Three Taverns Shuts Decatur Brewery as New Restaurants Open Across Cobb

Three Taverns Brewery closed its flagship location in Decatur on Wednesday. The brewery will continue to operate from two remaining sites: the Atlanta Dairies in Reynoldstown and a location on the Eastside Beltline near Ponce City Market. The closure follows a recent temporary shutdown of Hen Mother Cookhouse in Alpharetta due to a small fire. The Johns Creek branch of Hen Mother remains open to the public.

New dining options opened or are set to open in Cobb County and neighboring areas this week. Amorino Gelato began operations in Johns Creek. The establishment will hold a grand opening on Thursday, offering free gelato cones to the first 1,000 guests. In the same town, Bearly Awake Coffee plans to open a permanent location in the Edgewood neighborhood after operating as a pop-up.

Tous les Jours Bakery opened in Midtown and will celebrate its grand opening at 10 a.m. on Thursday. The first 130 customers will receive a free tumbler with any purchase. Customers who spend $30 or more will receive a free tote bag. Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint also opened in Virginia-Highland. A third location of Muchacho, a cocktail and taco bar, will open in Decatur on Thursday.

Chaka Khan, the singer-songwriter, opened Chaka’s Plantbased Cafe at Serenbe in Chattahoochee Hills. The restaurant serves vegan meals. Bellfire and Old Nick’s are now open at The Lawrence Hotel in downtown Lawrenceville. Dolce Spoon Bakery in Alpharetta has closed its doors.

Soon’s Bakery in Suwanee is rebranding as Tokki, a Korean-inspired dessert cafe. Enid Coffee announced a second pop-up location in Decatur. Nashmi, an Illinois-based Jordanian restaurant, announced plans to open a location in metro Atlanta. Storyteller Goods in Reynoldstown expanded its operating hours to 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Chicheria Mexican Kitchen in Underwood Hills and Buena Vida Tapas Bar in the Old Fourth Ward will rebrand as Amasa Mexican Kitchen locations. The first Amasa location opened in Alpharetta earlier this fall. Tucker Brewing Co. won medals at the Great American Beer Festival Competition. Tucker Lager earned a gold medal in the International Pilsner-Style category. Southern Storm won a silver medal in the South German Wheat Ale category for the second year in a row.

The Colonnade received a centennial proclamation during the Nov. 2 Atlanta City Council meeting. The restaurant turns 100 years old in 2027. Amore e Amore transformed its Inman Park dining room into North (Highland) Pole for the holiday season.