In this week’s Quick Bites, get the scoop on a new patio bar coming to Poncey-Highland, a series of restaurant closures in East Cobb, and a long-awaited restaurant opening in South Downtown. There’s also intel on several food events, including a sweet potato planting workshop in Scottsdale, a new dining club’s Korean brunch party, and a dog-friendly ice cream pop-up in Sylvan Hills.
Openings
Bottle Rocket, known for its sushi and burgers, opened in South Downtown. The bar and restaurant relocated from Castleberry Hill.
Women’s sports bar Jolene Jolene opened in the former The Argonaut seafood restaurant space in Kirkwood. The sports bar is only operating Friday through Sunday until its grand opening next month.
The second location of semi-controversional chain PopUp Bagels opens in the Buckhead Landing shopping center on May 29. The shop will host a grand opening event, starting at 7 a.m.
Chinese restaurant Irritable Claypot is now open at 4897 Buford Hwy. in Chamblee.
Sandy Springs dessert shop The Gelatist opens May 29.
Closings
Mirko Pasta in East Cobb has closed, Tomorrow’s News Today reported. The Melting Pot and Chicago Steak & Seafood will also close on May 31 in East Cobb.
Cupcakin’ Buckhead has closed, as first reported by Tomorrow’s News Today.
Evergreen Butcher + Baker is temporarily closed for summer break and will reopen on June 3.
Coming attractions
Little Tart Bakeshop’s upcoming fourth location in Candler Park will also house Midi, a sandwich shop offering salads, sandwiches, small plates, a wine and cocktail list, and soft serve a la Big Softie. Little Tart-Candler Park and Midi will open this fall.
James Beard-nominated chef Joey Ward is expanding his Poncey-Highland footprint with Belle Bar, a patio experience that launches this summer at Southern Belle. Guests can expect raw bar offerings and snacks, wine, a cocktail menu in collaboration with ASW Distillery, and more of Ward’s cheeky takes on food and vibes. Belle Bar will host Wednesday jazz nights and throwback-inspired Thursday DJ sets, starting at 7 p.m. First-come, first-served.
Mobile espresso bar A Curated Coffee Co., which pops up at farmers markets like the Piedmont Green Market, will open as a permanent location at 332 Ormond St., Ste 104, in Grant Park soon.
Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken’s Krog Street Market location opens June 9. It joins locations in Dunwoody and Peachtree Corners.
Canton-based Bizarre Coffee will open a fourth location in Acworth later this year.
Add to your calendar
Yes, Please Books in Scottsdale’s Seed to Seed community garden will host Rooted, a sweet potato planting workshop May 31 at 6 p.m. Learn more about this nutrient-dense crop, and get a head-start on fall planting season. Extra plants will be available to take home.
Speaking of community gardens, WyldeCenter is currently looking to fill plots in their Edgewood Community Garden. Edgewood and nearby community residents preferred. For more information, contact cody@wyldecenter.org.
La Bodega in Sylvan Hills will host The Barkside Creamery for a pop-up on June 6. Three flavors of dog-friendly ice cream will be available for $5 a cup. Humans can enjoy tunes, an adjacent community yard sale, and fresh and bagged coffee from Sleepy Mango Coffee.
Local dining club Smoking Tiger Club will hold a Korean-ish brunch party sponsored by Banner Butter at a private location on 26th St. on June 7, starting at noon. The four-course menu includes a signature latte by Postern Coffee and mimosa syrups by Jenny Alicia. Tickets are $52 per person.
Black chef collective The New South will host a Juneteenth dinner at Southern National on June 14, starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and cost $211.18 per person.
