Sydney Rende - What Now Atlanta

Sydney Rende is a freelance writer and soon-to-be graduate of Syracuse University’s MFA program in Creative Writing. Her work has been published in The New York Times Style Magazine, The Michigan Quarterly Review, The New Ohio Review online, and Carve Magazine. She lives in Southern California, where she’s completing her first short story collection and desperately trying to conform to surf culture.

Electric Hospitality to Open Oyster Bar Along BeltLine and Second Muchacho Location

The hospitality group has five projects in the works, including a second Muchacho location and a brand new restaurant concept.

ATL Glassworks to Make Over Old Kirkwood Church

Self-taught stained glass artist Day Kennedy is opening a brick-and-mortar retail store.

Flight Club Dart Bar to Open at Star Metals

The 10,000-square-foot darts bar will span two stories and boast twelve darts-throwing areas.

Atrium is Opening in Ponce City Market’s Central Food Hall

The new restaurant concept will champion local artisans and feature a vegetable-forward menu.

Armour Yards is Getting an Artisanal Cheese Shop

Capella Cheese will offer nearly 300 artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and specialty foods.

Owner of White Bull and Grana to Open Bastone! Mozzarella Bar in West Midtown

The new restaurant concept will bring hand-stretched mozzarella and handmade pasta to West Midtown.

1738 Restaurant and Bar to Open in Powder Springs

The new restaurant will specialize in a fusion of American and West African cuisine.

Octopus to Open in Former Lazy Llama Cantina Space

The Mexican joint has closed and a Mediterranean restaurant is set to take its place.

Roundhouse Kickboxing will be a One-Stop-Shop for Health and Wellness

The new boutique kickboxing studio will offer group fitness classes, personal training, and personal nutrition programs.

Salt and Pepper Kitchen to Open in South Downtown

The new restaurant is expected to open in August.

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