Development authority says the ice cream shop couldn’t keep up with high volume of movie goers. Cold Stone Creamery is closing its Atlantic Station location. The ice cream shop will be replaced by Yogli Mogli, a self-serve frozen yogurt concept, according to Dotan Zuckerman, leasing manager for Atlantic Station. Yogli Mogli secured a lease with [...]
Why Atlantic Station is replacing Cold Stone Creamery with Yogli Mogli
by caleb j. spivak on December 19, 2011 in restaurants
Planned 22-story apartment highrise on track to break ground this fall at 12th & Midtown
by caleb j. spivak on September 23, 2011 in real estate
Developers file ‘land development’ permit for 77 12th Street Apartments. UPDATE (Nov. 29, 2011): 12th & Midtown owners spending $40 million on phase 4 Several upscale apartment buildings are being constructed simultaneously in the heart of Midtown. The developers of 12th & Midtown are moving forward with plans to add a fourth high-rise to their [...]
Bobby Berk Home to open its biggest store in Midtown
by caleb j. spivak on September 21, 2011 in retail
Another high-end home furnishing store sets its sights on the Midtown Mile. UPDATE (Nov. 25): Bobby Berk Home celebrated its grand opening on Black Friday, Nov. 25. With the recent closing of two home furnishing stores along the Midtown Mile (Yes Home and Space Modern) comes the opening of one, with another in the workings. [...]
STK steakhouse owners to open Cucina Asellina next door
by caleb j. spivak on September 19, 2011 in restaurants
The One Group hospitality company reveals a second concept for Midtown’s Loews Hotel. Atlanta’s getting a second bite-sized serving of The Big Apple. The One Group, the New York City based hospitality company behind STK steakhouse, will also open a smaller version of its Ristorante Asellina at the Loews Hotel. It’s called Cucina Asellina and [...]
Burrito joint puts Johnny Rockets’ Buckhead location out of business
by caleb j. spivak on September 16, 2011 in restaurants
20-year-old burger joint gets chopped into guacamole. Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, a Miami-based Tex-Mex concept, is expanding to Atlanta forcing another restaurant out on the streets. Opening in Buckhead at 5 West Paces Ferry Road, Lime Fresh will replace Johnny Rockets, which is still open for business. Johnny Rockets, which opened its Buckhead location in [...]
‘Cursed’ space in Midtown gets new restaurant
by caleb j. spivak on September 16, 2011 in restaurants
Bistro 980 takes over Nona Mia Cafe space on the corner of 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue. UPDATE (January 22, 2012):[Rendering] New Italian restaurant opening adjacent to Midtown’s 5 Napkin Burger Please God, don’t let it be a burger joint. But then again, maybe that’s what the space needs to see success. Let’s face it, [...]
Historic Roswell’s Pico Autentico (formerly Relish) closes after less than eight months
by caleb j. spivak on September 16, 2011 in restaurants
The Fickle Pickle to open in its place. The Condiment Group’s latest concepts just can’t seem to cut the mustard (with the exception of The Fickle pickle, the restaurant group’s only apparent success). Pico Autentico, the Condiment Group’s Mexican concept has closed, according to it’s website. Pico replaced Relish — another Condiment Group concept [...]
Bell Street Burritos forced out of opening in East Atlanta, plans another location
by caleb j. spivak on September 9, 2011 in restaurants
Burrito joint owner vents on Facebook about failed venture and future plans. In February we reported that Bell Street Burritos would open its newest location in a former Wachovia Bank building at the East Atlanta Village. Instead, the shuttered bank reopened as Tomatillos, a burrito joint that is not affiliated with Bell Street. Today, What [...]
New foodtruck alert! Rolling Reubens is New York style deli sandwiches on wheels
by caleb j. spivak on September 8, 2011 in restaurants
Reuben’s Deli goes mobile Downtown. Popular Downtown delicatessen, Reuben’s Deli, is taking to the streets. The New York style deli on Broad Street at the Georgia State University campus is getting a foodtruck called Rolling Reubens, according to its Facebook page. “We are a new food truck coming soon to Atlanta,” according to a Facebook [...]
Cop says Starbucks is replacing Dunkin’ Donuts on Ponce
by caleb j. spivak on September 6, 2011 in restaurants
Doughnut shop closes. National coffee retailer rumored to dunk in its place. UPDATE (Feb. 16, 2012): Starbucks to replace Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin-Robbins on Ponce de Leon Avenue The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins brand has shuttered its Ponce de Leon Avenue location. An off-duty cop told What Now Atlanta on a trip to the location Tuesday, it [...]
Shocker: Novare Group to spend $34 million building 325,600-square-foot Midtown apartment highrise
by caleb j. spivak on September 1, 2011 in real estate
Plans proposed in May for Sky House Luxury Apartments on track for breaking ground in October. More options for living in-town are being made available. Novare Group, a developer of mixed-use highrise communities in southeastern urban markets, is constructing a 12-story luxury apartment tower in Midtown. Called Sky House, the apartment highrise will be built [...]

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