Dunwoody Crier — June 17, 2021

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June 17, 2021 | AppenMedia.com | An Appen Media Group Publication | Ser ving the community since 1976

City partners with developer on major restaurant complex By CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmedia.com

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Despite the steamy post-rain weather, more than 500 people turned out on Saturday night to enjoy the city’s inaugural outdoor concert at Brook Run’s newly constructed amphitheater, which featured the Josh Gilbert Band.

Summer concert series kicks off at amphitheater DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of “Groovin’ on the Green,” a free summer concert series at the new Brook Run Park Amphitheater. The series launched Saturday. “I’ve been looking forward to this since last summer,” Mayor Lynn Deutsch said. “This is just the kind of thing our community had in mind when we planned and built the new amphitheater. I’m anticipating big crowds, and I’m excited for the opportunity to gather, again.” The Brook Run Park Amphitheater opened quietly last summer, but the

June 12 concert was the first big event. The venue includes terraced seating, expanded levels of open space, restrooms and an upgraded pavilion. The amphitheater is located along the Dunwoody Trailway in Brook Run Park and offers easy access for those who want to walk or ride their bicycles to the event. The next two concerts will take place on July 10 and September 11. Featured bands for those concerts have yet to be announced. Concert-goers can bring a blanket and picnic dinner and enjoy the concert from the Great Lawn.

DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Development Authority, along with Regency Centers, is providing funds to enhance a proposed entertainment facility in the Dunwoody Village Shopping Center. The five-restaurant complex, to be located in an empty 30,000 squarefoot courtyard at 1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway, is being developed by David Abes of DASH Hospitality, and will include a concert stage. Abes discussed the project at length at the June 6 Dunwoody Homeowners Association meeting. “I appreciate the Dunwoody support,” Abes, himself a Dunwoody resident, told the group. “This is something that the city needs.” The Dunwoody Development Authority voted in late May to provide a forgivable $160,000 loan to DASH Hospitality. Regency, the owner of the center, is kicking in about $100,000 for improvements to the outdoor area. Dunwoody Director of Economic Development Michael Starling said the development funds, obtained using tax abatement monies, will be used to purchase outdoor furniture and equipment to enhance the space. “While the funds will be used to purchase the furniture and equipment, DASH will be responsible for its upkeep and maintenance,” Star-

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David Abes of DASH Hospitality, discusses the company’s plans to bring five restaurants into a now-empty courtyard in the Dunwoody Village Shopping Center. The first phase is to open this fall. ling said. Abes told the DHA that the project will be rolled out in three phases. The first, a wine/whisky bar called Barn, is slated to open in mid-September, offering tapas, desserts and other light appetizers. Abes said that food trucks will be invited onsite to offer heavier fare during the first phase. The second phase, expected to be finished by spring of 2022, will see the opening of Mexican-themed Cucos and Morty’s Meat and Supply,

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