In this week’s Quick Bites, get details on a restaurant reopening in Avondale Estates, a closure in West Midtown, and a beloved taco truck’s anticipated return. We’ve also rounded up local dining events to consider, including an OutKast coffee party, a seven-course Nikkei dinner in Poncey-Highland, and community nights at The Works in Underwood Hills.
Openings
Popular Avondale Estates sandwich shop Billy’s reopened after a temporary closure.
Potbelly opened a location of the sandwich shop in Chamblee.
Indigo Road Hospitality Group opened a location of Oak Steakhouse in Athens.
Closing
Chef Justin Dixon announced the closure of his Midtown sandwich counter Humble Mumble at the Collective at Coda food hall on Tech Square.
Coming attractions
Luga, an Italian restaurant backed by Robbie Pacheco (Cardamom Hill, Restaurant 365), will open this fall at the new Modera complex in Decatur.
The owners behind the wildly popular Da Cocinita Magic Taco truck announced they plan to reopen in a new location soon. The truck was previously parked at a gas station on the corner of Clifton and Memorial in Kirkwood. Read Beth’s take on the Magic Tacos from Da Cocinita.
Ice cream chain The Scoop N Scootery will open a metro Atlanta location at 335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. this fall. The chain is known for over-the-top desserts and ice cream delivery until 2 a.m.
Midtown Japanese and sushi restaurant Juni keeps teasing its upcoming opening this fall at the corner of 12th and Juniper.
Kosher coffee shop Milk & Maple Coffeehouse will open at 730 Ponce de Leon Pl. this fall. The shop is located along the Eastside Beltline just north of Ponce City Market.
Park Bench, the dueling piano bar at The Battery in Cobb County, will open a second location at Centennial Yards in downtown Atlanta next year.
Community announcements
Taste of Chamblee is currently looking for food and craft vendors for its upcoming Oct. 17 event. Apply here by Sept. 25.
Congratulations to So. Fox for making The New York Times’ 2026 Restaurant List. Owned by Chef Myles Moody and sommelier Rachael Pack, So. Fox opened on July 2 in Virginia-Highland, after taking over the former Farm Burger space next door to the couple’s butcher shop and market, Kinship.
Add to your calendar
Tickets are still available for tonight’s Nikkei Night (pictured), a seven-course, collaborative tasting menu from Tio Lucho’s chef Arnaldo Castillo and Jorom Paler of Mikasa Omakase. The tasting takes place at Tio Lucho’s in Poncey-Highland, from 7 to 9 p.m. Expect Nikkei dishes (Japanese technique, Peruvian ingredients) such as beef sofrito gyoza and arroz con pato and picarones with pandan ice cream. $125 per person.
The Works launches its first monthly community night this evening, featuring family-friendly activities and specials. This month’s event takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. and includes live music and a DIY bag charm-making station.
Bar Rescue star Jon Taffer and Chef Todd Richards (Que-Riosity) will host a barbecue and bourbon football watch party on Sept. 19 at Smith’s Olde Bar in Morningside. Watch UGA take on Arkansas, enjoy Southern food from Richards, and drink cocktails made with Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon. Tickets start at $27.70 and do not include beverages.
The Poncey-Highland Neighborhood Association (PHNA) will host the inaugural Poncey-Highland Restaurant Week from Oct. 19 -25. Twenty five percent of the proceeds will benefit PHNA to help support the neighborhood. Participating restaurants include El Ponce, Madeira Park, and Tio Lucho’s.
