Joupe Jeht
Cambodian homestyle restaurant opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Jiles Plaza. Known for serving dishes like tender beef sticks, spring rolls, nom pao, chicken curry and sticky rice at pop-ups and farmers markets.
Firepit Pizza Tavern
Second location of Grant Park restaurant opening in 3,300-square-foot space at Lulah Hills development. Menu features signature sandwiches, salads, firepit pizzas, and appetizers including unicorn wings. Co-owned by Leslie Cohen and Shaun Whitmer.
Honeysuckle Gelato
Honeysuckle Gelato is opening a new location in the Lulah Hills development under construction in Decatur. The gelato shop serves various flavors including birthday cake, cinnamon roll and salted caramel brownie, plus baked goods and beverages.
Miami Made Fish and Chicken
Miami Made Fish and Chicken is preparing to open a new location on Whitesville Road in LaGrange. The building has received exterior renovations and fresh paint. Known for seafood, comfort food, fried fish, chicken wings, and their signature Miami DBL burger.
Wayback Burgers
1,800 square-foot Wayback Burgers franchise location owned by Willie and Phyllis Watson, creating approximately 30 new jobs. Will be the 12th Wayback Burgers location in Georgia.
Two restaurants at 1976 Hosea L. Williams
Two new restaurants planned as part of mixed-use development replacing former BBQ restaurant. Will include street-facing eateries with patio, part of larger project with apartments and office space.
Cafe Racer
Third location of popular breakfast spot opening along the Firefly Trail. 2,660-square-foot space with full kitchen, bar, covered patio and outdoor seating for 115 guests. Will serve expanded lunch and dinner menu in addition to classic breakfast.
JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown
Former W Atlanta Downtown converting to JW Marriott with 237 guest rooms, 24 wellness-focused rooms on Mindful Floor, Italian restaurant, rooftop pool bar, spa, fitness center. Operated by Stonebridge Companies with interior design by Looney & Associates.
Ike’s Cafe and Grill
West African restaurant expanding from ghost kitchen to 3,200-square-foot full-service dining destination with room for 100-120 guests, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with African cuisine including jollof rice, suya, egusi soup, and grilled meats
Fincher’s BBQ
Family-owned barbecue restaurant expanding to Warner Robins location near Robins Air Force Base. Menu features pulled pork, ribs, chicken, pork chops, burgers and sandwiches. Company has been in business for 91 years with existing locations in Macon and Warner Robins.