East Cobb Food, Drink & Dining Out

East Cobb Food Scores: LongHorn Steakhouse; Verandah; more

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Longhorn opening East Cobb

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Bells Ferry Elementary School
2600 Bells Ferry Road
January 24, 2024 Score: 100, Grade: A

Cafe Clement
1438 Canton Road
January 26, 2024 Score: 93, Grade: A

Delkwood Grill
2769 Delk Road
January 25, 2024 Score: 82, Grade: B

Empire Care Center
4360 Johnson Ferry Place
January 24, 2024 Score: 97, Grade: A

LongHorn Steakhouse
4370 Roswell Road
January 25, 2024 Score: 91, Grade: A

McCleskey Middle School
4080 Maybreeze Road
January 26, 2024 Score: 100, Grade: A

Mt. Bethel Elementary School
1210 Johnson Ferry Road
January 26, 2024 Score: 100, Grade: A

Starbucks at Kroger East Lake 
2100 Roswell Road, Suite 300A
January 23, 2024 Score: 95, Grade: A

Sunrise at East Cobb
1551 Johnson Ferry Road
January 25, 2024 Score: 90, Grade: A

Verandah Indian Restaurant
3101 Roswell Road, Suite 100
January 24, 2024 Score: 87, Grade: B

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Tin Pin Game Bar opening at Tin Lizzy’s/Avenue East Cobb

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Tin Pin Game Bar opening East Cobb

We posted back in November about the expansion of the Tin Lizzy’s Avenue East Cobb to include a gaming bar.

That addition, the Tin Pin Game Bar, is opening on Friday, in the former Beni’s Cubano space, and will feature menu items from Tin Lizzy’s in a family-friendly entertainment space.

The gaming space is connected to Tin Lizzy’s dining room and “will feature 10 pinball machines and a collection of arcade games alongside the restaurant’s full menu of tacos, quesadillas, margaritas and specialty cocktails,” according to a Tin Lizzy’s release.

Games include Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga and Donkey Kong, and there will be high-tech Stern pinball machines featuring modern properties like the Mandalorian, Deadpool, Godzilla and the recently released Venom pinball game.

Tin Lizzy’s is operated by the Atlanta-based Southern Proper Hospitality, and Tin Pin will have a pinball collection “curated” by Atlanta resident Kevin Grillo, a nationally ranked pinball player.

Tin Pin’s pinball collection is curated by Kevin Grillo, a nationally ranked pinball player and Atlanta resident whose expertise has contributed to the collections at other Atlanta gaming establishments.

“Arcade games appeal to guests across multiple demographics and so does our Tex-Mex menu,” Southern Proper partner Chris Hadermann said in the release. “We’re excited about the experience we’re creating at Tin Pin Game Bar.”

Tin Pin is at 4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1510A at Avenue East Cobb. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The bar is open to all ages during daytime hours but in the evenings is limited to ages 21 and older.

More Avenue openings

North American Properties, which manages Avenue East Cobb, announced this week that two new retail outlets will be coming this spring.

One is the Baby Nook, a boutique offering baby essentials and gifts, and will be located next to Barnes & Noble.

Boho Trace is a women’s fashion boutique that will occupy the former Olea Oliva! space.

East Cobb Food Scores: Cafe Rivkah; 101 Bagel Cafe; more

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Cafe Rivkah, Taste of East Cobb

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

101 Bagel Cafe
4811 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 112
January 18, 2024 Score: 96, Grade: A

Cafe Rivkah
2100 Roswell Road, Suite 2014
January 18, 2024 Score: 96, Grade: A

Grits and Eggs Breakfast Kitchen
2468 Windy Hill Road, Suite 600-700
January 18, 2024 Score: 85, Grade: B

Heirloom Market BBQ
2243 Akers Mill Road
January 19, 2024 Score: 100, Grade: A

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East Cobb restaurant update: Press Waffle grand opening is Saturday

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Press Waffle opening Dec. 15

The delayed grand opening of Press Waffle Co. at Avenue East Cobb is taking place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, with special discounts and giveaways.

There will be swag for the first 100 people who arrive at 9 a.m. Saturday, when the Belgian-style waffle eatery formally opens.

It’s occupying one of the “jewel box” buildings that’s at the heart of the retail center’s overhaul in recent months.

You can get updates on their Facebook and Instagram pages.

Operated by Keith and Nicki Ginel, Press Waffle’s hours are otherwise 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Sidelines Grille

The local family-style sports bar chain will soon occupy the former Egg Harbor Cafe space at Stonewood Village, as we noted in November.

