Brookhaven’s Verde Taqueria now open in Chastain area

If you’re a fan of Verde Taqueria on Dresden Drive in Brookhaven, there’s another location to love. Their tasty tacos are now available at 4600 Roswell Road near Windsor Parkway. The same delicious menu, which includes pulled pork and fried chicken tacos, quesadillas and varied margaritas, is in place at this larger location. The restaurant features a full bar with TVs and a large dining room with both tables and booths. … Read More »

Southern Custard opening in Brookhaven

Get your taste buds ready for some “comfort in a cone.” Southern Custard will be opening in Brookhaven’s Brookleigh Market this spring. Construction is well under way and the shop is starting to hire staff. 

Frozen custard is a creamier cousin of ice cream, whipped with eggs for a smooth, rich taste. Menu items will include a variety of flavors served in cups, waffle cones, shakes, concretes and even pies.… Read More »

Save the dates for Brookhaven Cherry Festival

Come out to Blackburn Park on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 from 10 am to 6 pm each day for the annual Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival. Enjoy food trucks, a children’s village, a pet parade and a 5K run/1K walk.

Blackburn Park is located at 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Brookhaven, GA 30319.

Follow @brookcherryfest on social media: FacebookTwitterYouTube and Instagram and use hashtag #blossom17.… Read More »

The Cook’s Warehouse reopening in Brookhaven

The Cook’s Warehouse will be among new tenants at the new Peachtree Crossing retail center,  currently under construction at the intersection of Peachtree Industrial Blvd. and Johnson Ferry Road. The retail store and home of cooking classes is closing its Decatur location on W. Ponce de Leon Ave. and setting up shop in Brookhaven by April 2017.… Read More »

Hobnob moving into Town Brookhaven

Hobnob Neighborhood Tavern is bringing burgers, brews and more to Town Brookhaven this May. Taking over the long-vacant space once occupied by Smash Kitchen & Bar, this will be Hobnob’s second location in Atlanta following its first stop in Buckhead. 

With a unique tavern menu that includes tasty items such as Southern Spring Rolls with smoked pork and bacon onion jam, Pecan Crusted Georgia Trout and eight types of specialty burgers, there are many options for Atlanta foodies.… Read More »

Oglethorpe Museum opens Hattie Saussy exhibit

The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art welcomes an exhibit from artist Hattie Saussy starting January 21. Comprising 38 works original works of art selected from 19 private and institutional collections throughout the country, this exhibition will constitute the first major retrospective of Hattie Saussy (1890-1978) in more than 30 years.

Saussy was an American painter who used elements of impressionism into realist compositions.… Read More »

Restaurant Review of Jefe’s Tacos & Tequila in Brookhaven

It’s hard to go wrong with freshly made tacos and tequila, and Jefe’s in Brookhaven does not disappoint. Located in Town Brookhaven, Jefe’s offers a variety of appetizers, tacos and quesadillas, as well as a list of margaritas and other mixed drinks. 

Chips and salsa are complimentary. The salsa is a chipotle pepper style and the chips were just a wee bit salty but not bad.… Read More »

Ashford Park foot bridge closed for repairs

The City of Brookhaven has closed the foot bridge connecting Camille Drive and Valvedere Road must be closed following a safety assessment, which states the bridge is not safe for foot traffic. City officials are working on plans for repairs, and the bridge will reopen once the needed repairs are made.… Read More »

Weather Company moving to Brookhaven

The Weather Company is moving its corporate headquarters to the Perimeter Summit office complex in Brookhaven, according to a press release from Gov. Nathan Deal.

The company, whose weather-forecasting products and services formerly included the now independently run Weather Channel, will relocate from Cobb County to 1001 Perimeter Summit Parkway in Perimeter Center in spring 2017.… Read More »