Oliva Restaurants Opening New Spot In Midtown

ATLANTA -- Oliva Restaurants has announced the opening of its second location in Atlanta. Following its Italian market and wine bar Bellina Alimentari in Ponce City Market, Aziza will open in the Westside Provisions District late next month.

Born and raised in Israel, owner Tal Postelnik Baum's new restaurant Aziza means "happiness" in Arabic. The restaurant will feature a menu designed around the Israeli tradition of sharing. Executive Chef Brandon Hughes will be at the helm. The full menu will explore the non-traditional side of Israeli cuisine with modern spins inspired by local ingredients and Chef’s personal take on Israeli dishes.

“Aziza will be a wonderful addition to Atlanta’s already incredible dining scene. We plan to fully celebrate Israeli food and culture in a fun and welcoming atmosphere,” Baum said. “I wanted to create a space that highlights the dishes that I grew up with and those that many may not necessarily be familiar with. Diners will experience exciting, complex yet ethnic flavors and leave feeling as if they’ve just been welcomed into someone’s home in Israel.”

Designed by Smith Hanes, the 3,938 square foot space will be focused around an open kitchen with a wood-burning oven and indoor seating. There will be outdoor seating and a neighboring falafel stand, named Falafel Nation, with to-go items including hummus bowls, falafel, pitas, and other vegetarian street food.

Baum plans to continue her expansion in Atlanta with the opening of a third restaurant, Rina, this fall. The Israeli street food concept will open along the Eastside BeltLine trail in the Ford Factory Lofts, across from Ponce City Market.