to take over the former BrickTop’s space at Peachtree Street and Piedmont Avenue in Buckhead.
Flip Burger Boutique in Buckhead, originally one of three Flip gourmet burger locations in the city, has shut down its fryers. Only the Howell Mill Road restaurant remains. The buzz about the boutique eateries, the brainchild of “Top Chef” master Richard Blais, had been eroding since Blais left Atlanta to pursue projects elsewhere. … Finally, the last cow has left Cowtippers, the iconic Midtown spot that served steaks near Piedmont Park for more than 20 years. News of a January closing prompted a community outcry and a stay of execution. That lasted until mid-February. :: For more Food for Thought, visit the Encore Atlanta website at encoreatlanta.com. Our 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.). Tips? Please email kathy@encoreatlanta.com.
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You’ll need to wrap your mouth around oversized creations (top) like this one at Maple Street Biscuit spots in Woodstock and Duluth. Nashville-based Hattie B’s Hot Chicken (above) opens soon in Little Five Points.
TOAST Roswell lost Greenwoods on Green Street and Swallow at the Hollow at year’s end, leaving a comfort food void in the neighborhood. Greenwoods had served stick-to-the-ribs Southern classics since 1986, while Swallow at the Hollow had smoked ’que since 1999. Bill Greenwood, the man behind both concepts, decided to retire. …