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

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.

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