This month saw some unexpected closures in Atlanta’s restaurant scene. Here are the restaurants we’re sad to see close.

Bodega on Main closes location on Main Street in College Park

Bodega on Main may no longer be on Main Street. The restaurant known for its jumbo sandwiches and milkshakes announced on Instagram that it is closing its College Park location. A new location is set to open, though it’s unclear if it will remain on Main Street, true to the place’s name.

Rwby closes permanently and sells to La Santa Tacos & Bar

Last month, popular Midtown restaurant Rwby closed unexpectedly, leaving diners with reservations waiting. The space has now been sold to Mexican restaurant La Santa Tacos & Bar, which is expected to open in the fall. Rwby replaced the Lawrence less than a year ago and was part of Eater Atlanta’s heat map when it opened. Steve Josovitz of the Shumacher Group brokered the deal to sell the space that houses Rwby.

Rwby

LOA Social Club is closing at The Interlock in West Midtown

LOA Social Club (formerly Rooftop LOA) in the Interlock building in West Midtown has now closed. It suffered an identity crisis when it opened in 2022 as a hard-to-access public space (there were lots of instructions on how to get there using the elevators) and then rebranded as a private, members-only club in January. LOA (“Leave of Absence”) was developed by Slater Hospitality, the same developers behind Skyline Park, 9 Mile Station, 12 Cocktail Bar, RFD Social and Rooftop Terrace. The resort-like, 38,000-square-foot space had an extensive menu and a rooftop pool.

As for future plans, Armada Hoffler, the real estate company behind The Interlock, says, “The space remains a coveted rooftop oasis with views of West Midtown. We are currently in discussions with several interested parties to redesign the experience and look forward to future gatherings at one of Atlanta’s most popular destinations, The Interlock.”

Eventide Brewing in Grant Park closes unexpectedly

After 10 years, Eventide Brewing in Grant Park closed this week without notice. Locals have pledged their support to the brewery and shared stories from their time in the tasting room. Georgia’s beer laws have impacted craft beer producers in the state. The laws do not allow breweries to sell directly to restaurants and stores, but require a distributor to be involved in the transaction, which cuts into profits. Eventide CEO Nathan Cowan has been vocal about the small breweries struggling to survive. Senate Bill 163 (dubbed the “FOAM Act – Fair and Open Access to Market”) would allow breweries to sell directly to businesses in the county without the need for a distributor. As the bill gains support, more small breweries could close in the meantime. It’s unclear if Eventide will continue to brew and sell beer.

Toranj Middle East Kitchen premises up for sale ahead of opening

Toranj Middle East Kitchen, which was supposed to replace Atmosphere French Bistro in Piedmont Heights, now has a “For Sale” sign out front. Eater reader James Sheppard sent in the tip, noting that while the restaurant underwent extensive renovations, it never opened. The restaurant is owned by Amisha and Altaf Popatiya and Amisha’s sister Nilofer Hamirani and her husband Sajid, and the menu was supposed to feature extravagant Persian and other Middle Eastern dishes and cocktails. Google currently marks the restaurant as “temporarily closed.”

James Sheppard