East Cobb Food, Drink & Dining Out Archives

Chick-fil-A Woodlawn Square opening date has been announced

April 4, 2019 11:48 AMApril 4, 2019 9:45 AM by Wendy Parker

Chick-fil-A Woodlawn Square reopening

You can go over to the Chick-fil-A Woodlawn Square Facebook page for a lot more, including a full video presentation of the store’s long awaited announcement about its reopening.

Starting at 6 a.m. sharp on Monday, April 15, they’ll be back in business, after closing in July for a complete rebuild of the restaurant and a reconfiguration of the parking lot to accommodate a double drive-through window.

So Tax Day will be known for something more pleasant, at least in East Cobb.

We’re going to miss giving you these periodic updates, since so many of you have asked from time to time (but we’ve compiled links to them below):

Initially, the store was to have opened in January. But heavy rains over the fall and winter prompted the delays.

Some have wondered why so much attention has been given to one fast-food place among many in East Cobb, but it is on Johnson Ferry Road. And it is Chick-fil-A, whose home base is in Atlanta but which elected officials in Buffalo and San Antonio have used to score political points.

No such thing is likely to happen here, at least in the heart of one of the busiest corridors in our community.

Taste of East Cobb returning to Johnson Ferry Baptist Church

March 30, 2019 4:20 PMMarch 30, 2019 11:17 AM by Wendy Parker

Thanks to Beth Compton for the information below:

Organizers of the Taste of East Cobb are announcing that the annual food and community event will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Known as “the most delicious Saturday of the year,” the Taste of East Cobb event will be held on May 4th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, Georgia 30068.

“Taste of East Cobb is our way of bringing people of all ages together to celebrate our vibrant community,” said Gregg Maynard, event chair. “Join us for a great day of family, food, and fun!”

Taste of East Cobb showcases the best of East Cobb’s local restaurant talent with chefs offering a delicious variety of tastings from their menus. All restaurant featured ‘tastes’ will be offered at only 1-5 tickets per serving, so make sure to arrive HUNGRY!

Come for the food — stay for the fun. Event goers can discover unique products from local vendors as well as participate in a silent auction with a lot of unique opportunities for great deals on valuable items.

Local high school jazz bands will provide music throughout the day — come hear some of the best emerging music talent from local neighborhoods. Our kid zone features inflatables and hands-on activities. Also, Taste of East Cobb is pleased to welcome Atlanta United 2 to the event — soccer ticket discount codes will be available on site for a game later in the evening.

Taste of East Cobb tickets are available for purchase on the day of the event for $1 each. Tickets can also be preordered online at www.TasteofEastCobb.com.

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

East Cobb Food Scores: Fresh to Order, Salata, Tin Lizzy’s and more

March 30, 2019 9:20 PMMarch 27, 2019 9:29 AM by Wendy Parker

Fresh to Order. East Cobb Food Scores

The following East Cobb restaurant scores from March 18-30 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing to view details of the inspection:

A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab Cobb
900 Wylie Road
March 18, 2019 Score: 81, Grade: B

Arbor Terrace of East Cobb
886 Johnson Ferry Road
March 28, 2019 Score: 99, Grade: A

Barberito’s
2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 303
March 28, 2019 Score: 97, Grade: A

Chopstix Sushi House and Asian Fusion
4651 Woodstock Road, Suite 301, Roswell
March 25, 2019 Score: 74, Grade: C

Dodgen Middle School
1725 Bill Murdock Road
March 28, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Fresh to Order
1333 Johnson Ferry Road
March 20, 2019 Score: 99, Grade: A

G’Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta
3205 Canton Road, Suite 108
March 20, 2019 Score: 81, Grade: B

Parc at Piedmont
999 Hood Road
March 27, 2019 Score: 85, Grade: B

Real N.Y. Pizza Italian Restaurant
1482 Roswell Road
March 20, 2019 Score: 90, Grade: A

Salata
4101 Roswell Road
March 20, 2019 Score: 70, Grade: C

Shallowford Falls Elementary School
3500 Lassiter Road
March 22, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

Subway
3079 Hidden Forest Court, Suite 110
March 27, 2019 Score: 88, Grade: B

Tin Lizzy’s Cantina/Beni’s Cubano
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1510
March 22, 2019 Score: 93, Grade: A

Waffle House
550 N. Greenbriar Parkway
March 20, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

Chick-fil-A Woodlawn Square now hiring; TBA reopening in mid-April

March 14, 2019 11:29 AMMarch 14, 2019 8:19 AM by Wendy Parker

Chick-fil-A Woodlawn Square

Another periodic update on the reopening of the Woodlawn Square Chick-fil-A, since we do get inquries: The store is now accepting job applications, but the tentative reopening has slid back into mid-April.

