Sandy Springs spot, it’s not clear at this writing if a planned Dunwoody location is still in the works. Illegal Food in Virginia-Highland, acclaimed for its hulking “The Hank” burger, announced on Facebook that it was forced to unexpectedly close “after 2.5 years of blood, sweat and tears.” Word is that the landlord yanked the lease. The owners say they’ll be back ASAP in a location to be determined. Decatur’s Truman Tavern, an homage to a New York steakhouse, closed in late August after serving “things you may have eaten with your parents 25 years ago,” according to a piece in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Apparently, nostalgia for Harry S. and 1990s-era cuisine did not resonate with the eatery’s target market. :: Food for Thought, Encore Atlanta’s bimonthly dining column, keeps you up to date on openings, closings and what chefs are up to in one of three categories — well done (reasons for praise), simmering (what’s in the works) and toast (what’s closed, etc.). Email kathy@encoreatlanta.com and visit EncoreAtlanta.com.
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At Holler and Dash (top), it’s all about the biscuits — the Strawberry Ampersand (left) and the avocado toast with watermelon radish — are among the options.