In this week’s Quick Bites, get the scoop on an absolute explosion of restaurant openings around Atlanta and closured in Decatur and West Midtown. There are also details on the revamp of Truth Be Told in downtown Roswell, a new seafood restaurant headed to Brookhaven, and a new market and deli opening in DeKalb County from food waste nonprofit Goodr.
Openings
Nando’s Peri Peri opened at Krog Street Market.
Broad Street BBQ partially opened in South Downtown. The restaurant currently offers food via a to-go window off Founders Green on Broad Street.
Bless Your Heart, a Southern-inspired rooftop restaurant and bar, opened at Hotel Phoenix. The new restaurant will have restricted access June 30 to July 15 due to the World Cup.
The Food Truck Association of Georgia launched Global Grub Alley, which runs on Centennial Olympic Park Dr. throughout the World Cup. The food trucks are available the day before and the day of Atlanta matches.
Bar Incognito opened in the former Fishmonger space on Howell Mill Road.
The Chai Box Cafe opened on Howell Mill Road.
Pie Bar has opened a location in West Midtown. It joins locations in Kennesaw, Marietta, and Woodstock.
Diyar Al-Yemen in Marietta recently reopened under new management.
Cafe and wine bar Mendoza Cafe y Vino is now open on Marietta St. in downtown Atlanta.
Peachtree Sporting Club and American Dive opened at 207 Peachtree in downtown Atlanta.
Alonetogether, a new Haitian-Creole restaurant, just opened in Midtown.
LikeMinds, a collaborative pop-up sports bar, opens today in the former BrewDog space at Krog District off the Eastside Beltline.
Cosm Atlanta, an immersive entertainment venue, is now open at Centennial Yards in downtown Atlanta.
Closing
Palo Santo, which opened in West Midtown in 2022, will close after service on June 27. The restaurant plans to throw a FIFA-edition House Brew event on June 20, starting at 10 a.m.
Mother’s Best is closing their restaurant in Decatur. In an Instagram announcement, the restaurant referenced “catastrophic equipment failures” and said they would continue pop-ups.
Coming attractions
Michel Arnette, the owner behind Arnette’s Chop Shop in Brookhaven, plans to open Siren next door. The seafood restaurant should open later this summer.
Dumpling Master will open new locations in Marietta and Peachtree Corners, according to Tomorrow’s News Today. More locations are in the works.
All-pink cafe High Noon Brunchery is moving to Buckhead.
Todd Ginsberg and Josh Kim’s Kitchen Counter is set to open in South Downtown next month, Ginsberg told Rough Draft.
Goodr will open a second community market and Little Loaf Deli in DeKalb County. The organization is now accepting applications for shoppers.
Refresh in Roswell
Truth Be Told in Roswell plans to shut down its dining room to make way for a “refreshed concept” debuting later this summer. Owner Jonathan Yu said in an email that he and his team have been collecting feedback from guests since opening on Canton Street last year.
“As a result, we are making changes to better reflect our vision for neighborhood dining. While the name will remain the same, guests can look forward to an updated menu, new branding, enhancements to the overall experience and a renewed focus on creating a welcoming, community-driven restaurant,” Yu said.
The patio and bar will remain open during the transition, serving a limited food menu, along with cocktails, wine, and beer.
Community announcements
Atlanta Harvest is currently seeking volunteers for farm and food production, food hub and CSA operations, agri-business and leadership, and marketing and community engagement. Reach out via direct message on Instagram, or scan the QR code on this flyer.
Add to your calendar
Georgia Tech will welcome Michelin-recognized chefs Luis Valls and Ismael Fernández for a live paella demonstration and tasting this afternoon at George Scheller Tower Courtyard in Tech Square, starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are free and available online.
Pastries A Go Go will host a collaborative pop-up with Cherifish and Pho With E on June 19 and 20, starting at 6 p.m.
Cobb Foodie Week runs from June 20-27. Participants can redeem exclusive digital coupons at more than 70 restaurants around Cobb County. Sign up for a Meals Deals Pass at CobbFoodieWeek.com. People can present the digital passport at participating restaurants.
