Bits & Bites

Closed since last September due to an "electrical fire," Basil's Restaurant & Tapas Bar is slated to "officially"  re-open tomorrow August 1st for lunch and dinner.  The restaurant quietly "soft opened" last week, having used the past few days to work out the kinks. For those who may not recall, Basil's features a Mediterranean menu and has been in business for about 25 years.  Basil's is located on Grandview Avenue in Buckhead, across from Anis Bistro.  

New "Fresh Organic" Sub Shop Coming to Smyrna

Whole Subs promises "fresh organic subs, wraps and salads - cafe style."

Mellow Mushroom Taking Over Restaurant Relic in College Park

Local pizza shop to open new location in College Park 

Advance Auto Parts Reportedly Gets Green Light to Build in Atlanta's Red-Light District

Auto parts store planned for strip club corridor 

Sublime Doughnuts To Add Second Location, Expand Menu With "House-Made" Ice Cream

Sublime founder Kamal Grant (L) with noted food personality Alton Brown 

Popular intown doughnut shop expanding 

Attention Music Fans: Smith's Olde Bar May Be Forced Out

The property currently home to Smith's Olde Bar may soon change hands.

Like a Phoenix Rising From the Ashes, LongHorn Steakhouse Prepares to Re-Build at Toco Hills

Former LongHorn property progressing 

Angry Chef Abandons Timone's, Last Service Sunday Evening

Morningside eatery to close, Diner next? 

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop and Kale Me Crazy Headline Gateway Additions

Sandy Springs "Gateway" project lands three new tenants

Bits & Bites

Krispy Kreme has closed its popular location on Cobb Parkway for what it projects to be a two month remodel. As a result of the remodel, the store will increase in size by 250 square feet to about 3,000 square feet.  Improvements are planned for the parking lot, drive-thru, bathrooms and interior space. 

Taziki's Going For Growth in Georgia : Decatur and Buckhead Locations Coming Soon

Growing chain continues metro expansion

Waffle House Continues to Cover Atlanta

Local restaurant chain continues metro growth

Hammocks Team Opening "Under the Cork Tree" at The Prado

New restaurant coming to The Prado

Sandy Springs Sushi and Steak Gone in the Blink of An Eye

Restaurant closes and nobody notices.

Bits & Bites

Despite the fact that Ford Fry's Rocket Farm Restaurants has denied that their upcoming north Buckhead eatery will be a second location of Superica, there's a new sign on the building that says "Superica Coming Soon." The sign appears to have been placed there by property owner Regency Centers.  According to Fry, the new restaurant will be a blend between his The El Felix eatery in Avalon and Superica at Krog Street Market.  

Tom Ford Files Permits Despite Lack of Confirmation by Buckhead Atlanta

Tom Ford files first permit(s) with City of Atlanta 

New Cidery Looking for "Sweet" Success on Westside

Craft cider coming to Atlanta 

The Drought Is Over! More New Apartments Coming to Buckhead!

Berkshire at left, Pollack Shores project center, Post Collier Hills at right 

300+ more units destined for suddenly crowded westside street.

Lenox Square Lands Another Luxe Lifestyle Brand: MCM

Beats x MCM collaboration

Popular lifestyle brand coming to Buckhead

Local Church Pursues Higher, Better Use for Land

Local church looking to have land redeveloped

Popular Midwest Chain Culver's Plans Expansion in Georgia

New to market fast casual operator coming to Dawsonville.  

Bits & Bites

The Sheraton Atlanta Downtown, located at 165 Courtland Street, will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation this fall.  The renovation will provide the hotel with 43 new suites for a total of 63 suites (826 total rooms) – "the largest suite to guest room ratio in the city." What today operates as the Sheraton originally opened in 1965 as Marriott Hotel as seen in the artist's rendering, available thanks to the work of Greg Germani of Atlanta Time Machine.  Sheraton's renovation follows those of competing downtown hotels such as the Westin Peachtree Plaza and the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.  The Hyatt's renovations last year culminated with the reopening of their iconic Polaris restaurant after about a ten year absence.  

Eddie Bauer Returning For A New Adventure at Perimeter Mall

Athletic and outdoor apparel retailer returning to Perimeter Mall

Black Walnut Cafe Coming to Peachtree Corners, Plans to Open Next Year

Black Walnut Cafe 

Doughnuts Returning to Buckhead, Coming to Brookhaven Too!

Bon Glaze will be located between Full Cup and Bridge Boutique in Powers Ferry Square  

Doughnuts returning to north Buckhead.

Walmart Pulls The Plug on Puny Prototype .

Happier times at the Walmart on Campus at Georgia Tech 

Mega retailer shuttering "campus" store at Georgia Tech.

"Experimental concept" Cabana Grill Being Replaced by Pollo Tropical in Snellville

Test restaurant being rebranded in Snellville 

Former Woodfire Grill to Reopen as "Cape Dutch"

New restaurant coming to former Woodfire Grill

A New Concept From the Highland Bakery Will Soon Rise in Virginia Highland

Highland Bakery owner planning new concept 

Déjà Vu at Lenox Square: Freshii Reopening

Healthy fast food joint reopening at Lenox Square 

Buckhead Bar to "Establish" New Home in Midtown

Popular Buckhead bar moving to Midtown

What's in a Name? J. Alexander's Plans to Re-brand Multiple Units

An out of state J. Alexander's location 

Casual chain flipping Norcross location

Timber! The Georgia Pine Bites the Dust

Local restaurant abruptly shutters 

Bits & Bites

A new location of Wing Factory is coming soon to Dunwoody Village. The wing eatery has existing locations in Chamblee, North Buckhead and Smyrna.  Plans call for the Dunwoody location to open in August.