A new restaurant called Unkie's Pizza+Bar is coming soon to Brookhaven. The pizza shop is opening at 3400 Clairmont Road, Suite A, in the Skyland shopping center. Unkie's replaces The Greek Pizzeria & Gyros which closed in the 2,000 square foot space in December after about four years in business.
Business partners Richard Gazaway and Michael Colombo are behind the forthcoming Brookhaven pizza shop. Gazaway, a resident of nearby Chamblee, spent nineteen years as general manager of Vintage Pizzeria on Peachtree Road in Chamblee before leaving last April. Colombo was an employee of his who has since entered an unrelated field. The two are partners in the business, but Gazaway will run the day-to-day operations.
The duo enlisted the help of Atlanta's Methane Studios to create the restaurant's "vibe," aka the theme, logo, and voice. One thing is for sure, the shop is "not your father's pizza place."
According to Gazaway, the plan is to open in phases, with phase one likely in mid-to-late February and phase two in early April. As with anything involving the government, timelines are subject to change.
Phase one would include an initial "soft launch" of New York-style pizza and salads.
The second phase would introduce a wider variety to the menu and as well as their bar program and enhanced patio area. Plans call for a Chicago deep dish special as well as assorted appetizers, sandwiches, a smashburger, and hand-cut French fries. Unkie's also plans to offer some unexpected items that the partners have "tested" at popups and received rave reviews on, such as a butter chicken cheesesteak and Korean BBQ eggrolls with chicken sausage.
The pizza shop will benefit from superior visibility as it's located on the endcap of the center, adjacent to a freestanding Smoothie King, and near the intersection of Clairmont and Buford Highway.
Are you excited for the return of pizza to Skyland shopping center? What is currently your favorite pizza shop in metro Atlanta? What kind of restaurant would you most like to see open in Brookhaven?
Please share your thoughts below.
Sounds like a recipe for epic failure.
ReplyDeleteGo blow a whistle somewhere else.
Deletein what way...? this sounds great to me
Deletein what way..? this sounds great to me
DeleteAt anon214pm: Ok traitor.
DeleteThis is a restaurant. You mean to say “ok waiter.”
DeleteYou know how to make a million dollars in the restaurant business? Start with two million. Brave move.
ReplyDeleteI’ll give this a try.
ReplyDeleteWhy do businesses seem to go out of their way to come up with stupid names now?
ReplyDeleteIt’s a family name. You hoped for something more traditional like Fuddruckers?
DeleteDoesn’t seem to be a family name of any of the people involved, does it? Fuddrucker’s was a dumb name too.
DeleteHow do you know it’s not a family name?
DeleteWow, a comment battle on this site that is based on semantics? SHOCKING!
DeleteDid someone spill water on a plug? Is that why it’s shocking?
DeleteGreat space for this and addition to the neighborhood! Super exciting.
ReplyDeleteGreat space and location for this type of concept and addition to the neighborhood! Can’t wait.
ReplyDeleteGreat space, concept and addition to the neighborhood! Can’t wait.
ReplyDeleteVintage was so tasty!!! If Unkies has something even close to that buffalo white pie, it's going to be a must stop by!
ReplyDeleteSo maybe “Anonymous” is right, but at least my son has the courage and determination to take a risk and “leap of faith” on a dream he has had for a long time. The “flip side” is it is a recipe for epic success, because he has done his homework and is putting his “blood, sweat and tears” into this adventure. I hope all you good folks will help him make this an “epic” success!
ReplyDeletePreach it, Papa Gazaway! We plan to be there and support Unkies on opening day and beyond! No haters allowed!
DeleteI'm excited to give this a chance. As a former New Yorker I have high standards for my pizza and we just don't have any good pizza that's around this neighborhood. I usually have to drive to Oz pizza in East lake or settle for something mediocre. I'm looking forward to it. If it's good I'll be there regularly!
DeleteWay too much use of double quotes.
DeleteI am so looking forward to going! The place he managed for years always had great food and a welcoming vibe!
ReplyDeleteSooooo looking forward to going there for the food and I always loved the welcoming vibe from Richard and staff.
ReplyDeleteMan, this is going to be awesome, can’t wait for something fresh and new here!
ReplyDeleteSounds like somewhere I need to frequent! Thanks for the update, excited for something new in the ‘hood!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this!
ReplyDeleteAs a former coworker of Gazaway + Colombo, I can proudly say that the two are experts in the field and serve with a passion for excellence. Best wishes to Unkie’s!!
ReplyDeleteMid February?? Good Luck... (Highly unlikely if they plan on getting a Liquor License)
ReplyDeleteHow do you know they don’t already have one?
DeleteAwesome!!! Congratulations to Richard! Miss seeing him at Vintage, so we can’t wait to put Unkie’s into the rotation.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic news!! Can’t wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteExtending a warm welcome to all Gazaway family members to this blog
ReplyDeleteMy fingers are crossed for you. I think this sounds good and I truly believe that due to the brilliant leadership of president Trump and speaker Johnston we are about to enter a new golden age. I hope this establishment is the beneficiary of this.
ReplyDeleteYour chicken fingers are crossed.
DeleteThey must have a large extended family. But yes this is just what is needed in Atlanta, another pizza joint!
ReplyDeleteDidn't an Unkie's recently close some where?
ReplyDeleteI had been meaning to go to The Greek for about 4 years then found out it closed. This is close to me but I hate the exit onto Clairmont as its really hard to turn left and head back to Chamblee. I mostly go to Vintage for pizza but sometimes Gallas and The Harvey. I hope this place does well, I will try and get there in the next 4 years.
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