That’s the word from a Chick-fil-A spokeswoman, who said a grand reopening date hasn’t been scheduled.

If you’re interested in applying, here’s the link to the online application process.

East Cobb food scores: Frankie’s, La Madeleine, Stockyard Burgers and more

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

East Cobb Food Scores: Frankie’s; La Madeleine; Stockyard Burgers; public schools; and more

March 16, 2019 5:00 PMMarch 13, 2019 8:23 AM by Wendy Parker

The following East Cobb restaurant scores from March 4-15 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing to view details of the inspection:

Arbor Terrace of East Cobb
886 Johnson Ferry Road
March 7, 2019 Score: 86, Grade: B

Blackwell Elementary School
3470 Canton Road
March 7, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Brewster’s Neighborhood Grille
3595 Canton Road Suite 325
March 8, 2019 Score: 84, Grade: B

Buddha Delight
2731 Sandy Plains Road, Suite A
March 13, 2019 Score: 80, Grade: B

Dickerson Middle School
855 Woodlawn Drive
March 14, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

Frankie’s Italian Restaurant
3125 Roswell Road
March 7, 2019 Score: 96, Grade: A

Garrison Mill Elementary School
4111 Wesley Chapel Road
March 15, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

House of Ming
3101 Roswell Road, Suite 116
March 12, 2019 Score: 99, Grade: A

Kell High School
4770 Lee Waters Road
March 4, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe
4101 Roswell Road, Suite 812
March 6, 2019 Score: 89, Grade: B

Lassiter High School
2601 Shallowford Road
March 11, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

McCleskey Middle School
4080 Maybreeze Road
March 4, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Mountain View Elementary School
3151 Sandy Plains Road
March 4, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Nichsolson Elementary School
1599 Shallowford Road
March 4, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Pizza Hut
2520 E. Piedmont Road, Suite 124
March 14, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Sprayberry High School
2525 Sandy Plains Road
March 15, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Stockyard Burgers and Bones
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1700
March 6, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A
February 6, 2019 Score: 76, Grade: C

Tritt Elementary School
4435 Post Oak Tritt Road
March 7, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Waffle House
4797 Canton Road
March 7, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

The Walker School Main Dining Room
700 Cobb Parkway North
March 14, 2019 Score: 90, Grade: A

The Walker School Gatti Hall
700 Cobb Parkway North
March 14, 2019 Score: 99, Grade: A

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

East Cobb food scores: Biscuits and More; Black Swan Tavern; Taqueria Tsunami; and more

March 11, 2019 3:51 PMFebruary 27, 2019 7:21 AM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb Taqueria Tsunami restaurant

The following East Cobb restaurant scores from Feb. 18-March 1 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing to view details of the inspection:

Aurelio’s Is Pizza
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 22
February 26, 2019 Score: 85, Grade: B

Bagelicious
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 37
February 28, 2019 Score: 96, Grade: A

Biscuits and More
3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 140
February 26, 2019 Score: 97, Grade: A

Black Swan Tavern
1401 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 128
February 19, 2019 Score: 88, Grade: B

Captain D’s
2811 Canton Road
February 22, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

Fresh to Order
1333 Johnson Ferry Road
February 27, 2019 Score: 82, Grade: B

Frankie’s Italian Restaurant
3085 Canton Road
February 21, 2019 Score: 81, Grade: B

Hoyle’s Kitchen & Bar
1440 Roswell Road
February 28, 2019 Score: 93, Grade: A

Jada’s Carribean Cuisine
2595 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 4
February 22, 2019 Score: 96, Grade: A

J.J. Daniell Middle School
2950 Scott Drive
February 27, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Johnboy’s Home Cooking
3050 Canton Road
February 19, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

