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Bartaco in north Buckhead
Bartaco recently opened a second Atlanta location, taking over the former Dunkin' Donuts space on Roswell Road in north Buckhead. The Barcelona Wine Bar spinoff debuted its first Atlanta location on the Westside in July 2014. The coastal Mexican-style restaurant features "upscale street food" and a lively bar atmosphere. A third Bartaco is set to open at Inman Quarter in Inman Park this summer. 3802 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 678-871-8226, bartaco.com.
DaVinci’s Pizzeria in Decatur
The newest DaVinci's Pizzeria is now open in the shuttered Mellow Mushroom space on Ponce de Leon Place in Decatur. With locations in Midtown, Roswell and Smyrna, the homegrown concept offers much more than takeout pizza, with a menu that includes starters and salads, calzones, pasta, sandwiches and desserts. 265 Ponce de Leon Place, Suite Q, Decatur. 404-687-9155, davincisdelivers.com.
Condesa Coffee Sweet Auburn
The second outpost of Condesa Coffee opened March 21 at the Atlanta Daily World Building in Sweet Auburn. Situated along the Atlanta Streetcar line on Auburn Avenue, the coffee shop, wine bar and restaurant will feature a menu similar to the original location at the corner of Boulevard and Freedom Parkway. Look for Counter Culture Coffee and Rishi Tea, plus sandwiches, small plates and breakfast items. 145 Auburn Ave., Atlanta. condesacoffee.com.
Linton Hopkins’ Hop’s Chicken
Gina and chef Linton Hopkins will open Hop's Chicken at the Ponce City Market Food Hall later this year. According to a press release, the menu will include biscuits and breakfast sandwiches served all day, Springer Mountain chicken fried to order by the piece, and sides such as coleslaw, macaroni and cheese and collard greens. Hop's will be located adjacent to the Hopkinses' previously announced H&F Burger. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta. poncecitymarket.com.
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