Earlier this week management said they’re aiming for a March opening:

“We’re dedicating ourselves to creating a place you’re absolutely going to love. It’s all about bringing the best of sports, food, and community spirit together.”

East Cobb Food Scores: Chicago’s; Hong Kong Star; Mod Pizza; more

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Chicago's Restaurant

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Chaska
1836 Lower Roswell Road
January 12, 2024 Score: 99, Grade: A

Chicago’s Restaurant
4401 Shallowford Road
January 10, 2024 Score: 100, Grade: A

Hong Kong Star Chinese Cuisine
4719 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 110
January 11, 2024 Score: 93, Grade: A

Mama J Restaurant
1482 Roswell Road
January 11, 2024 Score: 86, Grade: B

Mod Pizza
3460 Ssndy Plains Road, Suite 250
January 11, 2024 Score: 100, Grade: A

Shish Kabob Mediterranean Grill
2060 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 280
January 9, 2024 Score: 74, Grade: C

Taco Bell
2943 Canton Road
January 11, 2024 Score: 100, Grade: A

Willy’s Mexicana Grill
2900 Delk Road, Suite 8
January 12, 2024 Score: 93, Grade: A

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Chick-Fil-A Woodlawn Square to close temporarily on Jan. 20

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Chick-Fil-A Woodlawn Square to close temporarily

The management of the Chick-Fil-A location at Woodlawn Square Shopping Center said the restaurant will be closing temporarily at the end of next week for a remodeling of its drive-thru.

The store announced Tuesday that the restaurant will close at the end of business on Saturday, Jan. 20, for an estimated three weeks, with an anticipated opening in mid-February before Valentine’s Day.

The popular Chick-Fil-A location on Johnson Ferry Road was closed for several months in late 2018 and into early 2019 for a c0mplete rebuilding of the standalone building.

It featured a double drive-thru, as many Chick-Fil-A locations have undergone.

Last year, the Chick-Fil-A Lassiter on Shallowford Road near Sandy Plains Road was closed for a few weeks for a similar drive-thru upgrade.

Retail Planning Corp., which manages Woodlawn Square, got approval from Cobb County last year for a drive-thru expansion that required relocating a Delta Community Credit Union ATM.

The Chick-Fil-A across from Sprayberry High School has reopened after being closed for several months due to a complete facility rebuilding.

Chick-Fil-A Woodlawn Square updates are being provided at the restaurant’s Instagram page: @cfaonjf.

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East Cobb Food Scores: Katana Sushi; Barnes and Noble; more

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East Cobb Food. Scores

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Barnes & Noble Cafe
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 102
January 4, 2024 Score: 100, Grade: A

Katana Sushi Hibachi
4400 Roswell Road, Suite 152
January 4, 2024 Score: 90, Grade: A

Sterling Estates of East Cobb
4220 Lower Roswell Road
January 2, 2024 Score: 100, Grade: A

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East Cobb Food Scores: Marietta Fish Market; New Shangrila; more

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Marietta Fish Market, East Cobb food scores

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Atlanta Ice House
2600 Prado Lane
December 27, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Marietta Fish Market
3185 Canton Road
December 28, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

New Shangrila Bistro
3545 Canton Road, Suite 102
December 27, 2023 Score: 90, Grade: A

Paisano’s Catering
3205 Canton Road, Suite 106
December 27, 2023 Score: 90, Grade: A

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East Cobb restaurant update: Peach State Pizza to open on Jan. 9

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Peach State Pizza opening

The brother partnership of David and Michael Cohen has announced they will be opening Peach State Pizza at Avenue East Cobb on Jan. 9.

The new concept, as we noted in February, focuses on “Southern-style pizza with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients.”

The menu will include appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and desserts, as well as locally brewed beer, domestics and specialty cocktails.

The space will include 3,650 square feet formerly occupied by Stockyard Burgers and Bones with décor “reflect[ing] the warmth of a Southern farmhouse and the relaxation of a front porch swing, punctuated by vintage photos, signs and artwork of classic Georgia landmarks.

It’s one of the key new restaurant additions to Avenue as it continues its overhaul. Press Waffle Co. is delaying its opening in one of the retail center’s new “jewel boxes” until after the first of the year, but a new opening date hasn’t been announced.

Peach State Pizza also will have two outdoor patios that will have events such as cornhole competitions and live music.