Judy’s Country Kitchen
2745 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 106
February 20, 2019 Score: 93, Grade: A

Keheley Elementary School
1985 Kemp Road
February 26, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Mabry Middle School
2700 Jims Road
February 26, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

McDonald’s
4819 Lower Roswell Road
February 21, 2019 Score: 90, Grade: A

Montana’s Bar and Grill
2995 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 330
February 19, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Murdock Elementary School
2320 Murdock Road
February 27, 2019 Score: 96, Grade: A

New Shangrila Bistro
3545 Canton Road, Suite 102
February 21, 2019 Score: 88, Grade: B

Olde Towne Athletic Club
4950 Olde Towne Parkway
February 20, 2019 Score: 87, Grade: B

Parc at Piedmont
999 Hood Road
February 27, 2019 Score: 79, Grade: C

Pope High School
3001 Hembree Road
February 25, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Rocky Mount Elementary School
2400 Rocky Mountain Road
March 1, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Starbuck’s
3605 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 200
March 1, 2019 Score: 92, Grade: A

Taco Bell
2169 Roswell Road
February 22, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

Taqueria Tsunami
1275 Johnson Ferry Road
February 21, 2019 Score: 93, Grade: A

Wendy’s
3035 Canton Road
February 26, 2019 Score: 82, Grade: B

Willy’s Mexicana Grill
4250 Roswell Road, Suite 420
February 21, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Windy City Grill
4017 Canton Road
February 20, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

Winston’s Food and Spirits
1860 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 101
February 26, 2019 Score: 92, Grade: A

Zaxby’s
750 Johnson Ferry Road
February 22, 2019 Score: 86, Grade: B

Montana’s, Judy’s get ‘A’ scores on follow-up visits after failing health inspections

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

East Cobb restaurants with failing health inspections get ‘A’ scores on followup

February 22, 2019 7:26 AM by Wendy Parker

In last week’s food score listings, there were two East Cobb restaurants that got failing scores. When that happens, the Cobb and Douglas Department of Public Health typically comes back within 10 days for another inspection. East Cobb restaurants, Montana's Bar and Grill

Both of them got “A” scores in repeat visits this week.

One is Judy’s Country Kitchen (2745 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 106), a buffet restaurant which was first inspected on Feb. 14, and given a score of 58. It was cited for multiple violations, including improper food storage, dirty equipment and utensils and not storing wet cloths used for food-area cleanup in sanitizing solution (here’s the report).

On Wednesday, Judy’s got an “A” score of 93, but two new violations were noted: storing powder cleaner in dry storage without a label, and storing sanitizing solution near salt and sugar. The new report indicated both violations were corrected on-site.

On Feb. 12, Montana’s Bar and Grill (2995 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 330) got a score of 68 for a number of violations, including what inspectors said was “a large rodent infestation” and “the facility has a lack of managerial control.” (Report here)

This Tuesday, the restaurant got another inspection, and received a score of 100 (report here). Inspectors noted that the facility was “treated by Ecolab for pests, lights installed in dry storage areas, dishwasher repaired, facility thoroughly cleaned. No need for additional follow up at this time.”

A second bad inspection could force a restaurant to be closed until corrective action is taken.

East Cobb restaurant update: La Novia Taqueria now known as Moxie Taco

February 20, 2019 1:51 PM by Wendy Parker

It’s in the same location at Paper Mill Village (255 Village Parkway Suite 330), with the same hours and same menu, but a new name. From the Moxie Restaurant Group today comes this news:

“In honor of our loyal and supportive East Cobb customers who have called it “moxie taco” from its development, we have decided to officially rename La Novia Taqueria! Come by for some hot cheese dip and a cold margarita to brighten up this dreary weather week.”

When La Novia Taqueria opened in 2017 the building that formerly housed Valenit’s restaurant and Caffe Fortunato and had been painted yellow. It’s now a gray shade.

The East Cobb taqueria scene also has grown, with the addition of Taqueria Tsunami last spring on Johnson Ferry Road.

