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Sublime Doughnuts Druid Hills
Atlanta's beloved Sublime Doughnuts has opened a second location in Druid Hills, and it's operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Chef Kamal Grant opened his first Sublime store near the Georgia Tech campus in West Midtown in 2008. Since then, he's become known for his 30-plus varieties of doughnuts, including such favorites as the A-Town Cream and Orange Dream Star. Sublime Doughnuts also offers ice cream, ice cream "burgers," nitrogen-infused gourmet cold brew coffee and a cafe au lait line called Cloud Coffees. 2566 Briarcliff Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-897-1801, www.sublimedoughnuts.com.
Ponce City Farmers Market
On May 3, Ponce City Market launched the completed Beltline Shed along with the Ponce City Farmers Market on the Beltline. The property's open-air patio is located parallel to the Eastside Trail. The market aims to bring together local farmers, makers and artisans, while supporting the local community and small businesses in the Old Fourth Ward. Look for everything from prepared food and fresh produce to home and beauty products, by vendors such as King of Pops, Farm Burger, Big Daddy Biscuits, Herb'N Eden, Aluma Farm, King of Crops, Truly Living Well, Scharko Farms and many others. http://cfmatl.org/pcfmbeltline.
Pallookaville reopened in Avondale
After being closed for renovations in February, then sold, Pallookaville in Avondale Estates reopened for business on April 26. First opened on Halloween in 2013, the soda fountain and deli was the creation of Atlanta deep-fried corn dog master and TV personality Jim Stacy, who envisioned it as a brick-and-mortar spinoff of his popular carnival food truck. The menu still features pork burgers, deli sandwiches and a full bar with adult "shaketails." Stacy now serves as a consultant to new owners James Maggard and Jason Hylton, who also own Matador Cantina in Oakhurst. 17 N. Avondale Plaza, Decatur. 404-500-1785, pallookaville.com.
Manuel’s Tavern reopening news
Fans and regulars of the historic Manuel's Tavern in Poncey-Highland will be happy with the news that its reopening could come as early as July. According to a recent post on its Facebook page, "July 22 is the scheduled construction completion date." Manuel's closed for renovations in late 2015 as part of a plan for building a new mixed-use development on the property that will include parking, retail space and rental units. It first opened in 1956, when the late Manuel Maloof bought Harry's Delicatessen and turned it into his vision of an Old World tavern. 602 N. Highland Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-525-3447, manuelstavern.com.
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