Paul Kim - What Now Atlanta

Paul Kim is a senior at NYU studying Journalism and Public Policy with a minor in Food Studies. A Korean-Taiwanese American born and raised in Atlanta, Paul holds a special appreciation for the diverse food city that Atlanta has become in the last few years. Paul especially loves Korean food because they don’t use cilantro in their dishes. Paul hates cilantro.

Ashview Heights Could See New Bar as Part of MLK Jr. Dr. Resurgence

Currently in planning by retired architect Winston Taylor Jr., the bar is one of the many businesses Taylor is hoping to move into his building in the neighborhood he grew up in.

Feminine Funk To Bring Its Self-Love Fashion to Reynoldstown

Opening in the One Moreland building, Feminine Funk sells t-shirts that promote self-empowerment and body positivity.

Local on North Chain Sells Two of Its Location to Two Different Owners

Local on North's buyer in Duluth will keep the restaurant’s name while the new owner in Downtown Roswell will be rebranding to Canton St. Social.

Curry Up Now Set to Replace Botiwalla in Alpharetta

This will be the fourth location of the growing quick-service chain for Hermant Suri, Curry Up Now’s Atlanta franchisee.

SkyView, Atlanta’s 20-Story Ferris Wheel, Is Getting a Bar

SkyBar at SkyView will be managed by Complete Beverage Systems, Inc, serving drinks within the confines of the SkyView’s fenced area.

RYSE Creative Village’s First Phase Scheduled To Open Summer 2021 in Southwest Atlanta

Redevelopment of an elementary school will include acoustically-treated studio production spaces, a virtual reality center, and a screening theatre for Atlanta creatives looking to start a career in the arts industry.

Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar to Open in Duluth

Opening in the Pleasant Hill Square shopping mall, this will be the Atlanta area’s third location of the Chicago-born eatery.

Hattie Marie’s Selects Space Inside Courtyard Hotel For Decatur Restaurant

After announcing a three-location deal in early-2020, Etanya Lucas has signed the first lease for the franchise agreement.

Judy’s Island Grill Signs Lease for Powder Springs

The Maryland-based Jamaican restaurant is opening in a space that used to house Theze Bonez.

Ceviche Co. Xpress to Open Among Other New Businesses in Sugarloaf Walk

Mixed-use development opened earlier this year and is now home to Knuckies Hoggies, Elan Beauty, White Windmill, Wings N Burgers, with a Jinya Ramen on the way as well.

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