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ICYMI a new restaurant called Midtown Social will open soon in the former Olympic Flame Greek diner space on Marietta Boulevard. Expect tapas, breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch with cocktails here.
Tio Lucho’s in Poncey-Highland is launching Sunday brunch starting Jan. 26. James Beard-nominated Chef Arnaldo Castillo has created a Peruvian-Southern fusion menu featuring roasted oysters, shrimp and pork omelets, chicken biscuits with aji limo pepper jelly, and crawfish tostones – fried plantains topped with crawfish, melted cheese, chalaca, and huancaína. Reservations are available here.
Taqueria del Sol is marking 25 years with a Feb. 4 anniversary celebration. Returning to its opening menu and year 2000 pricing for one day at all Georgia locations. Proceeds from the day’s sales will be distributed amongst Taqueria del Sol employees. Follow Instagram for updates.
C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar is relocating its flagship restaurant to Galleria on the Park. Dinner service began this week, and lunch service will launch on Jan. 27. The 6,000-square-foot space will feature 130 dining seats, a 20-seat bar, private dining room, wine room with chef’s table, and multi-level patio. Check Instagram for updates.
The Alden in Chamblee is adding Thursday and Friday lunch service starting today. The new menu features specialties like Thai duck laab, Big Green Egg smoked brisket sliders, lobster rolls, ramen with local mushrooms, and house-made pasta dishes. Reservations can be made here.
On Jan. 25 at 4 p.m., Stephen Satterfield, creator of the Netflix series “High on the Hog,” will join Masud Olufani and Executive Director Floyd Hall at Atlanta Contemporary for an artist talk about food culture in the “A Sorcery of Sustenance” exhibit. Tickets can be reserved here.
Atlantic Station welcomes two new dessert concepts: Yonutz is now open, bringing its smashed donut and ice cream combinations, plus mini donuts and decorating kits. Munster Cravings will follow in late winter with made-from-scratch cookies – including vegan options – in flavors like peanut butter and jelly, peach cobbler, butter waffle, and cinnamon roll.