[COMING SOON] Dunkin' + Baskin-Robbins Planned Near Decatur

A new Dunkin' [Donuts] and Baskin-Robbins combo store is coming soon to Lawrenceville Highway near Decatur.  The new donut and ice cream shop would open in place of the former Bruster's Ice Cream at 2550 Lawrenceville Highway, about a mile from I-285 and not far from Druid Hills Middle School and North DeKalb Mall.  Bruster's closed this past September after about two decades in business.  

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[EXCLUSIVE] DosBros Hoping to Break Tennessee Burrito Curse in Sandy Springs

A Tennessee-based burrito joint is seemingly hoping that the third time's the charm when it comes opening in metro Atlanta.  DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill plans later this year to expand their footprint beyond their home market of Tennessee into metro Atlanta with an outpost in Sandy Springs.  DosBros is the third Tennessee-based burrito business to enter the metro Atlanta market in recent years following Mojo Burrito [Chattanooga] which opened in Dunwoody in 2014, and Blue Coast Burrito [Nashville] which opened in Berkeley Heights in 2017.  

[EXCLUSIVE] Smashburger Gives Way to Cluck -N- Mooh in Buckhead

The last Atlanta area Smashburger has closed.  The restaurant, located in a roughly 2,300 square foot suite in the Marshalls/Ross/HomeGoods/Office Depot anchored Buckhead Crossing shopping center, closed permanently within the past few days and will reopen Thursday as Cluck -N- Mooh.  The new concept, owned by former Smashburger franchisee Chirag Patel, has an existing location in Kennesaw and features a menu centered on burgers, tacos, tenders, wings and "Monster Shakes." 

[UPDATE] The Colonnade Restaurant to Reopen Friday!

We reported earlier this month that the Colonnade Restaurant was planning to reopen July 31 after an extended hiatus.  The restaurant, an Atlanta institution for nearly 100 years, earlier today reconfirmed the planned reopening and also provided some updates on the operation and safety procedures.  

Bits & Bites

Peloton plans to open its second Atlanta area location later this fall at Avalon in Alpharetta.  The at-home exercise equipment company opened their first Atlanta area retail store at Lenox Square in Buckhead in 2016.  The new store replaces the Levis's store which closed at the suburban shopping destination this past April.  ToNeTo Atlanta heard talk in April that Peloton would replace Levi's, but was told by sources close to the project that a lease had not yet been finalized.  Confirmation of the lease came last week with the installation of Peloton branding at the space.  The new Peloton store should open before the end of the year.