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rumors ~ what now, atlanta?

Walmart says it’s not confirmed for Decatur’s Suburban Plaza

by on June 14, 2011 in real estate

‘Walmart does not have a contract with Selig for Suburban Plaza’ – Glen Wilkins, Walmart spokesman. UPDATE (Nov. 16, 2011): Walmart plans 150,000 square-foot Decatur Supercenter Decatur residents are flipping out over talk that Walmart is opening a store at Suburban Plaza. Unlike the flurry of folks who posted rumors of Walmart’s intention, What Now [...]

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e@t2 thai kitchen to reopen as american deli ~ what now, atlanta?

E@T2 Thai Kitchen to reopen as American Deli

by on May 3, 2011 in restaurants

Is Decatur getting an all-American, Asian-run deli? E@T2 Thai Kitchen, formerly Thai Me Up, has reportedly closed. Decatur resident Carl Black, tweeted a photo displaying a coming soon sign for American Deli on the Thai restaurant’s front door Tuesday. “A little less Thai in #DecaturGA,” Black tweeted. What Now Atlanta was first alerted by Black [...]

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The Nest to open near Emory

by on April 15, 2011 in restaurants

Emory Students and Alumni to launch new concept in former lounge space Emory students and alumni are hard at work creating the next big thing — no, not the next Facebook — these youngsters like to drink (who can blame them?). The Nest will open near Emory University during the week of April 25, according [...]

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spotlight boutique atlanta ~ what now, atlanta?

Spotlight Boutique sets stage in Decatur

by on April 13, 2011 in retail, whats in - atlanta retail?

Is the future bright for new Decatur woman’s clothing retailer? Spotlight Boutique Atlanta will open in Deactur, Decatur Metro first reported. Taking the now shuttered Pambili space in the Artisan Building at 201 West Ponce de Leon Avenue (unit 117), the woman’s clothing retailer is scheduled to open April 25, according to Kai Moolenaar-Richards, owner [...]

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Our Way Cafe reopens after fire last year

Our Way Cafe reopens after fire last year

by on April 4, 2011 in restaurants

Avondale Estates restaurant reopens after kitchen caught fire Our Way Cafe will reopen Monday for lunch, Decatur Metro first reported. The restaurant at 2831 E. College Avenue experienced fire damage January of last year and closed for remodeling. Our Way will have a “ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:45 a.m.,” according to a “City Happenings” newsletter from [...]

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Decatur’s Farmstead 303 reopens as Rail Kitchen and Bar

by on April 3, 2011 in restaurants

Same owners. Different name. New Menu. Farmstead 303 has reopened as Rail Kitchen and Bar, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. The restaurant at 303 East Howard Avenue has a new name and menu, What Now Atlanta learned through a post the restaurant made on Facebook Wednesday. There has not been a change in ownership. [...]

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new park planned for emory village ~ what now, atlanta?

Rendering of new $300,000 park planned for Emory Village

by on March 12, 2011 in real estate

Pocket Park to open alongside reconstruction project at the intersection of Oxford and North Decatur roads Emory Village is currently undergoing a “streetscape” project at the intersection of Oxford and North Decatur roads. The project includes the construction of a small “pocket park” between the Cheveron gas station and the intersection’s roundabout (circular junction in [...]

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holiday inn decatur to undergo $10 million renovation ~ what now, atlanta?

Decatur’s only hotel to reopen as a ‘Premium Brand’ hotel

by on February 23, 2011 in real estate

Holiday Inn to undergo extensive remodel and re-branding The Holiday Inn Hotel Decatur will re-open as a new “Premium Brand” hotel, according to Decatur Metro. An employee at Decatur’s only hotel, located at 130 Clairemont Ave, confirms the property will renovate under a new investor. Hotel employees along with the City of Decatur have not [...]

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City Of Decatur Says “Ale Yeah!” To New Beer Joint

City Of Decatur Says “Ale Yeah!” To New Beer Joint

by on August 27, 2010 in retail, whats in - atlanta retail?

City Of Atlanta Says “Ale NO!” Ale Yeah! Craft Beer Market, a craft beer only package store, announced this morning on Facebook that a leased was signed for their first location at 906 W. College avenue in Decatur. Originally slated to open this summer in the East Atlanta Village, Ale Yeah! had a lease two [...]

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new orleans snoball cafe opens today in decatur

new orleans snoball cafe opens today in decatur

by on July 4, 2010 in restaurants

“In New Orleans, You Can Get Killed If You Call [a snoball] a snow cone” — Dylan Williams You’ve been warned! So train yourself to understand what a SnoBall is through this analogy: “A SnoBall is to a snow cone as Warren Beatty is to Shirley MacLaine: closely related, but prettier, smoother and infinitely cooler.” [...]

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