A gourmet french fry concept continues to grow in the Peach State, with a new location coming to an East Atlanta Village food hall.
Buena Papa Fry Bar has signed a lease at Southern Feedstore. The concept from Raleigh, North Carolina, serves loaded fries with hand-cut potatoes and a range of globally inspired toppings and flavors.
Alex and Jeanette Farrés, the team behind the franchise location, are hoping to open early to mid-spring.
“We’re living the American dream,” said Jeanette, who is Colombian-American. Alex, a veteran, is Cuban-American.
They are excited to open their first restaurant in East Atlanta.
“Getting to know the people down there, they’re really warm,” Alex said. “It feels very tight-knit, they look out for each other. We’re looking forward to joining the community.”
James and Johanna Windon started Buena Papa Fry Bar after cooking a traditional Colombian dish with fries used in place of rice. Since then, the couple from Raleigh, North Carolina, has grown the brand and even appeared on Shark Tank. In addition to several locations in North Carolina, the concept can also be found in Miami.
Buena Papa Fry Bar is set to make its Atlanta debut with two units. As recently reported, the founders are opening a location at Halidom Eatery, an upcoming food hall.
The Farrés’ knowledge of the brand goes way back. Jeanette told What Now Atlanta that James is cousins with somebody that she grew up with, and Johanna was best friends with her sister growing up.
“I followed their story and my sister would keep me up to date,” Jeanette said. “She was like, ‘Oh my gosh, this food is amazing.’ When I came up to North Carolina after they opened, I agreed.”
Buena Papa Fry Bar will be taking the place of the Korean restaurant TKO at Southern Feedstore. Steve Josovitz of The Shumacher Group represented the seller.
Alex and Jeanette don’t plan to stop at just one location.
“The end game is to open several over the course of a couple years,” Alex said.
In other Southern Feedstore news, another new tenant is joining the lineup there, with Brasiliana Pizza set to open soon at the food hall.
