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BY: Ginger Strejcek

Diverse culinary offerings at WestSOUTHERN side's 31-vendor food hall include (from top right) Hippie Hibachi, Banh Mi Station and Flying Fish. SMORGASBORD

CHATTAHOOCHEE FOOD WORKS SERVES UP GLOBAL EATS AND TREATS

Get ready to chow down at Chattahoochee Food Works on Atlanta’s Westside. The globally-inspired food hall, which debuted this spring in the Makers Building at The Works development, is tempting taste buds with an ever-expanding menu, from Argentinean empanadas to authentic Cuban sandwiches.

The eclectic offerings come from a bevy of locally owned businesses taking their culinary game to the next level as new tenants in the collective. Some standouts include Belen de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries, Cubanos ATL, Hippie Hibachi, Philly G Steaks and cookie emporium Monster Cravings, where the handcrafted treats come in such scrumptious flavors as strawberry shortcake and cinnamon roll.

Much more is in store at the 22,000-square-foot space, with a total of 31 food stalls set to open this year. Vietnamese, Japanese, Italian and South African eats are among the international mix. Guests can dine on the expansive patio, sip cocktails at the indoor-outdoor bar or relax in the lounge in the industrial chic setting. Artfully curated by James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern and Robert Montwaid, creator of New York’s Gansevoort Market, the venue will also host special events, cooking demonstrations and artisanal market shops.

“I am delighted, inspired and thrilled by the vendors assembled,” Zimmern says. “They fought through 2020, maintained focus, took immeasurable risks to realize their dreams and have created some superb food that represents exactly what Southern cooking in Atlanta tastes like today.” n

CHATTAHOOCHEE FOOD WORKS

1235 Chattahoochee Ave. N.W. Atlanta 30318 chattahoocheefoodworks.com

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

Earlier this year, when Misty Artesian Water relocated from Louisville, Kentucky, to new headquarters at 6595 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, the company refreshed its social agenda as well. Tapping into Atlanta’s abundant resources, the brand launched its nonprofit division, Ribbons of Awareness, to boost philanthropic endeavors around the country. Through unique product packaging that features ribbon-shaped bottles in a rainbow of colors, the bottled water company supports more than 1,000 causes, from cancer to mental health. The Mystic Entities, Ltd. subsidiary also donates a portion of annual sales to those in need and offers partnership opportunities to increase awareness and raise funds. mistywater.com

CENTRAL PERK

Upping the ante for OTP offerings, Dunwoody Village is set to open in September with the launch of an outdoor courtyard for casual dining and community events, and the debut of Bar(n), a dual-concept restaurant serving as a cafe by day and wine bar at night. Located at 1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway, the new development is envisioned as a vibrant city center with four more eateries on the way (Tex-Mex, BBQ, seafood and Mediterranean street food) and a calendar of events, ranging from live music and movie nights to farmers markets and art festivals. “We are very excited to have Dunwoody Village become a central entertainment complex for our community,” says Michael Starling, Dunwoody’s economic development director. “Ultimately, we hope that this development will serve as a central meeting space for our residents to get outside and enjoy good food and

company.” regencycenters.com

FAMILY PLAN

With a mission to provide quality care, lower pricing and convenient access in a modern clinic that puts patients at ease, Kindbody Atlanta has opened at 3005 Peachtree Road in Buckhead, providing a full suite of fertility, gynecology and wellness services, including IVF. The 4,200-square-foot facility marks the Southeast expansion of the health tech company that boasts a partner network of more than 300 practices across the country. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring Kindbody to my hometown,” says Dr. Sicily Garvin, reproductive endocrinologist and practice manager of Kindbody Atlanta. “Atlanta has a large black population who are disproportionately impacted by fertility issues, and I’m honored to provide inclusive fertility care.” kindbody.com