The hours for Moxie Taco are daily, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

East Cobb food scores: Johnny’s Pizza; IHOP; Stockyard Burgers; Montana’s Bar and Grill; and more

February 15, 2019 2:07 PMFebruary 13, 2019 2:13 PM by Wendy Parker

Johnny's Pizza, East Cobb food scores

The following East Cobb restaurant scores from Feb. 4-15 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing to view details of the inspection:

Buddha Delight
2731 Sandy Plains Road, Suite A
February 13, 2019 Score: 78, Grade: C

Burger King
2716 Sandy Plains Road
February 15, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

House of Ming
3101 Roswell Road, Suite 116
February 8, 2019 Score: 74, Grade: C

International House of Pancakes
3130 Johnson Ferry Road
February 7, 2019 Score: 85, Grade: B

Johnny’s New York Style Pizza
4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 155
February 7, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Judy’s Country Kitchen
2745 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 106
February 14, 2019 Score: 58, Grade: U

Laredos Mexican Bar & Grill
1860 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 400
February 5, 2019 Score: 88, Grade: B

McDonald’s
3101 Roswell Road
February 11, 2019 Score: 90, Grade: A

McDonald’s
3011 Johnson Ferry Road
February 6, 2019 Score: 99, Grade: A

Mellow Mushroom Pizza
2000 Powers Ferry Road, Suite G-3
February 14, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

Montana’s Bar & Grill
2995 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 330
February 12, 2019 Score: 68, Grade: U

Mt. Bethel Elementary School
1210 Johnson Ferry Road
February 13, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Panda Express
4275 Roswell Road
February 14, 2019 Score: 89, Grade: B

Stockyard Burgers and Bones
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1700
February 6, 2019 Score: 76, Grade: C

Tofu Village
700 Sandy Plains Road, Suite B1
February 7, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

Waffle House
2720 Sandy Plains Road
February 14, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

Walton High School
1590 Bill Murdock Road
February 11, 2019 Score: 90, Grade: A

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

UPDATE: Woodlawn Square Chick-fil-A renovations wrapping up

February 9, 2019 3:26 PM by Wendy Parker

Because we’ve gotten a few requests to find out, here’s the latest we have on the reopening of the Woodlawn Square Chick-fil-A after extensive renovations:

Spokeswoman Callie Bowers told us Friday that they’re aiming for the last week of March for a grand reopening date.

“Should know more in the next week or so, but the last week of March is what we have as of now,” she said.

As we’ve noted earlier, the original reopening was slated to be in November after the location closed in July.

Bowers didn’t explain the reasons for the delay, but there’s been a lot of rain since the fall, and that’s what’s been cited by county officials for the pushback in finishing Mabry Park.

Up until the last couple weeks, the parking area and drive through at the Chick-fil-A were still bogged in mud. Some of the pavement has been poured, but there’s still cleanup and setup indoors and striping and final touches outdoors to be done.

East Cobb Food Scores: Ted’s Montana Grill, Grand Champion BBQ and more

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

East Cobb food scores: Ted’s Montana Grill; Grand Champion BBQ; and more

February 1, 2019 4:28 PMFebruary 1, 2019 9:12 AM by Wendy Parker

Ted's Montana Grill, East Cobb food scores

The following East Cobb restaurant scores from Jan. 21-Feb. 1 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing to view details of the inspection:

Chicago Delights
1392 Roswell Street, Suite B
January 22, 2019 Score: 82, Grade: B

Coldstone Creamery
640 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 110
January 23, 2019 Score: 99, Grade: A

Grand Champion BBQ
4401 Shallowford Road, Suite 168
January 31, 2019 Score: 86, Grade: B

Hoboken Bread & Bagel Co.
1033 Sandy Plains Road, Suite G
January 23, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

Marco’s Pizza
2986 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 100
January 28, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Moe’s Southwest Grill
4401 Shallowford Road, Suite 100
January 25, 2019 Score: 93, Grade: A

Paisano’s Catering
3205 Canton Road, Suite 106
January 31, 2019 Score: 96, Grade: A

Papa John’s Pizza
1325 Powers Ferry Road
January 23, 2019 Score: 84, Grade: B

Papa John’s Pizza
3165 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite B
January 23, 2019 Score: 84, Grade: B

Pizza Hut
1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 225
January 24, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

Ray’s Donuts
4805 Canton Road, Suite 400
February 1, 2019 Score: 86, Grade: B

Taco Bell
4880 Lower Roswell Road
January 31, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

