Remodeling Begins on New W Buckhead Hotel

Taking the place of the Crowne Plaza at 3377 Peachtree Rd., just south of Lenox Square, will be the W Hotel Buckhead, reopening in early October. The $100 million renovation will be designed by Thom Filicia, of Bravo's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy". No word as of yet on the fate of the "Milan" restaurant currently located in the bottom of the existing hotel. Other W Hotels underway at Allen Plaza in downtown Atlanta and at Colony Square in the former Sheraton location are scheduled to open in the next few months. Repeat Atlanta!

Yet Another Closure At Atlantic Station

Open for just over 6 months, au bon pain ceased operations of their Atlantic Station location earlier this week. Proving once again that the disaster that is Atlantic Station is not a good market for anything. Already dealing with extensive repairs, leaks and mold, Atlantic Station seems to be losing tenants by the month. Guess H&M should have done a little better job in choosing location. Repeat Atlanta!

New Concept, Martin + Osa Coming To Lenox

Martin + Osa, a new concept from American Eagle Outfitters will be opening at Lenox Square later this spring. In development since 2006, and with under 20 locations open as of today, this concept is being developed to cater to the older than 25 customer, male and female. With the recent vacancies on the main level, expect for this store to pop up on the main level near Banana Republic, next to the relocated and expanded Pottery Barn. Repeat Atlanta!

Y-3 Atlanta To Become Outlet

Y-3, a hybrid, luxury label of Adidas and Yohji Yamamoto will be converting their current Buckhead retail location at "The Shops Around Lenox" into an outlet in the coming weeks. With the opening of a Y-3 location in Miami and most recently, the meatpacking district in New York, the Atlanta store is being made into the outlet of the three. This move has both positives and negatives for fans of the line. Merchandise from past seasons will now be available in one location, though presumably in limited sizes, while those seeking current in season merchandise will be re-directed to either New York or Miami. Repeat Atlanta!

Downtown Macy's Building May Soon House New Retail

The former Macy's store in Downtown Atlanta may once again have a large retail tenant. Since closing in 2003, much of the building has been vacant, but recent news points to interest in the site. Retailers such as Fry's Electronics and Target and fitness center Lifetime Fitness are all said to be scouting "ITP" locations and it seems quite possible that at least one has the Macy's space in their sights. Expect to hear more on this in the coming months. Repeat Atlanta!

Chima Opening Soon In Buckhead

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse will soon open their Atlanta restaurant on Peachtree Rd. in Buckhead. Taking the place of the similar, yet short-lived "Boi Na Braza." Chima has undergone an extensive renovation and has plans to be open for dinner February 25th. Repeat Atlanta!

HomeGrown To Open Stella Neighborhood Trattoria Soon

Stella, a new Italian concept from the HomeGrown restaurant group whose portfolio includes Osteria 832 and Doc Chey’s is set to open in mid February. Serving up favorites from Osteria 832 like fresh hand tossed pizzas with a few new twists, this restaurant is sure to please. Stella will be located on Memorial Drive in Grant Park. Repeat Atlanta!