• Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar Opens In Hapeville

    Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar Opens In Hapeville

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    Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar is now open and serving in Hapeville. The new restaurant had a soft opening on April 27, 2019.

    Lickety Split is a soul food restaurant that serves traditional, homecooked southern food with a heaping helping of hospitality.

    Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar opens in Hapeville

    The family owned and operated restaurant offers happy hour as well as brunch on the weekends. Delivery and catering services are also available.

    At Lickety Split, members of the U.S. armed forces are eligible for military discounts.

    What’s on the menu at Lickety Split?

    Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar offers a number of Southern, traditional items on its menu. Here are some faves:

    • Chicken and Waffles
    • Mac and Cheese
    • Ribs
    • Peach Cobbler

    Here are some pics of what the food looks like:

    Where is Lickety Split located in Hapeville?

    Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar is located at 1155 Virginia Ave Suite F, Hapeville, GA 30354. Here is a map to help you find the restaurant.

    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.

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  • Ponko Chicken opens in Midtown Atlanta

    Ponko Chicken Opens In Midtown Atlanta

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    Ponko Chicken recently had a soft opening in Midtown Atlanta, AtlantaFi.com has learned. This is Ponko Chicken’s second location in metro Atlanta.

    The new Atlanta restaurant will have their official grand opening on Friday, May 3, 2019. The event will have live music, giveaways, free samples and more.

    Ponko Chicken’s original location is in Chamblee. Now the new spot is serving lunch and dinner.

    Now open and serving: Ponko Chicken in Midtown

    Ponko Chicken is owned by siblings Maggie Antoine and Reiko Clark, who helmed a previous restaurant in Stone Mountain before opening the Chamblee eatery.

    What’s on the menu at Ponko Chicken?

    Ponko Chicken specializes in “Amer-Asian” fare, especially delicious chicken. Mouth-watering tacos will also be on the menu. As the restaurant settles in, you can bet that more great items will be available soon.

    Where is Ponko Chicken located in Midtown?

    Ponko Chicken is located at 915 West Peachtree St. 30309 NW Suite 6 in the Alta Midtown apartment complex. Here is a map 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: 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

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  • Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails Hosts Farmyard Chowdown Festival

    Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails Hosts Farmyard Chowdown Festival

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    Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails in North Fulton is serving a feast on the last weekend of the month. The Alpharetta restaurant is having its 2019 Farmyard Chowdown Festival on Sunday April 28, 219.

    The food fiesta will take place in Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails back yard.

    Patrons can expect their annual Low Country Boil,but this year it’s going to be taken up a notch.

    Chef Derek will be serving up oysters, mussels, pickle fried chicken, BBQ, a low country seafood boil with crawfish, crab legs, shrimp, and more.

    Enjoy a live band and round up your friends or fam to play lawn games including corn hole and life size jenga. Capture the moment in our photo booth station and have a caricature artist portrait made to take home as a keepsake. Other activations are soon to be announced!

    How to buy tickets

    Tickets can be purchased online. The cost is $40 per adult and $20 for kids 12 and under. Alcohol will be sold separately.

    Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories

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  • Taco Mac 40th Birthday Party In Sandy Springs

    Taco Mac 40th Birthday Party In Sandy Springs

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    Wings and all types of beer will be in abundance this weekend as Taco Mac celebrates the 40 years in business. The anniversary reunion celebration is going on at Taco Mac’s Sandy Springs location on April 15, 2019.

    Guests can expect an all-you-can-eat buffet, entertainment and the chance to win prizes from 5-10 p.m.

    Taco Mac anniversary reunion party in Sandy Springs

    There will also be a cash bar where you can indulge in some of the best new  cocktails and specialty beers that Taco Mac has to offer.

    Tickets are $10 with all the proceeds to benefit longtime charity partner Camp Twin Lakes.

    Where is Taco Mac located in Sandy Springs?

    Taco Mac in Sandy Springs is located at 5600 Roswell Rd Ste M-003, Sandy Springs, GA 30342. If you need help finding it. Here’s a map.