The menu items include plenty of Southern-inspired fare across the board, from a pimiento cheese grit fritters starter (and that we sampled at Avenue’s Plaza celebration in September); green tomato, brisket and pulled pork pizza offerings; and a variety of greens, sides, sandwiches and desserts.

Customers can also “build their own pie” with traditional pizza ingredients.

Peach State Pizza’s opening comes as Drift Fish House and Oyster Bar is winding down operations at Avenue after nearly eight years. The last day of service is Saturday, following an announcement last month by owner Doug Turbush that he would not be renewing his lease.

Elsewhere at Avenue, Tin Lizzy’s is expanding its space for a family-friendly gaming bar and will be opening that early in 2024; a specific timeline hasn’t been announced.

Also coming early next year is the second location of Round Trip Brewing Co., a German-style restaurant and taproom whose concept debut has been successful in the trendy Atlanta Westside foodie scene.

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East Cobb Food Scores: Cherokee Chop House; Olde Towne; more

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Cherokee Chophouse

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Catering Cajun of Georgia
2421 Shallowford Road, Suite 130
December 18, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Cherokee Chop House
2710 Canton Road
December 20, 2023 Score: 96, Grade: A\

Chick-Fil-A Woodlawn Square
1201 Johnson Ferry Road
December 22, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Cue’s Billiards
3372 Canton Road, Suite 140
December 19, 2023 Score: 95, Grade: A

Dunkin’ Donuts
2378 Shallowford Road
December 21, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Olde Towne Athletic Club
4950 Olde Towne Parkway
December 21, 2023 Score: 92, Grade: A

Xtraction
2932 Canton Road, Suite 190
December 21, 2023 Score: 97, Grade: A

Waffle House
4875 Alabama Road
December 21, 2023 Score: 91, Grade: A

Yeero Village
4751 Sandy Plains Road
December 19, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

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East Cobb food scores: J. Christopher’s; Jim ‘N Nick’s; more

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J. Christopher's Woodlawn Square, East Cobb food scores

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Aroma Indian Bistro
4750 Alabama Road, Suite 114
December 14, 2023 Score: 95, Grade: A

Asahi Japanese Steak & Sushi
2960 Shallowford Road, Suites C9-11
December 14, 2023 Score: 91, Grade: A

Bar 44
2755 Canton Road
December 12, 2023 Score: 92, Grade: A

Brewsters Neighborhood Grille
3595 Canton Road, Suites 326-C17
December 12, 2023 Score: 99, Grade: A

Chick-Fil-A
3046 Shallowford Road
December 14, 2023 Score: 91, Grade: A

Clean Juice
1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 124
December 13, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Hoagie Bros.
3595 Canton Road, Suite 330
December 11, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

J. Christopher’s
1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Suites 113-114
December 13, 2023 Score: 91, Grade: A

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
3420 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 100
December 11, 2023 Score: 96, Grade: A

Johnboy’s Home Cooking
3050 Canton Road
December 12, 2023 Score: 96, Grade: A

Mr. Wonton
3595 Canton Road, Suite 328
December 14, 2023 Score: 89, Grade: B

Picture Show
4400 Roswell Road, Suite 110
December 13, 2023 Score: 92, Grade: A

Planet Smoothie
4805 Canton Road, Suite 300
December 11, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Starbucks 
3605 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 200
December 11, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Thai Taste
4796 Canton Road, Suites 600-700
December 13, 2023 Score: 87, Grade: B

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East Cobb restaurant update: Kouzina Christos to close

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Kouzina Christos, East Cobb food scores

After reopening in the East Cobb area in 2021, longstanding Greek restaurant Kouzina Christos will be closing for good in January.

Owner Christos Giannes announced on Thursday that the last day of business will be Jan. 15, but he didn’t disclose a reason.

On the restaurant’s Facebook page, Giannes wrote:

“Before we take our final bow, we ask you to join us once more. Let’s fill our dining room with the sound of clinking glasses, the aroma of favorite meals, and the warmth of shared stories. Come, be part of the grand finale of a place that’s touched lives and fostered a spirit of togetherness.

“Here’s to the traditions, the bonds, and the simple joy of a meal shared. Christos is not just saying farewell; we’re commemorating the indelible mark we’ve made in each other’s lives. Let’s make these last days glow with the essence of what we’ve built together.”

The Giannes family opened their first restaurant at Terrell Mill Junction in 1979, then moved it to the Delk Spectrum shopping center.

