In this week’s Quick Bites, get details on croissant pop-ups in Reynoldstown, a Japanese grocery store’s upcoming Inman Park location, and a hot pot restaurant opening on the Westside. We’ve also rounded up some food events, including a new pop-up series in Poncey-Highland, a West African cultural festival in South Fulton, and a Halloween block party.
Openings
Whataburger opened in Conyers.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse is now open at the corner of Spring and 17th in Midtown.
Viennoiseries After Dark offers drop-off services for its croissants and French pastries at Mama Lin’s Chicken Delight and Honey Bubble Tea at Madison Yards in Reynoldstown.
Shake Shack opens at Medley in Johns Creek tomorrow.
Coming attractions
Nori Yu Handroll Bar, from the chef behind Omakase Table and Ryokou, will open in Decatur next month.
Japanese market Wagaya Groceries will open in the former A Haute Cookie space in Inman Park next summer.
Blue Willow, a Hunan-style Chinese restaurant, will open in the former Hampton + Hudson space at Inman Quarter next summer.
Drama Hot Pot + Tea Studio will open in the former Bastone space on the Westside, Tomorrow’s News Today reports.
Salted Melon and Chastain Creamery will open at the Hillcrest development in Sandy Springs next year.
Community announcements
Congratulations to Wayne Saxe and Howard Aaron of Goldbergs Group on receiving the 2026 Grace Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award from the Georgia Restaurant Association.
Add to your calendar
Aria in Buckhead is offering a four-course Halloween menu for $90 per person through Oct. 31. Guests who order the special menu Oct. 30-31 will receive a complimentary glass of champagne.
Wontanara Festival returns to the Southwest Art Center in South Fulton Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. Expect a multiple-day celebration of West African music, dance, and heritage, featuring art exhibits, workshops and panels, drum and dance classes, late-night DJ sets, and a market with more than 30 Black-owned artisans, food vendors, and wellness practitioners. Grab tickets for select events here.
Daily Chew will host a Halloween block party Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to regular cafe service, people can expect a costume contest, face painting, pumpkin decorating, local pop-up vendors, and a market.
Virtue Bar at Colony Square in Midtown is hosting a 21-and-up rooftop Halloween party Oct. 31, starting at 8 p.m. In addition to a live set from DJ Montana, the party will include a costume contest offering a $1,000 cash price. Tickets are available for $54.45.
Nakato on Cheshire Bridge will host a Japanese cocktail class Nov. 2. Learn how to make four fall cocktails with Nakato’s mixology team. Tickets are available for $70 per person and include small bites and take-home materials to recreate the cocktails.
Botanica Fruit Bar, a new pop-up series, will hold its first event at The Zero Co. on Highland Avenue Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors include Vinny’s Mutual Aid Bakery. A portion of the pop-up sales will benefit @SecondHelpingsAtl.
