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Eats reopens in West End and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

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March 14, 2026

Eats reopens in West End and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

The Eats sign from the original building was restored inside Wild Heaven’s West End brewery in the Lee + White development. (Courtesy of Wild Heaven)

This week on the Atlanta food and dining scene: A comfort-food classic was resurrected, a group of chefs was recognized by the state for their work with local farmers, a new cocktail bar opened in west Midtown and more.

Eats has brought the same menu, staff and equipment to Wild Heaven’s brewery in the Lee + White development. (Courtesy of Wild Heaven)

Comfort-food favorite Eats is now open at Wild Heaven West End

Eats has officially risen from the dead after closing its iconic location on Ponce de Leon Avenue in October.

The new location opened Thursday inside Wild Heaven’s West End brewery at the Lee + White development with much of the original menu, decor and staff.

Longtime manager Levi Nichols was retained and continues to lead the kitchen, according to a news release.

The new location of Eats has the same menu of comfort-food favorites as the original. (Courtesy of Wild Heaven)

“Eats has always been about consistency, value and food people come back for again and again,” Wild Heaven co-president Nick Purdy said in a press statement. “When the opportunity came to keep that alive, we took it seriously. The same kitchen team led by Levi Nichols is here, much of the original equipment is still in use, and we’ve even brought over furniture and memorabilia from the Ponce location.”

Eats at Wild Heaven will be open daily.

1010 White St. SW, Atlanta. 404-254-2232, wildheavenbeer.com

Front row (from left): Chef Burns Sullivan, GRA President & CEO Stephanie Fischer, Chef Holly Chute, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Chef Laura Orellana, Chef Taylor Mead, Chef Hudson Terrell
Back row (from left): Chef Christian Bell, Chef Gary Caldwell, Pitmaster Kyle Bryner, Chef Holden McKinstry. Not pictured: Chef Ben Vaughn. (Brandon Amato/Courtesy of Georgia Grown)

Georgia chefs honored for ties to local farmers

Georgia’s Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Restaurant Association named nine chefs to its Georgia Grown Executive Chefs program Monday, according to a news release.

The Georgia Grown program is a statewide initiative meant to develop closer relationships between farmers and chefs.

“These chefs were selected not only for their outstanding culinary abilities, but also for their commitment to sourcing Georgia Grown products directly from Georgia farmers,” Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper said in a press statement.

The 2026 class of Georgia Grown executive chefs includes:

Ben Vaughn of White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails (Atlanta)
Burns Sullivan of 5 & 10 (Athens)
Christian Bell of Oreatha’s at the Point (Atlanta)
Gary Caldwell of Marcus Bar & Grille (Atlanta)
Holden McKinstry of Vice Steak Bar (Alpharetta)
Hudson Terrell of Animal Farm and Gabagool (Columbus)
Kyle Bryner of Blue Hound Barbecue (Dillard)
Laura Orellana of Osteria Mattone (Roswell)
Taylor Mead of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens (Atlanta)

georgiagrown.com

Local developer plans to reinvigorate Virginia-Highland retail

Third & Urban, a local real estate development firm, recently announced an investment in one of the Virginia-Highland neighborhood’s primary retail and restaurant corridors, Urbanize Atlanta reported.

The developers have assembled more than 60,000 square feet of retail space along North Highland Avenue near the nightlife cluster of Neighbor’s Pub, Atkins Park Restaurant and Dark Horse Tavern, according to the real estate-focused publication. Third & Urban will spend more than $3 million on streetscape upgrades for the project, which has been named the Atkins Park Collection. Construction will reportedly begin later this spring.

thirdandurban.com

More metro Atlanta food happenings

Jardi Chocolates is selling a special Eid collection. (Brandon Amato/Courtesy of Jardi Chocolates)

Local chocolate shop celebrates Eid

Jardi Chocolates is offering a limited-edition collection celebrating the end of Ramadan. The chocolates are made without alcohol in flavors like caramel cashew crunch, apricot almond, honey cake and date and vanilla. A box containing four chocolates, one of each flavor, costs $12. Orders can be placed online and local pickup is available 24/7 from the climate-controlled lockers by Jardi’s production facility in Chamblee.

3400 W. Hospital Ave., Chamblee. 470-240-8353, jardichocolates.com

Mural opportunity for local artists

Johns Creek couple Steve and Randi Rubin, who are working to open a Toastique franchise in their area, are holding a contest for local artists to paint a mural in their forthcoming restaurant. The contest will award three prizes; first prize will win $2,500 in cash and a $500 Toastique gift card and second prize will win $1,000 in cash and a $250 gift card. Third prize will win a $500 Toastique gift card.

Entries should include a digital mural concept, portfolio samples and a short artist statement. Submissions are due Friday and can be made by emailing ToastiqueJohnsCreekMural@gmail.com.

3005 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. toastique.com

Restaurant openings and announcements

New Orleans-based cocktail bar Barrel Proof will open an Atlanta outpost in the space that formerly held Little Trouble. (Courtesy of Barrel Proof)

Barrel Proof, a cocktail bar with a location in New Orleans, opened Friday in the Westside Provisions District, restaurant representatives said.

