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Eater
04-08-2025
- Business
- Eater
Mellow Mushroom Is Reopening in Decatur Months After Sudden Closure
Henna Bakshi is the Regional Editor, South at Eater and an award-winning food and wine journalist with a WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) Level 3 degree. She oversees coverage in Atlanta, Miami, New Orleans, the Carolinas, and Nashville. Mellow Mushroom is reopening in Decatur, months after abruptly closing in June. The pizza chain announced the location will reopen this fall on West Ponce de Leon Avenue as a 'company-owned store' with newly refreshed interiors and exteriors, a new to-go window, weekly events, and new bar and patio seating. New menu items will be tested at this location before launching nationwide. 'This location means a lot to Mellow Mushroom,' says Ahsan Jiva, EVP of Strategy at Mellow Mushroom in a statement. 'We're grateful for the opportunity to return with new energy, reconnect and deliver the best-possible guest experience for the neighborhood.' 'This location means a lot to Mellow Mushroom.' — Ahsan Jiva, EVP of Strategy at Mellow Mushroom The revamped Mellow Mushroom will have a redesigned bar, patio seating, and a test kitchen for national menu items. Mellow Mushroom The brand did not provide a reason for closing and reopening, which has happened in the past. It first closed in 2014 when it was located in the Commerce Square shopping center. It reopened and relocated in 2016 to Ponce de Leon Avenue under Harvey Brown's new ownership, replacing the New Orleans SnoBall Cafe. In June, the Mellow Mushroom location announced its closure on Instagram, marking the end of nine years in business, and the post remains active today. For now, it's making a comeback. The company did not provide a reopening date. Mellow Mushroom was founded in Atlanta in 1974 and has over 160 locations nationwide.
Eater
17-06-2025
- Business
- Eater
Mellow Mushroom in Decatur Closes Suddenly
The Mellow Mushroom in downtown Decatur closed abruptly yesterday, June 16, following a social media announcement. The pizzeria location was open for nine years at 340 West Ponce de Leon Avenue. Co-owner Harvey Brown told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that local competition made it too financially taxing to keep the location open. 'It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closure of Mellow Mushroom Decatur. It has been an absolute pleasure working in this community and we will miss being able to be your go-to pizza place! We love you all and thank you for the years of joy you have brought to our Mellow team,' reads the Instagram post by Brown. This marks the second time the Atlanta-based pizza chain has closed in Decatur. It first closed in 2014 when it was located in the Commerce Square shopping center. It reopened and relocated in 2016 to Ponce de Leon Avenue under Brown's new ownership, replacing the New Orleans SnoBall Cafe. Brown says the location's nearly 50-person staff was informed of the closure yesterday, according to the AJC. He has attempted to find employment for the workers there. Mellow Mushroom is headquartered in Atlanta and has over 160 locations nationwide. See More: Atlanta Restaurant Closings
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Downtown Nashville businesses gear up for 2025 CMA Fest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – CMA Fest is expanding its footprint in downtown Nashville this year, so local businesses are gearing up for the influx of crowds on Broadway and beyond. 'It's like the championship of bartenders for downtown,' Faith Vaughns, a bartender at Mellow Mushroom, said. Downtown bars are used to being busy during the summer in Music City, but employees in that area told News 2 CMA Fest is something they prepare for every year. CMA Fest 2025: See which roads plan to close in downtown Nashville 'It gets pretty crazy. It's insane,' Vaughns added. 'There's so much going on. Everybody's in town for it. There's drinking, there's eating, there's several things to do down here.' Each year, thousands of fans come from all over the world to experience the four-day event hosted by the Country Music Association. 'We look forward to it,' Shelby Denman, a bartender at Teddy's Tavern, told News 2. 'It's like our busiest time of the year, too, and I'll be working here and CMAs, so it'll be a big, busy, long weekend.' The festival features multiple stages, concerts with some of the biggest names in country music, and several other activities throughout the city. Who's performing at CMA Fest? See the full 2025 lineup 'People aren't just here to be on Broadway and bar hop and stuff; they're here for CMAs and to be here and see all of that happening, so it's like they're here with a purpose, I guess, instead of just here to bar hop,' Denman explained. Downtown businesses encourage people to use rideshare apps, park smart, wear plenty of sunscreen, and stay hydrated in the summer heat. 'Most of the people that work down here, I mean, they work doubles, opens, 'clopens,' and it's a lot of hard work; it's a lot of blood, sweat, and tears that go into kind of the hosting and everything that goes into CMA Fest,' Vaughns described. Everything kicks off on Thursday, June 5, with performances scheduled every day through Sunday, June 8. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CNN
