Atlanta’s Hottest, New Food Hall Prepares for April Soft Opening

I love to call Atlanta home for so many reasons. The food scene being one of them. Food halls have already been a thing in the city, and another is being added to the list! The highly anticipated Chattahoochee Food Works is a 31-vendor food hall that is at the center of the newly constructed mixed use-development, The Works. It is located in the heart of the Upper Westside just minutes from Midtown and Downtown Atlanta.

I got a taste, literally, of what is in store for the opening at their recent media event. The curators of the food hall, Emmy and James Beard award winning celebrity chef, Andrew Zimmern and partner Robert Montwaid, greeted us upon arrival. (Yes, I screamed a little inside when Andrew walked out. I kept my cool on the outside though!). They shared their vision and inspiration for the space. Andrew noting that “the food of Atlanta as long as I have been coming here has always been a lot more than fried chicken and fried green tomatoes”. The food hall is definitely a reflection of this sentiment. The tenants showcase the diverse culinary talents this city has to offer.

It was lovely to see a variety of cuisines available in one space. It is evident that the owners put a lot of love and passion into their food. There really is something there for everyone. You are bound to find one, if not several, dishes you will love.

The soft opening of the Chattahoochee Food Works is scheduled for April 15th. The tenants will be on a rolling schedule Monday through Sunday from 7am-10pm. It is worth mentioning that the food hall also has a large communal indoor/outdoor bar with plenty of outdoor seating (hello springtime cocktails in the sun!). Chattahoochee Food Works should be on your must visit list whether you are a resident or just stopping through our vibrant city.

Continue reading to learn more about the current tenants of Chattahoochee Food Works.

Chattahootchee Food Works Tenants

• Banh Mi Station
  • Owned by Christine Nguyen and Johnny Cho; space curated & designed by Alex Kinjo
  • Traditional Vietnamese
• Baked Kitchen
  • Owned By Allan Katzef, culinary arts graduate sharing his home country’s cuisine
  • South African street food
• Baker Dude
  • Owned and operated by Orran Booher who began baking cakes as a teenager in Jamaica
  • Savory and sweet creations
• Belen de la Cruz
  • Owned by Argentinean native, Belen de la Cruz
  • Empanadas and pastries
• Cubanos ATL
  • Cuban-born owner, Ozzy Llanes, shares his family recipes
  • Cuban sandwiches and Cuban style coffee
• Flying Fish
  • Owned by Christine Nguyen and Johnny Cho, space curated & designed by Alex Kinjo
  • Sushi, robata grill options, and ramen
• Graffiti Breakfast
  • Owned by husband and wife team, Chef Marcus Waller and Tonya Waller, who are sourcing ingredients from Atlanta urban farms
  • Breakfast staples with a Southern twist
• Hippie Hibachi
  • Created by Joshua Brock after choosing a healthy, vegan lifestyle
  • 100% Vegan Hibachi- the first of its kind!
• Monster Cravings
  • Owned and created Veronica Dalzon who says they are better than your grandmother’s cookies!
  • Fresh, handcrafted cookies
• Morelli’s Ice Cream
  • ATL’s fave ice cream parlor owned by husband and wife duo, Donald Sargent and Clarissa Morelli
  • Ice Cream
• Philly G Steaks
  • Created by Philly born Gordon Brown
  • Authentic Philly Cheese Steaks
• Pomodoro Bella
  • Concept from GM/Chef James Semanisin and Chef Byars- will have an ordering window open later than food hall hours
  • Italian creations
• Sakura Gift
  • Owned by Anna Grace who is sharing a taste of traditional Japanese culture; created by Alex Kinjo
  • Sake ware, Japanese fashion, monthly sake and sushi pairings, special events
• Sakura Ramen Bar
  • Owned by Anna Grace; created by Alex Kinjo- online order, catering and delivery will be available
  • Ramen, yakitori, Japenese appetizers
• Taqueria la Luz
  • Co-owned by twins Luis Martinez-Obregon and Lucero Martinez-Obregon, duo behind Zocalo
  • Mexican street food
• TydeTake Kitchen
  • Family owned and operated
  • Home-style comfort Thai menu
• Unbelibubble Tea House
  • Owned by husband and wife team Alex Yoon Kim and Mindy Kim from Duluth, GA
  • Handcrafted bubble tea and desserts