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Victory Sandwich Bar, Inman Park
After a long delay, Victory Sandwich Bar is finally set to return to Inman Park, opening its new location in the former Park's Edge restaurant space on Bernina Avenue near the Beltline and Freedom Park Trail. The original Victory opened in Inman Park in 2011, but was forced to close when construction for the Inman Quarter development began in August 2013. The Decatur Victory location opened in early 2013. Look for a fun fast-casual design and signature $4 sandwiches served with chips, plus salads, sides and snacks. Shanna Mayo, formerly of Leon's Full Service and more recently Victory Decatur, will lead the bar program. 913 Bernina Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.vicsandwich.com.
Proof Bakeshop opening soon
Owners Billy and Kristin Allin and bakers David Garcia and Abigail Quinn of Cakes & Ale restaurant and Café Cakes & Ale in Decatur will open Proof Bakeshop in the former Dough Bakery space in Inman Park. Soft opening is set for 7 a.m. May 11 with the "official" opening a week later at 7 a.m. May 18. Look for croissants, scones, bagels, doughnuts, muffins and pastries made with real butter, organic flour, and an emphasis on traditional baking techniques. Proof also will supply baked goods for Cakes & Ale and the Allins' upcoming Inman Quarter European-style cafe, Bread & Butterfly. 100 Hurt St. N.E, Atlanta. www.proofbakeshop.com.
Southbound Sunday brunch
After a winter break, Southbound in Chamblee has reopened for brunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sundays, with a new menu from chef Ryan Smith, and the restaurant's outdoor patio ready for service. Southbound, which opened in June 2014, is situated in a historic former Masonic lodge on Peachtree Road. Smith's lunch and dinner menus pay homage to classic Southern cuisine while highlighting ingredients from nearby farms. At brunch, look for the likes of biscuits with sausage gravy, French toast bread pudding, and blackened catfish and grits. 5394 Peachtree Road, Chamblee. 678-580-5579, www.baconsnobs.com.
The Optimist's Hoptimistic beer
Chef/restaurateur Ford Fry and his team at the Optimist recently collaborated with Marietta's Red Hare Brewing Co. to create a new session IPA dubbed the Hoptimistic Hare. Billed as "a natural pairing for the restaurant's elevated fish camp style," the beer launched last week and will be sold for $6 at the Optimist, No. 246, King + Duke, the El Felix, and Superica. It also will be available in the tasting room at Red Hare. 914 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta. 404-477-6260, theoptimistrestaurant.com.
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