ATLANTA’S RESTAURANT CLOSINGS, APRIL EDITION
It is always difficult to say goodbye to a favorite restaurant, especially one that’s been around for a while. Here’s the latest round of restaurant closures around the city.
Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub Pours Last Round of Drinks April 29
Chef Joey Riley’s Brookhaven bistro and bar, Kaleidoscope, opened 14 years ago in 2010. On April 29, the bar will serve the last of its patrons. KPub, as it was known, has served many a beers on tap with pimento cheeseburgers.
In a tribute instagram post, Riley says, “It’s never easy to say goodbye, so let’s at least make it fun,” Riley says in a tribute Instagram post. “We’ll toast you with loads of sudsy pints, share favorite memories and meals, and exchange hugs that will last long enough to make us all cry!”
Decatur Square’s Waffle House Closes Abruptly on April 29
Say it ain’t so. Popular Waffle House location under Eddie’s Attic music venue in Decatur Square closed abruptly on April 29. The staff was notified only days prior of the closing and were not given a reason. According to Decaturish, an employee says staffers will be offered positions at other Waffle House locations.
Israeli restaurant Aziza, and Adjoining Falafel Nation Close on April 6
Aziza, the Israeli restaurant by chef Tal Baum at West Side Provisions District, closed its doors after five years on April 6. The connecting lunch spot, Falafel Nation, has also closed. Baum, the founder and proprietor of Oliva Restaurant Group, is behind Carmel in Buckhead, Atrium and Bellina Alimentari in Ponce City Market, and Rina in Old Fourth Ward.
Pijiu Belly Closes After 10 Years on April 7
This West Midtown staple was known for its whole Korean fried rotisserie chicken, ramen bowls, and bento box lunches. It was a popular hang out spot for Georgia Tech students on trivia nights. It was even visited by chef and TV personality Guy Fieri for an episode of Diners, Drive-in, and Dives on Food Network in 2019.
In an instagram post, the restaurant team thanks customers for 10 years of business and says, “we are sad to close, but our hearts are full.”
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