The renamed Kouzina Christos opened in the revived Terrell Mill Village shopping center in 2012, but closed it in December 2020 following COVID-19 closures that Giannes said were crippling to mom and pop restaurants like his.

That’s across the street from the MarketPlace Terrell Mill redevelopment, and Giannes wrote at the time that “chains are happy to see the mass failure of independents, expanding the labor pool, increasing competition and increasing downward pressure on hourly wages. Corporate greed and avarice…supporting the Chinese economy.”

Giannes moved Kouzina Christos to the former Aurelio’s Pizza spot at the Market Plaza Shopping Center on Johnson Ferry Road in March 2021.

Om Thursday, Giannes said that “Christos is not just saying farewell; we’re commemorating the indelible mark we’ve made in each other’s lives. Let’s make these last days glow with the essence of what we’ve built together.”

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East Cobb restaurant update: Press Waffle Co. opening delayed

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Press Waffle opening Dec. 15

Following last week’s post about a Dec. 15-17 grand opening weekend at Press Waffle Co., owners Keith and Niki Ginel told East Cobb News Thursday that’s been put on hold indefinitely.

They said that “due to unforeseen delays in the construction and permitting process with East Cobb County, we are being forced to postpone the grand opening event.”

The Belgian-style waffle eatery is set to occupy one of the new “jewel box” spaces at Avenue East Cobb, a key component of the retail center’s overhaul under North American Properties.

Grand opening festivities were to include live music from local schools and churches, discounts and more.

The announcement comes a day after Press Waffle formerly sent out word of its opening. Keith Ginel told us that a new opening date hasn’t been set and that “our contractor is working on an updated schedule for us now.”

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East Cobb Food Scores: Mezza Luna; China Dynasty; more

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Mezza Luna, East Cobb food scores

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Captain D’s
2811 Canton Road
December 6, 2023 Score: 99, Grade: A

China Dynasty 
3605 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 105
December 5, 2023 Score: 90, Grade: A

Completos Burger
2852 Delk Road, Suite 215
December 4, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Domino’s Pizza
2323 Shallowford Road
December 5, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Jacobs Java Cafe
1350 Terrell Mill Road
December 5, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Mezza Luna Pasta and Seafood
2100 Roswell Road, Suite 2198
December 4, 2023 Score: 95, Grade: A

Movie Tavern
4651 Woodstock Road, Suite 430
December 8, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Paradise Smoothie Juice Bar
3595 Canton Road, Suite 318
December 6, 2023 Score: 96, Grade: A

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East Cobb restaurant update: Press Waffle to open Dec. 15

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Press Waffle opening Dec. 15

Workers are still putting some of the finishing touches on windows and the exterior as we’re a couple weeks away from the official opening of Press Waffle Co. at Avenue East Cobb.

It’s occupying one of the new “jewel box” buildings that’s a key part of the retail center’s overhaul. Owner Keith Ginel told East Cobb News this week that the first day of business is Friday, Dec. 15, kicking off a weekend of special events, discounts and entertainment.

A ribbon-cutting takes place at 9 a.m. Friday, with the first 100 customers receiving free swag bags. Live Christmas music takes place on the patio from 4-7 and all day there will be photo booth “post and tag” opportunities for special discounts.

That latter promotion continues all weekend. On Saturday, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church musicians will perform live music on the patio from 12-1, and from 4-7 Walton HS will do the honors in the same place.

Sunday’s musicians are from Pope HS and will be featured from 2-3 p.m.

Press Waffle Co., which began as a food truck venture in St. Louis in 2016 and vaulted into fame via the television show “Shark Tank,” has seven locations in Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and Colorado.

The 1,200-square-foot space at the jewel box is the company’s first venue in Georgia. Gitel and his wife Niki are East Cobb residents and franchisees. Press Waffle, which features Belgian-style “Liège” waffles handmade (from dough, not batter) on-site.

There are a variety of sweet and savory options (including chicken and waffles, customizable toppings and a waffle ice cream sandwich), along with locally roasted coffee and espresso.

Press Waffle is partnering with Marietta-based Cool Beans Coffee Roasters and Rock House Farm & Creamery in Newton County.

