• 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.


    Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our  news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

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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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  • New Atlanta Restaurant Halsa Opening In Serenbe

    New Atlanta Restaurant Halsa Opening In Serenbe

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    New restaurant Halsa, a Swedish-influenced restaurant in the Serenbe development, is set to open its doors on March 22, 2019.

    The eatery, situated on the bottom floor of the One Mado building, is going to serve “polished casual” fare among other things.

    Fresh-fast casual restaurant Halsa opening at Serenbe

    Located in Chattahoochie Hills, Georgia, the restaurant will be helmed by Chef Nicolas Bour, who will also run the beverage program.

    Patrons can expect a lively cuisine of fresh foods, build-your-own-bowls, smoothies, juices and a select Swedish menu.

    Halsa Manager Keisha Frederick was recently the recipient of a shoutout by Serenbe on Facebook.

    If you’re looking for job, Halsa is also hiring for a number of positions, including house staff and line cooks of all experience levels. Reach out to them at hrintern@serenbe.com.

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  • Blackbird Restaurant Opens In Atlanta

    Blackbird Restaurant Opens In Downtown Atlanta

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    Blackbird opened recently in downtown Atlanta to little fanfare but great reviews. The eatery is in the process of getting its liquor license but expectations are high.

    The new Atlanta restaurant is opened by Asa Fain, who also owns the Murphy Park Fairgrounds as well as Apache Cafe.

    Now serving: Blackbird in downtown Atlanta

    Blackbird is located in the space formerly occupied by Studio 7 on Marietta Street.

    The kitchen is helmed by Chef Matthew Jones, who was schooled in the culinary arts in Europe and worked at The Optimist in West Midtown.

    As of right now, the new Atlanta restaurant is serving breakfast from Tuesdays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and lunch and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Where is Blackbird located in Atlanta?

    Blackbird restaurant is located at 393 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. 404-993-5328. Here’s a map to help you find it.

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  • Pancake Social Opening In Ponce City Market 'In The Coming Weeks' - Pancake Social opening at Ponce City Market - here's the menu

    Pancake Social Opening In Ponce City Market On March 25

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    Breakfast-focused restaurant Pancake Social is set to open at Ponce City Market on Monday, March 25, AtlantaFi has learned.

    The new Atlanta restaurant’s opening is yet another feather in the hat of Midtown’s crown jewel development Ponce City Market.

    Pancake Social is expected to open near the North Avenue entrance at PCM. The eatery will have a place for indoor and outdoor dining. The venue will seat 150 people and include a coffeehouse.

    Midtown Atlanta restaurants: Pancake Social opening in Ponce City Market

    The breakfast-all-day spot will close nightly about 7 or 8 p.m. And they won’t take reservations.

    The eatery will be helmed by Chef Anne Quatrano of Star Provisions, Bacchanalia and other top eateries.  The team behind Pancake Social is already gearing to expand. More sites are being looked at in Buckhead, Dunwoody and Fayetteville.

    What’s on the menu at Pancake Social?

    Menu highlights include Ebelskivers; a Pecan Praline Stack; Sourdough Waffles; a Crispy Chicken Sandwich with hot honey drizzle; and a P.S. burger. To drink, Pancake Social will offer craft juice blends, their signature breakfast blend of coffee and espresso as well as beer, wine, mimosas and brunch cocktails.

    Here are some dishes from Pancake Social’s menu:

    When it comes to decor, Pancake Social patrons will be welcomed by a coffee and beverage bar when they enter the establishment. day. As they pass they’ll enter a full-service dining room with large tables and booths.

    “The passion for food and design is something our team shares,” says partner Dan Jacobson. “We loved brainstorming and collaborating together, but it was Anne that really brought the concept to life. Much of what you will see and feel at Pancake Social is a culmination of her great talent and creativity – not only in food and hospitality, but also in designing a delightful atmosphere that is memorable for guests.”

    Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our  news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

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  • Ammazza debuts vegan menu -- Ammazza Pizza reopening in Atlanta

    Ammazza Edgewood Pizza Reopens In Atlanta

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    One of the best pizza joints in Atlanta’s Inman Park, Ammazza, reopened recently on Edgewood Avenue.  The new Atlanta restaurant and pizzeria was back in business on March 19, 2019 updated and expanded.

    Before it was destroyed, Ammazza had become popular for its housemade pizzas with cured meats from local charcuterie The Spotted Trotter.

    Ammazza also outdid itself with the cheeses: housemade mozzarella, dough and sauces.

    The new and improved eatery has kid and vegan options. The menu also features housemade pastas, antipasto and dolces.

    What are Ammazza’s hours?

    Ammazza is open daily for dinner and will be serving an extensive beverage program of craft cocktails, beer and small production wines.

    Monday through Thursday 5PM-11PM Friday 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday. 11:30-midnight Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.

    Where is Ammazza located in Atlanta?

    Ammazza is located at 478 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Here is a map to help you find it.

    Find Ammazza’s Decatur location at 314 E Howard Ave.

    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: 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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