    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

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  • Haven Restaurant And Bar Hosts Patio Party In Atlanta

    Haven Restaurant And Bar Hosts Patio Party In Atlanta

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    Haven Restaurant and Bar in Brookhaven is hosting their annual Patio Party in honor of  the start of spring and warm weather. The event is slated to take place at the Brookhaven eatery on Thursday, April 18 from 7-10pm.
    Tickets are $35 with no reservation required and include an assortment of food options and a selection of beer and wine.

    Haven hosts patio party in Brookhaven

    Guests can expecta number of signature eats, including grilled scallops and shrimp with herb butter; BBQ pork sliders with coleslaw; grilled marinated quail; smoked chicken wings with ramp ranch and more.

    Where is Haven located?

    Haven is located at Suite 160, 1441 Dresden Drive NE Brookhaven, Georgia 30319. The phone number is 404-969-0700. Here’s a map to help you find the place.

    It’s patio season all over ATL. Check out these Atlanta restaurants with awesome patios and rooftops

    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

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  • The Lawrence Restaurant Debuts New Spring Menus In Atlanta

    The Lawrence Debuts ‘Lit’ Cocktail Menu In Midtown Atlanta

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    The Lawrence is getting into the spring of things quite literally: The Midtown Atlanta restaurant has refreshed its lunch, dinner and cocktail menus.

    The lunch and dinner menus are just as Southern and yummy as ever, but it’s the cocktail menu that reads like a novel: That’s because many of the items are classic literary characters.

    “Spring is a time of awakening and fresh ideas, and I think our latest menus really encapsulate that,” Executive Chef Katie Juban said. “Our cocktail menu, inspired by literary characters from classic novels, is so unique – and delicious – and the lunch and dinner menus speak for themselves. I’m excited for Atlanta to experience them.”

    Here are some highlights from The Lawrence’s cocktail menu

    • “Lizzie Bennett & Mr. Darcy” inspired by Pride and Prejudice – Grapefruit Peel Infused Gin, Alysian Blanc, Dimmi, Lime, Honey, Chamomile, Honeydew
    • “Montgomery Montgomery” inspired by Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events – Marie Duffau Napoleon Armagnac, Cranberry Infused Fino Sherry, Cocchi Americano, Dolin Blanc, Orange Bitters
    • “Sirius Black” inspired by Harry Potter – Dulse Infused Glasgow Scotch, Averna, Cap Corse Blanc Quinquina, Leader, Peychauds.

    Where is The Lawrence located in Atlanta?

    The Lawrence is located at 905 Juniper Street Atlanta GA 30309. Their phone number is (404) 961-7177. Here’s a map 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: 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

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  • The Select Restaurant Opens In Sandy Springs

    The Select Restaurant Opening In Late April In Sandy Springs

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    A new Atlanta restaurant is set to open its doors in late April 2019. The Select, a restaurant and bar from the team behind Paces and Vine, is located in the City Springs development in the city’s downtown.

    The minds behind The Select are Dave Green and David Lester, best known for their Vinings’ restaurant Paces & Vine.

    New Atlanta restaurant opening in City Springs: The Select

    The Select is a 1920s-inspired restaurant and bar that gets its name from aris’ famed Le Select. The restaurant will feature light and contemporary fare in a relaxed atmosphere.

    The kitchen will be run by Executive Chef Matt Rainey, a Georgia native who most recently helmed the eats at Rococo Steak and Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Tampa, Florida.

    What’s on the menu at The Select?

    The restaurant will feature daily dinner and late-night small plates inspired by American and European cuisine, alongside seasonal craft cocktails, local beer on draft.

    The wine program will feature around 60 bottles and more than 30 options of wine by the glass.

    Here are some of the menu items at The Select

    Where is The Select located?

    The Select is located at 6405 Blue Stone Rd Suite 200, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 in in the new City Springs mixed-used development . Here is a map to help you find it.


