The first quarter of 2024 was a bit of a lull for restaurant openings — fortunately, that pace is finally picking up again. The winter season brought some notable introductions, like the Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Ela on North Highland Avenue. And, of course, Atlanta got yet another food hall through Politan Row at Ashford Lane’s debut.
Now, we’re tracking five highly anticipated spring openings around the city. Here’s what to know.
Location: 558 Main St NE, Atlanta
Who: Tasha Cyril
Projected opening: March 17
It’s been a while since upper Atlanta had a formidable new brunch spot, but J’ouvert Caribbean Kitchen & Bar, Tasha Cyril’s latest restaurant (Belle & Lily’s), quells that absence. Named for the St. Lucian Carnival festival, J’ouvert focuses on Caribbean-inspired brunch dishes made by Rory Grange. Standouts include the pina coladas, jalapeno-and-cheddar cornbread with whipped goat cheese and red pepper jam, buttery pancakes served with passionfruit puree, and 24-hour-marinated jerk wings with pineapple sauce.
Location: 4600 Roswell Rd suite b150, Atlanta
Who: Kevin Maxey
Projected opening: March 18
Kevin Maxey, formerly of Ford Fry Restaurants and Superica, will open Italian spot Pendolino in Chastain Park on Monday, March 18. Pendolino is the first restaurant from Maxey’s new hospitality group KRM Hospitality. The maxim is simple food, with a menu that draws inspiration from Italian and Southern cuisine. Expect seasonal salads and vegetables, pastas, pizza, and meat and seafood prepared in a wood-fired oven, as well as cocktails and wines from independent vineyards.
Location: 1235 Chattahoochee Avenue, Suite 110, Atlanta
Who: Dave Green, Julian Parker
Projected opening: Late March
Part restaurant, part…
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