Restaurants/Food

Consumer Stories

Inaccurate Facebook post generates interest in doughnut shop franchise

People love to post news on social media about businesses coming to the CSRA, but a recent Facebook post about a doughnut shop with an unusual name opening soon was inaccurate – at least for now. The post stated Duck Donuts is opening soon in Columbia County, and more than 250 people have commented so far. “I’ve heard these are the best donuts ever,” Nzuri Davis posted. “This just made my day,” Victoria Smith posted. But a public relations spokeswoman for the company said they haven’t received a signed franchise

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Local chef to launch downtown sports bar

Greek chef Manny Hatzis has big plans for the former home of The Hive Bodega in downtown Augusta. In a few weeks, Hatzis will launch Manny’s Sports Off Broad, a sports bar and grill, located at 215 10th St. near The Bee’s Knees. Manny’s will serve a variety of meals, including smash burgers – made by smashing beef patties on a grill – and Cuban sandwiches. He also plans to offer Sunday brunch. The sports bar will feature several TVs just in time for football season, which kicks off in

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New Washington Road Tex-Mex restaurant draws large crowd

Before a local Tex-Mex restaurant opened its doors for the first time Monday morning, a long line of customers was already waiting to get inside. Surcheros Fresh Mex celebrated the grand opening of its newest location at 2907 Washington Road, Suite 402, in Augusta. It’s located near Jason’s Deli in the Washington Crossing shopping center. Surcheros offers a variety of meals, including tacos, burritos, nachos, and quesadillas. Customers also have their choice of more than 25 toppings. Just before the restaurant opened, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce held a

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Business Lunch Review: Nacho Mama’s

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

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Local restaurateurs pivot and launch new restaurant concept

Last summer, after facing a possible suspension of its liquor license, Southbound Smokehouse on Central Avenue closed its doors. The business’s owners have now teamed up with another local entrepreneur to launch a new restaurant concept in the same building. Brian Brittingham and George Claussen own Southbound, which is now located in SRP Park. The pair, along with Andrew Crumrine, who owns the building located at 1855 Central Ave. near Buona Caffe, opened Soul City Pizza in mid-February 2022. “I thought we needed a local pizza place,” said Crumrine, who

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Vegan restaurant uproots to join others at OPP Kitchen

Uprooted Vegan Cuisine is the latest CSRA food business to join the unique shared prep concept of OPP Kitchen. As ABD’s Gary Kauffman reported last week, the new space was started by Onnie Stafford, owner of Paleo Num Yums, to save her own struggling business. OPP (Other People Prepping) will give other food-based small businesses a chance to grow their craft and sell their products under one roof. For Jenn Kraus, owner of Uprooted Vegan Cuisine, the partnership was a perfect fit. She’ll be sharing space there at the beginning

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Local baker delivers sweet treats

If you need gourmet cookies for your next corporate gift and don’t have time to pick them up, a new bakery business can save you time and gas by delivering them right to your client’s door. Wesley Mayton, who has worked as a pastry chef for more than 25 years, has launched Chef Wesley’s Cookies. The business is licensed by the state of Georgia. Mayton offers five flavors: chocolate chip, oatmeal golden raisin, peanut butter, snickerdoodle, and sugar. The cost is $25 per dozen. Customers can also order a half

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Business Lunch Review: Monterrey Mexican

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

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Business Lunch: Dave and Buster’s

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

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