In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on a highly anticipated restaurant opening in Midtown, a Midwest restaurant chain’s upcoming locations around metro Atlanta, and a local bakery’s expansion to Athens. We also have details on dining events, including the Wienermobile’s stop at Red’s Beer Garden.
Opening
Fine dining Indian restaurant Pataaka will open at the Spring Quarter development in Midtown on Aug. 22. Look for our story on the menu at Pataaka soon.
Closing
Mexican street food pop-up Gorditas ATL announced its closure on Instagram last week. “We are so grateful for each and every one of you. Every burrito you bought, every pop-up you attended, every community event and catering order, every moment of this has been a gift,” a statement read on social media.
Coming attractions
Atlanta-based Henri’s Bakery will open a location in Athens, as first reported by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Chicago-based sandwich chain Potbelly is coming to metro Atlanta, as first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A location will open at Chamblee’s Peachtree Station on Sept. 1, while another will open in Cumming sometime this fall.
Here’s an update on Los Angeles-based breakfast spot Eggslut. The Beltline location should open this fall. Eggslut also includes a location at the Moxy Atlanta Downtown.
Common Coffee & Cocktails in Doraville teased opening a second location in Duluth. Atlanta Coffee Shops founder Eugene Buchko told Rough Draft that the Duluth location will open this winter. The original location has also expanded its hours, staying open until midnight most nights and 1 a.m. on the weekends.
Community updates
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill in Buckhead recently underwent its biggest renovation since 2010.
The LikeMinds pop-up in the former BrewDog space at Krog District on the Beltline will continue through the end of the year with an expanded menu.
The ATL Vegan Festival issued a public apology on social media following public dismay over featuring animal-based vendors at the event. “For the past few years, our festival has included approximately 90% vegan vendors and 10% non-vegan vendors. We were unaware that including non-vegan vendors violated the expectations of the vegan community. We take full accountability and apologize,” the statement reads.
Fork & Vine Social in Decatur is donating all of the proceeds from every mango lassi sold to the Chopaya Jeev Raksha Foundation, a non-governmental animal welfare organization based in Patiala, Punjab, India. One drink sale can feed seven dogs in India.
Waffle House
Waffle House is testing out tacos at 45 locations across North Georgia and metro Atlanta. The test run features seven tacos: bacon, egg, and cheese; sausage, egg, and cheese; chicken sausage, egg, and cheese; and ham, egg, and cheese for breakfast; and patty melt, chicken melt, and cheesesteak melt for lunch and dinner. Check out the metro Atlanta Waffle House locations serving tacos here.
Publix frozen berries recall
Four lots of Publix brand GreenWise frozen blueberries and mixed berries have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination, including packages sold in Georgia. But now the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has slapped a Class I risk label on these frozen berries. It’s the highest risk warning from the FDA, meaning it’s “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
The E. coli strain in question – O145 – can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. No deaths have been reported since the July 29 recall announcement, with 12 related illnesses identified in Florida and Georgia, including four hospitalizations.
Check your freezer for the following GreenWise berries:
- Organic Whole Blueberries – 10 oz – UPC number: 41415-06453
- Organic Whole Blueberries – 48 oz – UPC number: 41415-12053
- Organic Whole Mixed Berries – 10 oz – UPC number: 41415-06753
- Organic Whole Mixed Berries – 48 oz – UPC number: 41415-12153
Add to your calendar
Inman Park restaurant Kitty Dare will donate 10% of tonight’s proceeds to Lost-n-Found Youth’s AIDS Walk Atlanta fundraising campaign. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation will match any funds raised through AIDS Walk Atlanta.
Red’s Beer Garden in Boulevard Heights will host the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile on tonight, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Grant Park’s Summer Shade Festival returns this weekend.
The Daily Chew will host an Artist Harvest Dinner on Aug. 27. Guests will receive a first look at “Manna,” an exhibition featuring work from regional artists. Manna will run from Aug. 28 through Nov. 23. Tickets are available for $150 per person.
The Chastain Park Conservancy will host a mahjong night fundraiser on Aug. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Buckhead Butcher Shop. The $130 ticket price includes donation fee and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
Atlanta’s Sober Supper Club launches at Bovino After Dark on Sept. 24. Tickets are $80 per person and include a five-course tasting menu, non-alcoholic beverage pairings, and gratuity.
