Ocean Prime to take over former Sambuca in Buckhead!

Ocean Prime recently signed a lease to take over the former Sambuca Jazz Cafe building at 3102 Piedmont Road in Buckhead.  

Founded in Columbus, Ohio by entrepreneur Cameron Mitchell, Ocean Prime was created to pair an upscale steakhouse with a fresh and modern seafood restaurant.  Using only the highest-quality meats and fish, Ocean Prime will offer such menu items as the Ginger Salmon, Filet Mignon and their famous Chilean Sea Bass in Truffled Champagne.  The chefs have selected award-winning wines to compliment each entree - for those late nighters, the bar chefs will be serving their signature hand-crafted cocktails and mixed drinks.   

This will be Mitchell's 9th Ocean Prime location with existing restaurants being in Detroit, Columbus, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix. The Buckhead location will be 8,773 square feet and is expected to open in Summer 2011.  Amy Fingerhut with CB Richard Ellis represented the Landlord in the transaction, Harold Shumacher with The Shumacher Group represented Ocean Prime. 

Information gathered from:  www.ocean-prime.com

Marlow's Tavern joining Merchant's Walk in East Cobb!

Marlow’s Tavern will soon be joining Chipotle and Pinkberry at Merchant's Walk shopping center at Johnson Ferry Road and Highway 120 in East Cobb.

Founded by Sterling Hospitality (John C. Metz Jr., Tom DiGiorgio, Richard E. Rivera, and Hank Clark), Marlow's strives to create American-tavern fare served in a warm neighborhood, yet contemporary feel.  The open kitchen allows patrons to observe the chefs while they prepare Marlow's signature dishes such as their grilled Atlantic Salmon, the Black and Blue Burger, the grilled "Center-Cut" filet, and their "Infamous" Fish Tacos.  The interior focuses on modern comfort utilizing a black and white motif, Chicago style brick walls, large cozy booths, and flat-screen plasma TVs.  In addition to the 6 existing Marlow's around Atlanta, Sterling Hospitality is also the parent company of Aqua Blue in Roswell and Bistro 191 in Downtown Atlanta.

The Merchant's Walk Marlow's will consist of a patio and pass-thru bar overlooking the Georgia Theatre and is expected to open in mid-December.  Tiffany Cox with Edens & Avant represented the Landlord, Marc Weinberg with The Shopping Center Group represented Marlow's Tavern.

Information gathered from:  www.marlowstavern.com