Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken picks second Atlanta location and other food and restaurant news from this week

In case you missed it, here’s what happened in the Atlanta food and dining scene this week.

Openings

Explore Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken picks second Atlanta location

Explore Ponce City Market to get a French bakery and artisanal food shop

Explore Stockyard Burgers & Bones now open in Vinings

Explore A Thai restaurant is coming to Lindbergh Center

Explore Tupelo Honey Cafe sets opening date for Sandy Springs location

The Consulate, from the owners of Honey Bubble Tea in Old 4th Ward, is now open at 10 10th St. NE is Midtown. The "global tapas" restaurant serves dishes with influences from Brazil, China, Greece, Italy, Ethiopia, Cape Verde, Russia, according to its Facebook page.

Closings

Explore O4W Pizza closing in Atlanta, will open new location in Duluth

Food and restaurant news

Explore Gizzy Barton named executive chef at Bellina Alimentari

Explore Which metro Atlanta dishes made Georgia Tourism's list of '100 Plates Locals Love'

Explore Top Atlanta baker to assume executive baker post at H&F Bread Co.

Explore il Giallo offering 25-cent martinis

First Looks, roundups, reviews and recipes

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Explore Review: Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar in Marietta

Explore Review: Rreal Tacos in Midtown

Explore Drink at these four wine bars outside the perimeter

Explore Which Caribbean island is responsible for the first hummingbird cake?

Explore The omelets at this restaurant are among the best in Atlanta

Explore First Look: Hampton + Hudson

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