Shhh... Johns Creek City Council Reportedly Votes Popular Venue Out of Business

A popular Johns Creek restaurant and music venue has reportedly been forced to close due to a series of seemingly discriminatory city council rulings.  37 Main occupied a nearly 17,000 square foot space in Medlock Bridge Shopping Center on Medlock Bridge Parkway.   The restaurant took to their Facebook page to describe their situation and the issues that led to their closure.

Bits & Bites

The newest Kale Me Crazy opened earlier today in the recently renovated Buckhead Exchange shopping center on Peachtree Road near Grandview Avenue.  The Buckhead location joins six existing Kale Me Crazy locations in Atlanta including shops in Decatur, Inman Park and Sandy Springs. An eighth location is expected to open next month on Peachtree Road in Brookhaven, just south of TOWN Brookhaven. 

Tuesday Morning Bringing a "Fresh" Look to New Store

Off-price retailer moves to high-priced center. 

4th & Swift Quietly Shuttered Sunday Night

Neighborhood favorite "swiftly" shutters.

Uncle Maddio's Suffers Another Store Closure

Fledgling pizza chain continues to shrink in metro Atlanta.

Highland Bakery Destined for Downtown Atlanta, Decatur to Open Next Month

Highland Bakery to open new location downtown. 

McMahan Shoes to Shutter in Decatur

Historic shoe store to close next month.

Bits & Bites

The original Boogaloos boutique on West Ponce de Leon Avenue in Decatur is currently having a "Store Moving Blow-Out Sale."   The store, which opened in Decatur in 2001, subsequently expanded to TOWN Brookhaven (2009) and Ponce City Market (2016).   A store employee  confirmed that the Decatur store will not be reopening in Decatur and is instead "moving to Ponce City Market." 

The Year of the Monkey Brings Bamboo Luau's Closure

Despite a full parking lot, Bamboo Luau's Chinatown has closed 

Popular late night Chinese eatery quietly closes.

Entrepreneur Sees "Golden" Opportunity to Open New Coffee Shop

New coffee shop and cafe planned for Clairmont Road.

Bye Bye American Pie, New Center to Take Slice of Sandy Springs

New center planned for Sandy Springs.

Developer Hoping For a "Grand Slam" in Redeveloping Driving Range

The site of the proposed redevelopment 

Nearly 80 townhomes planned for North Druid Hills Road.

Beloved Local Sweet Shop Bids Au Revoir to Chamblee

Maison Robert, a purveyor of fine chocolates and pastries which first opened in Atlanta in 1977, has closed.  The business moved to Chamblee on Peachtree Road across from the Chamblee MARTA station in 2009.  The following message was posted to the business' website.

Bits & Bites

The new PNC Bank in East Cobb at Johnson Ferry & Lower Roswell Roads is slated to open July 18th.  Its opening will coincide with the closures of the Lassiter and Woodlawn branches. 

Midtown un-Dressed Following Closure

Salad focused eatery shutters.

Longtime S&S Patron to Open Similar Concept in Tucker

The S&S on its final day 

S&S offshoot planning fall debut in Tucker.

SunTrust Hoping "Anything Here But a Bank" Did Not Apply to Them

Bank planned for former restaurant parcel

Dave & Buster's to "Play" in Alpharetta

The new Dave & Buster's logo that was introduced in 2013 

New entertainment facility planned for Alpharetta

Bits & Bites

The new Black Walnut Cafe in Alpharetta 

Texas-based Black Walnut Cafe opened its first Atlanta area location today in Alpharetta.  The restaurant is located in a newly constructed freestanding building at the corner of Windward and North Point Parkways.  A second Black Walnut Cafe is planned for Peachtree Corners across from The Forum.  The Peachtree Corners restaurant is expected to break ground in the coming weeks with an expected opening in late February.  A previously planned Dunwoody location, where the chain had intended to construct a new building in place of Old Hickory House is "shelved for now."  Joe Brassard, Director of Operations for Black Walnut Cafe, indicated that the group pounced on the property sight unseen and has since decided it may be too small for their needs.   

Colbeh Has Closed, Truman Taking its Place

A new bar modeled after a 1980s New York area tavern is planned for downtown Decatur.  

North DeKalb Mall Continues to Lose National Names, Costco Still "In The Works"

Dated mall continues to deteriorate.

Rosati's to Bring Chicago-Style Pizza to Chastain Park

New pizzeria coming to Buckhead.

Bonus Bits

The Burger King on Memorial Drive at Columbia Drive has closed for an extensive renovation.  The restaurant, which appears to date from the early 90s, is actively being deconstructed to be rebuilt with the brand's latest look. The restaurant is expected to reopen in about five weeks.