Pontificating on Ponce

04/25/2026

Here's a quick history lesson about the Clermont Hotel on Ponce.
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03/13/2026

https://www.wabe.org/atlanta-staple-eats-has-officially-reopened-at-its-new-west-end-home/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQhDt9jbGNrBCEOkGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHj_uxugK289ZSTwgZe2bJVc9efulX_g6SnbJ6XujcnpB5ggzI4ATijFgdSIA_aem_u5nz9sp4iW-ohk9QcB6yYQ

After closing at the corner of Ponce and Glen Iris Drive in October, the longtime Atlanta restaurant Eats is back, in a new form and location.  The popular “meat and […]

01/07/2026

Well, who woulda thunk it?? Long-time Ponce corridor institution Eats Restaurant has resurrected itself and will soon be making an appearance on the West Side. Stay tuned for details.
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Y’all, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, EATS is coming back.

We closed, Atlanta prayed about it, talked about it, and clearly refused to move on. The Lord heard y’all, because EATS is reopening in March 2026 with the epic return of the pasta menu. Yes, it’s really happening. Take a breath.

Same vibe. Same energy. Just a new home in the West End with the good folks at Wild Heaven Beer, which also means a much fuller beer situation. Growth.

If you missed us, you’re in luck, because we’re back. And yes, Levi will be there, so come say hi, catch up, and act like you never stopped coming.

Amen. 🍽️

12/28/2025

Here's a great story about one of Ponce's most iconic restaurants.
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The iconic Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Atlanta now marks eight decades of serving classic Southern dishes. For a special edition of “Closer Look,” program host Rose Scott, the “Closer Look” team and WABE Visuals Editor Matthew Pearson visited the restaurant named by the state of Georgia as “A...

12/24/2025

Just in time for the holidays! A great story about Mary Mac's Tea Room, one of the most iconic business establishments of the Ponce De Leon corridor. Enjoy the article, and plan to visit soon!
https://www.wabe.org/atlanta-iconic-eatery-mary-macs-tea-room-celebrates-80-years-of-food-and-community/?fbclid=IwY2xjawO4GGxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_25bSLHNyOLQU6FEcfMIiCBq9xVrijc_pJsdSa2rM4cwK0umPJ9Owt2JPOM_aem_Wsr3SjWrd8SlueUZ2PET0g

The iconic Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Atlanta now marks eight decades of serving classic Southern dishes. For a special edition of “Closer Look,” program host Rose Scott, the “Closer Look” team and WABE Visuals Editor Matthew Pearson visited the restaurant named by the state of Georgia as “A...

10/22/2025

Check out this wonderful tribute to Atlanta's own Plaza theater, courtesy of TCM!

10/12/2025

Ponce is losing one of its coolest places! Please, share your stories about being Eats customers over the years.
https://www.atlantamagazine.com/dining-news/eats-owner-bob-hatcher-says-goodbye-to-his-beloved-meat-and-three-after-32-years/?fbclid=IwdGRjcANYCWJjbGNrA1gJR2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe2xFhSU7atfbHYLlVNWXH2R8bTuBhRcfvFw3BTfrC-2j1oFnXfujW13g9-RY_aem_WpPBEwFX10gwJTUGHeSnRQ

After 32 years, meat-and-three spot Eats is closing. Known for its jerk chicken and affordable prices, this unassuming restaurant on Ponce opened in 1993 and has been one of the few old-time holdouts amid the development of the Beltline and Ponce City Market. Here, owner Bob Hatcher reminisces about...

09/19/2025

Who else remembers when this little building was home to the Happy Dolphin Greek restaurant?
https://www.gpb.org/blogs/hullingers-musings/2025/09/19/rice-beans-and-offers-of-green-eclectic-eats-restaurant?fbclid=IwdGRjcAM6paRjbGNrAzqlNmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEedETRZS0T4uA_hPhQrZXAA-EnM2xmKbTpY-UYOUZqEU4yEL41Sjjv1u_Q4-8_aem_KjDSxEm8hpP6-jEpVOVpCg

The venerable eclectic Eats is serving comfort food headlined by their much-loved 'Jerk Chicken.

09/10/2025

Operators are standing by!

08/11/2025

Whoa, here's some info about the cool building at 368 Ponce. Does anyone have stories to tell about these apartments?
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19TfnZHEUR/

06/03/2025

In case you missed it . . .

Tacos & Tequilas Mexican Grill on Ponce de Leon Avenue has been forced to temporarily close after a fire over the weekend.