What’s new on metro Atlanta dining scene
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TAP open on Concourse A
The second location of TAP gastropub opened June 10 on Concourse A of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, joining an expanding roster of airport dining options, including One Flew South, Varasano's, Grindhouse Killer Burgers, and Ecco. Look for signature menu items from the original TAP Midtown, such as the Pub Burger, Cowgirl Creamery grilled cheese with tomato bisque, and buttermilk fried chicken taco, along with selections of craft beer, cocktails and wine. Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. or later seven days a week. tapat1180.com/home.php.
Lucky’s open at Town Brookhaven
The second location of the popular Roswell spot Lucky's Burger & Brew is now open for lunch and dinner at Town Brookhaven. Lucky is the name of the owner's pet golden retriever, honored on the logo and dog-friendly patio. Besides burgers and sides, the menu features sandwiches, wings, salads and desserts. Find a full bar with cocktails, a concise wine list, and beer ranging from old school cans to craft drafts. 305 Brookhaven Ave., Suite 1250, Atlanta. 678-705-1713, luckysburgerandbrew.com.
TRACE opening at W Atlanta Midtown
The W Atlanta Midtown is opening TRACE, a new "farm-to-hotel" concept celebrating Southern cooking, on June 19. The restaurant, which replaces Spice Market, will be open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails at the bar seven days a week, with Shean Suter as chef and general manager. Dishes include Georgia shrimp and grits, and chicken and waffles made with bacon-spiked Springer Mountain chicken and Sweetwater bacon syrup. 188 14th St. NE, Atlanta. watlantamidtown.com.
Slice & Pint brewery pouring party
Nearly a year after Crawford Moran, the owner and brewmaster of 5 Seasons Brewing Co., partnered with Russ Yates to open Slice & Pint in the Emory Village space formerly occupied by Everybody's, the pizza brewpub is finally featuring its own beer on draft. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, join an all-day pouring party with music, a corn hole contest, and 11 new beers, including the Druid Belgian-style golden ale, Village Idiot wit, Fallstaff ESB, and Citra IPA. 1593 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta. 404-883-3406, sliceandpint.com.
