Gillespie’s Gunshow
Chef Kevin Gillespie’s highly anticipated new restaurant, Gunshow, is set to open in East Atlanta’s Glenwood Park neighborhood on May 8. A major departure from the fine dining aura at Gillespie’s former restaurant, Woodfire Grill, Gunshow mixes choose-it-yourself Brazilian churrascaria and Chinese dim sum styles with a lively atmosphere that pushes the boundaries of restaurant design. Reservations required May 8-11: 404-380-1886. 924 Garrett St. S.E., Suite C, Atlanta.
Opulent in Roswell
Restaurateurs Hicham Azhari and Fikret Kovac are set to open their newest venture, Opulent, on May 6 in historic downtown Roswell. Culinary director Bob McDonough and executive chef Andrew Long will helm the global-inspired kitchen, serving classic dishes with a modern twist. Azhari, Kovac and McDonough are the team behind Canton Street favorites Little Alley Steak and Salt Factory Pub. 948 Canton St., Roswell. 770-998-3114, opulentrestaurant.com.
Chow Bing opened
Chow Bing, a new fast-casual Asian restaurant, has opened in the Pencil Factory Lofts on Decatur Street. The emphasis is on healthy dishes with lots of gluten-free offerings. Look for build-your-own Bing bowls and rolls, fries, soups and salads, plus signature cocktails and boozy bubble teas. 349 Decatur St., Atlanta. 404-614-6199, chowbing.com.
Victory due to move
Eater Atlanta reports Victory Sandwich Bar in Inman Park is looking for another nearby location after being given notice that it will need to close its doors in July to make way for a new mixed-use development. Victory recently opened a second location in downtown Decatur that includes the cocktail bar and kitchen, Paper Plane. vicsandwich.com.
Blogger bake sale
On Saturday, Atlanta food bloggers will gather at Cook’s Warehouse at Ansley Mall for a bake sale benefiting the No Kid Hungry campaign, which connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. The bloggers boast the top bake sale in the country for the past two years, and are hoping to make it a three-in-a-row this year. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1544 Piedmont Road, Atlanta. http://bit.ly/atlbakesale.
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