Updates are being posted at the restaurant’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

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East Cobb Food Scores: Ruby Tuesday; Clubhouse ATL; ACC; more

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Ruby Tuesday Delk Road, East Cobb food scores

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

A Tasty Touch
2111 Lower Roswell Road
November 29, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Atlanta Country Club
500 Atlanta Country Club Drive
November 28, 2023 Score: 96, Grade: A

Clubhouse ATL
2852 Delk Road, Suite 205
November 29, 2023 Score: 93, Grade: A

Davis Elementary School
2433 Jamerson Road
November 29, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Domino’s Pizza
3545 Canton Road
November 21, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Domino’s Pizza
4724 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 101
November 28, 2023 Score: 91, Grade: A

Garrison Mill Elementary School
4111 Wesley Chapel Road
November 28, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Goianao Restaurant and Catering
1475 Terrell Mill Road, Suite 103
December 1, 2023 Score: 96, Grade: A

Ruby Tuesday
2435 Delk Road
November 30, 2023 Score: 94, Grade: A

Starbucks 
4648 Woodstock Road, Suite 100
November 22, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Starbucks
31 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite A
November 27, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Touchdown Wings
2856 Delk Road, Suite 301
November 30, 2023 Score: 98, Grade: A

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East Cobb restaurant update: Drift Fish House closing Dec. 30

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Drift Fish House and Oyster Bar

After nearly eight years in business, Drift Fish House and Oyster Bar is closing at Avenue East Cobb.

In a message to customers and on the restaurant’s social media channels, owner Doug Turbush and his wife Pranee said that Drift’s lease is up at the end of the year, and “we have made the difficult decision to not renew our lease.”

The final dinner service will be Dec. 30, the message said.

Opened in March 2016 as a neighborhood seafood establishment, Drift has focused its dishes around a wood-fired grill and included patio service and a New England-style lobster shack in warmer weather.

Turbush has dramatically influenced the East Cobb dining scene over the last decade or so since opening Seed Kitchen & Bar at Merchants Walk in 2011, and the adjacent Stem Wine Bar in 2013.

In an interview with East Cobb News published in February 2020, he said he decided to open Drift because “there was no dedicated high-quality seafood place here. I could have put a steakhouse there, but there’s a steakhouse on every corner in Atlanta.”

Some initial reviews weren’t good, and after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, Turbush’s three establishments in his Seed Hospitality Group had to pivot with curbside and pickup service.

The announcement of Drift’s closing is the latest change amid a major transition at Avenue East Cobb, and in particular locally-owned businesses. The Olea Oliva! gourmet and artisanal foods store closed in October.

The retail center also is welcoming more places to eat or get food.

The NY Butcher Shoppe opened earlier this year, and Peach State Pizza Co. and Press Waffle are set to open in the coming months, along with a second location of Round Trip Brewing.

The existing Tin Lizzy’s will be adding a family-friendly gaming bar and serving restaurant menu items.

In their message to customers, the Turbushes also thanked North American Properties, Avenue’s management company, “for their invaluable assistance in ensuring a smooth transition. We wish them every success in their exciting endeavor to reimagine Avenue East Cobb.”

They thanked their staff at Drift, which they said have “consistently delivered outstanding dining experiences for our guests since the day we opened our doors.

“Our team looks forward to welcoming as many of you as possible to Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar over the next few weeks as we continue to provide the exceptional dining experience and service that you have come to expect from us. We are deeply thankful for the opportunity to have been a part of the East Cobb community and to have shared our passion for food and hospitality with you. Our sister restaurants, Seed Kitchen & Bar and Stem Wine Bar eagerly anticipate continuing to serve you, our friends and neighbors.”

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East Cobb Food Scores: The Wing Cafe; Belen de la Cruz; more

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The Wing Cafe, East Cobb Food Scores

The following food scores have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Belen de la Cruz Empanadas and Pastries
1050 E. Piedmont Road
November 15, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Brazilian Bakery Cafe
1260 Powers Ferry Road, Suite A
November 17, 2023 Score: 89, Grade: B

Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant
2145 Roswell Road, Suite 190
November 15, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Little Caesars Pizza
3372 Canton Road, Suite 100
November 14, 2023 Score: 90, Grade: A

Mabry Middle School
2700 Jims Road
November 14, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Marietta Crawfish and Seafood
1420 Roswell Road
November 14, 2023 Score: 87, Grade: B

Papa John’s Pizza
4811 Lower Roswell Road
November 15, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

Starbucks Coffee
2424 Roswell Road, Suite 1
November 15, 2023 Score: 94, Grade: A

The Wing Cafe and Tap House
2145 Roswell Road, Suite 170
November 13, 2023 Score: 100, Grade: A

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East Cobb restaurant update: Sidelines Grille coming soon

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Sidelines Grille coming to East Cobb

The former Egg Harbor Cafe space at Stonewood Village (once the site of the longstanding Ritter’s restaurant) has been vacant since right before the COVID-19 pandemic was declared.

