🚆 Perimeter MARTA dining guide

Alton Brown Drive-Thru Drama Perimeter MARTA Dining Guide Nov For this day s Side Dish we re headed to the suburbs just north of the Perimeter for a trio of food stories First read our newest MARTA dining guide to restaurants accessible via the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs MARTA stations Rough Draft Managing Editor Cathy Cobbs also has a analysis on specific Dunwoody drive-thru drama sparked by an upcoming location of Raising Cane s and a story on Atlanta resident author and Food Organization personality Alton Brown and his up-to-date appearance at the MJCCA Book Festival Look for two recipes this week from Group Farmers Markets including one for Massaman curry using locally grown produce As reliably get the latest Atlanta dining news like details on a minimal openings such as Portillo s in Kennesaw and Cremalosa in Avondale Estates as well as an impending restaurant closure in Buckhead and a new Chinese restaurant headed to Reynoldstown Plus we have selected dining events to add to your calendar including the annual Red Clay Soiree this Friday hosted by Population Farmers Markets featuring local chefs and bartenders and more dining news to know In affair you missed it in your inbox on Tuesday evening here s a link to the latest edition of Family Meal In it Beth shared her initial thoughts on Midtown s newest rooftop bar and lounge Celestia which opened at Spring Quarter last month Sarra offered a recipe for Freedom Cake a celebratory cake that Chef Demetrius Brown chooses to serve nightly during dinner at Bread Butterfly in Inman Park Cheers from the Rough Draft dining squad Beth and Sarra Celebrate Thanksgiving the Waldorf Astoria way elegant abundant and unforgettable On Nov join the hotel for an elevated holiday buffet where timeless tradition meets modern elegance Reserve your table in current times and let us take care of the feast this year SPONSOR MESSAGE Have You Heard Photo by Portillo s Restaurant Openings Gelato shop Cremalosa owned by former AJC dining critic Meridith Ford reopened in its new location at the Dale in Avondale Estates on East College Avenue last week A location of Einstein Bros Bagels opened this week on Lanier Circle in Woodstock Speaking of popular chain restaurants Chicago-style hot dog chain Portillo s will at last open on Nov in Kennesaw This is the first restaurant in Georgia Located on Cobb Place Boulevard a grand opening celebration begins at a m that day with giveaways chances to win prizes and live entertainment Plans are also in motion for a achievable second location in Dunwoody The Perimeter location of Lazy Dog Restaurant will reopen Nov after temporarily closing due to a kitchen fire a scant weeks ago Restaurant Closure It appears sports bar and restaurant Dantanna s will close at Shops Around Lenox in Buckhead on Dec according to The upcoming day s News In the current era which also states that employees were explained to inform customers of the impending closure A location of Dantanna s in downtown Atlanta closed five years ago at the former CNN Center ahead of major redevelopment plans for the property to transform it into a hub of world-class retail dining content creation and entertainment Coming Attractions Bao Gogo will open this month on Memorial Drive in Reynoldstown across from HomeGrown The Chinese restaurant chain which includes locations in Alpharetta and Buckhead serves everything from bao and dumplings to dishes like dan dan noodles General Tso s chicken and mapo tofu Dessert and cocktail bar Bar Ana is nearing its debut in Poncey-Highland Backed by award-winning pastry chef Claudia Martinez and Artie De Los Santos Bar Ana will act as a coffee shop run by Ivan Solis of Recuerdos Cafe by day transforming into a cocktail bar serving sophisticated desserts by night Beth will attend an upcoming preview of Bar Ana so stay tuned for her first impressions and an opening date Closing for Renovations Poncey-Highland dive bar The Righteous Room will close for a quick renovation Nov - But it will reopen just in time for you to escape those relatives you try to avoid after Thanksgiving dinner Add to Your Calendar Head to Lingering Shade Social Club on Irwin Street in the Old Fourth Ward tonight for Friendsgiving Starting at p m the evening will include light bites and cocktails RSVP via Eventbrite The annual Red Clay Soir e hosted by District Farmers Markets CFM returns to Summerour Studio on Nov Starting at p m the evening will include oysters and passed canapes drinks a seated dinner featuring produce and ingredients from local farms with wine pairings a silent auction