    The Select is located in the new City Springs development with 1000 parking spaces above and below ground. Parking is free for 2 hours, and we can validate your ticket if  longe

    The Select will operate during the following hours:

    • Dinner: Mon. – Sun., 5-10pm
    • Fri. and Sat. Late Night Bar & Small Plates: 10pm-2am
    • Sat. & Sun. Brunch: 10am-3pm

    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

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  •  Lapeer Seafood Market Opens In Alpharetta

     Lapeer Seafood Market Opens In Alpharetta

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    North Fulton has a new seafood restaurant! Lapeer Seafood Market is now serving in Alpharetta. The new Atlanta area restaurant opened its doors on Monday, April 1.
    With Lapeer Seafood Market’s entry into the local dining scene as a new Atlanta restaurant bodes well not only for the metro area, but for our stomachs!

    New Atlanta restaurant: Lapeer Seafood Market

    Lapeer comes from Co-owner Louis Soon and Culinary Director Andy Long of Maven Restaurant Group, the team behind acclaimed Alpharetta spots South Main Kitchen and Butcher & Brew.
    Executive Chef Blake Hartley, Sous Chef at South Main Kitchen, will be behind the reins. Cody Brown, of South Main Kitchen, will run the cocktail program and mezcal bar. Elise Vitale, Pastry Chef at Butcher & Brew and South Main Kitchen, will be over desserts.

    What’s on the menu at Lapeer Seafood Market?

     Lapeer Seafood Market Opens In Alpharetta

    Lapeer Seafood Market restaurant and bar will serve fresh coastal cuisine. The restaurant will specialize in hyper-seasonal seafood menu of dayboat fish, a raw bar, family-style plates, daily specials.
    Other dishes include East Coast and Gulf oysters, wild-caught fish and shrimp from along the Gulf of Mexico, crabmeat from Bayou la Batre and tuna from Louisiana. Produce will be Georgia-sourced.

    Where is Lapeer Seafood Market located in Alpharetta?

    Lapeer Seafood Market is located in Alpharetta City Centre at 12 North Broad Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009. 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 culinary excellence of Southern food is only part of the reason why Atlanta restaurants are having a moment. New entries into the restaurant entry, including steakhouses, seafood and fast-casual, represent a growing segment of the new Atlanta restaurants.

    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

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  • Hugo's Oyster Bar's Crawfish Boil In Roswell Set For April 13

    Hugo’s Oyster Bar’s Crawfish Boil In Roswell Set For April 13

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    Do you love seafood? Then you don’t want to miss Hugo’s Oyster Bar’s annual Crawfish Boil coming up.

    The crawfish boil is set for Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 12 to 5 p.m. Hugo’s annual live crawfish boil will have crawfish by the pound and delicious side items for the whole family.

    Hugo’s Crawfish Boil set for April 13

    There’s also going to be live music. The Catfish Hill Roberts and Bottom Band will perform for the masses.

    Hugo’s is a favorite place for North Fulton residents. The restaurant offers a daily happy hour Monday through Friday. If you come between 3 to 6:30 p.m., you can get a great appetizer, cocktail, beer and wine special.

    Where is Hugo’s Oyster Bar located?

    Hugo’s Oyster Bar is located at 10360 Alpharetta Street, Roswell, Ga. 30075. The phone number is (770) 993-5922. Here’s a map so that you can find it.


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  • El Viñedo Local opens in midtown Atlanta

     El Viñedo Local Opens In Midtown Atlanta

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    A new South American tapas and wine bar has opened in Midtown Atlanta after several delays. El Viñedo Local opened its doors in early 2021, AtlantaFi.com has learned.

    For now, the establishment’s hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to its website.

    El Viñedo Local means  “The Local Vineyard” in English. And that’s exactly what the new Atlanta restaurant inspires to be.

     El Viñedo Local Now Serving In Midtown Atlanta

    The eatery serves small plates, South American-inspired dishes for now. Wine and coffee are coming later.

    “We are excited that El Viñedo Local will become a part of the growing energy of Midtown, and we’re looking forward to offering our guests the ability to socialize and explore wines in a unique setting,” the owner Robert Kaster said in a press release.

    Where Is El Viñedo Local Located?

    El Viñedo Local is located at 730 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308. near the Fox Theatre. Here is a map to help you find it.

    El Viñedo Local’s South American fare is more proof than Atlanta is becoming a world-class city, led by its dining scene.

    f 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.
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