DULUTH/GWINNETT
Mega Mart
This Korean-based "mega" department and international grocery store opened in Duluth in a former Macy’s attached to Gwinnett Place Mall. Basic Asian, European and Latin grocery staples can be found here, but the main fare supports the thriving Korean and American demographic in Gwinnett. The back of the first floor boasts a diverse food court where grub is purchased to go and can be eaten at nearby counters. A conveyor belt sushi restaurant also offers items to go, or relax inside and pick off moving plates one at a time. 9 a.m. -- 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. -- 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. -- 9 p.m. Sunday. 2100 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. 770-495-0345, www.malways.com
-- Gene Lee
ATLANTA/FULTON
So Ba
This East Atlanta Village Vietnamese restaurant now offers a challenge to anyone who dares, or who is at least very hungry. Brazenly titled the "Pho King Challenge," it comprises 27 ounces of meat, three large noodle servings and a voluminous amount of soup broth to boot. All of it has to be consumed in one hour; if so, the brave diner will receive the $25 meal on the house plus a $50 So Ba Restaurant gift certificate. 5 p.m. -- 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. -- midnight Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m. -- 11 p.m. Sunday. 560 Gresham Ave, Atlanta. 404-627-9911, www.soba-eav.com
--Gene Lee
High Road Craft Ice Creams and Sorbets
Opening this week, this newcomer develops custom ice creams and sorbets for area restaurants and hotels using many local and organic ingredients. High Road already has contracted with several restaurants including Wildfire Restaurant and South City Kitchen. The flavor created for South City Kitchen: Peachtree Road -- a play on Rocky Road with sorghum soaked stewed peaches, salted peanuts, marshmallows and pecans. According to the roll-out plan, retail stores may appear in the next 18 to 24 months. 678-701-7623, www.highroadcraft.com
--Jenny Turknett
MIDTOWN/FULTON
Atlanta Opera’s Performance of Bon Appétit!
Julia Child fans take note of this benefit performance of Lee Hoiby’s Bon Appétit at The Cook’s Warehouse in Midtown. The two- act musical is based on two episodes of Child’s popular cooking show and will conclude with a sampling of her recipes. A $25 tax-deductible donation to the Atlanta Opera will secure your ticket. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 4. 404-591-2928, www.atlantaopera.org
--Jenny Turknett
BUCKHEAD/FULTON
Flip – Buckhead
Celebrity chef Richard Blais’ successful burger concept opened its newest Atlanta location, Flip Burger Boutique, in the heart of Buckhead in the Tuxedo Festival Shopping Center on Tuesday. Known for their creative burger creations and liquid nitrogen milkshakes, the new location will offer the same menu selections that made the original so popular. Residents of Buckhead have a new go-to spot for their foie gras milkshake cravings. 3655 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 404-549-3298, www.flipburgerboutique.com, $-$$
-- Jon Watson
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