New retail, dining options coming to Underground Atlanta

Atlanta-based real estate firm Lalani Ventures has informed a wave of new retail and dining additions coming to Underground Atlanta s Upper Alabama Street Coming to the shopping district is Dolo s Pizza a former food cart that transitioned into a permanent space in Lower Alabama After gaining popularity at its original location the pizzeria is set to expand its venture as a way to serve more customers according to a release Another eatery that will be joining Dolo s at Upper Alabama Street is Underground Diner Designed to serve patrons daytime and nighttime the diner will set up shop at the corner space that was previously occupied by Dancin Crepe s We re thrilled to bring fresh resource and flavor to Underground Atlanta declared Latisha Johnson consultant for Underground Diner This is more than a restaurant it s a celebration of Atlanta s rich culinary scene and region spirit Whether you re grabbing coffee and grits in the morning or winding down with a plate of comfort food at night we want guests to feel right at home In addition to restaurants Upper Alabama Street will also see the opening of HOMMEWRK an apparel boutique started by Atlanta rapper Trinidad James Located in the retail space where James once worked as a teenager HOMMEWRK is an apparel and design brand that emphasizes district way of life and progression of artists musicians and sneakerheads revealed a release The positive momentum on Upper Alabama Street is undeniable and these new additions are helping to bring vibrant all-day potential back to Underground noted Shaneel Lalani chief executive officer of Lalani Ventures By adding more daytime dining and retail options we re creating a dynamic setting that invites people to come early and stay late Lalani Ventures added that a new six-stall food hall was in the works for Upper Alabama with the expectation that it will open ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup with which Atlanta was named as one of the host cities for As the city of Atlanta continues to host a number of major events these new businesses play a critical role to furthering the progress of Downtown at an exciting time stated Courtney English chief guidelines officer and senior advisor to the mayor Underground Atlanta is returning to its heyday as a vibrant arts and entertainment district and we are thrilled to see the progress as we work across society and private sectors to strengthen the Downtown experience The post New retail dining options coming to Underground Atlanta appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta