Mexican joint already opening third metro location, forced one restaurant into name change, chopped another into guacamole. Atlanta metro area diners are being greeted by Lime Fresh Mexican Grill with a little more than a warm “hola.” The Florida-based quick service Mexican joint seems to be taking any and all available space it can find, [...]
Is Lime Fresh Mexican Grill shoving its burrito in Atlanta’s face?
by caleb j. spivak on February 25, 2012 in restaurants
Is Del Frisco’s Grille replacing Craft at The Mansion Hotel?
by caleb j. spivak on February 25, 2012 in restaurants
Restaurant eyes vacant space at Buckhead’s The Mansion on Peachtree Del Frisco’s grille is “close to a deal to open its first Atlanta location” in Buckhead, Amy Wenk with the Atlanta Business Chronicle (ABC) first reported. The restaurant is in lease negotiations for the 10,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Craft, located directly in front of [...]
Developer of Buckhead Atlanta (formerly Streets of Buckhead) spending $15 million to begin construction
by caleb j. spivak on February 9, 2012 in real estate
Mixed-use project files permits for ‘land development.’ San Diego-based OliverMcMillan Inc., the developers of Buckhead Atlanta (formerly called Streets of Buckhead), is moving forward with construction for the mixed-use development on land it has owned since June, 2011 (the site has set vacant for several years). McMillian filed two permits with City of Atlanta Thursday [...]
Q100′s Jeff Dauler explains why his Flying Biscuit Cafe failed two recent health inspections
by caleb j. spivak on February 7, 2012 in failed health inspection, restaurants
‘A 61 is not good news, but I promise you that customer safety and cleanliness of both our restaurants are of utmost importance’ – Jeff Dauler Jeff Dauler, a co-host for Q100′s The Bert Show, was quick to respond to our tweet Sunday night wondering why his Flying Biscuit Cafe at Terminus failed its health [...]
Vans Shoes opening first Georgia retail shop in Buckhead
by caleb j. spivak on February 7, 2012 in retail
Shoe manufacturer seeking sales associates, floor and stockroom supervisors for Lenox Square Mall store. Vans Shoes, an American-based shoe manufacture, is opening its first “official” retail store in Buckhead. The shoe manufacture filed a permit with City of Atlanta for its tenant build out to space at Lenox Square Mall. Tenant alterations to the 3,136-square-foot [...]
Lilly Pulitzer to open first Georgia retail store in Buckhead
by caleb j. spivak on February 6, 2012 in retail
Apparel retailer coming soon to Phipps Plaza Mall. Lilly Pulitzer, know for its clothing and other wares featuring bright, colorful, floral prints, is opening its first retail store in Buckhead. The apparel retailer filed a permit for commercial alterations to space inside Phipps Plaza, at 3500 Peachtree Road, in Buckhead. Lilly Pulitzer Inc. will spend [...]
Jeff Dauler’s Flying Biscuit Cafe at Terminus fails health inspection for second time in seven months
by caleb j. spivak on February 5, 2012 in failed health inspection, restaurants
Q100 co-host’s Buckhead restaurant scores 61 on recent health inspection, 68 in July. The Flying Biscuit Cafe at the Terminus building in Buckhead, failed its random (routine) health inspection January 25 with a score of 61/100. This isn’t the first time the restaurant, at 3280 Peachtree Road, failed its health inspection recently. In July, the [...]
MF Buckhead to close after dinner service tonight
by caleb j. spivak on February 2, 2012 in restaurants
Sushi bar owners plan to open similar concept nearby. After filing for bankruptcy in November, the owners of MF Buckhead have been court ordered to a “full liquidation” of the Buckhead restaurant, the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s John Kessler first reported. MF Buckhead will close after dinner service tonight, February 2. “It was a difficult decision,” [...]
Morton’s The Steakhouse shutters its Buckhead location
by caleb j. spivak on February 2, 2012 in restaurants
Steakhouse to keep its Downtown restaurant open. Morton’s The Steakhouse has closed in Buckhead. Justin Craft, general manager for the steakhouse at 3379 Peachtree Road, told What Now Atlanta over the phone Thursday, Morton’s closed its doors for good on Wednesday. He would not comment on why the steakhouse closed its Buckhead location. Concierges at [...]
Kevin Rathbun to open KR SteakBar in Peachtree Hills
by caleb j. spivak on January 31, 2012 in restaurants
Restaurant takes space at Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) UPDATE (April 23, 2012): Kevin Rathbun spending $800K to open K & R Steak Bar Kevin Rathbun, owner of foodie favorite’s Rathbun’s, Krog Bar and Kevin Rathbun Steak, is opening a new concept in the Peachtree Hills area of Buckhead, according to a press release Tuesday. [...]
Michael Kors to replace Theory at Phipps Plaza
by caleb j. spivak on January 23, 2012 in retail
Retailer to open its newest store across the street from an existing Buckhead location. Michael Kors, an American luxury lifestyle retailer, is opening its fourth Georgia location. It will open at Phipps Plaza, across the street from the existing Michael Kors boutique at Lenox Square Mall. Michael Kors filed a permit with City of Atlanta [...]

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