and a photo booth Proceeds from the fundraising event benefits the work CFM does to assist local farmers and food producers distribute free food to Title schools and match SNAP EBT dollars at the organization s weekly farmers markets Tickets are per person Check out the chef and bartender lineup here Sandy Springs Italian restaurant Il Giallo will host a wine tasting on Nov from - p m The afternoon will include six Alpine wines from Northern Italy small bites and opportunities to purchase wines from the tasting at discounted prices Check out the list of wines expected at the tasting and purchase tickets here Perimeter Commuters Excursion Nearly K Miles on Transit in September SPONSORED BY PERIMETER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS Perimeter is on the move This September riders traded traffic for transit earning free -trip passes gift cards for logging trips and catching live music at the stations And the results are in Perimeter commuters logged more than trips traveling miles on transit proof that small rides add up to big impact Explore the full Transit Month recap Top Stories From the Week Photo by Norifish MARTA Dining Guide to Dunwoody and Sandy Springs This Rough Draft dining series highlights restaurants in cities and neighborhoods within easy walking distance or a short bus ride from MARTA rail stations Check out other guides to Brookhaven Chamblee Doraville and Lenox on the Gold Line Buckhead on the Red Line and Lindbergh Station on the Gold and Red lines Originally built in anticipation of the Olympics in Atlanta Dunwoody s MARTA station decisively brought the Red Line to the suburbs just outside the Perimeter Four years later the Red Line culminated with the openings of both Sandy Springs and North Springs stations This dining guide spotlights nine restaurants plus two dining destinations with multiple restaurants easily accessible from the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs stations All of the restaurants listed are a quick walk or bus ride from one or both stations Read the MARTA dining guide to Dunwoody Sandy Springs Photo by Cathy Cobbs Alton Brown talks Food Architecture days AI recipes at the MJCCA Book Festival The inimitable Alton Brown was in Dunwoody this week to appear at the MJCCA Book Festival where he promoted his latest book Food for Thought a collection of personal essays exploring his culinary experiences and observations associated with his lengthy food television career Along with being an author Brown s resume includes hosting seasons of food science and cooking show Good Eats on the Food Arrangement as well as hosting the setup s shows Iron Chef America and Cutthroat Kitchen During the Q A session Brown discussed everything from why he s not a fan of AI recipes to favorite guilty pleasure foods Little Debbies and Nutty Buddies and owning a restaurant a hard No Read more from Managing Editor Cathy Cobbs here Photo by City of Dunwoody Raising Cane s Raising Cane s raising eyebrows in Dunwoody Cathy also covered certain drive-thru drama this week Chicken finger restaurant Raising Cane s raised specific eyebrows during a Dunwoody City Council meeting when representatives from the fast-food restaurant tried to assuage fears over traffic concerns caused by its proposed double drive-thru lanes Two drive-thru lanes off busy Ashford Dunwoody Road could lead to traffic backups at Raising Cane s especially during the morning and evening rush hours We ve studied studied studied this thing to death Raising Cane s Harold Buckley stated adding that Raising Cane s intends to sign a -year lease and has pledged as they have done historically to endorsement the public But members of the city council and even the mayor weren t buying it opting to take up the matter again in December Read more about the Dunwoody drive-thru drama here Celebrate Thanksgiving the Waldorf Astoria way elegant abundant and unforgettable On Nov join the hotel for an elevated holiday buffet where timeless tradition meets modern elegance Reserve your table currently and let us take care of the feast this year SPONSOR MESSAGE At the Region Two Recipes IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC FARMERS MARKETS Forget soup season It s time for curries This week Rough Draft Atlanta and Public Farmers Markets are bringing you two tasty curry recipes you can make using ingredients from your local farmers area Whether you want Massaman curry or coconut curry we ve got you covered In contemporary times s Side Dish was edited by Julie E Bloemeke The post Perimeter MARTA dining guide appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta