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New restaurants debut in Atlanta every month, including a ‘70s-themed cocktail lounge called Propaganda, a vinyl listening room wine bar named Commune, and chef Kevin Gillespie’s newest restaurant Nàdair. While the Eater 38 highlights Atlanta restaurant institutions, old standbys, and neighborhood essentials, this map spotlights the new places people are flocking to right now. Here are new restaurants and pop-ups to check out this month around Atlanta.

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Chef Kevin Gillespie’s newest restaurant, Nàdair, is now open and may be one of the hottest tables to score. The veteran chef and founder of Gunshow, hopes to showcase his Scottish roots at this new establishment. Open Wednesday to Saturday, expect seasonally rotating dishes in a 6 or 3-course tasting menu. Reservations required.

The ‘70s are here to stay in Atlanta. Propaganda is a retro, vibey cocktail and live music spot in Smyrna on the upstairs level of Zucca Bar andamp; Pizzeria. Run by photographer and artist Mr. Wattson and designer Heather Tazza, the space is meticulously curated. From the disco ball to the ‘70s themed yellow couches to the walls covered in posters, art, and vinyl collections (look up at the ceiling, there’s record sleeves on there, too), this bar is sure to transport you to funky town. Expect innovative cocktails like the Pop Rocks Rita with, you guessed it, pop rocks candy, a Bohemian Rhapsody Disco Lemonade, and an Uncle Sam Aperol Spritz for $16 each. Reservations recommended. Dress code.

Commune is a wine bar and listening room in Avondale Estates. What is a listening room, you might ask? It’s a national trend, where bars play records and playlists of deep cut underground music. And now, Atlanta has its own spot. Commune, brainchild of Zopi Kristjanson and DJ Chris Devoe, opened at Olive and Pine in Avondale Estates. Some of the listening events lineup include a celebration of Prince and the Minneapolis sound, underground 60s soul, rock ‘n’ roll and honky tonk country gold. Empire State South’s former sommelier, Steven Grubbs is behind the wine list, and a small menu is available for bar bites.

Edgewood’s shuttered Noni’s has a new resident. Mother and daughter Emily James and LaToya Franklyn opened Miss Conduck in May with a focus in Trinidadian cuisine. Goat, oxtail, and chicken curries are on the menu, along with fried sweet plantains and roti. The restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere with dining room, bar, and courtyard seating.

The Painted Pickle is a pickleball restaurant and bar at Armour Yards. It comes from the same group behind bowling venues the Painted Pin in Buckhead and the Painted Duck in West Midtown. Justin Amick, CEO and President of Painted Hospitality, says this venue is a new take on a country club with a faux indoor green space, athletic training for pickleball on the eight individual courts, and food. There are classic bar games of ping-pong, cornhole, and darts, too.

Seafood spot Breaker Breaker opened its second-story lounge, Floridaman, late May and it’s quickly become a popular summertime hangout spot. The name is a nod to the “Florida man” headline phenomenon that has become ubiquitous in meme culture. The space leans into retro tropical vibes with bamboo furniture, vintage parrot lamps, and a neon chandelier. The menu from Breaker Breaker chef Maximilian Hines includes his take on a classic Cuban sandwich, Cajun-style shrimp, smoked fish dip, and more. The drinks include boozie slushies, canned beers, and tropical drinks with names like Freak on a Beach (Myer’s dark rum, peach liqueur, mango Chinola, and pineapple). 21+ only.

A hand injury is a nightmare for any chef, let alone a sushi master. Chef Tasuku Murakami injured his wrist in March riding his scooter to work at Umi, where the M by Tasuku Murakami experience takes place. Since then, the private omakase experience has been on hiatus. Chef Murakami is now back, healed wrist and all, serving one of the hottest private omakase dinners in Atlanta. A whopping $295 a person gets you an 18-course omakase dinner with fresh seafood deliveries of the day. The eight-person seating is limited to Wednesday through Friday, with two reservation options at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Chef Murakami’s team is playfully urging him not to ride his scooter to work anymore. Reservations required.

Atlanta is on a roll with Mexican cuisine. The team behind the popular El Valle in Midtown and Oaxaca in Chamblee have opened Casa Balam in downtown Decatur. It is in the former Ted’s Montana Grill location. Chef and co-owner Luis Damian has created a menu of traditional and modern Mexican fare, including tacos, empanadas, and family-style meat options of duck confit, beef birria, and Chilean sea bass. Be sure to order the corn tres leches for its extra creamy goodness.

There is a new addition to Damsel. The restaurant has an “Upstairs at Damsel: Lobster and Steak Bar” where diners can enjoy a brand new menu by Culinary Director Julian Parker and his team. Think butter poached Maine lobster, prime NY strip steak, branzino, and oysters and caviar. Fancy! Damsel is known for their live entertainment produced and choreographed by Grammy-winner and Tony Award-nominee Otis Sallid (Smokey Joe’s Cafe) and supper club vibes at The Works food hall in Underwood Hills. The courses are interspersed with a stage production that includes tap, singing, pantomiming, and a blend of Jazz Age and contemporary hits.

Adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz stadium, the new Signia by Hilton boasts five restaurants and bars, but Capolinea, the Italian signature, is the one not to be missed. The food is matched by the atmosphere as a whole: the attentive service, the close-up view of the stadium and the West End, and the martini cart are all more than enough to impress diners and aesthetes alike. Menu standouts include steaks and handmade pastas, such as the duck ravioli with foie gras, fresno chili, and kumquat gremolata, a play on duck a la orange. Reservations required. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Valet parking only.

