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OK Cafe reopens after fire
Beloved Atlanta restaurant OK Cafe reopened for lunch and dinner on Monday. The iconic diner and takeaway shop near I-75 and the intersections of Northside Parkway and West Paces Ferry Road was destroyed by fire in early December. Since then, its reopening has been anticipated by neighborhood regulars and fans from near and far. OK Cafe first opened in July 1987, and it soon became an Atlanta fixture, with crowds standing in line to sample its Southern-style blue plate specials and classic breakfast and brunch dishes. 1284 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-233-2888, okcafe.com.
Sean Brock’s Minero open
James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Brock opened Minero at Ponce City Market on Monday. It's Brock's first Atlanta restaurant and the second location of the casual Mexican-inspired concept with the Charleston, S.C.-based Neighborhood Dining Group (Chicago's Steaks & Seafood, Husk, and McCrady's). Look for a lively atmosphere, with street food-style tacos on house-made tortillas, plus an assortment of salsas, guacamole, queso fundido, chicken wings and other fun fare. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Suite 136, Atlanta. minerorestaurant.com.
Jonathan Waxman’s Brezza Cucina
Chef Jonathan Waxman's Brezza Cucina opened at Ponce City Market on Oct. 9. Waxman's latest creation is described as a "delicious version of Italian cuisine meets Californian chef." The menu with Atlanta chef/partner Adam Evans (the Optimist) features "strong Italian and New American influences while incorporating exciting bold and Southern flavors." That means roasted fish, chicken and pizzas as well as Waxman staples such as gnocchi and kale salad. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Suite 158, Atlanta. 404-724-9700, brezzacucina.com.
Rosebud and Family Dog closed
Ron Eyester, the chef/owner of Diner in Atlantic Station, has confirmed the closing and pending sale of his two original Morningside restaurants, Rosebud and the Family Dog. Eyester closed his third Morningside restaurant, Timone's, in July. Eyester appeared on the 12th season of "Top Chef," which was filmed around Boston and first aired in October 2014. He's also known as the Angry Chef on his Twitter account. 261 19th St., Atlanta. 404-600-6151, dineratlanta.com.
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