Bits & Bites

The former Johnny Carino's just outside Sugarloaf Mill in Lawrenceville is undergoing renovations to become Pepe's Mexican Grill.  Johnny Carino's closed last year and Pepe's is expected to open early next year.  The former Johnny Carino's on Camp Creek Parkway was demolished and rebuilt earlier this year and and has since welcomed Chipotle Mexican Grill and at&t at Camp Creek Marketplace.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Scores Early Touchdown With "Best of Atlanta" Restaurants

Earlier today Mercedes-Benz Stadium released the list of its restaurant partners, referring to them as "Best of Atlanta."

Kroger Bringing Big New Store to Northside, Howell Mill Expansion in Doubt

The new Kroger at Lindbergh Place 

Kroger to anchor new center 

Chamblee Gets its First UTBAPH

Pizza Hut on hiatus in Chamblee

Sweet! The Dessert Place to "Pop-Up" in Virginia-Highland Next Week

The famous cream cheese brownies 

The Dessert Place to make cameo appearance in Virginia-Highland 

Tiff's Treats to Take Bite of Decatur

Cookie delivery bound for Decatur next year.

Bits & Bites

Assorted pies from Southern Bakes Pie Company 

Amanda Wilbanks and her husband Alex recently opened their third location of their gourmet pie shop,  Southern Baked Pie Company.   Located in Alpharetta's new The Atwater center across from Avalon, the shop is situated alongside Pieology, Bezoria, Firebirds Wood Fire Grill and Starbucks, among other tenants.   Shortly before the Alpharetta opening, the couple opened in Buckhead Commons, a small strip center across from the old IHOP on Peachtree Road in Buckhead.  The couple's original location, which opened in 2012, is just off Athens Highway on Broad Street in Gainesville, near Brenau University.   Mrs. Wilbanks is a UGA grad and  won the grand prize at UGA’s 2016 "Flavor of Georgia" contest with her caramel pecan pie earlier this year . 

Slice Cut From Brookhaven Dining Options

Slice of Brookhaven has closed 

Caribou Coffee Gets Canned, Baby Braithwaite to Deliver Next Year in Paces Ferry Plaza

Coffee shop to close amidst redevelopment plans 

Field & Stream Teaming Up With Dick's in Kennesaw

Field & Stream entering Atlanta market 

Buckhead Scores Second Sephora

Typical Sephora mall store 

Cosmetics chain opening second Buckhead outpost. 

Target Misses The Mark in Roswell: Store Closing

SuperTarget store to close.

Spa Sydell Stretched Too Thin?

Spa Sydell at Brookwood Place in south Buckhead 

Spa Sydell closes stores amidst financial issues 

Bits & Bites

Bites Station is now open at Windy Hill Village shopping center on Windy Hill Road, just off Cobb Parkway.  The eatery occupies a space to the left of the former Upton's which is today an Ollie's Bargain Outlet.  Bites Station offers a number of economically priced menu items starting at $1 and topping out at nine bucks for the "Big Bite Burger."

The Cook's Warehouse Headlines New Additions to Peachtree Station in Chamblee

Progress at Peachtree Station in Chamblee

Whole Foods-anchored center adds to roster, gets closer to opening 

Bits & Bites - Bonus

Shannon Salter Sliger, founder and former owner of Dtox Juice, plans to open {SAMA} Food For Balance early next year in Andrews Square.  Sama, which means "balance" in Sanskrit, will be a healthy cafe with a mix of foods and drinks with an Ayurvedic twist. Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest holistic (whole-body) healing systems. It was developed thousands of years ago in India. It is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit.  {SAMA} will occupy the 2,700 square foot space formerly home to Czar Ice Bar.  {SAMA} will also include a meditation studio.  "The cafe will draw its decor from ancient influences around the world (think Mediterranean, Moroccan, Spanish etc). Focusing on Ayurveda practices and lifestyle, {SAMA} will offer "food for balance," such as "Balance Bowls" offering a variety of both sweet and savory flavors served hot or cold. A retail space will offer specially branded {SAMA} Skincare and a meditation room will be a part of the vibe as Shannon is a trained yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda teacher. Also of note, {SAMA} will be a zero waste facility as composting will be a part of the practice."  

Three Eateries Confirmed at Tucker Meridian

Eateries join committed anchor tenants in Tucker  

Bits & Bites

The recently opened Culver's in Newnan

The new Culver's in Buford is slated to open Monday, November 7th.  The Buford location will join existing Atlanta area Culvers in Dawsonville and Newnan. A new Culver's is expected to open in Grovetown in early December followed by Lawrenceville in mid -January and Canton / Hickory Flat towards the end of January.  Two other metro Atlanta locations are in the works.

Owning A Tom + Chee Might Not Be So Fun After All

Gourmet grilled cheese not as hot as previously thought?