Terminus Gets "Dressed" Up

Atlanta based Dressed will be opening a second location in the coming months. After the success of its midtown location, this new location will open on the Piedmont road side of Terminus a few doors down from the failed "All Wrapped Up" store. Additional stores are said to open in the Perimeter area as well as in Hong Kong. 

Repeat Atlanta!

China Grill Has Its Eye On Atlanta

China Grill Management, who brought us Maxim Prime earlier this year, will be opening its flagship "China Grill" in Buckhead within the next 6 months. No location has been announced as of yet but expect to hear more on this within the next couple of months. Repeat Atlanta!

New Intercontinental Hotel In Midtown?

It had been said that IHG was seeking a location for a second property in the Atlanta area; it seems they may have found one! According to multiple sources both within the company and others in the industry, the new Intercontinental will be across the street from the new 1010 Midtown development and may occupy space formerly home to Jocks and Jills. With the recent passing of Stevan Porter, President of the Americas for IHG it would be no surprise to see this property built and or dedicated in his honor. IHG has its North American headquarters in Dunwoody and the Porters reside in the metro area. Expect an official announcement by the end of the year. Repeat Atlanta!

New Luxury Retailers Coming To Phipps?

Marc Jacobs, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana are all said to be opening this fall in Phipps Plaza. None of these have been formally announced or verified by anyone that I'm aware of. I can think of only two "semi prime" spaces available, those being the former Sigrid Olsen on the upper level of the Nordstrom wing and the recently closed Sharper Image space on the upper level across from the AMC box office. Repeat Atlanta!

It's Official! Potery Barn Kids Taking Vacated PB Space At Lenox

After months of speculation, it has been confirmed that Pottery Barn Kids will move into the upper level space formerly occupied by Pottery Barn at Lenox. Repeat Atlanta!

Here To Serve Bringing "Top" Talent To aja?

Atlanta based, Here To Serve Restaurants, has secured the former Emeril's restaurant in Alliance Center near Phipps Plaza for a new concept, aja. Rumored to serve similar fare to that of rival Buckhead Life Restaurant Group's Bluepointe, aja will feature Asian cuisine, with a twist! Adding to the excitement of this new concept, former Top Chef contestant, Dale Talde, is said to be running the kitchen. With fellow Top Chef Finalist, Richard Blais at sister restaurant Home, it would seem as though Tom and his restaurant team are attempting to duplicate the success of Home with Dale at aja. Expect a formal announcement within weeks and an opening by the end of the year. Repeat Atlanta!

Artuzzi's: Not So Hot Anymore...Was It Ever?

Atlanta based Artuzzi's Italian Kitchen, once with grand expansion plans for the southeast and across the nation, seems to be experiencing growth problems among other things. With 10 locations at one point, they now have just 5. Their Johns Creek and Sandy Springs stores both closed in recent months and more closures could be on the way. Artuzzi’s website listed all their "future locations" with stores in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. Now, all that remains is the current Atlanta Artuzzi’s. In comparison to FIGO, Artuzzi’s just doesn’t compare. While they are both similar in price, FIGO delivers on the tableside olive oil and fresh bread as well as the overall quality of the food. Repeat Atlanta!