Atlanta Magazine and Eater Atlanta are reporting on rumors that chef and "Top Chef" judge Hugh Acheson (Empire State South, Five & Ten, the National, the Florence) has signed on to open a new restaurant in the Food Hall at Ponce City Market.

Contacted by email to confirm or deny the rumors, Acheson's answer was simple and direct: "It is NOT a restaurant and the deal ain't final."

Stay tuned for more rumors and/or details from Acheson.