The Biggest Atlanta Food Stories From the Last Two Weeks

Welcome to Eater Atlanta’s biweekly restaurant and food news round-up. Catch up on Eater ATL’s most read stories and popular maps over the last two weeks, a few ICYMI reads, and the latest list of restaurant opening announcements and closings.

Here’s a look back at what piqued the interests of Eater Atlanta readers.

Most Read Stories — May 13 through May 24

Travel Channel

• Just What Does Andrew Zimmern Have in Store for Westside’s New Food Hall? [Updated] —Chattahoochee Food Works and Andrew Zimmern vow to bring “international fare” to Atlanta — but will it tap into the people already doing that here?
• Ponce City Market Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant the Mercury Is Closing — The Mercury, located on the second floor of the food hall, closes Friday, May 31.
• Chef Brings the Dishes of Puebla and Guadalajara to Buckhead in August — Chef Luis Damian to open Botanico above Savi Provisions on Pharr Road, and Mexican “caviar” and tlacoyos are on the menu.
• Persian Restaurant Rumi’s Kitchen Moves Into Midtown’s Colony Square Next Spring — The popular Persian restaurant opens its third Atlanta location next spring at Colony Square on the corner of 14th and Peachtree streets.
• Little Tart Bakeshop Expands in Grant Park Once Revelator Departs in December — Revelator Coffee says goodbye to the Jane on December 31, leaving Little Tart Bakeshop to expand into a full-service cafe there.
• An All-Day Breakfast Restaurant Called Snooze Opens Soon in Sandy Springs — Denver-based Snooze an A.M. Eatery opens for breakfast and brunch at the Gateway complex on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs next winter.

Big Opening News

Ryan Fleisher

• Peek Inside Little Rey, Ford Fry’s Restaurant Dedicated to Chicken al Carbon — Little Rey opens Memorial Day in Piedmont Heights for breakfast tacos and wood- and charcoal-roasted yardbirds.
• Add Doughnuts and Hot Dogs to the Growing Restaurant List in Summerhill — Eater chatted with the owners of Hot Dog Pete’s and Hero Doughnuts, here’s what to expect when they open in Summerhill this year.

Where to Eat and Drink This Weekend

Donetto

• Here’s How to Spend a Night Crawling Along Ponce — Here’s how to spend a night crawling along Ponce, from rooftop cocktails and dive bar beers to late night breakfast and 3 a.m. doughnuts.
• Sip These 13 Spritz Cocktails This Summer in Atlanta — The refreshing bittersweet cocktail was made for sipping on hot Southern summer days.
• Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Atlanta — From vegan breakfast options to paella and wine on a patio.

The Latest Restaurant Opening Announcements and Closings

• The 2019 Atlanta Restaurant Openings to Know - A continually updated list of anticipated openings around Atlanta.
• Tracking the 2019 Atlanta Restaurant Closures — A running list of restaurants that have closed in 2019 around Atlanta.