Lidl, Antiguo Lobo: Places Open, Closed, Coming Soon In DeKalb

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — At least 10 businesses and restaurants have opened or announced plans to open soon across DeKalb County in the last several months, including Lidl, Hippin Hop Brewery, Ford's BBQ and the planned reopening of Le Petit Marche.

Take a look at Patch's roundup of places that either closed, announced a future opening or already opened across DeKalb County, from Chamblee and Decatur down to Stonecrest, listed in alphabetical order:

Chamblee

Antiguo Lobo - The new Mexican restaurant and tequila bar opened in downtown Chamblee in early July at 5370 Peachtree Road, a news release said. Restaurateur Jesús Oñate Jr. opened the location in honor of his father, the late Jesús Oñate Sr., offering authentic muliregional Mexican fare with an agave-based beverage program.

Yummy Place - The Korean fried chicken restaurant held a soft opening for its third location Aug. 16, located at 5070 Peachtree Blvd. in Chamblee, according to the Yummy Place Instagram page. The restaurant offers Korean fried chicken and street food, Korean burgers, ramen, bubble tea and more.

Decatur

PlantHouse - The Virginia Beach-based plant and terrarium workshop PlantHouse is expected to open a location in Decatur at 122 W. Trinity Place (in the AMLI Decatur development) this fall, the company announced on its website. PlantHouse offers scheduled workshops and walk-ins to create your own terrarium, and the company also sells premium plants.

Le Petit Marche - After 13 years, Le Petit Marche announced it would permanently close its doors March 31, marking the end of a Kirkwood community staple — until the Atlanta Breakfast Club team stepped in. The group, owned by Chef Anthony Sanders and Osiris Ballard, bought the restaurant in April and don’t plan on changing a thing, former owner Marchet Sparks said in a video on Instagram. The restaurant has not yet reopened as it’s undergoing renovations.

Effin Egg - While an official opening date could not be provided as of publication, Effin Egg is expected to open soon at 201 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue in Decatur’s Shops at the Artisan, according to the company website. The fast-casual breakfast restaurant offers breakfast sandwiches, burritos, tacos and bowls, as well as a burger, grilled cheese, cinnamon rolls and chocolate croissants.

Ford’s BBQ - Matador Mexican Cantina, located at 350 Mead Road in Decatur, closed its doors in May after 15 years — and Tucker-based Ford’s BBQ will open in its place, Matador officials posted on Facebook. The new location, which is undergoing cosmetic renovations, will have indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar and the same menu as the Tucker location, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution first reported. The Decatur spot has not yet opened as of publication.

Stride Senior Residences - More housing for older citizens recently opened in Decatur with the addition of Stride Senior Residences, which held a ribbon cutting ceremony in late May, a press release said. The $19 million development — located at 651 Decatur Village Way — brought 90 units of affordable and mixed-income housing in which 80 percent of the units serve citizens below 60 percent of the average median income.

Stonecrest

Lidl - The grocery retailer opened its newest food market and fourth metro Atlanta location in Stonecrest June 9, according to a news release, located at 6038 Covington Highway. Lidl also opened stores in New Jersey and Maryland on the same day. Lidl was recently ranked No. 3 best grocer among USA Today’s 10Best supermarkets.

Stone Mountain

Hippin Hops Brewery - The East Lake brewery and oyster bar — one of the first permanent, Black-owned breweries in Georgia — plans to open a Stone Mountain location that will double as a production facility sometime in October, restaurant officials told Patch. Located at 2380 Hosea L. Williams Drive, will specialize in distilled liquors and signature craft beer, as well as po’boys, seafood, oysters and more.

Tucker

Burlington Stores - The national retailer opened a new location at Briarcliff Village, 2126 Henderson Mill Road, on Aug. 20, according to a news release. The new store is technically a relocation of its North DeKalb Mall store.

“Our goal is to continue to offer communities great values on brand name merchandise for the entire family and home,” Burlington Stores CEO Michael O’Sullivan said in the release. “We look forward to providing local customers with a refreshed shopping experience through which they can discover fantastic prices on a wide range of products. We know they will love the deals.”

The new store features an updated, clean design with men’s, women’s and kids apparel; shoes for all ages; baby items; home decor; pet care and toys; and a variety of other items.

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