JOHNS CREEK
Tasca Latin Bistro
Tasca Latin Bistro, a new restaurant serving South American and Caribbean fare, has opened in Johns Creek. The restaurant offers live Latin music on Fridays and $5 tapas on Wednesdays. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, dinner 5-10 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, closed Sundays, 10970-A State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. 770-753-0855, www.tascabistro.com. $. -- Gene Lee
ATLANTA
Genki Noodles and Sushi
The 14 year old restaurant chain has opened a third location in Virginia Highlands. On Tuesdays the restaurant offers $1 nigiri, $3 rolls, $3 house draft beers and $3.50 sake bombs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-midnight Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1040 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-853-3315, www.genkiatl.com. $-$$. -- Gene Lee
FULTON
do At The View
do At The View, a new musically themed pizza joint, recently opened in West Midtown. In addition to boasting a swanky interior with white leather couches projected music videos on the walls, do also runs their entire ordering system through iPads set up at every table. Not only can you order dishes like Creamy Crab and Sausage flatbreads through the interactive menu, customers can even notify the valet to pull the car around without ever leaving the table. 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, 1 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays. 955 W. Marietta St., Atlanta. 404-541-9060, www.doattheview.com. $$ -- Jon Watson
FULTON
The Spot- CLOSED
This small, family-owned burger restaurant in Alpharetta recently closed their doors. The Spot was known for their diverse menu filled with burgers sporting unusual toppings like corned beef or Philly cheese steak. 124 Devore Road, Alpharetta. – Jon Watson
DEKALB
Piece of Cake
Piece of Cake opened its fourth location in Dunwoody this week. Although known for its layer cakes, the bakery also sells pound cakes, cheese straws, cookies and coffee. Look for forthcoming details on the grand opening celebration at the Dunwoody store. 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturdays. 1155 Mount Vernon Highway, Dunwoody. 770-643-4997, www.pieceofcakeinc.com. $-$$$. -- Jenny Turknett
FULTON
Cafe at Pharr
Having recently opened a Buckhead location, Cafe at Pharr is now opening its fifth location on the Westside in late May. The newest cafe will continue to serve the restaurant's three signature chicken salad options. You will also find selections such as the ahi tuna salad, BLT sandwich and curry chicken rice plate. 10:30 a.m. -- 4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 1465 Chattahoochee Ave., Suite 100, Atlanta. 678-732-3334, www.cafeatpharr.com. $. -- Jenny Turknett
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