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 [...]
West Egg announces plans for Jewish-style deli in Decatur
by caleb j. spivak on May 21, 2012 in restaurants
The Pinewood Tippling Room to open in Decatur May 15
by caleb j. spivak 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 [...]
Fox Brothers BBQ owners opening new Decatur concept
by caleb j. spivak on April 25, 2012 in restaurants
Fox Bros. Rib Joint to replace Maddy’s in Decatur. Fox Brothers Restaurant Group (FBRG), the restaurant group behind Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q and Big Tex Decatur, Wednesday announced in a press release, plans for a new concept called Fox Bros. Rib Joint. The fast-casual concept, at 1479 Scott Boulevard, will focus on “finger-licking food, quick service [...]
Walmart plans 150,000 square-foot Decatur Supercenter
by caleb j. spivak on November 16, 2011 in retail
National discount department store submits letter of intent to lease land at Suburban Plaza. Walmart is interested in opening a new Supercenter inside the perimeter. The national discount department store has submitted its intent to lease land at the Suburban Plaza shopping center in Decatur, according to Glen Wilkins, senior manager of public affairs and [...]
Marlow’s Tavern, CVS and Solar Dimensions among first group of retailers to lease space at Emory Point
by caleb j. spivak on November 1, 2011 in restaurants, retail
Other businesses include clothing retailer, quick-serve sandwich shop, cleaners. Cousins Properties, the developers of the Emory Point project, announced the first businesses to sign leases at the development, Monday. CVS, Jos A. Bank, Marlow’s Tavern, Which Wich, Solar Dimensions and Carriage Cleaners, are the first businesses to sign leases at the mixed-use development located in [...]
Blue Caboose consignment store to close August 27
by caleb j. spivak on August 8, 2011 in retail
Decatur clothing retailer announces scheduled closure through Facebook. Blue Caboose, a baby and toddler resale clothing store, is closing. The Decatur clothing retailer located at 308 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue announced it would close August 27 in a Facebook posting Sunday. According to the post, Blue Caboose is closing because its owner has accepted [...]
Watershed Restaurant lease up for sale, listed at $125,000
by caleb j. spivak on August 4, 2011 in whats in - atlanta retail?
Decatur restaurant slated for relocation. Watershed Restaurant in Decatur is relocating after 13 years in business. The restaurant’s lease has been listed for sale through Atlanta-based real estate firm, The Shumacher Group. The listing, posted Thursday morning, prices the lease at “approximately $23.00/sf with extras at $5.65,” a total of $125,000 for the current tenant [...]
Rail Kitchen & Bar (formerly Farmstead 303) closes
by caleb j. spivak on August 2, 2011 in restaurants
Restaurant marks third Decatur closure within 7 days. Rail Kitchen & Bar has closed. Originally called Farmstead 303, the restaurant at 303 East Howard Avenue reinvented itself by changing its name and menu. Teri Shea, the restaurant’s owner, announce Rail Kitchen & Bar would close in a Facebook post Tuesday. “After a year and a [...]
Decatur’s Cakes & Ale finalizes relocation, announces plans for new bakery
by caleb j. spivak on August 2, 2011 in restaurants
Restaurant to close current location, reopen at Decatur Square. Cakes & Ale is relocating and opening a bakery. The restaurant announced in an email newsletter Tuesday its location at 254 West Ponce De Leon Avenue will close Saturday, August 6 (Watershed is also closing Saturday). Cakes & Ale will open its new location located at [...]
Watershed to close Saturday, plans for relocation
by caleb j. spivak on July 31, 2011 in restaurants
Restaurant announces scheduled closure and relocation via email newsletter. Watershed Restaurant in Decatur is closing Saturday, August 6. The restaurant located on West Ponce De Leon Avenue opened 13 years ago. The restaurant announced plans to relocate to a yet-to-be announced location in an email to patrons Sunday. “One of Atlanta’s most iconic southern restaurants [...]
Swirlin’ Twirlin’ frozen yogurt opening on West Ponce
by caleb j. spivak on July 30, 2011 in restaurants
FroYo joint to open second location in Decatur. Swirlin’ Twirlin’, a frozen yogurt start-up, is opening its second location in Decatur. The first opened in Flowery Branch Georgia, July 15. Located at 335 West Ponce, Swirlin’ Twirlin’ will replace the now shuttered Signature Revolutions. Swirlin’ Twirlin’ was founded in May 2011, according to its Facebook [...]

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