In 2017, Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz released the song “It’s A Vibe,” and in 2020, he opened a restaurant on Peters Street, bringing that vibe to reality with Esco Restaurant and Tapas.
Now expanded into several locations with franchisees, Esco is opening a new location in Marietta/Austell area at 2495 East-West Connector, Austell, GA 30106. Marketing expert Marcia Davis and chef Mark Davis, Jr. are the co-owners of the Cobb County location. The couple was not immediately available for comment. However, the restaurant’s Instagram page notes that the Marietta/Austell location is scheduled to open soon, with over 90% of construction complete.
With a summer 2023 opening planned, Esco is currently completing its staffing with open interviews for servers, cooks, and bartenders. A social media post noted that they are looking for “the most energetic people” to fill these positions.
Based on a previous report from What Now Atlanta, Two Chainz partnered with Mychael “Snoop” Dillard to open the concept in the former Mother Bar + Kitchen in 2020.
Esco Restaurant and Tapas has several locations, including Columbus, Ohio, and Morrow, Georgia. The franchise has locations coming soon to Memphis, Tennessee, and Dallas, Texas.
The restaurant offers a lounge environment with a diverse food and drink menu, immersive music experiences, and hookah options.
