Asha Gomez and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams to Open in Krog Street Market This Summer

Two more dining tenants have been confirmed for Krog Street Market. They are the previously rumored Asha Gomez, putting in a market stall called Spice Road Chicken highlighting her Kerala-style fried chicken, as well as a second Atlanta location of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, which opened its first local outpost in Westside Provisions District in October. In more Krog Street news, Sarah O'Brien's Little Tart Bakeshop space will now have a full coffee bar in addition to croissants, scones, and other baked goods. The Inman Park market is set to open in July 2014; read a full press release below.

FROM FROZEN SWEETS AND PET TREATS TO SPICED CHICKEN AND CAFFEINE OVERLOAD, THE WOMEN HAVE IT AT KROG STREET MARKET

ATLANTA: Paces Properties is ready to unleash another round of new tenants who will be at the highly-anticipated Krog Street Market. Set to open this June, KSM will be home to some incredible female business owners and chefs. This group of amazing women comes to KSM with extraordinary talent and is raising the bar while keeping with KSM's vision of locally established relationships throughout the community.

"Our tenant mix is incredible and to have James Beard winners and nominees makes us so fortunate to have so many great women involved in this project. Behind the scenes our leasing agent Lily Heimburger of SRS Real Estate Partners has done a fantastic job as have our PR guru Tara Murphy, our Stove Works office leasing agent Max White, and our zoning attorney Sharon Gay," said Pat Wilson of Paces Properties. "There are also several other women owners and co-owners that we've announced previously, from Megan Ouzts at the Spotted Trotter to Xanic Dunning of Pannus Bakery, from Cindy Tarrant at French Market Florist to Jennifer Johnson of Fred's Meat & Bread and Yvonne Kahn of Gu's Dumplings. Without these women this project wouldn't be nearly as successful."

Feedback thus far for KSM has been very positive and supports Paces Properties' vision of a diverse, culinary-driven destination where the neighborhood and surrounding communities relate to the mix of restaurants, market stalls and retailers; making this a regular (if not daily) stop when it opens.

To date, a mix of thirteen (13) restaurants, market stalls and retailers have been released including the following four (4):

SPICE ROAD CHICKEN
Concept: Known for her award-winning Kerala fried chicken and a 2013 James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant for her Cardamom Hill, Asha will be developing a market stall spotlighting chicken. From fried chicken to rotisserie and a variety of signature sides, Spice Road Chicken will be an easy stop for dinner on the go!
Stats: 410 SF Market Tenant
"Krog Street Market is exactly what Inman Park needs. The amazing level of culinary talent is what drove me to look at the location and combine that with such a unique space and concept and I had to put Spice Road Chicken at Krog." – Chef Asha Gomez

JENI'S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS
Concept: Ice creams, sorbets, and frozen yogurts built from the ground up with all carefully sourced ingredients from around the world. The flavors found at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams range from seasonal made with fresh, whole fruits and vegetables, to the traditional chocolate and vanilla flavors made with bean-to-bar chocolate and Fair Trade-Certified vanilla. Jeni's founder Jeni Britton Bauer is a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and launched Jeni's in 2002.
Stats: 414 SF Market Tenant
"We are thrilled to announce a second shop in Atlanta. We were welcomed by overwhelming support from the Atlanta community after opening our Westside Provision shop, and can't wait to be in the company of such incredible chefs in another beautiful Atlanta neighborhood." – Founder & Chief Creative Officer Jeni Britton Bauer

INMAN PARK PET WORKS
Concept: All things yummy for your pets. Inman Park Pet Works comes to KSM to provide a one-stop-shop with not only the best treats, toys and all things yummy, but the most unique gift items you won't find anywhere else.
Stats: 400 SF Market Tenant
"Inman Park Pet Works became interested in KSM because it's going to be the best destination place in Atlanta, and the best mix of tenants. Also, a one stop shop for all, pets included." – Owner Laura Saunders

UPDATE: THE LITTLE TART BAKESHOP at KSM ADDS COFFEE, EXPANDS WITH 200 MORE SQUARE FEET
Concept: Announced in September 2013, The Little Tart Bakeshop shared the following: Fresh-baked pastries hand made with local and seasonal ingredients. Favorites from LTB will appear at the KSM location including: croissants, local jam danish, assorted scones, local fruit galettes, tarts, granola, giant cheese puffs, French butter cookies and crème fraiche quiche. As of today, the LTB has expanded their footprint with the addition of 200 square feet to accommodate a new full coffee bar; true to its "local-first" focus, LTB will feature Octane beans in their coffee drinks from drip to espressos, cortados, lattes and more. It will be the only place in the market to get an espresso drink.
Stats: 400 SF Market Tenant
"I started Little Tart Bakeshop when I was 29, and now women make up 90% of my workforce, including my whole management team. We are incredibly excited to share space at Krog Street with women we admire, including Asha, Laura, and Jeni!" – Owner Sarah O'Brien

KSM tenants are projected to be open for business late July 2014.
· Fred's Meat & Bread, the Little Tart Bakeshop, and Gu's Dumplings Coming to Krog Street Market [-EATL-]
· All Krog Street Market Coverage [-EATL-]