Intown Atlanta's current wave of retail openings extends beyond the streets of downtown.
For Inman Park's Krog District, a mixed-use hub straddling the BeltLine's Eastside Trail, what's forecasted to be a busy season of debuts chockfull of fresh food options, new stores, and live music kicked off this week.
South African chicken restaurant Nando's PERi-PERi hosted a grand opening Tuesday, taking over the former Bar Mercado space in Krog Street Market next to Superica. Known for its spicy PERi-PERi, the Bird's Eye chili pepper, and a distinct flame-grilled flavor, Nando's debuted in 1987 in Johannesburg and has spread to 24 countries on five continents.
Outdoor retailer YETI is planning to open its doors June 18-21, claiming a ground-level corner retail space formerly occupied by Outdoor Voices at the southwest corner of Lake Avenue and Krog Street. Based in Austin, YETI is a global designer, retailer, and distributor of outdoor products, from coolers and drinkware to backpacks and bags.
