News You Can Eat New Restaurant Roundup

Vietnamese, tacos, burgers, dessert on the menu at new eateries

By Collin Kelley

This is INtown’s third roundup of the year of new restaurants that have opened – or soon will – as the city’s dining options continue to grow. The announcement of new concepts and menus by local and international chefs keep arriving monthly as Atlanta’s reputation as a food destination continues to gain traction.

Le Colonial ▲

The famed restaurant that introduced fine French Vietnamese cuisine to America in New York more than 25 years ago has opened an outpost at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. The chic restaurant and lounge has 8,100-square-feet of space with an expansive terrace and private dining spaces. The sharable menu showcases “heirloom” Vietnamese recipes alongside contemporary takes on classic dishes featuring seafood, meats, and exotic herbs and spices from around the globe. Information: lecolonialatlanta.com.

Aziza

After opening the successful Italian market and wine bar Bellina Alimentari in Ponce City Market, Oliva Restaurants is paying homage to owner Tal Baum’s Israeli roots with the opening of this modern Israeli restaurant. Information: Aziza-restaurant. com.

VIȇTVANA Ph Ò ►

Noodle House

Modern Vietnamese fare is on the menu at this new restaurant opened by husband and wife team Dinh Tran and Khanh Dang at 2831 E. College Ave. in Avondale Estates. PhÒ noodles and banh mi bread are both prepared fresh inhouse daily. Information: vietvana.com.

◄ Sugar Factory American Brasserie

Satisfy your sweet tooth at the new two-story location in Midtown at 1080 Peachtree St. when it opens this month. The 8,000-square-foot restaurant will include a full-service café (crepes, salads, burgers) and confectionary shop, retail store, indoor and outdoor dining areas, two full-service bars and a private dining room, as well as a-one-of-akind Gummy Bears Chandelier over the main dining room. Information: sugarfactory.com.

Velvet Taco ▼

This Buchead joint at 35 West Paces Ferry Road is offering creative, playful tacos made with eclectic array of spices and flavors from around the world. Information: velvettaco.com.

▼Farm Burger Midtown

The burger joint has opened a location inside the new Whole Foods Market in Midtown at 22 14th St. The menu includes 100 percent grassfed beef burgers, as well as chicken and pork burgers, vegan offerings, fresh salads and more. Information: farmburger.com.

MetroFresh

Uptown

Mitchell Anderson’s new location of his popular soup and sandwich restaurant is now open at One Midtown Plaza, 1360 Peachtree St. Information: metrofreshatl.com.

Junior’s Pizza ►

Husband-and-wife team Alex and Jennifer Aton started Junior’s Pizza as a pop-up before deciding to open a traditional shop in Summerhill at 77 Georgia Ave. Along with homemade pizzas and sauces, the menu includes Greek salads, beer and wine and vegan-friendly pizza. Information: juniorspizzaatl.com.