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Under the Cork Tree open
From the team behind Hammocks Trading Co. in Sandy Springs, Under the Cork Tree opened Jan. 19 in the former Joli Kobe space at the Prado on Roswell Road. The Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired menu features wood-fired tapas and flatbreads, small plates, soups and salads. Larger plates include pastas, tagines, paellas and entrees such as dry-aged beef rib, crispy roast duck and oven-baked dourade. Look for a selection of more than 200 wines from around the world. 5600 Roswell Road N.E., Sandy Springs. 678-827-2842, corktreerestaurant.com.
Biltong Bar opening Feb. 1
Restaurateur Justin Anthony, who brought South African cuisine to Buckhead with 10 Degrees South and Yebo, and recently opened Cape Dutch in the former Woodfire Grill space on Cheshire Bridge Road, will open Biltong Bar Feb. 1 at Ponce City Market. The South African-style jerky spot also will offer savory hand pies, cheese, charcuterie and snacks, along with South African wines, cocktails and food to-go. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-900-7900, biltong-bar.com.
Press & Grind opening soon
Highland Bakery owner Stacey Eames is set to open Press & Grind in the Virginia-Highland space that formerly housed Aurora Coffee. The new coffee shop and restaurant concept will feature an espresso bar; fresh, cold-pressed juices; and smoothies. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus will include gluten-free, raw, dairy-free and paleo dishes, plus popular items from the Highland Bakery menu. Highland Bakery has seven locations in Atlanta, with a Decatur location in the works. highlandbakery.com.
New menu at Diner
There's a new menu at Diner in Atlantic Station, the remaining restaurant from "angry chef" Ron Eyester. In October, Eyester closed, then sold, his two original Morningside/North Highland Avenue restaurants, Rosebud and the Family Dog. Since then the "Top Chef" alum has been concentrating his attention on Diner. Menu tweaks include some lighter offerings, though the Nasty McAlister breakfast sandwich abides. 261 19th St., Atlanta. 404-600-6151, dineratlanta.com.
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