Online Instagram celebrity chef Darius Williams already created a media buzz prior to opening his restaurant Greens & Gravy:
Neighborhood groups were equally abuzz as online reservations for the soft opening disappeared within minutes and Williams indicating that the five sold out evenings equated to 814 reservations.
The buzz did not let down. The food was on par. The deviled eggs appeared to be a social media favorite, as did the mac and cheese. The restaurant was well staffed, and the staff was well trained. Perhaps the only thing missing was the ability to pair the delicious dishes with some adult beverages; however, it is our understanding that this will be added at some point.
Greens & Gravy will officially open for brunch on Saturday, June 17, 2017.
Every community needs a “third place,” and with D Cafe’s re-opening at the new location, neighbors were once again able to meet and socialize during the special “Community Night at D Cafe.”
Now in its 7th year, the 2017 Atlanta BeltLine Run.Walk.Go! Race Series is the perfect chance to explore various trail segments and stay active. Check out the latest developments along the Atlanta BeltLine, snag an awesome t-shirt, and burn a few calories – runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs are welcome!
This event takes participants through the oldest neighborhood in Atlanta – West End. It also travels on the original segment of the Atlanta BeltLine – the West End Trail, before continuing through Westview.
Shop & Dine with Locals Returns!
The Westview Commercial District Association would like you and a neighbor to join us every 4th Friday, May-August, in our commercial district for a self guided tour of shops, eats and local artisans. Businesses in the corridor will have extended hours right along local artisans and local fresh produce from the Westview Community Garden.
This month The Urban Tastemaker will be featuring a spring Front Door Makeover, showcasing easy tips to spruce up your front door and add to your curb appeal!
For more info please contact westviewcda@gmail.com.
Please join the City of Atlanta and Atlanta City Council for the third public meeting to discuss the Cascade Road/Avenue Complete Street Improvements project.
Residents are encouraged to attend to view design options and provide feedback on the project.
Transportation
Public transportation options include MARTA bus Routes 66, 68 and 71 from West End Transit Station.
Additional Info
For more information about this project, please contact the City of Atlanta at (404) 330-6165 or visit www.renewatlantabond.com.
About Renew Atlanta
Renew Atlanta is an infrastructure improvement program for the City of Atlanta. The $250 million program is the most significant investment in Atlanta’s above-ground infrastructure in more than a decade and is a first step toward resolving an infrastructure repair backlog of more than $900 million.
Development in Westview, and southwest Atlanta, is in full swing. Westview residents have been particularly excited about the re-opening of D Cafe a few weeks ago, giving them and visitors alike that “third place” to hang out and enjoy a meal while being able to meet familiar, friendly faces.
Additionally in the works is celebrity chef Darius Williams’ first restaurant, Greens & Gravy, at 1540 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Darius has released a sneak peak of the menu, featuring mouth-watering dishes like “Skillet Butter Pecan Cornbread with Whipped Honey Butter,” “Creamed Corn Bisque with Fried Lobster & Chive Oil” and “Creamy Collard Green Lasagna.” An opening date has not been determined, but is anticipated to happen in the next several weeks.
Meanwhile, Stream Realty and its Atlanta BeltLine-adjacent Lee + White development just down the road in neighboring West End continues to make headlines with its newest tenants. This time, the headlines are about a new distillery being added to the roster – ASW Distillery. Like Monday Night Brewing and Wild Heaven Beer, ASW Distillery will be opening up a second location at the LEE + White development called the “ASW Rickhouse.”
The City of Atlanta has expanded its Relay bike share program. A bicycle station is now located at Gordon-White Park in the adjacent West End neighborhood, allowing residents to rent bike’s for hourly pay-as-you-go plans, or via monthly or annual passes. This is a great way for neighbors who don’t own bike’s to enjoy a different mode of transportation, which will be especially fun once the car-free Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail opens up in the fall.
Additional information about Relay bike’s can be found at: www.relaybikeshare.com
Join the Atlanta BeltLine for an update on Westside Trail construction. Additional supporting meeting materials can be found at: beltline.org/engage-meetings. These materials will be posted the day of the meeting.
