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The Painted Pin open in Buckhead
The Painted Pin, an upscale bar, bowling and entertainment concept from Justin Amick and William Stallworth, is open in a renovated warehouse space in Buckhead's Miami Circle. In addition to 20 bowling lanes with Table Tap P.Y.O.B. (pour your own beer) stations, look for shuffleboard tables, two full-sized bocce courts, a pingpong room and other games. Chef Thomas Collins (One Midtown Kitchen; Parish) offers wood-fired pizzas, tacos, sliders, sandwiches and salads. Bar manager/mixologist Trip Sandifer (the Spence; Restaurant Eugene) features the likes of Moscow Mule slushies, along with classic cocktails and wine and craft beer selected by Amick. 737 Miami Circle, Atlanta. 404-814-8736, thepaintedpin.com.
Sugar Shack in the Back in Roswell
The owners of the Fickle Pickle Cafe in Roswell have added a new bakery, Sugar Shack in the Back, located directly behind the popular deli/cafe at 1085 Canton St. In addition to baked goods, such as scones, pastries, cinnamon rolls and hot, glazed beignets, look for ice cream, coffee and breakfast bites, including stuffed bagels. Carmen Brady, baker with the Fickle Pickle for the past six years, will offer a half-dozen different cookies each day, including double chocolate, gluten-free, plus individual cheesecakes, fruit tarts, pies, and cakes by the slice. 1085 Canton St., Roswell. 770-650-9838, facebook.com/SugarShackintheBack.
Lenox Square’s three new restaurants
Three new full-service restaurants are joining Sprinkles Cupcakes and a renovated Prime this month in the revamped main entrance at Lenox Square in Buckhead. The ever popular Cheesecake Factory is now open, occupying 8,665 square feet of space, and still serving more than 30 different varieties of cheesecake. Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar is set to open on June 17, with gourmet burgers, shakes and desserts. Healthy lifestyle spot True Food Kitchen will open on June 24, offering menus based on Dr. Andrew Weil's anti-inflammatory diet. 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-233-7575, simon.com/mall/lenox-square.
Ruth’s Chris closing in Sandy Springs
What Now Atlanta reports that Ruth's Chris Steak House on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs is moving to Alpharetta in fall 2014. Franchisees Jim Brooks, Phil Brooks, Mark Oswald and Nancy Oswald have purchased the property and building at 11655 Haynes Bridge Road just off Ga. 400, according to a press release. The sprawling 18,000-square-foot-plus space with private dining and banquet facilities was once home to Rainwater Restaurant. 5788 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 404-255-0035, ruthschris.net.
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