Ted’s Montana Grill
640 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 150
January 25, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

Windy City Grill
4017 Canton Road
January 22, 2019 Score: 76, Grade: C

Yogli Mogli
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 35
January 23, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

Cobb Sunday alcohol hours extended just in time for Super Bowl

January 27, 2019 3:21 PMJanuary 27, 2019 9:20 AM by Wendy Parker

Last fall, Cobb voters extended Sunday alcohol hours by approving a “brunch bill” that would allow adult beverage service to begin at 11 a.m. Cobb brunch bill, Cobb Sunday alcohol hours

Last week, Cobb commissioners voted to amend the county code to allow restaurants and bars to serve alcohol until 2 a.m. on Mondays.

Previously, last call was at midnight Monday.

The new hours began today, and are permanent, but they also were timed for the Super Bowl, which takes place this coming Sunday in Atlanta.

The new rule applies only to establishments that derive at 50 percent of their revenues from food service or the same percentage of revenue from overnight room rentals.

Before the elections, Sunday alcohol service and retail sales could begin only after 12:30 p.m.

But the “brunch bill” was approved with more than 71 percent of the vote in unincorporated Cobb, by far the largest margin for any item on the local ballot.

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

East Cobb food scores: Aspen’s; California Pizza Kitchen; Chicago’s; Jason’s Deli; and more

January 19, 2019 2:42 PMJanuary 17, 2019 5:54 PM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb Jason's Deli opening, East Cobb food scores

The following East Cobb restaurant scores from Dec. 31-Jan. 18 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing to view details of the inspection:

Aspen’s Signature Steaks
2942 Shallowford Road
January 11, 2019 Score: 94, Grade: A

California Pizza Kitchen
4250 Roswell Road, Suite 620
January 17, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

Catfish Hox
2595 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 101
January 15, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Chicago’s Steaks and Seafood
4401 Shallowford Road, Suite 106
January 7, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

Chili’s Grill & Bar
4111 Roswell Road
January 18, 2019 Score: 96, Grade: A

Jason’s Deli
1401 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 338
January 16, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

Mirko Pasta
1281 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 120
January 11, 2019 Score: 82, Grade: B

Peace Love and Pizza
1050 E. Piedmont Road, Suite 154
January 11, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

Simpson Middle School
3340 Trickum Road
January 17, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Snow Rolls
3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 116
January 15, 2019 Score: 95, Grade: A

Starbucks at Kroger Parkaire Landing
4880 Lower Roswell Road
January 14, 2019 Score: 92, Grade: A

Waffle House
2720 Sandy Plains Road
January 15, 2019 Score: 77, Grade: C

Wildwood Cafe
3200 Windy Hill Road, Suite 150
January 17, 2019 Score: 88, Grade: B

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

East Cobb food scores: Loyal Q; New Lucky China; Sam’s BBQ-1; Seed; Stem and more

December 31, 2018 2:16 PM by Wendy Parker

Loyal Q, East Cobb restaurant scores

The following East Cobb restaurant scores from Dec. 17-28 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing to view details of the inspection:

China Great Wall
1860 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 302
December 18, 2018 Score: 97, Grade: A

Great American Cookies/Marble Slab Creamery
4101 Roswell Road, Suite 308
December 17, 2018 Score: 100, Grade: A

JJ’S Pizzeria
2211 Roswell Road, Suite 116
December 19, 2018 Score: 90, Grade: A

Little Caesar’s Pizza
3372 Canton Road, Suite 100
December 17, 2018 Score: 96, Grade: A

Longhorn Steakhouse
4721 Lower Roswell Road
December 17, 2018 Score: 100, Grade: A

Loyal Q and Brew
4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 850
December 21, 2018 Score: 96, Grade: A

Mi Rancho
1495 Roswell Road
December 17, 2018 Score: 91, Grade: A

New Lucky China
3045 Gordy Parkway, Suite 104
December 27, 2018 Score: 83, Grade: B

The Place
700 Sandy Plains Road, Suite A-1
December 20, 2018 Score: 97, Grade: A

Sabores de Mexico
1951 Canton Road, Suite 330
December 17, 2018 Score: 93, Grade: A

