THE HISTORY
Beginning in the 1880’s, The Atlanta Stove Works helds its headquarters for almost 100 years.
In 2004, the building then became a place for mixed-used development of offices and restaurants.
In 2006, Tyler Perry transformed the 200,000 square feet space into Tyler Perry Studios, where 16 movies, 14 stage plays and five television programs were made.
In 2012, Paces Properties purchased the land with plans to create an “epicurean center.”
Walking through the Market
Dining
The Cockentrice
In honoring tradition of charcuterie, The Cockentrice embraces the technique of meat cooking. Chef Kevin Ouzts’ celebration of old school techniques and southern cuisine has gained notoriety in the short amount of time it has been at the market. Dishes include traditional meat dishes with a creative twist such as Crispy Ginger Short Ribs and Duck Prosciutto. Options range from choosing the familiar chicken or having options such as rabbit and a baby octopus.
Craft Izakaya
Lead by Chef Jey Oh, Craft Izakaya goes beyond simple Japanese cuisine. All dishes have a modern twist. Japanese fusion dishes are listed along with high quality sushi and a full bar, led by Nate Shuman. Dishes include Tuna Tar Tar, iidako Karaage (fried baby octopus), Japanese sausage, and classic sushi rolls such as Salmon Roll, Baked California Roll and others. These traditional dishes given a rustic and modern combination, sets Craft Izakaya apart form other hibachi and Japanese dining options.
Fred’s Meat & Bread
Fred’s Meat & Bread is the Krog Street Market’s answer to savory sandwich shop. Lead by Chef Todd Ginsberg, classic American dishes are sold. From burgers, to po’boys, to sandwiches, to fries, and even cheesesteaks are sold. While quality and fresh ingredients are used in every dish, the prices remain affordable. The majority of each time remains under $10.
Grand Champion BBQ
In the South, barbecue places are frequent throughout the city. Grand Champion BBQ remains supreme with their awards. Honored by both the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Atlanta Magazine, their barbecue is sourced from local and fresh ingredients. Menu items include pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked sausage, mac-n-cheese, potato salad, banana pudding and the staple freshly brewed ice tea.
Gu’s Dumplings
Their original location was off of Buford Highway, titled “Gu’s Bistro.” Their location at the Krog Street Market is much smaller and specialized, where Chef Gu’s focus is on their special dumplings. At “Gu’s,” they offer a particular subsect of Chinese food from Sichuan in the southwestern part of China. Authentic Szechuan Chinese food means heavy doses of garlic, cilantro, and chili peppers.
The Little Tart Bakeshop & Coffee Bar
The Little Tart is no stranger to the Atlanta area. With the new Krog Street Market locale, other locations entail Emory Farmers Market, Decatur Farmers Market and in collaboration with Octane Coffee off of Memorial Drive. At The Little Tart, each item is made from local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. At the Krog location, Octane bean drinks will be served in coffee drinks from drip to espressos, cortados and lattes. The menu changes regularly, however, staple items include croissants, pain au chocolat, turnovers, cookies and their classic take on the BLT.
The Luminary
Atlanta native and “Top Chef: Las Vegas” contestant Eli Kirshtein brings classic French inspired dishes to The Luminary, where there is also a large raw bar, craft beers, cocktails and 400-square-foot patio space. Named after Atlanta’s first historic newspaper, The Luminary offers high class cuisine. Items include: French toast, croque monsieur, steak frites, snails, oysters and duck leg confit.
Spice Road
Southern soul food inspired, Spice Road masters chicken cookery. Not opened yet, Chef Asha Gomez is known for her award-winning Kerala fried chicken and a 2013 James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant for Cardamom Hill.
Superica
The art of Tex-Mex is exemplified at Superica, with Chef Ford Fry’s and Chef Kevin Maxey’s texan roots immersed in each item. With live music and an outdoor patio, Superica serves various versions of fajitas, nachos, tacos and margaritas. Breakfast is being added soon.
Yalla
Meaning “Hurry Up!” in Arabic, Yalla is the signature option at the Krog Street Market for contemporary Middle Eastern food. Todd Ginsberg, the chef, has been honored in the 2014 James Beard Foundation Semifinalist for “BEST CHEF: Southeast.” At the food stall, dishes feature shawarma, kebabs, falafel, fresh-baked pita and laffa, and various salads.
Retail
The Collective
Located in the cottage at the corner of Irwin and Lake Streets, The Collective remains a unique place to shop. With items from local artists, crafters and entrepreneurs. Miscellaneous things are stocked, ranging from home and garden items, vintage clothing, antiques, fabulous jewelry, local gourmet foods, succulents and other local finds.
French Market Flowers
Specializing in sustainably-grown flowers and live plants, French Market Flowers delivers variously crafted bouquets to all Atlanta neighborhoods. The flowers are grown in Coweta County, on Ginger Lily Farm, where the two owners live. Cindy and John Tarrant are of the slow flower movement, which is the belief that organic, sustainable, locally-grown flowers are the best for businesses, communities, and the environment. Their design philosophy is to design as if the flowers were growing in the field, using a lot of natural foliage, berries, and interesting flowers from the farm.
Hop City Store and Bar
Based in Atlanta and Alabama, Hop City’s speciality are craft beers, wine, homebrew and growlers (a reusable jug that allows you to bring draft beer into your home). Hop City partners with many Atlanta restaurants, including The Optimist, Five Seasons and Bocado with wine and beer tastings. Freshly introduced, Hop City is initiating a new venture with “Growlertown To Go,” a full reefer, portable truck with 30 taps to participate in festivals or private events.
Krog Street Pet Works
With an original location off of Austin Avenue, Krog Street Pet Works offers pet services that sell unusual and specialty treats for dogs and cats. As a one-stop-shop for treats, toys, and food, unique gifts are sold, including clothing for any occasion, jewelry and beds.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Located on the market floor across from Grand Champion BBQ, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams vendors unique ice cream flavors, sorbets and frozen yogurts. Built from sourced ingredients from around the world, the flavors include Brambleberry Crisp, Goat Cheese with Red Cherries, Wildberry Lavender, Bangkok Peanut, Riesling Poached Pear Sorbet and The Milkiest Chocolate in the World.
Mama Handmade Bath and Body
Mama offers a line of handmade, all-natural body products and soy candles. Their primary mission is to create quality products and to better educate consumers about natural body care. Almost all of their products are 100 percent natural they only use essential oils for scent, which are all-natural, therapeutic oils that are extracted from plants.
Pannus Bakery
Located between The Spotted Trotter and French Market Flowers, Pannus Bakery is a wholesale and retail bakery company that specializes in making international breads and pastries. The main focus is on Mexican tradition sweet and breads along with other Latin American dishes. With a goal to preserve recipes and authenticity to the Hispanic communities, items include conchas, turnovers, empanadas and more.
The Spotted Trotter
The Spotted Trotter is an All-American butchery, charcuterie and cheese shop. With a menu that changes on the weekly, the norm served entails fresh sausage, dried and cut salami, smoked meats and crepinettes such as “Lamb and Feta” and “Pork and Sage.”
XOCOLATL Small Batch Chocolate
Located across from Craft Izakaya and next to Krog Street Pet Works, XOCOLATL sells craft bean-to-bar chocolate and serves as a bean-to-bar chocolate factory. Made from cacao that is sustainably and ethically grown, harvested, fermented and sun-dried on small farms throughout the Americas and East Africa, they are stone ground into a chocolate liquor. With only two ingredients used, cacao and organic cane sugar, every item in the market remains vegan, soy and gluten free.
