Atlanta Restaurants & Food
Atlanta Restaurants & Food

Buckhead to get an Argentinian restaurant and more Atlanta drink and dining news from the week

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Credit: Yvonne Zusel

Credit: Yvonne Zusel

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May 4, 2018

Here are the stories that made a splash in the Atlanta food world this week.

An Argentinian restaurant is coming to Buckhead, Atlanta Business Chronical first reported.

Dr. Caesar Angeletti is set to open Red Light District at 2125 Piedmont Road, according to What Now Atlanta.

He plans to design the eatery after buildings in downtown Buenos Aires and will feature a woodfire grill and a "blend of Spanish and Italian food with a heavy focus on meat, especially beef."

Angeletti said he plans to open Red Light District in 2019.

Publico Kitchen & Tap is in soft open mode in Midtown at 1104 Crescent Ave. NE, the restaurant announced on its Facebook page.

More dining news:

Explore Iberian Pig opening in Buckhead
Explore Saltyard has a new owner
Explore Kong's Kitchen opening next to Smith's Olde Bar
Explore Bar Americano, Bar Cream close six months after opening
Explore Take a first look at Garden & Gun Club in The Battery at SunTrust Park
Explore El Mexicano closing, owners to open new restaurant in Grant Park

About the Author

Yvonne Zusel has been with the AJC since 2010. She worked on the digital news and arts and entertainment teams before joining the food and dining team.

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