A Second Helping

Part two of our roundup of new restaurants around Intown

By Collin Kelley

It seems we hardly scratched the surface of the new restaurants opening around Intown in our October edition. So, we’ve gathered up a second big list of just opened – or soon to open – eateries that you should add to your “must-try” list for the winter.

Java Cats Café

If you’re a cat lover, this new café in Grant Park will be right up your alley. Set to open before year’s end, the café at 415 Memorial Drive has partnered with PAWS Atlanta to foster up to 20 kitties at a time in the “cat room.” All the cats will be available for adoption. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee from Ebrik and prepared food items. Information: javacatscafe.com.

Jinya Ramen Bar

Already a hit in Sandy Springs, the ramen joint will open a second location in Buckhead early next year at Powers Ferry Square on Roswell Road. Information: jinya-ramenbar.com

Sukoshi

American Cut and The Regent Cocktail Club

The LDV Hospitality concepts are now open in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. The modern American steak restaurant offers menu items like the 40-ounce Tomahawk chop steak and chili lobster, with a mix of tableside salad preparations. The rooftop terrace Regent Cocktail Club offers a rotating specialty cocktail menu and an eclectic mix of live music. Information: americancutsteakhouse.com.

Amara

This Indian fusion restaurant from Sandeep Kothary and Chef Bhavesh Patel was slated to be open at press time just steps from the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail in Inman Park, 870 Inman Park Village Parkway.

City Winery Speakeasy

The Ponce City Market winery, restaurant and music venue has unveiled a new speakeasy-style cocktail bar. Every week on City Winery’s social media, a name will be released. Come to the unmarked door located directly to the left of Binders and give the door person the name to gain entry. The menu includes cocktails, small batch spirits and lively tunes from a record player. Walls are adorned with vintage, used electrical switches and boards from the old Sears & Roebuck that preceded Ponce City Market. Those who buy a bottle of wine can pick out a record to play from a curated selection of vinyl. Information: citywinery.com/atlanta.

Nine Mile Station

The Federal

Chef Shaun Doty shuttered his Bantam + Biddy concept at 1050 Crescent Ave. in Midtown to make way for something new – The Federal. The bistro will feature traditional cuisine inspired by Doty’s stints abroad and in different parts of America, including steak frites and chopped liver. The restaurant’s name is inspired by the nearby Federal Reserve Bank building. An opening date and website weren’t available at press time.

This pop-up sushi concept is slated to open this fall at Colony Square and will serve up a variety of sushi rolls and small bites to go including some popular mainstay menu items from sister restaurant O-Ku. Information: facebook.com/ sukoshiatlanta.

Monday Night Brewing

With the Westside trail of the Atlanta BeltLine taking shape, Monday Night Brewing has announced it will open a new brewery next summer at the corner of Lee and White Streets in West End. The brewery will have 22,000 square feet, including tasting rooms and a dog-friendly patio along the BeltLine.

This beer garden will soon be serving up European-inspired New American cuisine atop Ponce City Market in Skyline Park. Chef Jonathan McDowell is creating a menu of pressed sandwiches, sausages, and mixed grill featuring steak, pork, chicken, and vegetables. There will be 12 beers on tap, more than a dozen by the bottle, and an extensive wine and craft cocktail to enjoy while you take a break from playing putt-putt golf. Information: poncecitymarket.com.

Waffle House

If you’ve got a hankering for something scattered, smothered and covered, a new Waffle House is now open in the Glenwood Place development featuring that gigantic new Kroger supermarket. Information: wafflehouse.com.

Bon Ton

The creator of the now shuttered TOP FLR in Midtown plans to transform the space into Bon Ton, a Cajun-style seafood restaurant. A late fall opening is planned for the new eatery.

Hosea & 2nd

The new East Lake mixed-use development along Hosea L. Williams Drive is attracting a number of new offerings, including a second outpost of Grant Park burger joint, Mix’d Up Burgers; Mary

Holiday Dining

Local

Hoopla’s House of Fried Chicken and Oysters from the chef behind One Eared Stage, The Greater Good Barbecue and savory comfort food from Poor Hendrix.

Phipps Plaza

The Buckhead shopping destination has announced three new eateries coming soon to its halls, including Daniel Reed’s Public Kitchen & Bar, Earl of Sandwich (which at press time was set to open) and a third location of an Atlanta favorite, Ecco. Information: simon.com.

If you’re looking to get out of the kitchen and let someone else do the cooking and cleanup, here’s a few Intown restaurants that will be serving up Thanksgiving feasts. Be sure to check OpenTable.com to find even more.

The Colonnade

It doesn’t get any more southern or traditional than The Colonnade’s four-course Thanksgiving meal. Try not to fill up on the rolls and cornbread while you wait. 1879 Cheshire Bridge Road. colonnadeatl.com.

Murphy’s

The Virginia Highland mainstay is offering its popular Thanksgiving To Go with all the fixins. The cost is $145 for four prepared dinners. There’s a no-turkey option for $90. Call (404) 872-0904 to order your feast or order online at murphys-atlanta-restaurant.com.

Seasons 52

The Buckhead restaurant will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner made from fresh farm-to-table ingredients. 3050 Peachtree Road. seasons52.com.

Maggiano’s

If you’d rather eat pasta this year, Maggiano’s will be serving up an Italian-American feast this year. 3368 Peachtree Road. maggianos.com.

Legal Sea Foods

If you’d rather have surf and turf for your holiday meal, the seafood eatery in Downtown has you covered. There will be everything from stuffed turkey to stuffed lobster on the menu. 275 Baker St. legalseafoods.com.

5Church

Executive Chef Jamie Lynch will be cooking up a three-course Thanksgiving meal for Turkey Day. 1197 Peachtree St. 5churchatlanta.com.

D.B.A. Barbecue

The barbecue joint has several pick-up meals available, including a solo 13-pound turkey for $69.99 and a full dinner for $174.95 that serves six to eight people and features smoked turkey, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato souffle, green bean casserole, cranberry relish and turkey gravy. 1190 N Highland Ave. dbabarbecue.com/#fam