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Louisiana Bistreaux opened its Buckhead location on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, AtlantaFi.com has learned. This is the restaurant’s third metro Atlanta location.
When it comes to all the wonderful Cajun dishes like et toufee, gumbo and anything with crawfish, Louisiana Bistreaux in East Point and Decatur rule the roux. Now, Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead does too.
Hampton Inn restaurant: Louisiana Bistreaux in Buckhead
The restaurant will open inside the Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead Place located off Piedmont Road and Peachtree Road.
Photo credit: Google Maps As Cajun cuisine goes in metro Atlanta, there have been many that have tried to master (imitate) it, but the results have fallen flat. But inside the perimeter, Louisiana Bistreaux has came the closest to authenticity.
Dishes like Cajun BBQ Shrimp, Crawfish Combo and Eggplant Atchafalaya have been standouts in the two metro Atlanta locations. As the restaurant continues to expand, Louisiana Bistreaux is poised to give seafood king Pappadeaux, which has two metro Atlanta locations, a run for its money.
Where is Louisiana Bistreaux Buckhead located?
The Louisiana Bistreaux Buckhead location is at 3312 Piedmont Road NE, 30305 Atlanta, Ga. Here is a map to help you find it.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen an explosion in recent years.
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North Georgia has a new restaurant, courtesy of the Maven Restaurant Group: Tocayo opened to the public recently in Forsyth County.
Tocayo is a fast-casual taco stand that pulls its influences from Mexican street food.
Taco stand Tocayo opens in Forsyth County
We can’t wait to try the food at Tocayo, but it seems promising.
One thing we do know is that the restaurant is currently hiring. See other metro Atlanta jobs here.
First impressions go a long way: The eatery’s Instagram is a beautiful collage curated by artist @ashwilsony.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, is pretty crazy right now. Fast-casual is 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: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
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.
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Looking for a “sweet” restaurant experience? Sugar Factory American Brasserie opened in early September in Midtown Atlanta. The restaurant is currently serving lunch and dinner.
The new Atlanta restaurant is having a grand opening celebration on Sept. 27. Actor, producer and comedian Nick Cannon is set to be on hand.
This is Sugar Factory’s first Georgia location. The establishment will be located in the space formerly occupied by Mi Cocina on Peachtree Street.
Sugar Factory Atlanta opens in Midtown: Grand opening Sept. 27
The Sugar Factory is known for some of the most decadent sweets known to man. Their Instagram account is legendary for its colorful photos of desserts, candy and more.
The building features a full-service cafe and confectionary shop, retail store and dining areas inside and out across the two-story, 8,000-square-foot restaurant.
The centerpiece is a one-of-a-kind Gummy Bears Chandelier over the main dining room.
“Sugar Factory is all about celebrating the sweetest moments in life. We want to create a fun, unforgettable dining experience for any age, at every location,” said Sugar Factory Owner Charissa Davidovici. “We are all about treasuring family fun and are looking forward to welcoming the Atlanta community to our newest restaurant.”
Where is Sugar Factory Atlanta located?
Sugar Factory Atlanta is at 1080 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309 470-428-4395. Here’s a map to help you find it.
What are the Sugar Factory’s hours?
The Sugar Factory is open on the following operating schedule:
- Monday -11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Tuesday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Wednesday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Thursday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday – 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Saturday – 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Sunday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Theres a new taco joint in town: Velvet Taco opened its doors on Monday, Sept. 9 in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood.Velvet Taco offers funky tacos from an all-day menu that featuring creative, playful dishes accented with mult-regional and mult-cultural influences.New Atlanta restaurant: Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco prides itself on being a “funky fast-casual” restaurant, which means that its lineage is more international than just plain Tex-Mex.
“It’s our mission to deliver a fresh take on the ubiquitous taco” says Clay Dover, Chief Executive Officer. “We’re very excited to bring our unique and quirky takes to Atlanta and can’t wait to welcome the community to dine with us soon.”
The new Atlanta restaurant will be 2,500-square-feet and set just a short walk away from the heart of Buckhead’s shopping district.What’s on the menu at Velvet Taco?
