Nickel and Oak Lounge
Craft cocktail and music venue with Southern charm, seating up to 150 guests. Features live music, inventive cocktails, fine wine, grand piano, rooftop bar and private mezzanine. Currently under construction.
Cuevacía
Cave-themed Oaxacan and Northern Mexican restaurant opening in Colony Square, second restaurant in William Pitts’ Spur Hospitality group
SELA
New tapas and wine destination from Daniel Reed Hospitality opening on the garden level of a townhouse. Menu will highlight seasonal, locally sourced ingredients using Old World techniques. Led by chefs Marco Quiroz and Jake Rogers from Local 11ten, with sommelier Caleb Poppell overseeing wine selection.
Marbled & Fin
Modern steakhouse with heavy emphasis on seafood, 175 seats with two private dining rooms, extensive bar program with wine cellar and bourbon selection. Two-story freestanding building with bar on first floor and main dining upstairs.
TESO Life
Japanese lifestyle store TESO Life will open a location in Chamblee this spring. It joins a location in Duluth.
Two restaurants at Piedmont Park
Two-restaurant concept at corner of Piedmont Avenue and 12th Street across from Piedmont Park. One building will house a breakfast and lunch concept, the other a full-service restaurant. Plans approved by Midtown Development Review Committee with construction to start this year.
Ike’s Cafe and Grill
West African restaurant expanding to new 10,767-square-foot location combining two suites. Will feature modern design with authentic African pieces, rooftop level, elevated beverage program with African-inspired cocktails, and new vegan dishes.
Rosetta Bakery
Italian bakery opening second Atlanta location at High Street with grand opening ceremony on January 24. Features artisanal coffee, croissants, focaccia, bomboloni, sandwiches and desserts made fresh daily starting at 5 AM. Open daily 8 AM to 8 PM with indoor/outdoor seating.
Ikara
Indian fine dining restaurant replacing Allora at Twelve Midtown hotel at Atlantic Station. Features 30-seat chef’s tasting room with nine-course menu led by chef Yugal Sharma. Construction and renovations currently underway.
Heritage
Chef Demetrius Brown’s Heritage Supper Club is getting a permanent location in Summerhill, focusing on African, Caribbean, and Afro-American cuisine. Features dishes like jerk chicken yakitori, braised oxtail, and cassava cake.