Could this be the quickest opening and closing of an Atlanta restaurant ever?
Diners reported on social media that the Hall at Ashford Lane, which celebrated its opening on May 26, has a sign on the door declaring that it is “closed until further notice.”
In late June, there were reports on social media that the Hall had closed, but it appeared to have been in operation when a Rough Draft reporter stopped by around 3 p.m. on June 30.
There were also social media posts that said employees had walked out after not being paid, but those were later removed.
A July 6 Facebook post about Dunwoody-area businesses reported that the Hall has shut its doors, with no plan for re-opening.
The Hall at Ashford Lane dining spot ‘closed until further notice’ after a month
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The 17,000-square-foot space included nine food stalls and, possibly, Georgia’s largest bar. It opened to mixed reviews, with diners complaining about slow service and high prices. Others seemed to take a wait-and-see attitude, saying that their first visit to the dining hall showed promise. At the time of its opening, Jamal Wilson, the owner, said he was "[excited] to bring the first food hall to Dunwoody.”
At the time of its opening, Jamal Wilson, the owner, said he was "[excited] to bring the first food hall to Dunwoody.”
At the time of its opening, Jamal Wilson, the owner, said he was "[excited] to bring the first food hall to Dunwoody.”
“Our mission is to create a... space where people can come together to [enjoy delicious] food, [fantastic drinks], and celebrate life’s moments,” Wilson said in a message put out by its public relations firm, Babbit Bodner. “We are excited to welcome [everyone] to experience the wide range of [food options and the best atmosphere] that The Hall at Ashford Lane has to offer.”
Calls to Babbit Bodner were not immediately returned regarding the situation. The Hall at Ashford Lane’s Instagram account has been deleted. Rough Draft reached out to the city of Dunwoody for information, but communications manager Jennifer Boettcher said she had no updates.
Calls to Babbit Bodner were not immediately returned regarding the situation. The Hall at Ashford Lane’s Instagram account has been deleted. Rough Draft reached out to the city of Dunwoody for information, but communications manager Jennifer Boettcher said she had no updates.
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opening \ˈoʊpənɪŋ\
the first time a business operates or allows customers to enter
diners \ˈdaɪnɚ\
people who are eating at a restaurant
dining \ˈdaɪ.nɪŋ\
to do with eating, as in 'dining hall', a large restaurant-like room
promise \ˈprɑːməs\
a sign that something or someone will be good or successful in the future
mission \ˈmɪʃən\
the goal or purpose of something, such as a company
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