Whole Foods Market 365 opens two Intown locations

Whole Foods Market 365 opened two locations – in Buckhead and Decatur – in mid-December. The Decatur store is located at 1555 Church St., while the Buckhead store is at 3535 Northside Parkway. The Atlanta stores are the eleventh and twelfth Whole Foods Market 365 locations in the country.

“We’re excited to introduce the Decatur and Northside Buckhead communities to the Whole Foods Market 365 concept, offering the very best quality food at low prices. We have taken all we have learned about combining convenience and customer experience and created what we believe are two of our most exciting stores,” said Jeff Turnas, President of Whole Foods Market 365.

The smaller Whole Foods concept stores offer meats, seafood, freshly prepared grab-andgo items, a huge produce selection (including a large organic mix), a variety of special diet options and a vast floral selection with prices starting at $5.

The Decatur store will house the fourth location for homegrown Atlanta-based dtox juice with a menu of juices, smoothies, acai, matcha and dragon fruit bowls, nut-based yogurt, plant-based salads, as well as detoxifying cleanses made with organic and local ingredients.

Sublime Tree – another local Atlanta business – will open their second location in the Buckhead store with a focus on organic smoothies, cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls and superfood eats.

Coming in early 2019, both the Decatur and Buckhead stores will feature an onsite authentic Mexican cuisine-focused restaurant, Loteria Grill, from Chef Jimmy Shaw. The in-store eateries will serve as the first locations for the Los Angeles-based restaurant in the Atlanta area offering a menu of appetizers, tacos, enchiladas and a rotating array of seasonal specials; including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The beverage menu will feature a full coffee bar as well as beer, wine and cocktails.

Inspired by Atlanta’s Ponce de Leon Avenue, shoppers in the Decatur store will also experience Pour de Leon – a beverage, dining and gathering venue featuring free classic arcade games. The space will offer a selection of locally and nationally sourced beers, wines and ciders all on tap, as well as a menu of savory hot bar bites with dipping sauces and graband-go prepared foods.

Quick Bites

The 3rd annual Atlanta Winter Wine Fest will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19 at City Winery with two sessions: noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. There will be more than 50 wines as well as a selection of beer and cider to choose from. There will also be a live band, DJ Q-tip, and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are now on sale for $45 in advance, $50 after Jan. 10, and $60 at the door. More details and the link to tickets can be found at atlantawinefestivals.com/winter.

A new American gastropub called City Tap is slated to open soon in Midtown at 848 Peachtree St. City Tap will serve varying beer styles including many picks from local breweries like Monday Night Brewing, Orpheus Brewing, Wild Heaven Beer, SweetWater Brewery, New Realm Brewing, and many more. With over 60 beers on tap, a selection of national and international offerings will also be poured, including German lagers, Belgian ales, and other European varieties. The food menu will feature local and international inspired dishes. For more information, visit citytap.com.

Athens, Georgia-based chocolate company Condor Chocolates has opened Condor Chocolates + Picture Show at Westside Provisions Distirct. The pop-up will sell chocolates and treats and screen seasonal movies. The shop is open through the end of February, Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, visit condorchocolates.com.

Fox Bros. BBQ and Taqueria del Sol will team up for the second annual Foxeria del Sol Golf Tournament on Friday, March 15, at North Fulton Golf Course. The event will benefit Hogs for the Cause, which raises money for pediatric brain cancer research. To register and get more information, search for the event at bigtickets.com.

Lazy Betty, the forthcoming restaurant from Executive Chef Ron Hsu and Chef de Cuisine/Partner Aaron Phillips, will open its brick-and-mortar location at 1530 DeKalb Ave. early this year in the space formerly occupied by Radial Cafe. The restaurant will offer both tasting menu and à la carte options featuring seasonal fare.