Room & Board Confirmed In West Midtown

Finally, what was a dream becomes reality! Minneapolis based Room & Board will be opening a new store in Atlanta next year. The new store will be located within the new White Provisions development at the corner of Howell Mill Rd. and 14th St.
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Former Clubhouse Primed For A "Grand" Addition

After The Clubhouse closed this week, I immediately began to think of what may come to take its place. My best guess, and what I'm making my official prediction... The Grand Lux Cafe! A new concept developed by The Cheesecake Factory, the chain has been expanding of late with 3 stores in south Florida in the past 24 months. Word has it that Atlanta was on their list of upcoming markets. Having seen and eaten in their Town Center at Boca Raton (another SIMON property) location myself, I think it would be perfect for the space! Repeat Atlanta!

The Clubhouse At Lenox Not "Where You Belong"

This just in from Repeat Atlanta reader Tom Sullivan: the Clubhouse restaurant at Lenox Square has closed. As I was just at the mall this past weekend myself, this seems to have been an overnight development. A sign in their window reads 'lost lease." Lenox guest services seems to have been caught off guard themselves, as they seemed to have no knowledge of the closure. Though the restaurant is still listed as mall tenant as of tonight, the Atlanta location is off The Clubhouse corporate website. Having been in the front of Lenox Square for what seems like a lifetime, they never seemed to be especially busy nor were they often mentioned in any restaurant guide books. For me, on my few dining experiences inside, they seemed to be similar to a Chilis or Longhorn in food quality, but closer to Prime (its upstairs neighbor) in price. Overall, it's a restaurant I don't see as being missed by a lot of people, except maybe for the employees who seem to have been left in the dark as well. Repeat Atlanta!

Costco Confirmed For "Town Brookhaven"

After first reporting Costco's plans for two locations ITP earlier this year, one has now been confirmed. Costco will open a new store within Sembler's "Town Brookhaven" development on Peachtree Blvd. The new store is scheduled to open sometime in the third quarter of 2009. Still up in the air is their long since planned location within North DeKalb Mall in off North Druid Hills Rd. After receiving word months ago that an agreement had been reached pending some property arrangments, no new information has been received and no date has been set. Repeat Atlanta!

New Concept Takes On Former Pie Bar Space... Good Luck!

Eros World Tapas Bar, a new concept from George Karameros and Nikitas PanagoPoulos. Having traveled the world and enjoyed cuisines from Japan to Mexico to Jamaica and many in between, they have created "World" to house all their favorites from their travels. Wednesday through Saturday a DJ will spin tunes from around the world as well on their outdoor patio! With such an eclectic mix and an unproven restaurant site, its anyones guess as to how this new restaurant will fare.

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"Top Chef" Blais Leaves Home

After less than a year on the job, former "Top Chef" finalist, Richard Blais has resigned as executive chef of Tom Catherall's "Home" restaurant on East Paces Ferry. Having been retooled and renamed from "Posh" this past Spring, the addition of Blais made a reservation difficult to obtain, and saw the restaurant earn a 4 star review, it will be interesting to see how they fare without the Celebrity element. Repeat Atlanta!

Spoon Goes For Seconds On Moreland Ave.

Spoon, a popular Thai resaurant on Marietta Street, behind Georgia Tech, will be opening a second location by years end. Located on Moreland Ave, in Ormewood Park Shopping Center, this new location is sure to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Repeat Atlanta!