New Bar Coming to Shane's Site

5 Paces Inn reportedly to open Village Tap

The owners of 5 Paces Inn, the venerable bar near Buckhead's traditional original site, are apparently going to convert the Shane's Rib Shack site on Roswell Road into a new bar and restaurant. The new spot will be called the Village Tap, according to a report in Eli Zandman's Tomorrow's News Today. Tony Wilbert of Wilbert News Strategies in his Skyline Views blog gives his take on the new venture. The new bar will add to the vibrant bar/restaurant scene on Roswell Road just north and south of Piedmont Road. Do you think the area is getting more like the old Buckhead Village area removed for the Streets of Buckhead, now Buckhead Atlanta, development? Let us know in Comments.    

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From Turkish Tastes to American Fare

NPU -B gives green light to 2 Buckhead restaurants

A Turkish restaurant and a American-style craft bar won postive recommendations from NPU-B Tuesday night. Istanblue, a Mediterranean/Turkish place already in operation under a temporary licence at 262 Pharr Road in the Eclipse Building, was approved unanimously be the Public Safety Committee and the full NPU. Owner Okun Ozyrteri passed out menus that showed a variety of Turkish dishes, with the specialities mousakka, hunkar begendi and braised lamb shank. The restaurant also serves wood-fired pide, Turkish-style pizza. The restaurant's web site says it offers belly-dancing performances and use of the hookah. For American tastes, Drew van Leuvan, formerly the chef at One Midtown Kitchen, won committee and NPU recommnedations for Seven Lamps…

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Indian Restaurant to Open at Shops Around Lenox

Bhojanic's Buckhead location to be company's second

From Patch Reports The Bhojanic, a restaurant featuring northern Indian cuisine, will open at Shops Around Lenox in midsummer, according to a news release. Owner Archna Becker's Buckhead location will be the restaurant's second, building upon its success in Decatur. "The new restaurant will feature the cuisine of Northern India presented in a modern, hip atmosphere," the announcement said. The new Bhojanic is being designed by the team at ASD, the release said. Bhojanic at Shops Around Lenox, in Suite 201 of the shopping center at 3400 Around Lenox Drive, will have a "sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere" that features 135 seats, a full bar, an outdoor seating area and space for private parties. The restaurant will be open seven days a …

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Lime Fresh Grill Charges Ahead

Casual Mexican concept to open second Buckhead spot and another in Midtown, and reportedly forces Smyrna place to change name

From Patch Reports Lime Fresh Grill, which recently opened at the old Johnny Rockets spot on West Paces Ferry, is taking an aggressive stance in the Atlanta market. Writer Caleb J. Spivak of the restaurant blog What Now Atlanta takes a look at the casual Mexican chain's strong move into the Atlanta market, including plans to move into the old Genghis Grill space, at 2140 Peachtree Road. Let us know what you think about Lime Fresh coming to town, and how it will compete with Buckhead favorites such as Willy's and Moe's.

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Lime Fresh Restaurant Opens in Buckhead

Mexican grill located at former Johnny Rockets location

From Patch Reports The Buckhead restaurant scene gains a new player Wednesday when Lime Fresh Mexican Grill opens on West Paces Ferry Road. The Florida-based fast-casual Mexican concept will bring a Miami South Beach ambiance to the longtime Johnny Rockets location near the heart of Buckhead. Lime Fresh will open at 11 a.m. Wednesday at 5 W. Paces Ferry Road. Its hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Sunday. With charbroiling on grills in an exhibition-style kitchen, the restaurant features a homemade sala bar, 50 variations of hot sauces and a variety of healthy options ranging from whole wheat to low-carb items, according to an announcement. Menu highlights include cantina steak salad with grilled steak on a bed of fresh …

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Camp Jam to Benefit Shepherd Center

Benefit concert Feb. 25 at Tavern 99

From Patch Reports Camp Jam will sponsor a benefit concert for Buckhead's Shepherd Center on Feb. 25, according to a Shepherd news release. The event by the the nation’s largest provider of rock music camps and educational rock and roll  programs for kids and adults will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Tavern 99. A $10 donation will be collected at the door to support the Shepherd Center. The evening will include performances by Camp Jam EXP bands, and conclude with a performance by “Dudes of the 80s” band composed of Jeff Carlisi; Liberty DeVitto, former Billy Joel drummer; Derek St. Holmes, guitar and vocals for Ted Nugent; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee Ricky Byrd of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. In addition to the concert, an …

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AAA Awards 5 Diamonds to Buckhead Hotels

St. Regis, Intercontinental and Ritz-Carlton among Atlanta lodgings receiving prestigious ranking

From Patch Reports The InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead and the St. Regis received AAA Five Diamond rankings from the American Automobile Association. According to an Atlanta Business Chronicle article, the three will receive the honor at a Buckhead ceremony Tuesday along with several other Atlanta hotels receiving the award. Buckhead hotels that received four-diamond rankings were the J.W. Marriott Buckhead, the Westin Buckhead and the W Atlanta Buckhead. Four diamond restaarants in Buckhead are Grill Bacchanalia, Aria, Paces 88 in the St. Regis, La Grotta Ristorante Italiano and Restaurant Eugene  

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'Concert for Callie' Saturday Night In Buckhead

Performance at Tavern 99 to help child's fight against leukemia

Callie Cheer’s brightness comes from more than her name. Her lively spirit is evident to anyone who has seen her smile radiate from beneath a pink flowered headband. The Smyrna girl’s sweet nature is something rare, but especially for a child who’s spent the past few months fighting to survive. In Sept. 2011 Callie, then 2-years-old, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, type M7. Initially the diagnosis was grim with doctors telling Callie’s mother and stepfather, Kathy and Ryan Burton, that she had a 50-50 chance at survival. “Our early diagnosis was just horrific,” Ryan Burton told the Marietta Daily Journal. “My wife and I were having very real conversations about life without (Callie). We had to accept that the outcome of this …

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MF Buckhead to Close Thursday

Elegant sushi restaurant looking for a smaller Buckhead space

Kevin Rathbun to Open Restaurant in Peachtree Hills

Noted chef takes space at Atlanta Decorative Arts Center for KR Steakbar