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Atwoods Pizza in Midtown
Atwoods Pizza Cafe is now open for lunch and dinner at the Biltmore on West Peachtree in Midtown, with breakfast service coming soon. The new pizzeria and coffee bar will offer dine-in, grab-and-go and delivery for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, starting at 7 a.m., with online ordering via mobile devices. The soft-opening hours are 11 a.m.-midnight, with made-to-order pizzas and other menu items, such as soups, salads and sandwiches. 817 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-748-9577, atwoodspizza.com.
Brush Sushi Izakaya in Decatur
On April 8, Brush Sushi Izakaya opened on Church Street in Decatur. It's billed as a Japanese gastro pub, and the menu features chef-driven sushi and Japanese pub fare from Jason Liang, formerly the executive chef at One Sushi + and sushi chef at Craft Izakaya. Look for Edomae-style sushi made with sustainable seafood sourced from Georgia and Tsukiji Market in Tokyo, robata grill items made with locally sourced Jidori chicken, Kurobuta pork, and Wagyu A5 grade Japanese beef. 316 Church St., Decatur. 678-949-9412, brushatl.com.
Botiwalla at Ponce City Market
Botiwalla, the new Indian street grill restaurant from two-time James Beard Award-nominated chef Meherwan Irani, and the team behind Chai Pani in Decatur, opened April 12 in the Central Food Hall at Ponce City Market. On the menu: tandoori items and kababs, such as skirt steak, chicken tikka and lamb seekh kabab, along with chaat favorites crossing over from the Chai Pani menu. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 470-225-8963, botiwalla.com.
Communion at Revival in Decatur
On April 15, Atlanta chef and restaurateur Kevin Gillespie opened Communion, a German-inspired beer garden in the backyard of Revival, his popular Decatur restaurant. Along with beer, wine and cocktails, there's fun and games, such as horseshoes. A food truck features Executive Chef Andreas Muller's takes on beer garden snacks, including Bavarian-style pretzels with hot mustard, and grilled sausages with sauerkraut. Everything can be purchased with tokens that include tax and tip. 129 Church St., Decatur. 470-225-6770, revivaldecatur.com.
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