West Egg announces plans for Jewish-style deli in Decatur

by on May 21, 2012 in restaurants

The General Muir to open at the Emory Point development. The team behind West Egg Café will open The General Muir, a Jewish-style deli, in late-2012, the restaurant in a press release announced Friday. The General Muir will open at the Emory Point development on Clifton Road next to the campus of Emory University. The [...]

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[Rendering] Lululemon to open Westisde store June 8

by on May 18, 2012 in retail

Yoga inspired athletic apparel company bringing its second Atlanta location to White Provision. Lululemon Athletica is opening its West Midtown location Friday, June 8, the yoga inspired athletic apparel retailer announced Friday in a press release. The clothing store and yoga studio, at 1168 Howell Mill Road, will be the second full retail location for [...]

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Eco Denizen to open May 22 at Midtown’s 999 Peachtree

by on May 18, 2012 in retail

Retailer bringing “eco-friendly” products and services to the ‘Midtown Mile.’ Eco Denizen will open its doors at 999 Peachtree Street on May 22, real estate investment firm Jamestown today announced in a press release. Eco Denizen will occupy 1,336 square feet of street level space. The retailer will offer eco-friendly products and services. “We spent [...]

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Yum Bunz finalizes plans to open West Midtown restaurant

by on May 16, 2012 in restaurants

Quick service dim sum restaurant submits application for a building permit. Yum Bunz is finally making progress toward opening its first location. The quick service dim sum restaurant submitted an application for a building permit with City of Atlanta Tuesday. The Yum Bunz concept was first revealed more than a year ago. Construction on the [...]

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Super Pan Latino sandwich shop to close Tuesday May 15

by on May 15, 2012 in restaurants

Poncey-Highland sandwich shop plans to relocate, expand. Super Pan is closing its current location, at 1057 Blue Ridge Avenue, the Latino sandwich shop announced in a press release Tuesday. “While Super Pan has received great press and reviews, and has wonderful loyal customers, the foot traffic in the area is not enough to support the high [...]

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The Pinewood Tippling Room to open in Decatur May 15

by on May 14, 2012 in restaurants

  Southern-style gastropub to replace the now relocated Cakes and Ale. The Pinewood Tippling Room, a restaurant serving “inventive, southern-inflected victuals and potables in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere,” is slated to open Tuesday, May 15, according to a press release Monday. Translation: it’s a southern restaurant that serves food and alcohol. Oh, and it’s opening [...]

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Grecian Gyro’s first franchised store to open this summer

by on May 14, 2012 in restaurants

Quick service Greek restaurant coming soon to Johns Creek. Grecian Gyro, a quick service Greek restaurant, is opening its first franchise store this summer in John’s Creek, according to a press release. The restaurant, located at 11035 Medlock Bridge Road, will be a family-owned business operated by the brother-sister duo of Steve Van Wey and [...]

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[Patio rendering] Fifth Group’s Lure opening mid-July 2012

by on May 9, 2012 in restaurants

Restaurant group’s director of marketing tweets “sneak peek” rendering of soon-to-open seafood joint. The newest concept from Fifth Group Restaurants is nearing its grand opening. “Just a [little] over 2 months to go until she sets sail,” Michael Erickson, director of marketing for Fifth Group, tweeted Wednesday. Lure will be the group’s seventh restaurant (in [...]

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Fifth Group’s Ecco to join The Original El Taco at the airport

by on May 7, 2012 in restaurants

European influenced restaurant finalizes plans to open at Atlanta airport’s new international terminal. Fifth Group Restaurants is bringing its popular Mediterranean concept to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Ecco, the restaurant group’s European influenced eatery situated in Midtown, will open its second location at the airport’s new international terminal. The restaurant submitted an application to [...]

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UPDATE: AMC Phipps Plaza adding liquor, converting seats to ‘power recliners’

by on May 4, 2012 in retail

Movie theatre slated for $1.2 Million facelift. AMC Phipps Plaza 14 is undergoing a $1.2 Million renovation, according to an application for a building permit filed with City of Atlanta on April 25. The movie theatre located on the third floor of the luxury Buckhead mall announced its plans for the renovations in a press [...]

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Bill Hallman to open Midtown location May 6

by on May 4, 2012 in retail

Local designer bringing his fourth boutique to Atlantic Station. Designer Bill Hallman is opening the fourth location for his Atlanta-based boutique in Midtown. The retailer will open at Atlantic Station Sunday, May 6 on 18th Street across from West Elm, according to a press release Friday. The boutique will house Hallman’s own collection, vintage pieces [...]

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