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Repicci’s Italian Ice Will Succeed When Hell Freezes Over

Repicci’s Italian Ice Will Succeed When Hell Freezes Over

by on October 14, 2010 in cliff hugger, deathmarch, restaurants

DeathMarch: Who’s dead or dying in Atlanta’s businesses? Member: Repicci’s Real Italian Ice Current Status: Cliff Hugger Update: Added October 14, 2010 When Smoothie King called it quits (story here) at their prime location on the corner of 10th and Piedmont in Midtown just two months ago, Atlantan’s sat anxiously awaiting a replacement that was [...]

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Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria Closed For Business

Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria Closed For Business

by on August 25, 2010 in cliff jumper, deathmarch, restaurants

Restaurant Drowns In Its Own Watered Down Sauces UPDATE (Sept. 16, 2011): ‘Cursed’ space in Midtown gets new restaurant Located at 980 Piedmont avenue in Midtown, Nona Mia Cafe and Pizzeria is now closed after nearly one year in business. Having opened in spring of 2009 in a space that wasn’t ever successful as a [...]

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nonna mia will drown in its own watered down sauces

nonna mia will drown in its own watered down sauces

by on January 22, 2010 in cliff jumper, deathmarch

DeathMarch: Who’s dead or dying in Atlanta’s businesses? Member: Nonna Mia Cafe Current Status: Cliff Jumper Update: Added January 22, 2010. Closed as of August 25, 2010 (story here) Nonna Mia is by far the preeminent deathmarch member (but that isn’t a good thing). Considering the Nonna Mia concept was first opened in New Orleans, [...]

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Atlantic Station moves from high end to dead end

Atlantic Station moves from high end to dead end

by on January 21, 2010 in cliff hugger, deathmarch

DeathMarch: Who’s dead or dying in Atlanta’s businesses? Member: Dolce Group (Atlantic Station) Current Status: Cliff Huger Update: Added January 21, 2010 Atlantic Station has undergone more changes than the face of Joan Rivers. Minus the reconstruction of several areas due to the faulty, initial construction, Atlantic Station is slowly making the move from high [...]

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straits midtown headed down a one way street to closure

straits midtown headed down a one way street to closure

by on January 14, 2010 in cliff hugger, cliff jumper, deathmarch

DeathMarch: Who’s dead or dying in Atlanta’s businesses? Member: Straits Current Status: Cliff Jumper Update: Added January 14, 2010; Closed January 4, 2012. A renovated exterior and a celebrity backer with mullah do not top shelf pan-Asian eateries make. Entertainer Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, owner of Straits located on Juniper in Midtown, should be experiencing buyers [...]

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ed hardy at lenox square mall with expansion plans? more like plans to march…

ed hardy at lenox square mall with expansion plans? more like plans to march…

by on January 6, 2010 in cliff hugger, deathmarch, retail

DeathMarch: Who’s dead or dying in Atlanta’s businesses? Member: Ed Hardy (Lenox Square Mall) Current Status: Cliff Hugger Update: Added January 6, 2010 Ed Hardy has had its 15 minutes of fame but is riding the wave and putting Jon Gosselin to shame! With designs featuring Japanese style tattoos by famed tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy, [...]

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aquaknox restaurant in buckhead up to their eyes in water

aquaknox restaurant in buckhead up to their eyes in water

by on January 4, 2010 in cliff jumper, deathmarch, restaurants

DeathMarch: Who’s dead or dying in Atlanta’s businesses? Member: Aquaknox Current Status: Cliff Jumper Update: Added January 4, 2010. Closed as of January 25, 2010. Aquaknox, an eBrands restaurant, has sunk like the Titanic in their Buckhead location. Considering their prime second level Terminus location and striking view, its rare to see this eatery crowded. [...]

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pure denim at lenox square mall leading the deathmarch

pure denim at lenox square mall leading the deathmarch

by on January 2, 2010 in cliff hugger, deathmarch, retail

DeathMarch: Who’s dead or dying in Atlanta’s businesses? Member: Pure Denim (Lenox Square Mall) Current Status: Cliff Hugger Update: Added January 2, 2010 Pure Denim is a high end boutique located in the luxury wing of Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead. Selling apparel that includes $500+ denim and $1300+ hoodies along with other overpriced items, [...]

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atlanta needs an honest source for everything in atlanta’s businesses… what now?

by on January 1, 2010 in cliff hugger, cliff jumper, deathmarch, real estate, restaurants, retail, whatever, whats in - atlanta retail?

We cover openings, closings, expansions and renovations in Atlanta’s businesses without the relentless cheerleading that you see in other sites. We’ve assembled a panel of picky perfectionists who help us break news and make informed, BIASED opinions. They’re thought leaders, tastemakers, and trendsetters in restaurants, retail and real estate. You know who they are, but [...]

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