Velvet Taco offers more than 20 taco varieties that capture the creativity and innovation of the inner-city taquerias of yesteryear along with modern sensibilities. Their will be some great desserts as well.Whatever you order, including slow-roasted rotisserie chicken to housemade pickles, will be prepared from scratch by chefs.Here is what some of Velvet Taco’s mouth-watering tacos and drinks look like:
Where is Velvet Taco located in Atlanta?
Velvet Taco is located at 77 Paces Ferry Pl NW Atlanta, GA 30305. This is at Buckhead Market Place where Whole Food is and across from The St. Regis on West Paces Ferry. Here is a map to Buckhead Market Place to help you find it.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: 10+ essential soul food spots in Atlanta
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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Starting this weekend on Saturday, Sept. 7, Wonderkid will have a pop-up restaurant at We Suki Suki in East Atlanta. The pop-up will take place every Saturday in September from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Wonderkid pop-up will happen on the following dates:
- Sept. 7
- Sept. 14
- Sept. 21
- Sept. 28
Each week, Wonderkid will feature a menu item from. Food AND admission will be free. Here are the menu items for each week:
- 9/7: Meatloaf Melt with beef + pork meatloaf, pimento cheese, bacon jam, and arugula
- 9/14: Bodega BEC with Pine St. Mkt bacon, farm egg cheese omelet, and hollandaise
- 9/21: Heritage Turkey Sandwich with cranberry relish, fresh mozzarella and arugula
- 9/28: Cakes & Pies (a selection)
Suki Suki is located at 479-b Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. Here is a map to help you find it.
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Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens is set for Saturday, Sept. 7 in Atlanta. The brewery’s grand opening will be a feast for the senses.
The Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens celebration will have free yoga, a patio DJ, a ribbon cutting ceremony and more.
Grand opening: Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens in Atlanta
This is Wild Heaven’s second metro Atlanta location; the original location is in Avondale Estates.
Saturday will also include the opening of FINA, Wild Heaven’s restaurant and more festivities.
This is yet another huge opening for the Lee+White development in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood.
Where is Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens located?
Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens is located at 1010 White St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Here’s a map to help you find it.Beginning September 9th, regular hours will be Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. or later. For more information, visit wildheavenbeer.com.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken a/nd waffles.
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One of Atlanta’s tastiest restaurants, Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, is hosting a pop-up on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Que-osk.
The preview pop-up is of their new restaurant Goldee’s Barbecue, which will open its doors in May in Fort Worth, Texas.
Fox Bros. BBQ To Host Texas Pop-Up in Atlanta
Goldee’s Barbecue will be powered by pitmaster Dylan Taylor with friends Johnny White (Valentina’s Tex-Mex; Franklin Barbecue) and Lane Milne (Freedman’s; Micklethwait Craft Meats) .
The menu for Saturday’s pop-up will highlight central Texas craft-style barbecue with traditional proteins like brisket, sausage, ribs and sides. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as quantities are limited. Service begins at 11am and runs until sold out.
The pop-up will take place at The Que-osk, 120 Ottley Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30324. Don’t know where it’s located? Here’s a map to help you find it.
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OpenTable just released its list of the 50 Most Kid-Friendly Restaurants in America for 2019 and one Atlanta restaurant made the list: Old Lady Gang.
The annual listing shows where families can bring their kids to eat or celebrate their big day. As parents know, kid-friendly restaurants are getting far and few between.
Old Lady Gang makes list of top kid-friendly restaurants in America
Old Lady Gang is a restaurant started by celebrity couple Todd Tucker and Kandi Burruss-Tucker. The name of the eatery is from Joyce “Mama Joyce” Jones, Bertha Jones & Nora Wilcox, known as the original OLG.
The restaurant has been a hit around Atlanta and has grown quickly in only a few years.
Old Lady Gang has three locations in metro Atlanta: The original one at 177 Peters St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313 in Castleberry Hill. Another is inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Another one is at 3650 Marketplace Blvd at Camp Creek in East Point.
The list from OpenTable features restaurants from 16 states across the country. The way OpenTable compiled the list from more than 12 million verified diner reviews of over 30,000 U.S. restaurants.
Georgia landed two more restaurants on the list: The Pirates’ House – Savannah, Georgia and Henry’s Louisiana Grill in Acworth.