Sakura Restaurant
4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 130
December 27, 2018 Score: 96, Grade: A

Sam’s BBQ-1
4958 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 108
December 19, 2018 Score: 87, Grade: B

Seed Kitchen & Bar
1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 504
December 28, 2018 Score: 100, Grade: A

Stem Wine Bar
1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 516
December 28, 2018 Score: 100, Grade: A

Waffle House
621 Johnson Ferry Road
December 17, 2018 Score: 87, Grade: B

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

Zoning and development

Ming's Asian Kitchen Opens, East Cobb restaurants — *Ming’s Asian Kitchen, at Lower Roswell and Woodlawn, was among the newcomers to the East Cobb dining scene in 2018. (ECN file)*

Restaurant news

Burger's Market closing — *Vine-ripe tomatoes are among the popular produce items that have drawn customers to Burger’s Market since the 1970s. (ECN file)*

Other business news

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

East Cobb food scores: Aspen’s; Cherokee Cattle; Drift; Goldberg’s; Mazzy’s; Nana; and more

December 17, 2018 12:10 PMDecember 17, 2018 10:09 AM by Wendy Parker

Drift Fish House and Oyster Bar

The following East Cobb restaurant scores from Dec. 3-14 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing to view details of the inspection:

3 Colors Asian Kitchen
2060 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 160
December 10, 2018 Score: 92, Grade: A

Aspen’s Signature Steaks
2942 Shallowford Road
December 10, 2018 Score: 85, Grade: B

Cherokee Cattle Co.
2710 Canton Road
December 13, 2018 Score: 96, Grade: A

Cherry On Top Delights
4665 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 107
December 12, 2018 Score: 94, Grade: A

Davis Elementary School
2433 Jamerson Road
December 6, 2018 Score: 97, Grade: A

Delkwood Grill
2769 Delk Road
December 10, 2018 Score: 86, Grade: B

Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar
4475 Roswell Road, Suite 1410
December 14, 2018 Score: 91, Grade: A

Goldberg’s Bagel Co. & Deli
1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite A110
December 6, 2018 Score: 98, Grade: A

Kincaid Elementary School
1410 Kincaid Road
December 6, 2018 Score: 100, Grade: A

Los Bravos
2125 Roswell Road, Suite B-40
December 4, 2018 Score: 96, Grade: A

Mazzy’s Sports Bar & Grill II
2217 Roswell Road, Suite A-200
December 5, 2018 Score: 91, Grade: A

Mirko Pasta
1281 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 120
December 3, 2018 Score: 71, Grade: C

Moe’s Southwest Grill
688 Johnson Ferry Road
December 7, 2018 Score: 97, Grade: A

Moxie Burger
2421 Shallowford Road, Suite 158
December 10, 2018 Score: 96, Grade: A

Mr. Wonton
3595 Canton Road, Suite 328
December 12, 2018 Score: 95, Grade: A

Nana Thai Eatery
2940 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite C
December 4, 2018 Score: 97, Grade: A

Papa John’s Pizza
4811 Lower Roswell Road
December 12, 2018 Score: 100, Grade: A

Sabor do Brasil
2800 Delk Road, Suite E
December 5, 2018 Score: 88, Grade: B

Shallowford Falls Elementary School
3500 Lassiter Road
December 4, 2018 Score: 90, Grade: A

Sprayberry High School
2525 Sandy Plains Road
December 5, 2018 Score: 97, Grade: A

Good Food restaurant closes on Lower Roswell Road

December 14, 2018 2:36 PMDecember 14, 2018 1:16 PM by Wendy Parker

Jenny Cubbon, owner of the Good Food restaurant at 2044 Lower Roswell Road (across from the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center), announced that it’s closed, as of today.

Good Food opened a little more than a year ago in The Shoppes at NewMarket Center and served up a variety of what she called comfort food in a cafeteria-style setting.

Here’s the message Cubbon sent out, and she also indicated she may regroup after the holidays for catering purposes:

Unfortunately, though very successful for a first year start up, we simply can not support the rent for this space and the landlord is unwilling to work with us in any reasonable way.

He won’t even allow me to put up a proper building sign. I guess he’d rather have empty spaces than work with us on rent. It’s hard to walk away from a thriving restaurant that I know has been a welcome addition to our community, but I’m left with no choice.

