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Diner closed in Atlantic Station
On March 2, Ron Eyester, the founder of Grateful Tables restaurant group, confirmed that his Atlantic Station restaurant, Diner, had officially closed for business, after being shuttered for HVAC problems for nearly a month. It's the culmination of a troubled time for Eyester, who appeared on season 12 of "Top Chef" in Boston in 2014. In October 2015, he closed, then sold his two original Morningside/North Highland Avenue restaurants, Rosebud and the Family Dog. Eyester closed another, short-lived Morningside restaurant, Timone's, in July 2015. gratefultablesatl.com.
Paper Mill Grill closed in east Cobb
Paper Mill Grill in east Cobb has closed, according to announcements on its Facebook page and website. In summer 2015, the restaurant underwent a major renovation, and Eric Ottensmeyer, who was the longtime executive chef at Leon's Full Service in Decatur, took over the kitchen. AJC food critic Wyatt Williams gave Paper Mill two out of four stars in October 2015. But Ottensmeyer recently left the restaurant, which seemed to signal that changes were coming. papermillgrill.com.
O4W Pizza coming to Duluth
One of Atlanta's favorite pizza makers, Anthony Spina, is bringing his O4W Pizza and famous Grandma Pie to Main Street in Duluth. Spina bought the property at 3117 Main St., which was previously home to another pizza restaurant, Steverino's. Spina is a pizza maker from New Jersey who moved to Atlanta and opened his Old Fourth Ward spot in early 2015. O4W Pizza took on the mantle of "Home of the Grandma Pie" after several publications declared it the very best pizza in the city. 660 Irwin St. N.E., Atlanta. 678-515-3388, o4wpizza.com.
Ticonderoga Club open for brunch
Ticonderoga Club, which opened at Krog Street Market in October 2015, is now open for weekend brunch from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. "Guests should expect an eclectic range of hardworking fare," partner Bart Sasso said in a release. Look for adventurous dishes from chef David Bies, such as Honduran-inspired Pearl's Fritters, with fried dough, refried red beans, eggs, white butter and hot sauce, and a "Special Cups" brunch cocktail list from barmen Greg Best and Paul Calvert. 99 Krog St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-458-4534, ticonderogaclub.com.
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