Here’s the winning restaurant ‘concept’ for 905 Juniper based on YOUR votes!

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But will the landlord stick to his guns and take the advice of the neighborhood?

In a real estate first, our unsolicited quest to help the new owner at 905 Juniper select a restaurant tenant, has come to an end. Thanks to everyone who participated!

Contest throwback: the new landlord of 905 Juniper, DZ Developments, approached us wanting input from our readers on possible restaurant tenants in an effort to ensure success. After 121 entries, DZ developments selected the top five and our readers voted on the best concept from those (to view the poll totals, click here).

Our Grand Prize Winner, selected through your votes, will enjoy a three-course dinner for two at SOHO, an American Bistro located in historic Vinings and two opening night tickets to The Holiday Ice Spectacular at the East Cobb Energy Center.

But did those who vote get it right? Feel free to rebut ’cause we can’t quite say we agree. Regardless, congratulations to the winning concept. The Grand Prize Winner:

Doug says:
October 31, 2010 at 9:35 pm

Well, there are a few issues with this space. Mainly – PARKING. the lack of frequent and constant open spaces leads to valet. And having valet kills the idea of “cheap, fast meals”. The whole process of valet giving you a ticket and disappearing with your car. Then having some cash on hand, to tip the valet after you have waited in line to get you car can be a REAL buzz kill. Only “Fine Dining” lends itself to this headache. OR SOMETHING SPECIAL…

My vote is for a Star Provision like deli during the day that transforms into a very special venue that has a “chef of the week”. With a different menu every WEEK you will rarely be able to have the same thing twice. Special celebrity chefs, local chefs, and new talent would be on deck.

The space should feel a little classic “NYC upscale deli’ish. I would hire Freshmaker Design to handle the design of Tiled walls, burlap padded seating, and hexagon tile floors. Magazines and newspapers from around the world. Music that fit each weeks locale. This space needs the constant energy of change and excitement. It would attract Atlanta’s Travel set. It MUST FEEL GLOBAL.

All of the winners from the various Food channels shows could be the lineup. I would call it Puddle Jumpers. BBQ one week, Sushi the next. French one week, East African the next. The website would have the destination for the week. (you would get a PJ passport, upon each visit, it would get stamped..upon your 10th country/dinner, your meal is on the house!) It would be GRAND!

Runner-Up (Prize: First chiropractic visit to Midtown Life Studio which includes a consultation, nerve system assessment and first adjustment):

Dee says:
November 1, 2010 at 3:02 pm

A gastropub like Leon’s Full Service with good food, interesting beer, and cocktails, the kind of place you could see yourself going to more than once a week without feeling like you have to get dressed up, and could go for a meal or just a good drink and some nibbles. Everyone has their own idea of what kind of place feels comfortable for dropping by on a random night, but my two cents is that Holeman & Finch and TAP take themselves a shade too seriously for me to just drop in in my jeans and sandals–but maybe it’s just their clientele.

First Runner-Up (Prize: $50 to Chocolate Pink):

K-Dogg says:
November 1, 2010 at 5:00 pm

I live in 805 Peachtree Lofts, about a block away from this development. I think the neighborhood is seriously lacking a high-end market like the SAVI Market in Inman Park… something with a nice selection of craft beers & wine for sale.

I also like the idea of place where I could pick up prepared meals (my wife & I never have time to fix dinner as it is, and with a kid on the way our time is going to be stretched even thinner).

Thanks for taking neighbors’ input! I’m looking forward to whatever ends up going into that space, because I know that you are already putting a lot of thought and consideration into it.

Click here to see all of the entries!

Caleb J. Spivak

Caleb J. Spivak

Caleb J. Spivak

Caleb J. Spivak

5 Responses

  1. Hey there

    These are great great options …. The first one is definitely the best with a change every week. The last thing we needed was a bloody urban/ghetto vibe. This is a classy neighborhood

    Thanks everyone

  2. Well oddly, we all agreed on quite a bit.
    We all agree on:
    1.Quality food is a must.
    2.the need for Daytime quick grab and go options.
    3.the space must be something original and unique to Atlanta.
    4.parking is an issue.

    I just feel a bit more of a exciting “concept” that would be buzzworthy so it would survive the parking issue.
    Atlanta has no shortage of gastropubs and wannabe cool places. Few truly are.
    Open just another market? Boring. Another “gastropub” …boring. This location has so much potential, it just needs a fun, daring, and creative edge that does not skimp on quality. But people need to drive here because it is a one-of-a-kind in Atlanta. It must be a destination, as well as neighborhood supported.

    The space itself can easily be transformed into my idea. The plumbing, flooring, and kitchen would all stay.
    A resurface and the ideas I already have sketched out. Having been a major contributor to a few venues that have garnished praise from Atlanta’s fickle food critics, ( with concept and design) I’m not just offering some pie in the sky opinion, and I want to see this location WIN.

    Congrats “Dee”! You gave me a run for my money! 🙂

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