In addition to our normal news coverage, What Now Atlanta is tracking ways Atlanta’s businesses are adapting to the novel coronavirus and the challenges it brings to brick-and-mortars.
Taffer’s Tavern, the restaurant franchise created by Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer, has announced its first location will debut in Alpharetta in July 2020.
Taffer and his local franchise partners, Five Guys Taverns, LLC, are not concerned about launching a new restaurant brand amid the COVID-19 outbreak, telling What Now Atlanta (WNA) in an email Wednesday Taffer’s Tavern “was developed to be the safest franchise brand in history, long before the coronavirus pandemic.”
The yet-to-launch restaurant brand has also created the Taffer’s Safe Dining System™ “in order to alleviate concerns from patrons who require a safer dining environment.”
“Taffer’s Tavern is way ahead of the industry curve when it comes to staff and patron safety,” Taffer said in a prepared statement.
“Every product, preparation, cooking, plating, and service program is designed to remove biological and other contaminants. In addition to making safety a top priority, Taffer’s Tavern uses cutting-edge technology and products to deliver excellent quality foods and delicious flavors in a third of the time and with up to 40 percent less labor than a traditional casual dining kitchen.”
Taffer’s Safe Dining System™ includes:
- Highest food sanitation standards
- No raw protein – food sealed from commissary
- Operated to medical sanitation standards
- “Medically” safe preparation techniques (i.e. masks, gloves, etc.)
- Greatly reduced kitchen labor/employees
- Employee temperature logs (start, middle, end of shift)
- Untouched by human hands
The Governor’s office last week issued 39 guidelines that all restaurants must follow in order to operate dining rooms.
Five Guys Taverns, LLC signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Taffer’s Tavern last year and aims to open the first of five total units, at 33 South Main Street, in the Liberty Hall building directly across from City Hall by July 2020.
“This is a well thought out, revolutionary approach that builds best practices for personnel and transparency for patrons into the core of the business,” Seth Chandlee, the foundinf partner of Five Guys Taverns, LLC, said.
“It is unheard of to see such levels of technology woven into the daily structure of staff operations, systems, and the overall culture of a restaurant. Jon is truly a visionary.” Taffer’s Tavern utilizes “advanced sous vide food preparation methods to deliver delicious, comfort bar fare and a unique array of premium beverage choices.” Details on the other planned four Atlanta-area locations have not yet been announced.
While Taffer’s is getting creative in its kitchens in terms of technology, Sarah Jackson with Instapot Life says there’s a growing demand for streamlined equipment in home kitchens too, like with the Ninja Foodie Pressure Cooker. “With an increase in at-home cooking amid the pandemic, Instant Pots have grown in popularity because of their ease of use,” Jackson said. “Especially for people working from home with kids.”
[Editor’s note: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is rapidly evolving as is its effect on Atlanta, and the City’s businesses and its residents. Click here for What Now Atlanta’s ongoing coverage of the crisis. For guidance and updates on the pandemic, please visit the C.D.C. website.]
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This is great, thanks for sharing!
and best of luck to All,
Ammazza is also delivering through Grubhub, Doordash, Postmates, and Uber eats.
Rumi’s is now delivering in a 10 mile radius of the Sandy Psrings location. If someone is beyond that, call.
RosaMia Ristorante Italiano in Johns creek is curb-side pickup and Take out at the drive through window.
Baker Dude Bakery Cafe in Grant Park @ The Beacon Atlanta is open for business during regular hours for Take Out service and limited dine in! We even have free delivery via UberEats and GrubHub and will do Curb-Side pickup.
Thanks for this. Hopefully it’ll be updated as more restaurants offer up take out/delivery. I want to support those businesses when possible. Also, if you can add Vinings/Smyrna, that’d be awesome! Keep up the great work!
Hi Kamille,
Thanks for sharing this! I wanted to let you know that Smokejack BBQ in Alpharetta is also open and providing pick up and curbside to go orders at this time.
Hey who do we email to get on this list? El Ponce is doing takeout, curbside & delivery and selling gift cards and merch to support our staff please advise
There Gastropub needs to be added. Full menu plus specials! (404)949-9677
I believe El Tesoro is also going pickup in Edgewood!
Vickery’s Bar & Grill in Glenwood Park is doing Take Out and zifty.com. 404-627-8818. Our dining room is closed so please pick up on the bar side.
Joey D’s Oak Room offers curbside to-go! Simply call to order and we will bring it right out when you arrive. 770-512-7063 *There is a dedicated door/ parking for curbside to the right of the building.
https://joeydsoakroom.com/2020/03/16/homemade-meals-to-go/
Tavern At Phipps is OPEN for curbside to go + delivery orders from 11am. Call 404-814-9640 or order FREE delivery via http://www.tavernatphipps.rest. Thank you for the privilege to continue to serve you!
New York Prime is OPEN for curbside to go + delivery orders from 11am, dine-in beginning at 4pm. Call 404-864-0644 or order delivery via Grubhub / Uber Eats. Thank you for the privilege to continue to serve you!
Julianna’s Coffee & Crepes in Inman Park is doing ToGo – Delivery Service. Can call (4044361825) or email orders to [email protected].
Baja Fresh Atlanta is doing Doordash, Ubereats, GurbHub, curbside pick up, and catering.
Hi I work for a black owned restaurant and wish to be added to the list, how can I do so? @blendzcafeatl
26 Thai is open in Midtown and at Lindbergh station. Their food is amazing! They are offering pickup, free delivery within 3 miles and grub hub delivery.
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Firebirds Woodfired Grill is still doing online ordering and delivery through 3 rd partty vendors.
Firebrids Woodfired Grill open for take out and delivery online.
Wing Factory Chastain is also available for delivery, take-out and curbside pick up. We closed our Smyrna and Chamblee locations. We are now offering free delivery for our Chastain location and if you purchase a gift card over $20, we add a 20% bonus! We are located at 4279 Roswell Rd. Atlanta, GA 30342. 404-255-4460
El Ponce – https://www.elponce.com/ – is doing a fantastic job! They are open for curbside, delivery or take-out (including adult beverages, for those over 21!) Ordering available online.
How do we get added to your list of restaurants open for take out?
Real Subs Cafes & Delis (www.RealSubs.com) in Smyrna are open for online ordering, carry-out, curbside pickup, call-ahead deli services, and delivery via DoorDash and Postmates!
Grant Park Market’s Gather restaurant is open 9AM-3:30PM Daily for Breakfast and Lunch!
All Orders @ http://www.GrantParkMarket.net or http://www.get.chownow.com / Grant Park Market