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
It's 4/20: Here's where to score some food deals
April 20, or '4/20,' is the unofficial holiday for cannabis culture. While the origins of 'weed day' are a bit hazy — the most widely accepted story traces back to a group of California high schoolers who met at 4:20 pm to smoke marijuana — 4/20 has gained mainstream recognition in the United States and many other countries. With recreational cannabis now legal in 24 states and Washington, DC, and medical use approved in 39 states, businesses are rolling out freebies, promos and limited-edition drops to mark the occasion. But you don't have to be part of cannabis culture for these deals, including burgers, cookies and more. Whether you're partaking or just hungry for a good deal, a range of restaurants and fast food chains are dishing out 4/20-inspired promos. Here's where to satisfy your cravings: Jimmy John's: The new THC (Totally Hot Chips) Box includes a sandwich, chips, cookie and a mystery surprise. Velvet Taco: Back for the day, the 420 Blazin' Taco is packed with mac and cheese, Flamin' Hot Cheetos chicken tenders, chile aioli and fruity pebbles — all wrapped in a flour tortilla for $4.20. Mellow Mushroom: Pretzel Bites are just $4.20 all week, available for dine-in or online with the code MEL420. Moe's Southwest Grill: Moe Rewards members get $5 off any $20+ order placed through the app, through April 20. Red Lobster: Select locations are serving up a $4.20 cocktail made with Still G.I.N. by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, plus a Skittles sidecar. Buffalo Wild Wings: Rewards members can grab a free sandwich with a $15 order, or get 10 free boneless wings with a $20 purchase. Popeyes: The Munchies Menu — available only through the app or website — features limited-time offers, including $4.20 sandwiches. Smashburger: Score four Classic Smash Singles for $20, in-store, online or via the app. Insomnia Cookies: Use code GOODSTUFF for $4.20 off a Deluxe Six-Pack. Get free delivery on $15+ orders with GARDENING, and starting April 18, score a free mini flowerpot keychain in-store while supplies last. Magnolia Bakery: A special 4/20 duo — one vanilla and one chocolate cupcake with marshmallow filling and peanut butter buttercream — is available for $11.99. Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop: The woman-owned cookie company is offering 15% off all orders through April 30 with code MUNCHIES. Cannabis laws vary by state. Check your local regulations before making a purchase. Offers listed are subject to availability and may vary by location. Must be 21+ to purchase or consume cannabis where legal.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular Japanese store Daiso opens in Aurora; more locations expected soon
DENVER (KDVR) — A popular store that sells Japanese-inspired home decor, stationary, food and more has made its way to Colorado with the grand opening of another location. Daiso describes itself as a 'one-stop-shop for all your household needs.' The family-owned company made a name for itself in Asia before expanding to the U.S. According to the company's website, Daiso operates 6,000 stores across the world. In 2005, the company expanded to the U.S. where it now operates more than 150 stores. According to Japanese Taste, Daiso is a Japanese retailer that became famous for its inexpensive 100-yen offerings. Converted to U.S. dollars, 100 yen is about 66 cents. Daiso has built a cult-like following and is most notably known for its household goods but sells other items like beauty products, stationery, personal care, toys, games, electronic accessories and more. Mellow Mushroom on 16th Street Mall closes The second Colorado Daiso location opened Saturday in Aurora at 2353 S. Havana St., near the Village on the Park shopping mall. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman stopped by the store during its grand opening weekend and noted in a Facebook post that the line was wrapped around the building. 'Welcome DAISO to Aurora. We are proud that you chose our diverse city to locate your newest store in the United States,' said Coffman on Facebook. Time magazine names Denver hotel as one of 'World's Greatest Places of 2025' This isn't the first Daiso to open in Colorado. According to a press release, the first Colorado location opened on March 15 in Fort Collins at 4300 S. College Ave., Suite 18. The company is expected to open two more stores by this spring — one in Centennial at Cherry Knolls and a second Aurora location at the Southlands Shopping Center. The Aurora Daiso is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
