup Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30am-7pm. The menu (here) features fresh catch dishes like a Crispy Oyster Po’Boy and Fish n Chips, sides, desserts and nonalcoholic beverages. Orders can be placed by calling 678-235-3929.
Hugo’s Oyster Bar
10360 Alpharetta St, Roswell, GA 30075 | (770) 993-5922
Hugo’s Oyster Bar in Roswell is serving the delicious food they’re known for. Now you can order from touch-free menus at every table.
All you have to do is scan the individual codes using a phone’s camera that will provide a link directed to their website menus.
Boxcar At Hop City West End
1000 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (470) 788-8171
Boxcar has been hosting their weekly Meats & Greens Farmers Market Pop-Up featuring a variety of locally sourced, farm-raised meats and produce.
The menu currently is filled with some your classic favorite dishes and some their new items.
Taqueria del Sol
Find a Taqueria Del Soul Near You | (404) 352-5811
Taqueria del Sol’s Sol Catering is known for its delicious Mexican-inspired dishes, including Chimigangas, Tacos, Poblano Green Rice and more.
The restaurant also offers Housemade Pound Cake, kids meals and more.
We’re going to be updating this list regularly so, if you know of an Atlanta restaurant that has opened its doors, let us know. Reach out to our marketing & content editor CJ Johnson at cj@atlantafi.
com.
At this point, Atlanta cuisine has become indispensable to the South. The largest city in Georgia’s food festivals and culinary events set the tone for the entire Southeast.
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.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?