In June, Yellow Mushroom in the Commerce Square shopping center unexpectedly closed in downtown Decatur. Co-owner Harvey Brown at the time pointed to local competition and financial difficulties. Although it did not provide a certain date, the Atlanta-based pizza restaurant said on Friday that the Decatur facility would return this fall with improvements to the façade, interior, and technology. According to the company, the terrace and bar will be renovated, and a new takeout window will be added.
Ligaya Figueras is credited.
Ligaya Figueras is credited.
The release also stated that special menu items being evaluated for a nationwide debut will be available at the upgraded Decatur Mellow Mushroom.
According to a prepared statement from Ahsan Jiva, executive vice president of strategy at Mellow Mushroom, the company was founded and is headquartered in Atlanta. “We are dedicated to our presence in Decatur alongside the city’s vibrant community spirit,” Jiva said. Mellow Mushroom values this place and is thankful for the chance to come back with fresh ideas, rekindle our connection, and provide the greatest possible visitor experience for the community.
The Kitchen of Rumi. Atlanta, 6112 Roswell Road. The website Rumiskitchen (404-477-2100)
404-748-9612, mellowmushroom.com, 340 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur
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Well-known Atlanta chef opening resort restaurant
Former Federal and Shaun’s executive chef and founder of Bantam + Biddy, Shaun Doty, will build a dinner-only restaurant named Julies at Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, North Georgia. Doty, who formerly worked at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead while chef Gunter Seeger oversaw the kitchen, is making a comeback to the hotel industry with the new restaurant, which is expected to open later this summer.
According to a resort news release, Jules was inspired after Julia Barnsley, the daughter of the original estate owner. The restaurant will go well with Woodlands and the recently built Biergarten, the other dining options on the property. With $16 million invested in improvements by new owner Davidson Resorts, Jules is Barnsley’s newest addition.
Peter Frank Edwards is credited.
Peter Frank Edwards is credited.
In a press release, Doty added, “Everything about Barnsley makes you crave a taste of the South.” My response to that is Jules. Through the prism of this remarkable location, it is a reflection of my past experiences and my future goals that is seasonal, soulful, and purposeful.
Jules. 770-773-7480, barnsleyresort.com/dine/jules/, 597 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville
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Metro area chains offer freebies
This week, there are free food products available at several locations throughout Atlanta.
In honor of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, Cinnabon Swirlin Kennesaw will be giving away free ice cream sandwiches starting on Saturday. The brand of frozen treats, which mixes Carvel soft-serve ice cream and Cinnabon baked pastries, currently only has three locations nationwide, including one on Cobb Parkway.
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As DoubleTree by Hilton hotels commemorate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Monday, additional complimentary confections will be offered. Anyone who visits any of the almost 400 outlets of the national hotel chain will receive a complimentary cookie. For people who are unable to eat a typical chocolate chip cookie, there is even an allergy-friendly cookie. In addition to Dunwoody, Northlake, and the vicinity of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, DoubleTree also has two locations in the Cumberland region.
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For the seventh annual National Spam Musubi Day, Metro Atlanta residents who want a free savory snack will have to wait until August 8th, when L&L Hawaiian Barbecue will be serving Spam musubi from noon to 2 p.m. Originating from Japanese onigiri, Spam musubi is a common snack in Hawaii that is typically found at convenience stores or on appetizer menus. It consists of a slice of grilled Spam served over sticky rice. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is located in Smyrna and Peachtree City, both of which are close to the metro region.
Restaurant industry group offering $1 million in grants for local innovators
This week, the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC) revealed that it has teamed up with Chase to develop two initiatives that would provide $4 million in grant funds to independent eateries nationwide.
Restaurants who apply for the IRC and Chase Innovator Awards will receive $1 million of the first $3 million fund, which is designated for disaster assistance. With scholarships of $25,000 apiece, the awards will honor 40 distinct independent eateries and bars that exhibit environmental innovation and advance sustainability. The scholarship’ application period began on July 30 and ends on August 27. Restaurant owners that are interested may apply at ircinnovatorawards.chase.com.
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Restaurant openings
According to a press release, Jinya Ramen Bar will open in Roswell on Monday at 11 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The seventh Jinya in the Atlanta region will open at 1013 Alpharetta St. A ticket for free ramen on their subsequent visit will be given to the first 100 patrons.
Jinyaramenbar.com, 1013 Alpharetta St., Roswell, 678-585-6812
Restaurant closings
A number of eateries, including Howdy Biscuit Cafe in Grant Park, Lure Saltwater Kitchen & Bar in Midtown, and Pig-N-Chik BBQ in Sandy Springs, declared their intention to close in August.
