In the March 12 edition of Quick Bites dining news, iconic Atlanta restaurant EATS reopens today inside the taproom of Wild Heaven Beer in West End. Plus, get caught up on upcoming Atlanta restaurant openings, weekly jazz nights, and a few festive pop-ups. And read about springtime fundraisers to attend, ranging from a fancy party at Zoo Atlanta to a pro-immigrant bake sale in Doraville.
EATS is back
Iconic comfort food restaurant EATS officially reopened today inside the taproom at Wild Heaven Beer in West End. And you can expect familiar dishes on the menu, including $11 jerk chicken plates, spaghetti and meatballs, ziti alfredo, and barbecue chicken paired with Southern sides.
EATS closed on Ponce de Leon Avenue last fall. But in January, the restaurant made a surprise comeback when Wild Heaven purchased the restaurant and all of its memorabilia to redecorate the Lee + White taproom.
“We bought everything that’s inside the building,” Wild Heaven founder Nick Purdy said in January. “We’re planning to bring over the furniture, [and] the wall hangings that everybody loves so much.”
The restaurant’s longtime manager, Levi Nichols, oversees the day-to-day to ensure the food and vibe remain faithful to EATS and its mission to keep food low-key and affordable. “We’re not trying to be a tribute band. We’re trying to be the band and keep it going,” Purdy said.
Look for El Tesoro, which previously occupied Wild Heaven’s taproom kitchen, to reopen this month in the former Best End Brewing space at Lee + White.
EATS opens daily at 11 a.m. Check out Sarra’s peek inside EATS with Nick Purdy below.
Related stories:
• Wild Heaven will resurrect Eats at West End taproom this spring
• El Tesoro-West End relocating to former Best End Brewing space
More openings
New Orleans-based cocktail and whiskey bar Barrel Proof opens March 13 in the former Little Trouble space at Westside Provisions District. Open daily at 4 p.m.
Poncey-Highland event venue The Supermarket and pop-up Pancake! At The Disco launched Cutie Pie’s Parlor, a pop-up cafe serving mini pies, sandwiches, and pour-over coffee from noon-6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday. The menu will expand this summer.
Jay Shah’s (Desi Tadka) fast-casual Indian restaurant Masala Times is now open at Terminal South food hall Switchman Hall.
Athens closure
After 15 years, Hendershot’s in Athens will close at the end of the month. Owner Seth Hendershot told Flagpole he plans to “go out with a bang” and throw an art, music, and poetry festival on March 31.
Coming attractions
Following a recent rebrand, Owens & Co. in Smyrna announced an expansion into the adjacent Reformation Brewery space. An expanded menu, including new cocktails, is also on the horizon.
New York-based bubble tea shop Molly Tea will open a second metro Atlanta location in Duluth.
Longtime West African restaurant Ike’s Cafe & Grill will open a full-service location in Marietta this spring. Another location will open in the Old Fourth Ward later this year.
Thanks to a Beltline grant (and just in time for the World Cup), El Ponce on Ponce de Leon Avenue will unveil a new patio in April.
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Upcoming Dekalb County shopping center Lulah Hills announced a number of new dining tenants, including Firepit Pizza Tavern, Honeysuckle Gelato, and Refuge Coffee Co.
Gourmet toast and juice bar Toastique will open in Johns Creek this spring, along with another location at the Brickworks on Atlanta’s west side later this year. In honor of the Johns Creek opening, owners Steve and Randi Rubin are holding a mural design contest open to local artists over the age of 18. Prizes include cash and $500 Toastique gift cards. Interested artists should email ToastiqueJohnsCreekMural@gmail.com by March 20.
Add to your calendar
On March 14, The Cake Pharmacy, Minhwa Spirits, and Postern Coffee will host Atlanta’s branch of “Ice Cakes, Not People”, a nationwide bake sale benefiting nonprofits that support human rights. The bake sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Minhwa Spirits in Doraville. Participants include Kamayan ATL, Love It Gluten Free, The Chai Box, and Dine With Day. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights. Reserve a free spot via Eventbrite.
Press Shop in Summerhill will hold a Chaharshanbeh Suri festival on March 15 from 5-8 p.m. The Chaharshanbeh Suri is a Nowruz (Persian New Year) cleansing tradition rooted in Zoroastrianism and occurs on the last Tuesday evening of the year. Press Shop will feature a haft-sin arrangement by Niloo Flowers, mini bonfires for jumping over, photos by Aura Weaver, and $15 wine flights.
AltaToro in Midtown will host an Alice in Wonderland-inspired pop-up on the covered patio from March 26 to May 31.
Grant Park Conservancy’s Canopy Soirée returns for its sixth year on March 27 at Zoo Atlanta’s Savanna Hall, beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $150.
Grant Park Conservancy will also hold three Market in the Park events on April 19, May 17, and June 14. Highlights include seasonal produce, live music and workshops, family-friendly activities, and prepared bites. All markets will be held at Boulevard Green at Grant Park Gateway from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Inman Park’s Amore e Amore unveiled its whimsical “Under the Sea” theme, inspired by late founder Giovanni Ferro’s love of the sea.
Chichiera Mexican Kitchen’s Sax on the Beach music series returns Fridays from 6:30- 9:30 p.m. Expect Baja-inspired dishes, cocktails, and live jazz.