In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on several restaurant openings around metro Atlanta, a temporary restaurant closure in Alpharetta, and a pop-up coffee shop becoming permanent in Edgewood. There’s also a roundup of dining events, including a cookbook signing at Ansley Mall and pie-making class in Avondale Estates.
Openings
Bellfire and Old Nick’s are now open at The Lawrence Hotel in downtown Lawrenceville.
Singer-songwriter Chaka Khan opened Chaka’s Plantbaed Cafe, a vegan restaurant, at Serenbe in Chattahoochee Hills.
Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint is now open in Virginia-Highland.
A third location of cocktail and taco bar Muchacho opens in Decatur tomorrow.
Amorino Gelato is now open in Johns Creek. A grand opening takes place tomorrow and includes free gelato cones for the first 1,000 guests.
Tous les Jours Bakery is now open in Midtown and will celebrate its grand opening at 10 a.m. tomorrow. The first 130 customers will receive a free tumbler with purchase. Customers who spend $30 or more will receive a free tote bag.
Closings
Three Taverns Brewery closed its flagship location in Decatur. Locations at the Atlanta Dairies in Reynoldstown and on the Eastside Beltline near Ponce City Market remain open.
Dolce Spoon Bakery in Alpharetta has also closed.
Michelin-recommended restaurant Hen Mother Cookhouse in Alpharetta is temporarily closed following a small fire. The Johns Creek location remains open.
Coming attractions
Bearly Awake Coffee plans to open a location in the Edgewood neighborhood.
Enid Coffee announced a second pop-up location in Decatur.
Soon’s Bakery in Suwanee is rebranding as Tokki, a Korean-inspired dessert cafe.
Nashmi, an Illinois-based Jordanian restaurant, announced plans to open a location in metro Atlanta.
Industry updates
Storyteller Goods in Reynoldstown expanded its hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chicheria Mexican Kitchen in Underwood Hills and Buena Vida Tapas Bar in the Old Fourth Ward will rebrand to locations of Amasa Mexican Kitchen. The first location of Amasa opened in Alpharetta earlier this fall.
Congratulations to Tucker Brewing Co. for wins at the Great American Beer Festival Competition. The Tucker Lager earned a gold medal in the International Pilsner-Style category. Southern Storm took home the silver medal in the South German Wheat Ale category for the second year in a row.
Beloved Southern restaurant The Colonnade received a centennial proclamation during the Nov. 2 Atlanta City Council meeting. The restaurant officially turns 100 years old in 2027.
Amore e Amore transformed its Inman Park dining room into North (Highland) Pole for the holiday season. Holiday pop-up bar and restaurant season is set to begin soon.
Add to your calendar
Le Cordon Bleu, Phaidon, and Cook’s Warehouse at Ansley Mall will host master chef Eric Bediat for a cooking demonstration and book signing Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. General admission costs $10 and includes access to the demonstration and book signing, a taste of the finished dish and a wine pairing, and entry in a raffle to win the set of cookbooks.
Foodwork and Neighborhood Supper Club will host chefs Courtney Fraley and Adam Head for a five-course mushroom dinner at Ellijay Mushrooms Nov. 14. The experience also includes a farm tour and kid-friendly activities. Tickets are $175 per person and $65 per child. Some ticket proceeds will benefit Ellijay Mushrooms.
Block & Drum in Chamblee will celebrate its second anniversary with a party featuring live music, drinks, and food from The Alden at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $29.99 per person. A $169.99 package includes a tasting from The Alden chef and owner Jared Hucks.
The Epicurean Theatre will host A Perfectly Paired Friendsgiving, a Thanksgiving-inspired tasting and pairing event, Nov. 13, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65.
Last Dance in Avondale Estates will host a holiday pie class Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $80 and include a guided chocolate-pecan pie workshop with Chris Marconi, snacks, and two glasses of wine.
