Little Bear founder Jarrett Stieber has found his next project in the former home of the East Atlanta Animal Clinic in East Atlanta Village.
Stieber will open Bar Schmutzi at 461-B Flat Shoals Ave. SE. Like Little Bear, which was named in honor of Stieber's dog Fernando who passed away last year, Bar Schmutzi derives inspiration from Stieber's pet family. The name is a nod to his Great Pyrenees, Diego, who the family often calls "Schmutzi" because of the spots on his nose.
Bar Schmutzi will shift its focus from food to beverages, serving as a European-inspired wine bar with a concise food menu featuring snacks and small plates.
"The wine bar is what appealed to me most," Stieber told What Now Atlanta. "That's what I love when I travel with my wife in Europe or other big food cities. We find these great little wine bars that are cozy and intimate."
To design the 1,300-square-foot space, Stieber is reuniting with Square Feet Studio, which designed Little Bear.
