Castle Renovation; H&F Bread Update; Melton's Reopen

1) Midtown: Permits have been filed to renovate historic building The Castle across from the Woodruff Arts Center, first reported by Creative Loafing. Plans are to update the current site and add on to include a four-unit hotel and a dining space. C.L.'s "Gravy Train" also notes a new sports lounge and seafood spot, Fins, coming to 12th and Crescent. [PRE-PLYWOOD]

2) Westside: Foodie Buddha gets the scoop on H&F Bread Co.'s planned move and retail space, receiving word from Gina Hopkins that the new location will be open in early spring. [PLYWOOD]

3) Decatur: After a troubling couple of months, Melton's App & Tap has reopened. [POST-PLYWOOD]

4) Atlantic Station/Midtown: Downtown cafe Paris Bistro is planning a midtown location inside the BB&T building on 17th Street, according to What Now, Atlanta. On the other side of Peachtree, WNA notes that The Georgian Terrace is adding new bar space this spring. [PRE-PLYWOOD]

5) Kirkwood: WNA also provides an update that The Pullman gastropub will open January 13th. [PLYWOOD]

6) Alpharetta: Confectionery M Chocolat has opened at 3960 Old Milton Parkway. [POST-PLYWOOD]