Coming Soon.....

[Roxro]

Coming summer of 2013, the owners of Table & Main in Roswell are opening an Italian restaurant on Canton Street.

[rwcohen]

ATLANTA (April 25, 2012) — Fox Brothers Restaurant Group (FBRG), who brought you Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q and Big Tex Decatur, is proud to announce the opening of a new concept they are calling Fox Bros. Rib Joint. Located in Decatur, Ga., in the old Maddy’s space, this fast-casual concept will focus on finger-licking food, quick service and a relaxed ambiance. There will be ample indoor and outdoor seating. The rib joint is set to open in summer of 2012. This is the third concept for FBRG, following Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q and Big Tex Decatur, both located in Atlanta. For more information call Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q at 404-577-4030. Fox Bros. Rib Joint is located at 1479 Scott Boulevard Decatur, Ga. 30030.

http://www.decaturmetro.com/2012/04/25/fox-bros-rib-joint-taking-over-old-maddys-location-on-scott-blvd/

[loveATL]

Rio Bravo being raised from the dead!
http://www.tonetoatl.com/2012/04/cantina-becoming-rio-bravo-reboot.html#more

[jimmy]

Sitting across the street at REV (in Smyrna, on Spring road east of Atlanta road), looks like Boca Mexican Grill about to open in what was most recently Victoria's Cafe.  Rumor has it that this is being done by the owner of Taverna Fiorentina.  The finishes are much nicer inside, but this place is still relatively tiny from a seating perspective.


http://www.facebook.com/pages/BOCA-Mexican-Grill/235591049851321?v=info

BOCA Mexican Grill by jwsobeck, on Flickr

Three tacos with rice/beans for $6 - not a bad deal. al pastor was good, liked the fish as well. lengua was dry and chewy. wouldn't really recommend the tamale either -- not enough filling, too much masa.

Salsa bar was notable, tasty.

[loveATL]

Gino's NY Pizza coming to former Franco's spot on Cheshire Bridge
http://vahi.patch.com/articles/gino-s-ny-pizza-to-open-on-cheshire-bridge

[Roxro]

Two new places opening on Atlanta St in Roswell- Ricky's Fish Camp (where NOLA was) and Moon Lake Hookah Restaurant and Lounge (think I got that one right/close as I was driving by) near the gas station right off of Canton.
Also, another restaurant opening on restaurant row on Canton.  They've applied for a liquor license but no name on the sign. 
Indigo is not going to re-open....

[Roxro]

Pure Taqueria is opening in Roswell- Alpharetta Hwy and Crabapple (across from the old cemetery).

[HaagenDazs]

Pure Taqueria is opening in Roswell- Alpharetta Hwy and Crabapple (across from the old cemetery).

You mean Alpharetta hwy & Woodstock?  Either way good to know.

[chefmoss]

Pure Taqueria is opening in Roswell- Alpharetta Hwy and Crabapple (across from the old cemetery).

You mean Alpharetta hwy & Woodstock?  Either way good to know.

Yes on Highway 9 just north of Woodstock- across from Thumbs Up and that burger place.  They were out there working by 8 this AM. 

[mikeamor]

Pure Taqueria is opening in Roswell- Alpharetta Hwy and Crabapple (across from the old cemetery).

You mean Alpharetta hwy & Woodstock?  Either way good to know.

Yes on Highway 9 just north of Woodstock- across from Thumbs Up and that burger place.  They were out there working by 8 this AM.

We went a couple of times to the Alpharetta location but the parking and seating were so frustratingly limited we never bothered to go back.  Hope this new location is a little roomier with better parking.  We liked their food and service.

[GabrielsDad]

The Optimist opens this week from the folks behind JCT and No. 246.

http://optimistoysterbar.tumblr.com/

HATE tumblr, LOVE the look of the menu.

[totm]

The Optimist opens this week from the folks behind JCT and No. 246.

http://optimistoysterbar.tumblr.com/

HATE tumblr, LOVE the look of the menu.

Kind of odd draft list, IMO.  The fish dishes sound good.  Do seafood restaurants really have to have 4 non seafood entrees?  Is a JPG menu better than a PDF menu?  Not if I have to zoom the JPG menu to be able to read anything.

[jimmy]

The Spence | The Optimist | The Pinewood | Watershed

All open this week, or have opened in the last few days.

[RootsInAlpharetta]

Meat and Potato Kitchen and Bar has opened in Johns Creek in the outparcel restaurant space where Star Diner and Rio Bravo used to be (State Br and Medlock Br). I don't know much about their owners or concept at this point. FB site makes them look like a high-end steakhouse. An early yelp review wasn't kind. Would appreciate any intel if ya have some. Thanks.

[Sadlebred]

http://atlanta.eater.com/archives/2012/08/08/reports-on-dancing-goats-coffee-and-more.php

Eater Atlanta reports that "The people behind Taverna Fiorentina are opening a second Italian trattoria this year. MezzaLuna Ristorante will start serving in September under the direction of co-owners Paolo Tondo, the chef, and Reyes Scott, the sommelier."

My guess is that this is the replacement for the closed Boca Mexican restaurant.