1170 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta. barrelproofatl.com

Restaurant closures

BrewDog closed on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail this week, leaving a large space vacant in one of the city’s busiest pedestrian corridors.

Read more about the closing the brewery chain’s Atlanta location.

Mojave, a modern Latin restaurant in Sandy Springs, and Pinky Promise, a Champagne bar in west Midtown, both closed this month, Tomorrow’s News Today reported.

ICYMI… The AJC has a new system for restaurant reviews

This week, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution added another star to its restaurant rating system, moving from four stars to a maximum of five.

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Georgia voices, locations in the spotlight during upcoming Oscars 2026 ceremony

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March 13, 2026

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Georgia voices, locations in the spotlight during upcoming Oscars 2026 ceremony

The Academy Awards are this Sunday, and many of Georgia’s own creatives had a hand in creating the films nominated.

Jessica Handgrave and Ryan White, childhood best friends from Chamblee, are nominated for Best Documentary Feature for their film, “Come See Me in the Good Light,” which looks at the life and work of American poet Andrea Gibson.

Watching movies in metro Atlanta turned into making movies for the Chamblee natives.

“Our friendship dates back to on the weekends we would go to the movies. It wasn’t always something we knew would be within our reach. It seems quite far and distant,” said Hargrave.

“I think Jess and I made our first movie together when we were 10 or 11. And we continued making it,” said White.

The documentary played at last year’s Atlanta Film Festival at the Plaza Theatre,a historic theatre that showcases local work.

“We represent a sort of a terminus, if you want to Atlantat-fy it, of movie culture here. And we’ve been proud to be that and to not only be that, to be strengthened exponentially with the introduction of our film industry here,” said Gregory Bishop, the creative director for the theater.

The Plaza Theatre has shown all of the films nominated for the 98th Academy Awards, including “Bugonia” and “Weapons,” which were shot around metro Atlanta.

“If people are seeing Georgia movies highlighted at the Oscars, they should be proud because it’s hard work earned and the state has really championed it,” said Bishop.

And for people who want to break into the industry, White encourages them to get involved.

“Especially for kids in Atlanta, there are so many pathways right now for finding internships or getting to work with on-set experience,” said White.

Georgia students were also involved in the award-nominated pieces. The Savannah College of Art and Design had 211 alumni and students involved in nominated films for the 98th Academy Awards.

The Plaza Theatre will hold a free Academy Awards watch party to see which locals take home the Oscar on Sunday at 6 p.m. It is free, but customers must register for a ticket. Red carpet attire is encouraged.

“Especially for kids in Atlanta, there are so many pathways right now for finding internships or getting to work with on set experience,” said White.

Georgia students were also involved in the award nominated pieces. The Savannah College of Art and Design had 211 alumni and students involved in nominated films for the 98th Academy Awards.

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St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Legacy of the Irish spans Georgia and across the U.S.

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March 13, 2026

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St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Legacy of the Irish spans Georgia and across the U.S.

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Ireland’s influence in America goes from the nation’s founding in 1776 to modern-day trade and economic relations.

(Illustration: Broly Su / AJC)

By Patrick O’Donovan – For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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In a fast-moving and unpredictable world, it is good to know there are some certainties upon which we can depend. One of these is St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), an occasion that people of Irish heritage celebrate globally, especially here in the U.S.

This year is particularly special. As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, Ireland is proud to be a part of that story: from the Kilkenny native who designed the White House (James Hoban), to the “Father of the American Navy” from Wexford (John Barry), to the printer of the first copies of the Declaration of Independence, Tyrone-born, John Dunlap.

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Grand opening of Enterprise Ireland office in Atlanta. (Courtesy)

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Georgia Bulldogs free agency tracker: NFL teams spent over $190M

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March 12, 2026

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Georgia Bulldogs free agency tracker: NFL teams spent over 0M

The Georgia Bulldogs have several players in the NFL that have reached massive contract extensions or signed as free agents this offseason. In fact, Georgia players have signed over $190 million in deals this offseason. This figure does not include the over $27 million franchise tag the Dallas Cowboys offered to former Georgia wide receiver George Pickens, who is hoping to reach a long-term deal.

One NFL team stands out for acquiring Georgia players this offseason. The Las Vegas Raiders signed Georgia linebackers Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker to free agent contracts that are both worth at least $36 million and are three years in length. Additionally, the Raiders signed cornerback Eric Stokes to a three-year, $30 million extension. Las Vegas spent over $100 million on Georgia Bulldogs this offseason.

Six Georgia players in the NFL have already signed for new teams as free agents with four UGA players signing contract extensions. Seven Georgia players remain free agents with several likely to sign contracts in the upcoming days.

Georgia Bulldogs NFL free agency deals tracker

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Quay Walker: three-years, $40.5 million (previous team: Green Bay Packers)
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nakobe Dean: three-years, $36 million (previous team: Philadelphia Eagles)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Channing Tindall: one-year deal (previous team: Arizona Cardinals)
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Azeez Ojulari: one-year deal (previous team: Philadelphia Eagles)
Tennessee Titans defensive end Malik Herring: one-year deal (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Robert Beal (previous team: San Francisco 49ers)