In this week’s Quick Bites, get caught up on a restaurant opening in Ponce City Market, a new rotisserie chicken spot on the Westside, and the second location of a self-serve wine bar in Sandy Springs. There’s also details on an Atlanta bartender named one of the country’s best by digital drinks publication Punch, a bully breeds benefit at Confab Kitchen & Bar in Brookhaven, and the return of the Atlanta Summer Halal Food Festival.
Openings
Terminal 26, Ponce City Market’s new “Thai floating market,” opens June 8. Walk-ins are welcome, or make a reservation on Resy.
Closings
New Orleans-based dessert chain Sucre in Brookhaven closed, as first reported by Tomorrow’s News Today.
Reunion Kitchen & Bar in East Cobb will temporarily close and move to Sandy Springs over the summer, as first reported by WhatNow Atlanta. In an Instagram post, the owners of Reunion cited rising rent costs for the decision to relocate.
Coming attractions
Pretty Bird Chicken, a new rotisserie chicken restaurant, will open on the Howell Mill Road corridor this month, as first reported by Tomorrow’s News Today.
Taste Wine Bar & Market will open a second location at City Springs in Sandy Springs. The original location is located at The Works in Underwood Hills. The new location will feature 84 self-serve wine and beer taps, interactive tasting experiences and events, live music, a small plates menu, and a private events room. The grand opening takes place on June 27.
Menu updates
Chicheria Mexican Kitchen now offers an unlimited gourmet taco tasting experience on Saturdays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect a rotating selection of tacos, like coconut shrimp, carne asada, and Baja fish, served on handmade, blue corn tortillas, along with chips, dips, and aguas frescas.
Dining community announcements
The annual Atlanta Chili Cook Off, taking place in Dunwoody this fall, is now accepting competitor applications. Registration ends October 1.
Congratulations to Jakob McCabe-Johnston of Kimball House for being named one of the country’s best new bartenders by digital drinks publication Punch.
Atlanta Distillery’s vodka will return to Dragon Con as its official spirit. A limited-edition collector’s edition bottle is available for presale at dragonconspirits.com.
Vinny’s Mutual Aid Bakery is seeking outside funding for its next venture.
Add to your calendar
Women’s sports bar Jolene Jolene will host a grand opening party this Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. In addition to a full food and beverage menu, expect new merch drops, giveaways, an Atlanta Dream watch party, flash tattoos by Brucie Bruce, and a set from DJ Justin immediately following the game.
Prevail Coffee is holding an all-ages summer reading program through August 10, as first reported by Atlanta Coffee Shops. Reading three books counts as one entry toward a grand prize that includes an OXO coffee brewer, 12-ounce bag of coffee, t-shirt, and Prevail milk glass mug. Read nine books for a free drink token.
Confab Kitchen + Bar in Brookhaven will host Braveheart Bulliez Rescue’s Star-Spangled Summer Bully Bash Fundraiser on June 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature food, drinks, live music, vendors, games, photo opportunities, and a silent auction. Some of the proceeds from food and beverage sales will benefit the bully breed rescue. Check out Facebook for more information.
Press Shop in Summerhill will host a Juneteenth wine tasting on June 19 and a Pride tasting with Nice Guy Wine on June 25.
The Atlanta Summer Halal Food Festival returns to the Historic Old Fourth Ward Skatepark July 11-12, starting at noon. Children 7 and under receive free entry. Tickets are available now.
