Atlanta Restaurant Openings and Closings from The AJC

Ike's Cafe & Grill opened its new location in Marietta in May. From left to right: Dr. Richard Druyeh, president of the Ghana Council of Georgia; Cheryl Richardson, Ward 1 councilwoman; Marcelina Kwarteng, founder of Ike’s Cafe & Grill; Mike Kwarteng, founder of Ike’s Cafe & Grill; Ama Serwah, founder of Ike’s Cafe & Grill; Ike Kwarteng, founder of Ike’s Cafe & Grill; Kwab Kwarteng, founder of Cafe Café & Grill; David Wilkerson, state representative for House District 38; Solomon Adesanya, state representative for House District 43; and Segun Adeyina, state representative for House District 110. (Courtesy of Ike's Cafe & Grill)

19 new metro Atlanta restaurants opened in May, but 11 closed

May was a strong month for restaurant openings, but there were also nearly a dozen closings, led by the Alden in Chamblee after it was shut down by a fire in its building.

‘Alice in Wonderland’-themed eatertainment venue is coming to The Center

The team behind Your 3rd Spot is also behind the large food and entertainment business opening next year in downtown Atlanta.

Longtime coastal Georgia steakhouse expands and more from Savannah’s dining scene

June's food and dining happenings from the Georgia coast — and beyond.

Avize named to North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

The 50 Best organization recognized Avize as well as Savannah chef Mashama Bailey, a bevy of restaurant openings and more from the week in food and dining.

Acclaimed Southern Belle chef expanding with two restaurants this summer

Joey Ward, the chef behind popular Atlanta restaurants Southern Belle and Georgia Boy, is debuting two more casual concepts this summer.

Nando’s Peri-Peri to open at Krog Street Market in early June

The South African chicken chain’s first intown Atlanta location will take over the former Bar Mercado space at Krog Street Mark.

Little Tart, Big Softie owners announce sandwich shop and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

A Parisian-style sandwich shop was one of a handful of new Atlanta restaurants announced this week, along with a smattering of closings.

Apartment fire shuts down the Alden, and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

Get details from the fire that shut down acclaimed Chamblee restaurant the Alden, plus several new restaurant announcements and more restaurant happenings around Atlanta.

‘Where The Party At?’: How Atlanta evolved from clubs to theme parties

Here’s what will (temporarily) take over the BrewDog space in the Krog District

A pop-up concept called LikeMinds will take over the huge Krog District space left vacant by BrewDog, filling it with live music and local food and drink.

Truist Park goes bananas — plus more from the Atlanta dining scene

Truist Park’s menu goes bananas, another metro-Atlanta Starbucks unionizes and more from the local food and dining scene.

Iconic Savannah gay bar plans move, shrimpers blessed and more coastal dining news

May’s food and dining happenings from the Georgia coast.