Beltline Bagel Automat + Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies!
March 13 — It’s Thursday, friends!
For today’s Side Dish, we’re offering two recipes, including one for carrot cake whoopie pies! We also have a story on a new bagel sandwich automat vending machine on the Eastside Beltline.
➕ Plus, read about the renovation planned for the Sandy Springs location of Rumi’s Kitchen and a story on the culinary legacy of Atlanta caterer Dennis Retzleff, who died earlier this week after a battle with cancer. As always, expect the latest Atlanta dining news, including an Asian pub opening in Dunwoody, a Waffle House/Varsity/Owens & Hull barbecue collab, and a Thai street food pop-up in Sandy Springs.
In case you missed it in your inbox on Tuesday evening, here’s a link to the latest edition of “Family Meal.” It features a story on rye bread and how it’s inherently tied to the country of Estonia, and why you should head to Roswell to eat the upside-down lamb pilaf from Bey Mediterranean.
Cheers from the Rough Draft dining team!
🍸 Beth and 🍰 Sarra
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Have You Heard?
🍜 Guess what, Dunwoody? Tang’s Oriental Asian Pub opened at Politan Row at Ashford Lane last night. The full-service restaurant, backed by Chef Stanley Wong and Clayton Parker, serves a variety of Asian and South Asian dishes, including pork dumplings, yakitori, Thai lemongrass wings, a kimchi burger, Korean fried cauliflower, and samosas. Look for cocktails, Japanese beers on draft, and sake from the bar.
🇯🇵 In more restaurant renovation news, the owners of Nakato announced they will temporarily close the half-century-old Japanese restaurant in June to give it a much-needed makeover. When it reopens, expect new hibachi and lounge areas and a covered overhang above the entrance to the restaurant. Nakato should reopen by the end of September but will continue to accept to-go, delivery, and catering orders throughout the summer.
🌭 Love Waffle House, The Varsity, and barbecue from Owens & Hull? The critically acclaimed Mableton barbecue joint overlooking the Chattahoochee River will celebrate all things Atlanta with two food specials in March and April. From March 20-23, order smoked sausage from Owens & Hull stuffed with American cheese and Waffle House smothered hash browns. From March 27-30 and April 3-6, order chili cheese smoked sausage made with cheddar cheese, minced onions, and The Varsity’s chili.
🤔 Six years after the initial 2019 announcement, conspiracy theory-themed Redacted Basement Drink Parlor will FINALLY open in Summerhill, according to this Instagram post, which doesn’t indicate a specific date or even a broad date range for the opening. The post just reads, “Coming Very Soon!” Another conspiracy theory? Or just on brand?
🙌 We now know the name of the executive chef who will lead the kitchen at restaurant and market Communidad Taqueria, owned by Poco Loco Chef Nick Melvin. Say hello to Chef Chavez Hernandez, formerly the executive chef at Parish before it closed in 2021.
🇹🇭 Thai pop-up Tipsy Thaiger is getting closer to becoming a restaurant in Roswell. The next pop-up takes place on March 16, from 12-6 p.m., at Pontoon Brewing on Dunwoody Place in Sandy Springs. The restaurant should open by the end of spring, taking over the old Public House space just off Roswell’s historic town square. Look for street food-style dishes inspired by family recipes served at lunch and dinner, along with cocktails, beer, and wine.
🎉 The Cook’s Warehouse celebrates 30 years in business at Ansley Mall with a party tomorrow from 6-9 p.m. Expect food, demonstrations, and select items on sale.
🚫 The franchised Nashville location of Mexican-Southern restaurant Taqueria del Sol will close on March 30 after 12 years on Charlotte Avenue in Tennessee’s capital city, according to a post on Instagram.
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Top Stories
A Beltline bagel automat? That’s right!
🥯 An automat vending machine serving bagel sandwiches from Emerald City Bagels opened earlier this week on the Eastside Beltline.
Built by Braimex, a Spanish company specializing in such vending machines, the automat at Emerald City on the Beltline serves hot bagel sandwiches from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. The automat is adjacent to a to-go window where customers can also order drinks or pick up beverages ordered online.
⏩ Read more about the Emerald City automat from Sarra.
Atlanta catering powerhouse Dennis Retzleff has died
😢 Earlier this week, culinary pioneer and Atlanta native Dennis Retzleff died after a battle with cancer. He was 63. The man behind Dennis Dean Catering, Retzleff was well-known in the city for his passion for food and vibrant personality.
“Dennis’ impact was immeasurable, and while he will be deeply missed by all, he will never be forgotten,” Dennis Dean Catering wrote on Instagram. “The Dennis Dean Catering team is committed to carrying on his legacy of innovation and excellence in everything we do.”
It appears Retzleff’s culinary legacy will live on at Dennis Dean Catering under the ownership of General Manager Annie Duncan and Director of Sales Adam Shoemaker. “The transition to new ownership has been carefully planned for some time, and recent developments have accelerated the process to ensure a smooth and seamless handover,” a Wednesday press release stated.
⏩ Read more from Georgia Voice reporter Katie Burkholder.
The OG Rumi’s Kitchen is getting a glow-up
🌟 The original location of Persian restaurant Rumi’s Kitchen in Sandy Springs will temporarily close after service on March 23 ahead of a big renovation and menu revamp. Rumi’s will reopen later this summer with a brand new look and menu on Roswell Road, including the addition of weekend brunch.
⏩ Read more about the reno here.
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At the Market + Two Recipes
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKETS
🍓 Rough Draft Atlanta and Community Farmers Markets are partnering to give you great recipes every week. Sweetness is the name of the game today – learn how to make tasty carrot cake whoopie pies and strawberry salsa. Click here for both recipes.
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