Thanks for the love,

Jenny and the Good Food Crew.

All catering orders will be honored as contracted.

Every Sunday we round up the week’s top headlines and preview the upcoming week in the East Cobb News Digest. Click here to sign up, and you’re good to go!

East Cobb food scores: My Friend’s Place, Peace Love and Pizza, Willie Jewell’s, Zama and more

December 4, 2018 4:13 PMDecember 4, 2018 3:19 PM by Wendy Parker

Willie Jewell's, East Cobb food scores

The following East Cobb restaurant scores from Nov. 19-30 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing to view details of the inspection:

Cazadores Mexican Restaurant
3165 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite D-2
November 19, 2018 Score: 86, Grade: B

La Carreta
1252 Roswell Road
November 28, 2018 Score: 91, Grade: A

My Friend’s Place
1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 127
November 19, 2018 Score: 100, Grade: A

Nicholson Elementary School
1599 Shallowford Road
November 26, 2018 Score: 100, Grade: A

Peace Love and Pizza
1050 E. Piedmont Road, Suite 154
November 20, 2018 Score: 75, Grade: C

Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q
2550 Sandy Plains Road
November 20, 2018 Score: 92, Grade: A

Zama Mexican Cuisine
2550 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 300
November 28, 2018 Score: 88, Grade: B

Zaxby’s
3030 Johnson Ferry Road
November 28, 2018 Score: 100, Grade: A

Update: Sage Woodfire Tavern Windy Hill closes after a year in business

November 30, 2018 5:16 PMNovember 30, 2018 3:14 PM by Wendy Parker

Sage Woodfire Tavern closes

Back in August the owner of the Sage Woodfire Tavern Windy Hill had put the restaurant up for sale less than a year after opening. A reader passed by recently and alerted us that it that it looked like it had closed.

The restaurant did reach its first-year anniversary in October, but closed not long after that. According to a posting on its Facebook page, Sage Woodfire Tavern shuttered its doors on Oct. 28.

There was no word on whether the property has been sold, or what might come in its place. It opened in October 2017 in the spot of the former Houston’s restaurant.

The parcel at 3050 Windy Hill Road, at the intersection of Powers Ferry Road, is adjacent to, but not part of, a block of land that made up “Restaurant Row.” Those mostly vacant restaurant buildings will make way for a mixed-use development approved by Cobb commissioners that will include the remaining restaurant, the Rose & Crown Tavern.

The Sage closing is the second in the East Cobb area in the last couple years for the Sage Woodfire Tavern group, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it sought a buyer for the Windy Hill property.

The Sage Social Kitchen was open for only a few months at Merchants Festival. The space is now occupied by Jason’s Deli, which opened earlier this month.

Just before it closed, the Windy Hill restaurant was promoting a new Sunday jazz brunch menu, as well as a new happy hour menu and live music performances.

Sage Woodfire Tavern locations remain in Dunwoody and Buckhead.

Update: Chick-fil-A Woodlawn Square reopening slated for January

November 29, 2018 1:23 PMNovember 29, 2018 11:22 AM by Wendy Parker

Chick fil A Woodlawn Square reopening

After getting some reader inquiries about the subject, we’ve got an answer to a question we’ve heard asked a lot in recent weeks: The Chick-fil-A Woodlawn Square reopening (1201 Johnson Ferry Road) is set for January.

That’s the word we got from Chick-fil-A representative Callie Bowers, who said there isn’t a specific date that’s been determined but is likely in the range of early- to mid-January.

The location has been closed since July for the construction of a new building and parking lot, including a double drive-through. When it closed, company officials were hoping to reopen in November.

When we last drove by a week or so ago, the new building was nearly completed, but everything around it is a pile of mud and dirt.

In the meantime, employment applications are being accepted for anyone aged 16 and older.

Bowers said there will be a full grand reopening schedule of activities.

Related stories

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Related story

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Related story

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Related stories

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Related stories

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Share this post:

Like this:

Related story

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Share this post:

Like this:

Share this post:

Like this:

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Zoning and development

Restaurant news

Other business news

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Related stories

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Related stories

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Related stories

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this:

Related stories

Get Our Free E-Mail Newsletter!

Share this post:

Like this: