COVID-19 4 - What Now Atlanta

Octane Coffee’s Original and Last-Remaining Location Permanently Shutters

Revelator Coffee, which acquired the once flourishing brand, won't renew the upcoming lease after 17 years.

Scope The Menu For Asian POP, a To-Go Only Eatery Now Open Inside Mission + Market

Pop-up will afford Executive Chef Ian Winslade the opportunity to test ideas before securing any leases for 'future projects' amid the pandemic.

Fork U Concepts Shutters Taqueria Tsunami Sandy Springs

Ownership cited 'loss from COVID-19' as the deciding factor to close up the restaurant.

Gov. Kemp Drops Atlanta Mask Mandate Lawsuit

Mayor Bottoms has conceded on her Phase One reopening requirements as part of a deal in the state withdrawing its suit.

Y’all! Eats Is Reopening For Takeout Starting Aug. 6

There's a cinematic Facebook video to go with Wednesday's announcement.

Ted’s Montana Grill Launches Meat Delivery Service In Latest Restaurant Pandemic Pivot

Get all-natural bison and beef delivered next Day, 'from the ranch to your doorstep,' with new Butcher Shoppe program.

As On-Site Dining Declines, Some Restaurants Now Using Private Dining Rooms For Live-Streamed Events

While the coronavirus has put a pause on all in-person events, EEP Events has transitioned to live streaming using otherwise empty eating spaces.

Paul Kim
July 26, 2020
at 10:41 am

Nagomiya Midtown Begins Construction With Redesigned Storefront To Include Pick-Up Window

Plus Chirori offers set meals and other MGK Hospitality updates.

Paul Kim
July 23, 2020
at 9:57 am

Kosher Mediterranean Eatery Pita Grille Permanently Closes

Owner Roi Levi says it was a difficult decision but with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, his options were to sell his house or close the restaurant.

IMC Cancels Temporaries at 2020 AmericasMart Atlanta Gift Show

After being rescheduled from July to August, temporaries have been suspended in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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