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Governor Kemp Signs Bill Making Cocktails To-Go Permanent

The Georgia General Assembly passed SB 236 which allows Georgia’s restaurants to offer cocktails to-go with food orders back in March

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Red Snapper Permanently Closes After Switching Hands in 2019

Restaurant veteran Randy Mercer acquired the 34-year-old seafood restaurant in mid-2019

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Sukoshi Will Return to Midtown’s Colony Square In The New Year With Nakato Veteran at Its Helm

Casual sushi spot reopens Jan. 4, 2021 following 2020 closure with Fatini Jiap leading the charge

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This Sandy Springs Restaurant Will Be Administering COVID-19 Tests For Guests Looking to Attend NYE Bash

In an effort to host the 'most' safe New Year's Eve Party, The Select will require a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of party

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Bottle Rocket Nears Modest GoFundMe Goal Within Hours of Launching Campaign

While some restaurants are seeking hundreds of thousands in charitable support, 'the Cheers of the south' is looking for $20,000 — to cover taxes, liquor license

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[Exclusive] Storico Fresco Team Offers To Donate On-Street Dining Design To City For Wide Use by Restaurateurs

'If we can get 300 restaurants to build this parklet, the industry will be in great shape as we navigate the next three, four months,' Co-Owner Pietro Gianni said

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Covered, Heated On-Street Seating at Italian Restaurant Storico Fresco Coming Soon

With newly-passed ordinance from Atlanta City Council earlier this month, the City will likely see more on-street seating over the coming months

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Virginia-Highland Launches Neighborhood-Wide GoFundMe, Will Split Donations Across 50 Businesses

Civic Association is looking to raise $100,000 to support its businesses struggling through the pandemic

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The Colonnade is Latest Atlanta Institution Asking For Patrons To Fund its Survival

Will longstanding southern-style eatery see the same success as Manuel's Tavern with its new GoFundMe?

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Chef Joey Ward To ‘Halt’ Operations at Two Poncey-Highland Restaurants

Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, Southern Belle and Georgia Boy will temporarily close under the 'heart of the winter' passes

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