In this week’s Quick Bites, get intel on new openings in Chamblee and Buckhead, restaurants coming to Poncey-Highland and Virginia-Highland, a chef shakeup at The Select in Sandy Springs, and more Atlanta dining news. We’re also sharing details on Filipino restaurant Estrellita’s grant from Invest Atlanta and some upcoming events including a lasagna pop-up, Dunwoody burger fest benefit, and the annual Serviceberry Feast.
Openings
Stellow Coffee celebrates its grand opening at 3466 Chamblee Dunwoody Way in Chamblee on April 23. The coffee shop will still maintain a mobile coffee cart for events and pop-ups.
Mai Thai Kitchen and Bar opened this week on Roswell Road in Buckhead.
Coming attractions
Omar Ferrer, owner of East Atlanta chicken shop Pollo Primo, filed paperwork to open a second location in the former The Best Sandwich Shop and The Wurst Beer Hall space on Ponce de Leon Avenue in Poncey-Highland, WhatNow Atlanta reports.
Just down the street, it appears Here Today Restaurant and Bar will open in the former Bookhouse Pub space on Ponce.
Bakery cafe chain Paris Baguette will open an Alpharetta location in July. A location at 1100 Peachtree St. in Midtown is also on the horizon.
Women’s sports bar Jolene Jolene will move into Kirkwood seafood spot The Argonaut. “Incoming Operating Partner Chelsea Fishman’s passion for championing women athletes is infectious, and her vision for this space will take Kirkwood somewhere special. Somewhere this neighborhood deserves,” The Argonaut said in an Instagram post.
Virgin Hotels will open a new location at Centennial Yards in downtown Atlanta next year. The hotel aims to serve as a cornerstone for the Entertainment District at Centennial Yards.
Closures
Pinky Cole’s vegan sandwich shop Voagies in Westview has closed, according to Tomorrow’s News Today.
Menu updates
Shortly after debuting a new patio, El Ponce incorporated a new menu featuring lunch and dinner specials and new drinks. The Ponce Mexican restaurant also introduced a new brunch menu.
Galette Bakery in Avondale Estates and Table 22 are launching a monthly provisions subscription box. Choose from a bakery box or bakery and provisions box, with the option to add on Parlor Coffee beans and house-made granola.
El Tesoro’s West End location launched taco Tuesday specials, with $13.50 taco plates, $8 house margaritas, and $3 Tecates.
Chef shakeup
The Select in Sandy Springs hired Chef Lorien Vilchez (Lazy Betty Group, The Four Seasons Hotel) as its new executive chef. Vilchez is the restaurant’s first female executive chef.
Good news
Filipino restaurant Estrellita received a Small Business Improvement Grant (SBIG) from Invest Atlanta and Mayor Andre Dickens last week. The team will use the grant money to build out the restaurant’s second location in South Downtown.
Add to your calendar
Ollie’s Market in Grant Park will host Vinny’s Mutual Aid Bakery for a lasagna pop-up on April 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Preorders open at noon on April 24 on Hotplate. A $35 meal includes focaccia, a chilled sugar snap pea salad, and a slice of mushroom lasagna. Strawberry panna cotta will also be available for $7. Ollie’s will have drinks available for purchase and space to dine in, if desired.
NFA Burger’s Burger Benefit returns to Dunwoody May 3 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Chefs from around the country, including Kevin Rathbun, Malik Rhasaan (Che Butter Jones), and Freddy Money (Atlas) of Atlanta, will prepare unique burgers throughout the afternoon and evening. George Motz will also offer signed copies of his updated cookbook, “Hamburger America.” Tickets include a drink and crinkle fries and are available now for $46.77. Proceeds benefit Giving Kitchen.
Serviceberry season is back! The fifth annual Serviceberry Feast returns June 1 with a collaborative dinner at The Deer and The Dove in Decatur. Featured chefs include Demetrius Brown (Heritage/Bread & Butterfly), Julia Kesler Imerman (Daily Chew), Terry Koval (Deer & Dove, Fawn), and Hudson Rouse (Whoopsie’s, Babygirl, Pure Quill). Tickets cost $130 and include food and drinks.
