Restaurant Openings
The Beltline location of Northern China Eatery opened this week in the Shoppes at Citizen building along the Eastside Trail. The original location of Northern China Eatery on Buford Highway has long been a popular spot for dumplings in Metro Atlanta. Owner Fan Zhang also opened The Dumpling Factory last summer at Westside Paper on West Marietta Street.
Monday Night Brewing will open its new taproom called The Grove at 670 Trabert Ave on Aug. 23 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 closed to the public earlier this week and will begin hosting private events.
Coming Attractions
The Uptown Atlanta location of Korean-French bakery-cafe White Windmill near the Lindbergh MARTA station will open on Sept. 6, joining other new restaurants at the transit-oriented complex, including Madre Selva, Bene Korean Steakhouse, El Gordo, and J’ouvert Caribbean Kitchen.
A location of wood-fired grill and seafood chain J. Alexander’s will open at the Battery Atlanta next Spring.
Coffee Shop Closure and Relocation
The East Atlanta Village location of Bellwood Coffee will close at the end of the year ahead of its relocation to Grant Park. Bellwood will take over the former Bennett’s Market space at the corner of Boulevard and Rosalia Street in early 2026. The coffee shop also includes locations in Riverside and on Peachtree Street in southern Buckhead. A location of Bellwood Coffee will open inside the expanded Little Shop of Stories bookstore in Decatur later this year.
News to Know
Chef Nick Melvin and his team at Communidad Taqueria in the Old Fourth Ward just launched a gluten-free menu, with dedicated areas for preparing dishes separately and with dedicated utensils and storage areas. Take a look at the new menu.
The 2025 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival tasting tents will relocate to the Home Depot Backyard beside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This year’s four-day food festival takes place Sept. 11-14 and will include more than 200 restaurants and chefs from around the Southeast. Previously held at Historic Fourth Ward Park, the move to the Home Depot Backyard will provide more space for the festival tasting tents and access to MARTA rail via the Vine City Station across the street. Purchase tickets to the tasting tents and dining events here.
Add to Your Calendar
Chef Nick Leahy’s Vice Kitchen in Johns Creek will host its monthly Sausage Fest tonight, from 4-7 p.m. The family-friendly food event features grilled brats, Argentinian sausages, and house-made sausages paired with potato salad and chips for $20 per person. Beer and wine are also available.
Chef DeeDee Niyomkul of Nan Thai will team up with Chef Joey Ward of Southern Belle and Georgia Boy for a dinner showcasing Thai and Southern food. The $250 four-course dinner includes wine pairings and takes place at Nan Thai in Buckhead. Proceeds benefit CURE Childhood Cancer.