Here are states with multiple restaurants that are good for kids:
- New York and Florida — 7
- Hawaii — 6
- California, South Carolina — 4
- Georgia, Illinois and Washington, D.C. — 3
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken a/nd waffles.
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The grand opening of Stacy’s Chicken Salad Chick restaurant in Rome is set for Tuesday, August 27, 2019. The celebration will include a week of giveaways, incentives and special guests. Stacy Brown, “The Chick” behind Chicken Salad Chick, is returning to her hometown of Rome, Georgia to bring her acclaimed Southern, fast-casual eatery to the masses.
The new restaurant is located at 800 Martha Berry Blvd. by Floyd Medical Center. The grand opening will begin with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. and doors will open at 10 a.m.
On August 23 and 24, the restaurant will host two Friends & Family events benefiting the Ruth and Naomi House. Chicken salad enthusiasts interested in visiting the restaurant on either of these days are encouraged to message the eatery’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/ChickenSaladChickRome, and they can enter to win a year of free chicken salad by liking the restaurant’s Facebook Page.
On opening day, visitors are in for a treat as they will be able to meet Stacy Brown and the real chicks who inspired some of the brand’s popular flavors—including Kickin’ Kay Lynne, Classic Carol, Rockin’ Rita, Jazzy Julie, Nutty Nana, Sassy Scotty, Cranberry Kelli, Buffalo Barclay and Jalapeno Holly.
Also on Opening Day, the first 100 guests will receive FREE Chicken Salad for a year! To celebrate this affair all week long, locals can experience the southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for with giveaways and specials at the new restaurant:
- Tuesday, August 27 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year: The first 100 guests will receive free Chicken Salad Chick for an entire year, equivalent to one free large Quick Chick per month for 12 months. *Line begins at 6 a.m. on opening day. Guests on premise prior to 6 a.m. will not be eligible for the giveaway* Any guests unable to join for the morning first 100 giveaway may enter throughout the day into a special drawing for Free Chicken Salad for a year.
- Wednesday, August 28 – Free Chick Tumbler: The first 50 guests at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. who purchase the Chick Trio will receive a free stainless steel 32 oz. Chicken Salad Chick tumbler.*
- Thursday, August 29 – Free Rome Chick t-shirt: The first 100 guests to purchase the Chick Trio will receive a free commemorative Rome Chick t-shirt while supplies last.*
- Friday, August 30 – Morning and Afternoon Giveaways: The first 50 guests at 10 a.m. will be given the opportunity to join the Scoop of the Month Club. Members will receive one free scoop of chicken salad each month. In addition, in the spirit of keeping Rome green, the first 50 guests at 6 p.m. who make a $25 purchase will receive a one-of-a-kind Chick Planter!*
- Saturday, August 31 – Free Large Chick Cooler: The first 100 guests to purchase two Quick Chicks To-Go will receive the perfect picnic present – a free Chicken Salad Chick cooler!*
This restaurant is just one of many that make up the vast metro Atlanta food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
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In celebration of the culinary yardbird, the can’t-miss event of 2019 is the Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown.
The festival takes place on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at The Fairmont. The summer festival pays homage to the Southern staple and creative ways to present and cook it.
Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown: Everything you need to know
The showdown, which this year is sponsored by Springer Mountain Farms and Big Green Egg and produced by Taste of Atlanta, will feature chefs from 30+establishments throughout the prolific Southeast.
Some of the kitchens represented will be Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Now in its fourth year, the Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown will feature acclaimed chefs coming up with dishes using Springer Mountain Farms chicken.
The farm’s chicken is raised without antibiotics, steroids, growth stimulants or hormones, so attendees can focus on the unique recipes crafted by the chefs.
Those who attend can enjoy wings and sides along with beer, wine and cocktails that go well with the food.
Which ever chef takes home the top prize of “Best Wing” gets to take home a Big Green Egg.
Where does the Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown take place this year?
Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown 2019 is happening at 1429 Fairmont Ave NW, Atlanta, Ga 30318. Here is a map to help you find it.
celebrating unique takes on a Southern staple, will return for its fourth year on Sunday, August 25 at The Fairmont (1429 Fairmont Ave NW) in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood from 1pm to 5pm. the event will feature creative talent from over 30 prominent Southeastern chefs hailing from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.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: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
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