Bits & Bites

Sprinkles Cupcakes is seeking a general manger for their upcoming store at Lenox Square.  The position offers "competitive salary and benefits like health insurance, 401(k) plan with an employer match, paid time off, annual bonuses, a referral incentive program, employee discount, and a FREE CUPCAKE EVERY DAY!"

Bojangles Dances Closer to Atlanta With Planned Norcross Opening

Bojangles' is coming to Norcross.

PNC Bank Thinks It Needs a Bigger Bite of Buckhead

PNC Bank plans to open yet another location in Buckhead.

Aloft a Little Late in Atlanta... Again

Before and (rendering) of after 

Aloft planning a late check in downtown.

Emory Point Phase 2 Means Demolition of Local Landmark

Atlanta-based Cousins Properties will begin work on Phase 2 of Emory Point in September.  

ROXX Tavern Rolls into Tucker for Second Location

ROXX Tavern is coming to Northlake.

Au Bon Pain Hoping to Make Some Dough Downtown

Au Bon Pain returning to downtown Atlanta

B.Y.O.B., But Bring Your Own Beer

B.Y.O.B. will open in about a week at Colony Square in midtown.

Finally on Track, Two New Restaurants Coming Soon to Chamblee

Union Hill Kitchen coming soon to historic downtown Chamblee

It's Bo Time in Tucker!

It seems that I received some inaccurate information from a reputable government source that I ran with and published a (now edited) post.

Popeyes Bringing "Louisiana Fast" to Northlake

Sandy Springs-based Popeyes is planning to open two new locations in the Tucker area.

Thank Goodness! FRIDAY'S Plaza Lands Two New Restaurants!

The plaza formerly known as FRIDAY'S Plaza will soon welcome two new restaurants. 

The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta Nears Opening

The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta open officially tomorrow, July 18th. (There is a paid VIP "Red Carpet" preview party tonight from 6pm til 10pm benefitting the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village.)

Bella Cucina a Going Concern or Bankruptcy Bust

I reported yesterday that Virginia Highland's Bella Cucina had abruptly closed a few days ago.  At that point, it was unclear what exactly caused their closure.  New details came yesterday afternoon including evidence of a bankruptcy filing and claims of unpaid invoices.

After 25+ Years Together, Ross-Simons Separates from Phipps Plaza

Ross-Simons closed their lone Atlanta area location at Phipps Plaza yesterday.

Bella Cucina Clears Out and Disappears?

A reader brought to my attention the mysterious closure of Bella Cucina.

Aw, Shucks, TOWN Brookhaven Getting New Eatery

Here to Serve's Tom Catherall is not done adding to his Brookhaven empire.

Willy's Mexicana Grill Pounces on Prime intown Location

Willy's Mexicana Grill opening a new intown location.

Marshalls Leaving Marshalls Plaza for New Shopportunity

Marshalls is leaving Marshalls Plaza to open in The Exchange at Hammond.

Suburban Plaza - Where Are They Now?

It was 2011 when I was the first in Atlanta to break news of Selig Enterprises planned redevelopment of Suburban Plaza in Decatur and the addition of, among other tenants, a Walmart Supercenter.  This plan was immediately  met with fierce neighborhood opposition.  After at least one lawsuit and countless neighborhood meetings and rallies, the redevelopment appears on track.

Giuseppe Zanotti Steps into Phipps Plaza

Italian shoe designer Giuseppe Zanotti plans to open his first, and likely only, Atlanta area boutique at Buckhead's Phipps Plaza later this year.  

Petco Unleashes New Concept in Atlanta

Unleashed, a relatively new concept store from San Diego-based Petco will soon open a new location at Howell Mill Village.

850°F Hopes to Heat Up the Westside

850°F Bar Pizza will open later this fall in the former Toscano & Sons Italian Market.

Tin Lizzy's Slides Into Mall of Georgia

Tin Lizzy's is opening a  new location at Mall of Georgia

Ciao! Osteria del FIGO Westside Relocating

Osteria del FIGO will soon relocate from its current westside location.

Heirloom BBQ Crew Taking on Former Kitsch'n 155

Heirloom Market BBQ, which just last week announced they would end dine-in service at their Smyrna area restaurant and operate only as a catering business, may yet have a trick up its sleeve.