Libby Allnatt

Atlanta

Senior Editor at What Now Atlanta

Senior Editor for What Now Atlanta. Send me your scoops about new restaurant openings: [email protected]

Articles

Burger and Beer Spot from Virginia Expanding to Virginia-Highland

3 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Libby Allnatt

A Virginia-based burger restaurant is planning expansion to the Peach State for the first time. Progress is moving forward on the Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint planned for 1006 North Highland Avenue Northeast, according to a recent building permit application with the City of Atlanta. The restaurant is going into the Virginia-Highland space formerly occupied by Taco Mac’s original location, which recently announced it would be closing there after almost 50 years.
Waterfront Seafood Restaurant Coming Soon to Wyandotte

3 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Libby Allnatt

A new restaurant is coming soon to downtown Wyandotte after extensive renovation of the space. Latitudes Restaurant & Bar will be located at 3455 Biddle Avenue. The large space can accommodate about 500 people and will be available for hosting events. The restaurant will feature waterfront dining, a seafood-focused menu and a Carribbean vibe, the Detroit Free Press reports. According to the news outlet, the restaurant comes from Josh Cade, Ron Thomas and Leo Stevenson.
Healthy Eats and Beachy Vibes Coming to Decatur

3 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Libby Allnatt

Something tropical is coming to Decatur. Playa Bowls is expected to open soon at 335 W Ponce de Leon Avenue, bringing açaí bowls, smoothies, juices and more to another metro Atlanta city. The new location comes from Erica and Randy Walker, who are excited to open in downtown Decatur. “We’re really excited about where we are,” Randy told What Now Atlanta. “We’ve always liked that area.
New York Jewelry Brand Appears Set on Atlanta

3 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Libby Allnatt

A new gem appears to be coming to Ponce City Market. Catbird is planned for the popular Old Fourth Ward destination at 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE, according to a building permit application with the City of Atlanta. The brand would be going into the approximately 1,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Goorin Bros. Hat Shop. Catbird is a New York-based jewelry brand.
Miami-Based Group Bringing New Restaurant to West Midtown

3 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Libby Allnatt

A new restaurant is coming to West Midtown. A concept called Füm is planned for the Star Metals District, according to a building permit application with the City of Atlanta. According to the application, the estimated cost of construction on the 5,053-square-foot space is $2.7 million. The buildout is slated to include a full-service kitchen, a pasta room, a dry ager and a bar.
New Atlanta Deli Aims to Expand Access to Affordable Food

3 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Libby Allnatt

A new concept designed to create accessibility to fresh, affordable food is in the works in Atlanta. Little Loaf is coming this summer to the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. The deli will be located inside a market, serving sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and more. “We just want food to be affordable,” founder Jasmine Crowe-Houston told What Now Atlanta. “For a family of four to be fed under 20 dollars, that will be incredible.
Authentic Mexican Street Food Eatery Expanding

3 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Libby Allnatt

A local Mexican eatery is cooking up a new location. Paco Tacos is expanding to a space at 4485 Campbellton Road SW, teasing the new location on Instagram. The space is located at a Chevron gas station in southwest Atlanta. This would be the second location for Paco Tacos, which can currently be found at2222 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW. The restaurant has a 4.8-star rating on Google, with satisfied visitors praising the birria tacos, the steak tacos and the chicken burrito.
Local Thai Eatery Coming to Krog Street Market

3 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Libby Allnatt

A local Thai restaurant is cooking up a third location. Tyde Tate Kitchen is expected to open this summer at Krog Street Market, bringing comforting, home-style Thai cuisine to the popular Atlanta food hall in The Krog District. This will be the third location for the family-owned restaurant, which can currently be found at Chattahoochee Food Works in West Midtown and in South Downtown Atlanta.
Local Coffee Shop Expanding to Grant Park

3 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Libby Allnatt

A local coffee shop appears to be brewing a new location in Grant Park. Bellwood Coffee is proposed for 568 Boulevard SE, according to a building permit application with the City of Atlanta for the “interior build-out of an existing restaurant space for new tenant (coffee shop).” The space would be 1,062 square feet, according to the application.
New Spot for Sweet Treats Coming to Chastain Park

3 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Libby Allnatt

Something sweet (and salty) is coming to Chastain Park. A new concept called Doughnuts + Fries is planned for 4285 Roswell Road. The shop is expected to feature a variety of donuts, coffee, cookies and fries, including classic, sweet potato and funnel fries. The shop will be located at Chastain Square, a Publix-anchored shopping center. According to a Regency Centers site map, the 1,500-square-foot space for Doughnuts + Fries is located next to Supercuts.