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ORGANIC FOODS Market
The Midtown
Development Review
Committee (DRC) met
on June 9 to review a new
application for an “organic
grocery store” at 14th
and Spring streets. The
unnamed store: a flagship
Whole Foods Market.
Planned as the second
phase of The Related
Group’s mixed-used development on the block bound by Spring, 14th, West Peachtree
and 13th streets, the project consists of two levels of retail - a 50,040-square-foot
organic foods market and an additional 21,907-square-feet of restaurant and retail space
- above three levels of parking. Access to the parking will be provided off Spring and
13th streets. Some of unique features for this Whole Foods would include a brew pub,
cooking school, green walls, and two outdoor patio spaces, one located on Spring Street
and one located at the corner of 14th Street and West Peachtree. The committee asked
that the development team revisit the street-level facades to provide a more pedestrian
friendly and to explore options for a green roof to meet the sustainability objectives of
the Midtown Eco-District. The applicant will continue to develop their proposal further
and return to the DRC for a follow-up review.
The Old Fourth Ward Farmers Market is now open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. at the Southern Dairies building (home of 4th and Swift) on North Avenue. Find
out more at fourthfarmers.com.
Chef Ford Fry plans to open a second outpost of his “Mex-Tex” restaurant Superica
in Buckhead. The restaurant, which is expected to open early next year, will take over
the old Outback Steakhouse space in Buckhead Court. The Superica concept made its
debut at the Krog Street Market in Inman Park earlier this year and has been a big hit
with the locals.
Dolce Italian recently served up a victory on the season finale of Bravo’s culinary
competition series Best New Restaurant. Atlantans will get a taste of the winning
modern Italian menu when a new outpost opens later this summer at Buckhead Atlanta.
Tavernpointe, the newest venture from Chef Drew Van Feuvan, is currently under
construction in the Peachtree Pointe building. Focated on the corner of Peachtree and
Spring Street, Tavernpointe will feature a menu of smoked and roasted meats, fresh
seafood, and salads sourced from local farms.
Chef Kevin Gillespie is expected to open Revival in Decatur this month. The
restaurant will feature family-style Southern suppers that Gillespie grew up eating as a
child.Revival is located at 129 Church Street in the former Harbour House Pub site. For
updates on the restaurant, visit www.revivaldecatur.com.
The Georgia Restaurant Association and the Georgia Department of Economic
Development have partnered together to create the first ever Georgia Restaurant
Week. This inaugural seven day culinary event will take place July 13-19 and feature
restaurants from around the state. Visit garestaurants.org to see the full list of
participating restaurants.
Alma Cocina is participating in The James Beard Foundation’s (JBF) Better
Burger Project, a nationwide contest and challenge to make a “better burger” by
blending ground meat with finely chopped, cultivated mushrooms to create a
delicious, healthier and more sustainable burger. The public can vote by visiting the
restaurant, ordering a burger and posting a photo to Instagram using the hashtag
#betterburgerproject, tagging Alma Cocina (@fifthgrouper) and sharing what’s
better about the burger in the caption by July 31. Visit betterburgerproject.org for
more information.
Nature’s Garden Express will open a 410 square foot market stall at Krog Street
Market later this year. The first of its kind to join KSM, the grocer will supply
everything from organic goods and cold pressed juices to kitchen staples like milk,
eggs, and bread. In addition, the store will offer a variety of artisanal food products
including coconut wraps, nut butters, hummus, pasta sauces, kombuchas, dried
grains and olive oils. The shop will also offer a grocery delivery service. For more,
visit NaturesGardenExpress.com.
Nectar, an Atlanta-based raw juice
bar and smoothie shop, is now open at
Piedmont Park. The location will be open
seven days a week and offers healthy
handcrafted juices, smoothies and Panini.
For more information, visit benectar.com.
Organic and natural foods grocery
store Earth Fare will host a grand
opening celebration at Emory Point,
1578 Avenue Place, at 7 a.m. on July
8.The 24,000 square foot store will offer
staples that are free of trans-fats, artificial
dyes, preservatives, added hormones and
antibiotics, bleached and bromated flour
and sweeteners. For more information,
visit EarthFare.com/EmoryPoint.
The 7th annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival will be held July 19,
1-5 p.m. featuring tomato dishes and drinks by some of the South’s best chefs
and mixologists. Focal all-chef band Ill Communication and Five Bone Rack will
perform during the fundraiser, proceeds benefiting Georgia Organics and The
Giving Kitchen. General admission tickets are $70, VIP tickets for early admission
at 12 p.m. are $125. JCT Kitchen & Bar, 1198 Howell Mill Rd, Suite 18, 30318. For
more information and to purchase tickets, visit killertomatofest.com or call (404)
355-2252.
Wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts are invited to taste more than 50 wines at the
Opera Nightclub in Midtown during the Atlanta Wine Party on July 25, 6-10 p.m.
Guests receive a souvenir glass and can enjoy live music and DJ entertainment. VIP
tickets include tastings of 15 additional premium wines and exclusive access to the
2nd floor. General admission starts at $40 in advance, $45 after July 16, and $55 at
the door. First 100 general admission guest tickets only $30. VIP tickets are $75 in
advance and $85 after July 16. This 21 and up event is not kid or pet friendly and is
a rain or shine event. For tickets and information, visit atlantawineparty.com. ESI
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