Hattie B’s Reopens After Cook Tests Positive Plus More From Today’s COVID-19 Daily

Castellucci Restaurant Group sends reopening survey to diners, Buckhead Life returns for takeout and delivery.

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Hattie B’s Hot Chicken has reopened its Little Five Points restaurant, at 299 Moreland Avenue, for takeout only, after last week closing when a cook tested positive for COVID-19.

“Following a deep cleaning and sanitation by a professional cleaning company and after contacting the Georgia Department of Heath and meeting their guidelines, we are reopening tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6, at 11 a.m.,” Hattie B’s published on its Facebook page Tuesday.

“We will resume regular business hours for to-go and delivery orders. Our dining room and patio remain closed. We look forward to serving you again!”

Castellucci Hospitality Group Surveying Diners

Castellucci Hospitality Group—Bar Mercado, Cook’s & Soldier’s, Double Zero, Recess, Sugo, and The Iberian Pig—is conducting a “dining room reopening survey” to gauge when its customers are ready to start dining-in again, and what measures need to be in place in order for them to feel safe doing so.

“We know that the dining landscape has changed, and we are looking for some input from YOU, our most valued guests, about the health and safety protocols you would be interested in seeing upon dining in one of our restaurants again,” according to the survey’s introduction.

“Thank you for your patronage, trust, and support as we navigate these challenging times. Together we will make sharing delicious food and wine fun again while prioritizing the health and safety of our communities.”

Click here to take the survey.

Buckhead Life Resurfaces For Takeout and Delivery

Buckhead Life has reopened all seven of its restaurants, but for curbside takeout and delivery only. Its dining rooms remain closed until further notice:

  • Atlanta Fish Market: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Buckhead Diner: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Bistro Niko: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Corner Cafe: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Chops Lobster Bar: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Kyma: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Pricci: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

On The Border Reopens Its Dining Rooms In Georgia, Four Other States

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina as of May 6, 2020, has reopened its dining rooms in 45 restaurants across Georgia, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas.

Patrons are advised to check the restaurant’s website for modified hours of operation.

Le Colonial Reopens For Dining In

Le Colonial on Monday resumed its dining services and is open Sunday through Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The restaurant is also continuing its curbside pick-up and delivery service (orders can be placed here).

Star Provisions Market & Café Returns For Takeout

Star Provisions Market & Café has reopened for takeout only from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, serving coffee, breakfast, lunch, bread, and pastries. Orders can be placed online here or by calling 404.365.0410, ext. 4. Contactless, curbside pickup is available.


[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.]

Caleb J. Spivak

Caleb J. Spivak

Caleb J. Spivak

Caleb J. Spivak

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