Chef Kevin Gillespie’s newest restaurant, Nàdair, is now open and may be one of the hottest tables to score. The veteran chef and founder of Gunshow, hopes to showcase his Scottish roots at this new establishment. Open Wednesday to Saturday, expect seasonally rotating dishes in a 6 or 3-course tasting menu. Reservations required.

The ‘70s are here to stay in Atlanta. Propaganda is a retro, vibey cocktail and live music spot in Smyrna on the upstairs level of Zucca Bar andamp; Pizzeria. Run by photographer and artist Mr. Wattson and designer Heather Tazza, the space is meticulously curated. From the disco ball to the ‘70s themed yellow couches to the walls covered in posters, art, and vinyl collections (look up at the ceiling, there’s record sleeves on there, too), this bar is sure to transport you to funky town. Expect innovative cocktails like the Pop Rocks Rita with, you guessed it, pop rocks candy, a Bohemian Rhapsody Disco Lemonade, and an Uncle Sam Aperol Spritz for $16 each. Reservations recommended. Dress code.

Commune is a wine bar and listening room in Avondale Estates. What is a listening room, you might ask? It’s a national trend, where bars play records and playlists of deep cut underground music. And now, Atlanta has its own spot. Commune, brainchild of Zopi Kristjanson and DJ Chris Devoe, opened at Olive and Pine in Avondale Estates. Some of the listening events lineup include a celebration of Prince and the Minneapolis sound, underground 60s soul, rock ‘n’ roll and honky tonk country gold. Empire State South’s former sommelier, Steven Grubbs is behind the wine list, and a small menu is available for bar bites.

Edgewood’s shuttered Noni’s has a new resident. Mother and daughter Emily James and LaToya Franklyn opened Miss Conduck in May with a focus in Trinidadian cuisine. Goat, oxtail, and chicken curries are on the menu, along with fried sweet plantains and roti. The restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere with dining room, bar, and courtyard seating.

The Painted Pickle is a pickleball restaurant and bar at Armour Yards. It comes from the same group behind bowling venues the Painted Pin in Buckhead and the Painted Duck in West Midtown. Justin Amick, CEO and President of Painted Hospitality, says this venue is a new take on a country club with a faux indoor green space, athletic training for pickleball on the eight individual courts, and food. There are classic bar games of ping-pong, cornhole, and darts, too.

Seafood spot Breaker Breaker opened its second-story lounge, Floridaman, late May and it’s quickly become a popular summertime hangout spot. The name is a nod to the “Florida man” headline phenomenon that has become ubiquitous in meme culture. The space leans into retro tropical vibes with bamboo furniture, vintage parrot lamps, and a neon chandelier. The menu from Breaker Breaker chef Maximilian Hines includes his take on a classic Cuban sandwich, Cajun-style shrimp, smoked fish dip, and more. The drinks include boozie slushies, canned beers, and tropical drinks with names like Freak on a Beach (Myer’s dark rum, peach liqueur, mango Chinola, and pineapple). 21+ only.

A hand injury is a nightmare for any chef, let alone a sushi master. Chef Tasuku Murakami injured his wrist in March riding his scooter to work at Umi, where the M by Tasuku Murakami experience takes place. Since then, the private omakase experience has been on hiatus. Chef Murakami is now back, healed wrist and all, serving one of the hottest private omakase dinners in Atlanta. A whopping $295 a person gets you an 18-course omakase dinner with fresh seafood deliveries of the day. The eight-person seating is limited to Wednesday through Friday, with two reservation options at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Chef Murakami’s team is playfully urging him not to ride his scooter to work anymore. Reservations required.

Atlanta is on a roll with Mexican cuisine. The team behind the popular El Valle in Midtown and Oaxaca in Chamblee have opened Casa Balam in downtown Decatur. It is in the former Ted’s Montana Grill location. Chef and co-owner Luis Damian has created a menu of traditional and modern Mexican fare, including tacos, empanadas, and family-style meat options of duck confit, beef birria, and Chilean sea bass. Be sure to order the corn tres leches for its extra creamy goodness.

There is a new addition to Damsel. The restaurant has an “Upstairs at Damsel: Lobster and Steak Bar” where diners can enjoy a brand new menu by Culinary Director Julian Parker and his team. Think butter poached Maine lobster, prime NY strip steak, branzino, and oysters and caviar. Fancy! Damsel is known for their live entertainment produced and choreographed by Grammy-winner and Tony Award-nominee Otis Sallid (Smokey Joe’s Cafe) and supper club vibes at The Works food hall in Underwood Hills. The courses are interspersed with a stage production that includes tap, singing, pantomiming, and a blend of Jazz Age and contemporary hits.

Adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz stadium, the new Signia by Hilton boasts five restaurants and bars, but Capolinea, the Italian signature, is the one not to be missed. The food is matched by the atmosphere as a whole: the attentive service, the close-up view of the stadium and the West End, and the martini cart are all more than enough to impress diners and aesthetes alike. Menu standouts include steaks and handmade pastas, such as the duck ravioli with foie gras, fresno chili, and kumquat gremolata, a play on duck a la orange. Reservations required. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Valet parking only.