Caffé Venturi
Caffé Venturi is a cold brew fusion bar opening soon in downtown Atlanta, GA, developed by Venturi Bold Brew in partnership with Azalea Fresh Market. The flagship location features nitro cold brew in six flavors with a retro-inspired aesthetic. A second sit-down café in Atlanta’s Virginia Highlands neighborhood is planned for around end of 2026. […]
Residence Inn by Marriott Augusta Downtown
Proposed 5-story, 125-room Residence Inn by Marriott extended-stay hotel on a 2-acre site at the corner of Walker and 13th streets in downtown Augusta. Each room will have a kitchenette. Building footprint is 20,234 sq ft. Developer/owner is PSH Augusta Downtown LLC, associated with PeachState Hospitality (Warner Robins-based). Requires special zoning exception from industrial to […]
Dan’s Snack Bar
All-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner concept from pop-up operator Henryk Kumar, moving into the former Mother’s Best Fried Chicken space. 2,000 sq ft with an existing to-go window. Menu focused on inventive sweet-and-savory dishes. Kumar is also seeking a coffee partner for the space. Targeting August 2026 opening.
Habaneros
Pan-Mexican restaurant concept from Louisiana opening its first Georgia location at Spring Quarter in Midtown Atlanta, on the ground floor of Sora. 3,900 sq ft space with outdoor patio and indoor-outdoor bar. Menu features Pan-Mexican cuisine with Latin American influences including Crawfish Nachos, Charred Grilled Octopus, Short Rib al Carbon, and signature Chingona Margarita. Aztec […]
Hashtag India
Modern Indian restaurant chain headquartered in McKinney, TX opening its second Atlanta-area location in a 6,500 sq ft two-level space at 6650 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Expected to open in approximately one month from article date (June 25, 2026). Chain has 13 locations across 7 states.
Taqueria El Viajero
Mexican taqueria replacing Brandon’s Cafe at 2080 Candler Rd. Will serve tacos, burritos, burgers, and Mexican breakfast options. Open seven days a week. Received a 100/A health inspection score on June 15th. Opening ‘next week’ from article date of 2026-06-25.
Cafe 1485
Cafe 1485, a breakfast-and-lunch spot, is planning to relocate within White Oak Center to the former Shirley’s Country Kitchen space at 1485 GA-34. The new location will expand from 1,200 sq ft to 3,300 sq ft, adding more kitchen space and a potential coffee shop corner with a barista counter. Architect development has begun; construction […]
Varuni Napoli
Varuni Napoli, a Neapolitan pizza restaurant, has signed a lease for its fourth location at Centennial Yards Entertainment District in Atlanta. The new location will feature 900-degree wood-fired ovens and signature pies. Owner Luca Varuni confirmed the opening is expected sometime in 2028. The article notes the timeline was updated from 2027 to 2028 per […]
Miami-Made Fish & Chicken
Miami-Made Fish & Chicken is preparing to open a new location in LaGrange, GA at 2606 Whitesville Road. The restaurant is known for seafood and chicken offerings and is returning after a brief hiatus. An in-person hiring event is scheduled for June 19, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. Official opening date has not yet been announced.
Smashbird
Fast-casual burger concept from owners Christine and David Cutlip, targeting a mid-July opening. The Cutlips also operate Savannah Seafood Shack, Savannah Smokehouse BBQ and Brew, Yatai Ramen + Yakitori, and Sally Mae’s in the Savannah area.