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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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Phipps Plaza’s AMC Theatre set for $1.2 Million renovation

by on April 25, 2012 in real estate

Buckhead movie theatre submits application for a building permit to undergo major remodel. The AMC Theatre, located on the third level of  Phipps Plaza near the recently opened Legoland, is planning for a much needed facelift. Kevin Pavilonis, the theatre’s general manager, submitted an application to City of Atlanta Tuesday for a building permit to [...]

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Ritz Carlton Buckhead to undergo $4 million renovation

by on April 7, 2012 in real estate

Luxury hotel submits building permit application to renovate its common areas. The Ritz Carlton Buckhead Hotel is planning some minor, yet costly, interior renovations. The luxury hotel, at 3434 Peachtree Road in Buckhead, submitted an application with City of Atlanta to receive a building permit for commercial alterations to the space. Under the direction of [...]

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[Rendering] La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant to replace Silver Grill

by on February 27, 2012 in restaurants

Mexican joint files permit to build an addition to Midtown space. The Silver Grill space in Midtown is getting a new look and a new restaurant tenant. La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, which will replace the Silver Grill, filed a permit with City of Atlanta last week to renovate the Midtown space, at 900 Monroe Avenue, [...]

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Benihana to renovate its Downtown location

by on January 31, 2012 in restaurants

Japanese restaurant filed permit for interior and exterior remodel. Benihana Japanese restaurant is about to undergo extensive renovations. The Japanese Restaurant, at 229 Peachtree Street, filed a permit with City of Atlanta for an interior remodel to its sushi bar, bar and lighting as well as to its storefront. What Now Atlanta spoke with Jeannie [...]

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The Georgia Aquarium’s retail provider spending $650K to renovate main gift store

by on January 19, 2012 in retail

Aquarium to open temporary gift shop during construction. The largest of The Georgia Aquarium’s two gift shops is slated for renovations. A permit citing construction costs of $650,000 was filed with City of Atlanta for the project. The aquarium’s retailer provider, Event Network, will be funding the renovations, Mackenzie Anderson, public relations specialist for the [...]

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Midtown’s ‘The Castle’ becoming hotel, restaurant lounge

by on January 8, 2012 in real estate, restaurants

Permit filed suggests Midtown landmark will receive hotel and restaurant lounge as part of its renovation. “The Castle,” an architectural landmark at 87 15th Street, is undergoing renovations. Mike Latham, a New York industrial artist and architect who purchased the property with a partner in August 2010 for a reported $951,000, is overseeing the remodeling [...]

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Georgian Terrace Hotel opening ‘yet to be named’ concept near its Livingston Restaurant & Bar

by on January 5, 2012 in restaurants

Midtown’s 100-year-old hotel files permits for new addition. Georgian Terrace Hotel is opening a new concept separate to its current in-house restaurant, Livingston Restaurant & Bar. The 100-year-old Midtown hotel, at 659 Peachtree Street, filed a permit with City of Atlanta for an “interior renovation of existing restaurant space” for the “Georgian Terrace Bar,” last [...]

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Inman Perk Coffee raising the bar on its liquor offerings

by on December 11, 2011 in restaurants

Coffee shop renovating to add new bar area for planned beer, liquor and wine program expansion. Inman Perk Coffee is planning to take full advantage of its recently acquired liquor license. The coffee shop, at 240 N. Highland Avenue, started serving beer in August. Soon, it will open a full bar most likely serving beer, [...]

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UPDATE: LA Fitness spending $2 million renovating Buckhead location

by on November 14, 2011 in real estate

Fitness center to add pool, basketball and racquetball court. LA Fitness is moving forward with plans to renovate its Buckhead location. An employee at the fitness center, located at 3232 Peachtree Road NW, told What Now Atlanta earlier this year, the gym will get an updated look and new amenities to match future LA Fitness [...]

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Hotel Indigo opens Fox Theatre inspired restaurant, plans floor-by-floor renovations

by on September 13, 2011 in real estate, restaurants

Boutique hotel opens 683 Midtown Bar and Bistro, phase one of its scheduled renovations. The Fabulous Fox Theatre is influencing one Atlanta hotel to tell the story of its Midtown neighborhood. Hotel Indigo Atlanta Midtown, the first of 38 global boutique hotels from InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), is getting a Fox Theatre inspired makeover, according [...]

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