Nov. 12 Quick Bites: Joystick Gamebar reopens, new sandwich spot in Candler Park, Ford Fry’s St. Simons restaurants

In this week’s Quick Bites, catch up on Atlanta restaurant openings, including in Candler Park and Poncey-Highland. Get details on Ford Fry’s upcoming restaurants on St. Simons Island and an Atlanta restaurant group offering holiday meals to families in need. Plus, we share a couple of big dining events to put on your calendar.

Openings

The first Georgia location of steak and seafood restaurant Mastro’s Ocean Club is now open at The CTR in downtown Atlanta.

Thai bar and restaurant Some Luck opened below Madeira Park in Poncey-Highland. 

A second location of Enid Coffee opened inside the Decatur location of bakery Hell Yeah Gluten Free.

Coffee shop and listening bar Saint Nobody’s is now open at Atlanta Dairies in the former Cold Brew Bar location.

Little Tart Bakeshop and Midi sandwich shop are now open in Candler Park. 

Bussin’ Jerk and Min’s Wok are now open at Politan Row at The Forum in Peachtree Corners.

Coming attractions

Joystick Gamebar’s new location in East Atlanta Village will run a second round of “beta testing” hours on Friday (4 p.m. to midnight), Saturday (1 p.m. to midnight), and Sunday (4 p.m. to midnight). Joystick is waiting on its liquor license but is serving non-alcoholic and THC drinks and snacks. 

Nori Yu Handroll Bar will open in Decatur next month.  

Chopped champion Nikki Hicks (Nikki’s Kitchen) will open Nikki’s Street Eatery, a fusion street food spot in southwest Atlanta.

Ford Fry partnered with The King & Prince Resort and Club on St. Simons island as part of the resort’s upcoming renovation. Fry will launch four new dining concepts, with the first, DaySailor, opening this month.

Community announcement

Whisk restaurant group is launching an initiative that will provide Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for local families. Whisk Breakfast & Brunch, The Bistro by Whisk, and two Golden Krust locations will each provide holiday meals for eight households in total.

Add to your calendar

The 48th annual St. Elias Mid-East Festival returns to St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church in Poncey-Highland this weekend. Entrance is free, while food, beverages, and merchandise are available for purchase. This is a cash-free event.

“All The Joyful Things,” a nostalgic holiday celebration, returns to The Works Nov 21. In addition to multiple Santa visits and a retro Christmas light installation at The Camp, expect an “Elf” movie night Nov. 23 and reindeer meet-and greet Dec. 12. Santa photos are $10, with proceeds benefiting Agape Youth and Family Center.

Georgia Boy will reunite chefs, Kevin Gillespie, Joey Ward and Demetrius Brown, for a 14-seat, eight-course Storytellers Dinner Dec. 6. Tickets are $200.

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