With a flair for business and a good sugo, native Atlantan brothers Michael and David Cohen opened Peach State Pizza in January with vital skills that they bring to the table.
David said, “We were fortunate to find a great location at Avenue East Cobb. As for the name, we wanted it to reflect the local community and highlight locally sourced ingredients for our pizza toppings,” referring to the fresh vegetables, meats, and cheeses. Partnering with Z-Space interior design and RCR Construction, the goal was to create an inviting space accented with Southern charm. Starting the process in 2021, selecting the right location, and navigating COVID slowed the well thought out launch a bit.
The Farm Pizza features foraged mushrooms, green garlic, and basil pistou.
Peach State has an open dining room, wood ceilings, a variety of splashy chandeliers, live edge wood tables, peach crates over the full bar, and themed art on the walls. In front of the oven is a large window showcasing the pizza-making process as part of the customer experience. Guests see into the kitchen to watch bakers prepping pies and “working them” in the wood fire oven. The restaurant has space for about 135 guests with 95 in the interior. An inside/outside bar with a retractable window is part of the back patio and sits adjacent to the center’s new courtyard. The courtyard is one of the new upgrades/renovations of the center and features a stage with a large screen for events, a fire pit, a lawn, and plenty of comfortable outdoor seating. On a Saturday night, we saw a swath of families having a convivial time.
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David presents some of the salads: caesar and poached pear.
Peach State employs about 30 full-time and 10 part-time associates. Their most popular menu items are: Heirloom Tomato Pie (tomato basil fondue, house made fresh mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, fresh basil); Butternut Squash Pie…
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