tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post53193867719667627..comments2024-03-28T18:49:51.220-04:00Comments on Tomorrow's News Today - Atlanta: Antico Pizza Napoletana May be Coming to Buckhead, But Will it Ruin the Brand?Atlantan99http://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-49798921255749269402013-09-11T14:31:47.005-04:002013-09-11T14:31:47.005-04:00This is really interesting - I hope it succeeds! ...This is really interesting - I hope it succeeds! <br />I don't feel like the quality at Antico has dropped - but it is getting very difficult to enjoy it like we used to. We are even trying to go early these days, but seems there are a lot of families/kids and it is just a crowded as the more normal dinner hours. So it would be great to have another Antico option in town (and closer to home).<br /><br />Have you heard of Desano (http://www.desanopizza.it/) in Nashville? Except for the name, it is Antico. Same logo, website, pizza and even looks similar - except it is about 3X bigger than Antico.<br />Quality was awesome, just like Antico. If he can bring that to Nashville, I would hope he can do it again here in Buckhead.<br />thx!<br /> Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062816304360726789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-67631731592233692232013-09-04T09:31:37.518-04:002013-09-04T09:31:37.518-04:00This is a great idea! It will be right near the ne...This is a great idea! It will be right near the new Buckhead Atlanta and the area is very walkable. Plus with the BYOB policy people will come to eat, linger, and then go out to the bars of Buckhead. There's a new hotel going in right nextdoor as well, and the old Pearson's liquor store space right behind it is being primed for new retail. This was an iconic location for Johnny Rockets for many years and there is great visbility to the area too. Plus a lot of office buildings right there which Antico currently doesn't have. This is a fantastic move Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-63357884293713654272013-09-03T15:22:22.424-04:002013-09-03T15:22:22.424-04:00What do I think? I'll tell you what I think; a...What do I think? I'll tell you what I think; anybody who thinks Antico is comparable to Shane's Rib Shack in any facet has lost their damn mind.icnt.mxhttp://icnt.mxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-23054335489712027692013-08-29T23:02:24.211-04:002013-08-29T23:02:24.211-04:00Let's hope that a new Antico Buckhead will hav...Let's hope that a new Antico Buckhead will have a a bit more civilized seating. The original is like dining in a zoo- not at all appetizing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-25619670637677365452013-08-29T15:44:18.699-04:002013-08-29T15:44:18.699-04:00First of all, it was reported widely elsewhere tha...First of all, it was reported widely elsewhere that Giuseppe is in the process of leasing space in Alpharetta, where he could combine the pizza with a pasta menu as well. <br />Makes no sense for him to go to the spot on W. Paces Ferry. Non-existent parking and the location is a proven loser. People in Buckhead do not walk anywhere and the lack of parking spells doom.<br />He is better suited for the affluent suburbs where his brand will not be diluted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-8782566607960484782013-08-29T13:51:40.653-04:002013-08-29T13:51:40.653-04:00Would be a great addition to Buckhead but I can...Would be a great addition to Buckhead but I can't say the say for the location up in the burbs. That just allows for more "just like living in the city" mentality to sell living up there. Things like this should be kept ITP. Yes, I'm a snob like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-85583111530589788462013-08-29T12:03:13.737-04:002013-08-29T12:03:13.737-04:00As long as Antico doesn't go crazy like Uncle ...As long as Antico doesn't go crazy like Uncle Maddio's has done, they should be fine. Maddio's has expanded way too fast with too many locations. With just a few locations, Antico should be fine. Buckhead is a great market with people with disposable income and that is a great location, but that specific space is TERRIBLE for parking. You can't really drive up there and people will not pay to park there. Perhaps you could park at Whole Foods and walk over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-13761820592615245212013-08-29T10:43:20.195-04:002013-08-29T10:43:20.195-04:00I think Antico is already suffering a quality cont...I think Antico is already suffering a quality control problem -- the last two recent times I've been there, the pizza was not at the high quality that were able to maintain for so long. The pies were composed and cooked unevenly. <br /><br />I can't help but think this is due to the expansion of the business to the next-door chicken and gelatto spots, taking the owner's focus away from the pizza quality. What a shame, too, since Antico has been such a jewel for the city.Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-72374358704581065162013-08-29T10:17:31.578-04:002013-08-29T10:17:31.578-04:00@AJ,
Thanks for the comments. The lifestyle cent...@AJ,<br /><br />Thanks for the comments. The lifestyle center I'm referencing is Atlantic Station 2.0 aka Avalon. <br /><br />Also, I would tend to agree with you in the multiple locations / units noting if not for the compound Di Palma now has on the Westside. Caffe Gio,a gelateria & cafe recently opened and joins adjacent fellow Di Palma concept Gio's Chicken Amalfitana. Each concept will of course feed off the pizza but will in the end lead to an increase in the bottom line for Di Palma. <br /><br />SO yea, there ya go, three "units" that already exist.<br /><br />Thanks again for your thoughts and readership. Atlantan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-28605130168612041032013-08-29T10:00:57.792-04:002013-08-29T10:00:57.792-04:00I think it may help the brand - current location i...I think it may help the brand - current location is always overcrowded and isn't super convenient. thanks for sharing!Vett Vandiverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16511225362390677060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-48003875017021218932013-08-29T10:00:51.365-04:002013-08-29T10:00:51.365-04:00I think Antico in Buckhead would be a great idea! ...I think Antico in Buckhead would be a great idea! There are not many comparable pizza places in the area and it would be a guaranteed win for Antico!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-44788623175050289892013-08-29T07:54:34.154-04:002013-08-29T07:54:34.154-04:00So you're saying there will be the original lo...So you're saying there will be the original location, Buckhead and a suburban location? Which "lifestyle center" are you talking about?<br /><br />At this point, I wouldn't put Antico in the same category as Shanes & Flying Biscuit for 1 HUGE reason - Raving Brands. If he were to sell to them or any other similar company, then I'd worry, but for now I think smart growth will work. One thing to remember is that sometimes in order to be financially successful, you need multiple locations. Not that it's the same thing at all, but look at a franchisee owning a McDonalds. For the most part, you can't own 1 McDonalds and be successful financially. You need multiple locations. Us as the customer may like the unique aspect of going to the Hemphill location, standing in line, trying to find a place to sit, but that may not pay the bills for the owner. I think with smart growth, Antico can have multiple locations and still keep its charm. Off the top of my head, I think of the 2 locations of Vortex. I think Vortex could have a couple of more locations and still have the Vortex charm. And actually a great example is Taqueria Del Sol. They have a cult following and have 3 locations in Atlanta, 1 in Athens, and some in PA, TN, NC & soon FL. They also have loads of copy cats. Back to Antico, I do hope that the sale of out of state development rights also requires a different name, sort of like (again, totally different business) Racetrac vs Raceway. Just my thoughts.AJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-73989452203979498622013-08-29T01:21:18.733-04:002013-08-29T01:21:18.733-04:00I do agree that he should be careful, but done rig...I do agree that he should be careful, but done right it could be a really great addition in a prime location. Love the blog.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com