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Ponce City Market’s Central Food
Hall will expand this summer, adding
over 5,000 square feet of space on the
first floor. The expansion will move into
the Onward Reserve space (which has
relocated to the second floor) and a former
property management office. The new wing will house six restaurants and retail shops,
plus communal seating throughout, including Nani’s Rotisserie Chicken, Vietvana Pho
Noodle House, and JJ’s Flower Shop.
Sarah Pierre of 3 Parks Wine will curate a special tasting at the Burns Mansion to benefit
the Grant Park Conservancy on June 5. There will be two socially distanced seatings of
no more than 50 people held from 4-6 p.m and 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person at
gpconservancy.org.
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Staplehouse has transitioned from award-winning restaurant to a neighborhood market
offering pastas, pastries, beer and wine along with Chef Ryan Smith cooking up favorites
like chicken liver tart, smoked brisket and grain bowls for takeout or to enjoy on the patio
or garden space. Staplehouse is still at 541 Edgewood Ave. in Old Fourth Ward. Visit
staplehouse.com for more information.
A Patronize Downtown restaurants and then enjoy Lunch in Woodruff Park, where cafe
tables and chairs are set up Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A park attendant will
be onsite to sanitize tables after each use. Check out atlantadowntown.com/experience/
dining to find Downtown restaurants.
Mexican restaurant Chido & Padre’s has reopened at 128 East Andrews Drive in
Buckhead after being closed during the pandemic. Executive Chef Thomas Goss has put
a modern spin on traditional Mexican recipes from Oaxaca, Puebla and Sinaloa. Visit
chidoandpadres.com for more information.
A If you love plants and coffee, then you’ll love the new shop slated to open this month
at 1336 Glenwood Avenue in East Atlanta Village. The Victorian and Bellwood Coffee
are joining forces for this new shop featuring rare plants with the coffee bar at its heart
offering java, grab-and-go pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Visit thevictorianatlanta.com
for more.
Chef/owner Joey Ward has reopened Southern Belle in Poncey-Highland offering socially-
distanced four- and seven-course tasting menus for dinner, served in the restaurant’s dining
room and on the patio, weather permitting. For more, visit southernbelleatl.com.
A Atlanta-based artist and cookbook author Matthew Terrell has launched his latest
project, “Living the Dream,” a new cooking and lifestyle show sponsored by a grant from
Fulton County Arts & Culture. Episodes of the show, which Terrell describes as “Martha
Stewart meets Peewee’s Playhouse,” will be streaming at GoddessBlessYou.com.
High-tech kitchen and classroom Epicurean Theatre, which will be located inside the
new Epicurean Hotel in Midtown, will host both educational and entertaining forums
for the open discussion of a wide range of topics — from cultural trends and cooking
techniques, to the art of mixology, wine-tasting and more. Events will include immersive
demonstrations, tastings, and pairings all led by notable local and regional chefs and
beverage professionals.Visit EpicureanHotelAtlanta.com.
Intowners were distraught when Marchet Sparks announced at the end of March that
she would close her Le Petite Marche eatery in Kirkwood. A few weeks later, Sparks
announced a reprieve. She’s sold the cafe to the owners of Atlanta Breakfast Club and
ABC Chicken & Waffles. Sparks said the new owners are committed to keeping Le Petit
Marche exactly as it is: so it’ll be the same place that you know and love! And you’ll see me
stopping by frequently!” The restaurant is expected to reopen June 1.
Farm Burger has taken over the former Yeah! Burger space at 1017 N. Highland Ave. in
the heart of Virginia-Highland. Serving “100% grass-fed beef,” the Atlanta-based burger
joint also has locations in Decatur, Grant Park, and Midtown. The restaurant’s parking
lot will also be playing host to the brand new Virginia-Highland Community Farmers
Market, which will be open every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. selling fresh produce, artisan
goods, and more.
► Tickets are
on sale now for
dining-in-the-dark
event Pitch Black,
which will be held
in a secret location
in Atlanta this
July. Each dining
experience lasts 90
minutes, giving
diners ample time
to get comfortable
with their new
surroundings, and
enjoy a two-course
meal with a drink
— blindfolded. A live host will be entertaining diners with multiple games and challenges
centered around the sensory experience. Tickets cost $80.00 per person. Visit hidden.com
and select Atlanta from the menu to purchase tickets and get more details.
Restaurant RIP: Golden Eagle in Reynoldstown, One Eared Stag in Inman Park, Bocado
on the Westside and Botanico Bar & Kitchen in Buckhead. Both Bocado and Botanico
said they plan to reopen in new locations. QD
36 May 2021 | DU
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