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Farm Burger and Morelli's Ice Cream expanding O.T.P.
We have exciting news for folks outside the Perimeter. As first reported by Tomorrow's News Today, Farm Burger and Morelli's Gourmet Ice Cream are teaming up to expand to Dunwoody. George Frangos, owner of Farm Burger, confirmed the news. Farm Burger and Morelli's will move into a spot in the Georgetown Shopping Center off Chamblee Dunwoody Road. According to Frangos, the new location should open close to Labor Day.
The size of the Dunwoody space prompted the Farm Burger/Morelli's collaboration. Frangos says, "This is a larger restaurant for us, which dictated a partnership." Frangos connected with Donald Sargent, owner of Morelli's, through a real estate broker, who became familiar with both parties through their (unsuccessful) airport bidding packages.
You can expect the Dunwoody Farm Burger menu to be similar to that of the Decatur and Buckhead locations. As for future plans, Frangos says they have "no grand plans" for expansion but they are "always looking."
Bites
Pop-up restaurant opens at Atlantic Station
- The Yumbii food truck has partnered with Cafe at Pharr to open a pop-up restaurant in the space that once housed The Grape at Atlantic Station. The restaurant, which opened in June, will run through Aug. 5. Both concepts have contributed signature dishes to the pop-up restaurant's menu such as Yumbii's sliders with pulled pork and cucumber kimchee and Cafe at Pharr's chicken salad. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 265 18th St., Atlanta. 404-747-2297, www.yumbii.com or www.cafeatpharr.com. $.
Smyrna votes to approve Food Truck Tuesdays
- Stove Works, Atlantic Station and Underground Atlanta are just a few of the locations that host weekly food truck events. These events are beginning to pop up outside the Perimeter, as well. Smyrna may soon play host to these mobile vendors. The Smyrna Patch recently reported that the Smyrna City Council voted to approve Food Truck Tuesdays at Taylor-Brawner Park.
Atlanta Street Food Festival to take place in July
- As a testament to the growing popularity of Atlanta's food truck and street food scene, we now have a festival dedicated to it. The Atlanta Street Food Festival, which will be held at Piedmont Park, will feature a number of food trucks and other mobile vendors like Yumbii, Banged Up and Mashed, The Fry Guy, Yum Yum Cupcake, King of Pops and more. SweetWater Brewing Co. will be on hand to sell its signature brews, and local bands will provide entertainment. The event is sponsored by MARTA and part of the proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. 12-8:30 p.m. July 14, Piedmont Park. www.atlantastreetfoodfestival.com. $10.50.
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Slow Food Atlanta celebrates peach season
Peachapalooza Cook-off ... East Lake Farmers Market, www.slowfoodatlanta.org
Either participate in or attend this competition featuring peach-inspired dishes. Attendees will taste and vote upon the dishes prepared ranging from burgers to beverages, all incorporating peaches. 10 a.m.- noon, June 30.
Peach Cobbler Contest ... Grant Park Farmers Market, www.slowfoodatlanta.org
Both amateurs and professionals will be pitted against each other in this cobbler cook-off. Market-goers can sample their creations or purchase a peach breakfast sandwich made by Farm Burger. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. July 1.
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