East Cobb Food, Drink & Dining Out

East Cobb food scores: Bay Breeze, Chin Chin, Salata, What’s for Lunch and more

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Salata East Cobb

 

The following East Cobb restaurant scores from April 15-26 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing to view details of the inspection:

Bay Breeze Seafood Restaurant
2418 Canton Road
April 17, 2019 Score: 91, Grade: A

Chick-fil-A Lassiter
3046 Shallowford Road
April 19, 2019 Score: 99, Grade: A

Chin Chin Chinese Restaurant
617 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 1
April 17, 2019 Score: 90, Grade: A

Davis Elementary School
2433 Jamerson Road
April 17, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

J. Christopher’s
1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 113-114
April 25, 2019 Score: 99, Grade: A

Marlow’s Tavern
1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 208
April 25, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Kincaid Elementary School
1410 Kincaid Road
April 16, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Lucia’s Italian Restaurant
4705 Woodstock Road, Roswell
April 19, 2019 Score: 90, Grade: A

Papa John’s Pizza
1860 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 105
April 18, 2019 Score: 99, Grade: A

Salata
4101 Roswell Road, Suite 1100
April 22, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Solana East Cobb
1032 Johnson Ferry Road
April 18, 2019 Score: 99, Grade: A

Subway
2872 Canton Road, Suite A
April 22, 2019 Score: 89, Grade: B

What’s For Lunch 
2995 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 440
April 22, 2019 Score: 96, Grade: A

 

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East Cobb restaurant update: Los Bravos opens on Johnson Ferry Road

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Los Bravos Johnson Ferry Road

Last week the Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant group relocated a second location in East Cobb, in the spot formerly occupied by Zeal (1255 Johnson Ferry Road, in the Market Plaza Shopping Center), after moving it from 1360 Powers Ferry Road.

That’s where the MarketPlace Terrell Mill development is slated to go, and what was called Los Bravos #1 closed in January.

Los Bravos has been open since April 7 on Johnson Ferry, and the hours are the same as the old place—11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days a week. There’s not a website for now, but the phone is 770-916-1776.

Those are the same hours for the other nearby Los Bravos restaurant, at 2125 Roswell Road, in the East Lake Shopping Center.

More openings . . .

Also now open, at the Pavilions at East Lake (2100 Roswell Road, Suite 2114) is Kayhill’s Sports Bar and Grill, adjacent to the J. Christopher’s.

Plans have been in the works for several months by former Marietta Billiard Club owner James Kayhill to open another sports bar-themed spot with billiards and poker tables and dart boards, along with big screen TVs.

Live entertainment is coming soon. The menu includes daily specials and extensive beer, wine and cocktail selections, and there’s a daily Happy Hour from 2-7 pm.

. . . and a grand reopening

The Chick-fil-A at Woodlawn Square opened this morning, as we’ve noted several times over the months it was closed for remodeling. The hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Coming attractions

From the ICYMI files, just across the Woodlawn Square parking lot will soon mark the return of Mellow Mushroom to the Johnson Ferry Road corridor. We don’t have an estimated time of opening yet, but will post that as soon as we find out.

Before you head out to eat . . .

Also ICYMI, the latest East Cobb food scores.

 

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Mellow Mushroom returning to Johnson Ferry corridor of East Cobb

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Mellow Mushroom Johnson Ferry Road

The space in the Woodlawn Square Shopping Center that’s been the site for a number of failed restaurants over the years will soon be filled by a pizza chain that’s returning to the Johnson Ferry Road area.

Signs are up for Mellow Mushroom over what had been most recently Muss & Turner’s and Common Quarter. The 5,200 square feet of space at 1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 101, has been vacant for more than a year, since Muss & Turner’s closed abruptly.

Mellow Mushroom locations still exist on Shallowford Road and Powers Ferry Road, but the chain left this particular part of the community when the Fountains at Olde Towne closed to give way to the Northside Hospital East Cobb Medical Center.

The announcement comes as the Chick-fil-A store at Woodlawn Square is set to reopen on Monday, after a nine-month renovation.

Woodlawn Square is managed by Retail Planning Corp., located at Paper Mill Village.

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East Cobb Food Scores: El Taco Mexican; Chopstix Sushi House; Johnny’s Pizza and more

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The following East Cobb restaurant scores from April 1-12 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each listing to view details of the inspection:

Abood Pizza and Grill
3920 Canton Road, Suite 140
April 5, 2019 Score: 52, Grade: U

Addison Elementary School
3055 Ebenezer Road
April 9, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

Catering Cajun of Georgia
2409 Shallowford Road
April 10, 2019 Score: 99, Grade: A

Chopstix Sushi House and Asian Fusion
4651 Woodstock Road, Suite 301, Roswell
April 4, 2019 Score: 97, Grade: A

East Side Elementary School Cafe 
3850 Roswell Road
April 8, 2019 Score: 100, Grade: A

El Taco Mexican Bar and Grill
1050 East Piedmont Road, Suite 136-140
April 9, 2019 Score: 82, Grade: B

Heritage of Sandy Plains Assisted Living
3039 Sandy Plains Road
April 2, 2019 Score: 85, Grade: B

Johnny’s New York Style Pizza
2970 Canton Road, Marietta
April 2, 2019 Score: 93, Grade: A

Jordan Lounge and Hookah Bah
2755 Canton Road
April 1, 2019 Score: 78, Grade: C

ManorCare Rehabilitation Center 
4360 Johnson Ferry Place
April 11, 2019 Score: 97, Grade: A

Marco’s Pizza
3595 Canton Road, Suite 300
April 4, 2019 Score: 93, Grade: A

McDonald’s
3010 Canton Road
April 9, 2019 Score: 84, Grade: B

New China House
1050 East Piedmont Road, Suite 142
April 11, 2019 Score: 98, Grade: A

Waffle House
4875 Alabama Road, Roswell
April 4, 2019 Score: 83, Grade: B

 

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

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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.

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Taste of East Cobb returning to Johnson Ferry Baptist Church

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The Taste of East Cobb raises funds for Walton band programs. (ECN file photo)

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.

 

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

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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

 

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

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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.

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

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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

 

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

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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

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

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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.

 

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

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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:Moxie Taco

“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.

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

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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

 

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

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Woodlawn Square Chick-fil-A

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.

 

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

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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

 

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Cobb Sunday alcohol hours extended just in time for Super Bowl

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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.

 

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

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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

 

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

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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

 

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Top East Cobb stories for 2018: Comings and goings in restaurants, businesses and development

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top East Cobb stories for 2018, Sprayberry Crossing
Citizens living near the Sprayberry Crossing Shopping Center demanded county officials do something about the property that has been blighted for years. (ECN file)

We’re starting off our compilation of top East Cobb stories for 2018 with a rundown of what opened and closed in the community this year, especially restaurants, other notable businesses and zoning and development matters.

These are based on reader trends as well as newsworthiness. As you can see, this was quite the year in East Cobb for these subjects, especially restaurants and some major zoning cases that could establish changing development trends.

Two major redevelopment projects in the Powers Ferry Road corridor were approved this year, and they’re slated to transform an area that’s being revived due in part to its proximity to SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta.

Those projects weren’t without their critics, concerned about high density and traffic that’s a growing issue elsewhere in East Cobb and beyond.

Citizens fed up with years of inaction over the run-down Sprayberry Crossing Shopping Center organized a community meeting that drew many county officials, but nothing has happened despite a court order.

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

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

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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

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