Grandsons Lucas and John Livaditis have taken the reins at Zesto's Atlanta locations, steadying East Atlanta and Forest Park as they plan a Ponce de Leon comeback.

Varuni Napoli has signed a lease to bring a downtown Atlanta outpost to Centennial Yards, joining the mixed‑use entertainment district near the stadiums. The release says the shop will feature the brand’s 900° ovens.

Mr. Fuji in Peachtree City failed a state food inspection with a score of 18 and reported dozens of live roaches. The restaurant closed voluntarily while it addresses violations and awaits follow‑up checks.

A 7 Brew drive‑thru is proposed for 4270 Lawrenceville Highway in downtown Tucker; plans call for a double‑lane drive‑through, a walk‑up window and outdoor seating, and the project is pending city approval.

A board-game café serving bagels and coffee aims to open in Commerce this September with a 200+ game library and pay-to-play sessions.

The Irish Exit, from the team behind The Dead Rabbit, opens this Friday at Centennial Yards with pints, a mural and a 'Split the G' challenge. The venue aims to be a game‑day staple in the new entertainment plaza.

Jarrett and Hallie Stieber are courting investors for Bar Schmutzi, a bottle‑forward wine bar planned for East Atlanta Village. Trademark filings and local reporting show plans are underway.

High Noon Brunchery is relocating its Douglasville flagship to 2285 Peachtree Road in Buckhead, signing a lease for roughly 4,000 sq ft and planning a summer reopening.

Terminal 26 brings a Thai floating‑market dining concept to Ponce City Market, serving seafood‑forward street food and a frozen Singha slushie.

Sweet Auburn’s Municipal Market is adding stalls, grants and readiness training as Atlanta braces for hundreds of thousands of World Cup visitors. Vendors say longer hours and new menus are already in motion.

A permit filing shows Sankranti Indian Kitchen plans a 1,560‑sq‑ft Buckhead restaurant at 3420 Piedmont Rd NE with 43 seats and outdoor dining. The brand also lists a downtown location as "coming soon."

French Toast in Marietta flunked a May 27 health inspection, then passed a reinspection hours later. Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream in Sandy Springs earned a perfect 100.

Mezza Luna in Marietta will relaunch as Trattoria Bella this summer, with owner-chef Daniele Furfaro aiming for a mid‑August grand opening and a gradual rollout. The new concept will add higher‑end entrees while keeping neighborhood favorites.