Restaurant Closures
Mascogo Tacos in Decatur will not reopen after being temporarily closed for the first half of July. Owner Craig Headspeth announced the development in an Instagram post, adding that he launched a fundraiser to help cover lost wages for employees while they search for new jobs.
“I want to first thank you all for all the love, support and encouragement [throughout] my journey of Mascogo Tacos,” Headspeth said in the post. “I am heartbroken, not only for the business but [also for] the amazing team who now find themselves out of work with little notice.”
Lazy Dog is closing their location at Peachtree Corners on Friday, July 25, after six years, as first reported by Tomorrow’s News Today. In an email sent to customers, the chain cited parking issues and nearby development as reasons for closure.
“Since opening, significant changes have been made around the site of our Peachtree Corners location, making it difficult for guests to navigate around and park easily, which is resulting in the difficult decision to close this location on July 25, 2025,” the email read. “Rest assured, we are doing our best to provide options for our Peachtree Corners teammates at our surrounding locations, and we look forward to serving you at one of our neighboring restaurants soon.”
Restaurant Openings
Las Brasas in Decatur reopened July 18 after renovations, as first reported by Decaturish. The Peruvian restaurant, which was closed for seven months, now features an expanded menu and more seating thanks to its annexation of the former nail salon next door.
Kevin Rathbun will resurrect Krog Bar, which closed in 2020, in the space adjacent to KR Steakbar at 349 Peachtree Hills Ave. Earlier this year, Rathbun filed an alcohol license permit for the space, sparking rumors about a potential pizza restaurant. Rough Draft reached out to Rathbun at the time of the permit request for Krog Bar but did not receive a response.
South Downtown’s Origin Hotel opened this week, bringing Social Capitol American Bistro to the area’s rapidly growing ecosystem. The neighborhood has a slew of restaurant openings slated, including a second location of El Tesoro, a full-service location of Delilah’s Everyday Soul, and Broad St. BBQ, and in October will start hosting the weekly food market festival Smorgasburg Atlanta. Social Capitol combines local ingredients and cuisine with global flavors and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Expect items such as biscuit-battered chicken tenders, craft cocktails, and breakfast skillets.
ICYMI in June, Monday Night Brewing will open a new taproom called The Grove at 670 Trabert Ave next month in conjunction with the newest section of the Atlanta Beltline Northwest Trail. Located less than a mile from the 14th Street and Howell Mill Road corridor, the broadened space, which sits directly on the Beltline, will provide room for 18 more taps and a counter-service restaurant offering a daily coffee service, pastries, sandwiches, and pizza. Monday Night Brewing’s original Westside taproom will host private events. The Grove will also include free parking spread throughout three lots.
Dining Events
Petit Violette cancer fundraiser
French restaurant and mystery dinner theatre venue Petite Violette is hosting a fundraiser to support employee Karen Javo’s cancer treatment this Sunday, July 27, from 4 to 8 pm. The event will include live music from the Mike Veal Band, a cash bar, and a silent auction offering items such as a weekend cabin stay in Cashiers, North Carolina, custom jewelry, and Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem tickets, as well as a dinner buffet. Tickets are $50 a person and can be obtained by calling Patti Donehoo at 678-296-3375.
Yeoville Comes to Atlanta
Monday night supper Club Wick & Nicks will host an international chef on Sunday, August 10, and Monday, August 11. Chef Sanza Sandile from Johannesburg, South Africa, who runs the Yeoville Dinner Club there, is currently on a pop-up tour of the United States. He’ll be in Atlanta for two nights, taking over the Wick & Nicks space Sunday and collaborating with the Wick & Nick’s duo on Monday. Purchase tickets for night one here and night two here.
