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DEL.ICIO.USThe Majestic Closed — Temporarily?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
SAY IT AIN’T SO: the Majestic Diner on Ponce has been open for nearly 80 years. It’s closed temporarily, apparently for remodeling.
Photo: Rich Addicks/AJC Drive-bys and phone calls are telling me that the Majestic Diner on Ponce, the king-liest of Atlanta diners, is closed. Sources are saying it’s temporary, for remodeling. Just when I was hankering to drop by …
And short notice, but if you’re looking for a field trip this weekend, check out this event sponsored by the group Collared Greens, a group founded by Serenbe’s Tucker Berta of “green collar workers” who “meet once a month to learn more about how we can save the planet (in an extremely broad nutshell).”
This Saturday, November 22 2 - 4 p.m
“Tour the farm with Serenbe Farms Manager Paige Witherington. Chef Nick Melvin is providing some Bacon Merry (The Farmhouse’s signature Bloody Mary) samples and SweetWater Brewery is providing some local brews to take along for the walk. Featured Speaker: The Greenhorns—a group of young farmers from New York creating a documentary film exploring the lives of America’s young farming community and the growing interest in agriculture as a profession. The filmmakers hope to build the case for farming as a career via their documentary.”
RSVP to Tucker Berta at tucker@serenbe.com
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By intown girl
November 24, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
I was just in the Majestic last night and they are definitely open. I asked what was up, and they are renovating by closing one night every couple of weeks…I think what they’ve done so far looks awesome.
By Bub
November 24, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this
I would rather be poked in the eye with a sharp stick than spend an afternoon with that smug crowd of Serenbe.
By Mike
November 24, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
I had breakfast there on Sunday and it is under construction. So far it looks soooo much better… but still looks like the Majectic. It is suppose to be finished before Christmas.
By cubalibre
November 24, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this
whew I was going for a minute, there— if The Majestic ever closed, I’d be despondent. It’s an iconic part of this city, just like The Varsity, and if it ever closed, that would be just one more piece of the “real” Atlanta gone. May it continue to serve up those delightfully greasy cheesy scrambled eggs for years to come!
By Matt
November 24, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this
Almost every evening I am commuting in traffic and sit in front of the Majestic. I always think of the many wild nights waiting in line @ 2am to get a seat. From what I can through the windows, it still looks like the Majestic, but looks like you don’t have to be drunk to go in there.