But shortly after the first of the year, it will be the home to a new Sidelines Grille in Cobb County, and the fifth for Canton-based GFY Hospitality.

The family-style sports bar concept has been around since 1994, with locations in Canton, Hickory Flat, Woodstock and Cartersville. (There was a Sidelines Grille on Roswell Road across from Williamson Bros. that closed; the space later was the spot for Hoyle’s Kitchen + Bar).

The Sidelines Grille menu goes beyond traditional sports bar food (burgers, sandwiches, wraps) and drink (two dozen draft beers on tap, craft made cocktails) to include full pasta, seafood, chicken and steak entrees, along with salads and soups, Tex-Mex items and desserts.

Renovations were continuing when we stopped by (4719 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 4200), and in a social media posting last week, management indicated that the anticipated opening is between late January and early February 2024.

“We’re more than just a sports bar; we’re a family-friendly retreat that celebrates local teams, fosters community connections, and serves up smiles with every meal,” the message said.

Sideliness Grille will be moving into competitive turf in East Cobb. Bradley’s Bar and Grill and McCray’s Tavern are close by on the other side of Johnson Ferry Road; further up Johnson Ferry is Montana’s and Westfield Tavern opened earlier this year.

When Egg Harbor closed in December 2019, the company said it was leaving due to leasing issues, and specifically, roof leaks and water damage to the building that “has rendered it an unacceptable situation for our business standards.”

East Cobb News has left a message with GFY Hospitality over that matter and other information about the Sidelines Grille opening.

In response to a question from a reader about mold issues in that space, Sidelines management responded on the East Cobb News Facebook page that “we have totally gutted the space and are in the process of rebuilding. No mold here!”

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East Cobb restaurant update: LongHorn opening; Reunion Kitchen forthcoming

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Longhorn opening East Cobb

The sign has recently gone up in front of the relocated LongHorn Steakhouse in East Cobb: The opening is next Monday, Nov. 20, starting at 3 p.m. for dinner service.

There was no further information available; we’ve left a message seeking comment.

The standalone building at 4370 Roswell Road is on an outparcel at the Merchants Exchange Shopping Center, and it where a BB & T bank branch and originally a Black Eye’d Pea restaurant once stood.

The new restaurant will be roughly the same size as the former Lower Roswell Road location, a little less than 6,000 square feet, according to planning documents submitted with the variance request.

LongHorn had been at 4721 Lower Roswell Road since 1983, and when it marked its 30th anniversary there is 2013, it was the longest-standing original location for the Orlando-based chain.

After opening day, the hours will be the same as the other LongHorn locations: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Phone: (770) 977-3045.

Reunion Kitchen and Bar

Coming Soon: Reunion Kitchen and Bar

Late last year, a new restaurant concept was announced for the former Red Sky Tapas and Bar space at Market Plaza on Johnson Ferry Road.

It was to be called 1255 Social (the number matching the street address) featuring a wood-fire grill and oven and locally- and regionally-sourced dinner fare.

A sign also went up bearing the 1255 Social name. But that sign has since been removed, and when a reader inquired with us about it, Ilene Kapper Oxman, a former East Cobb resident and a partner in the venture, told East Cobb News that “we changed the name to Reunion and opening soon.”

That was in September; now a sign has gone up and a website with some basic information on a forthcoming opening (but no timeline). Here’s the concept, per the website:

“Reunion is a place where locals gather regularly and first-timers are made to feel like regulars. We exist to create positive personalized experiences, in a setting that takes warm & inviting and mixes it with vibrant & fun to create the consistently high-quality food and drinks our neighborhood deserves.”

The menu features the “freshest ingredients, often locally grown/crafted, and reunites them with time-honored cooking techniques that emphasize individual ingredient flavors. Our plates are not architecturally placed lab experiments, but instead simple dishes full of flavor invoking memories of the best meals of our past. Our menu takes its inspiration from classic bistros serving soups, salads, sandwiches, and ‘comfortable’ entrees. The menu is priced to encourage any-day dining while the assortment range inspires special occasion users to stay awhile.”

East Cobb News got in touch with Kapper Oxman—an owner of Harry’s Pizza and Subs in Sandy Springs—and she said she’ll be providing more information soon.

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