The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bunny Breakfast
The Easter Bunny has a busy schedule weekend. Along with an appearance in Thomaston, he’ll be heading to Kennesaw to bring the spirit of Easter fun to families. The city is hosting a breakfast that features Easter Bunny and a buffet of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and more. The big bunny will hop from table to table to greet everyone, give out hugs and pose for pictures. Two time slots are available: 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. Advance purchase is required. Tickets are available online.
8 a.m. and 10 a.m. April 8. $6. Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. 770-422-9714, kennesaw-ga.gov. its patio early once a month, so guests can spread out their yoga mats and enjoy a free one-hour session of stretching. This month’s instructor is BeAnne Creeger from Plum Tree Yoga in Roswell. Afterward, indulge in a free mimosa from the restaurant, or enjoy a lavish brunch that begins at 11:30 a.m.
10:15 a.m. April 9. Free. Osteria Mattone, 1095 Canton St., Roswell. 678-878-3378, osteriamattone.com.
Java Cats Cafe in Grant Park
Atlanta’s first cat cafe, Java Cats Cafe, opened last week next to Tin Lizzy’s Cantina in Grant Park. In addition to operating an adoptable cat cafe fostering up to 20 cats in partnership with PAWS Atlanta, owner Hadyn Hilton partnered with Ebrik Coffee on a coffee menu with cute cat names, such as the espurrso, the catpuccino and the meowchiatto. Also, look for sandwiches, salads and pastries from the Gathering, a nonprofit by the Atlanta Mission that helps the homeless develop culinary skills. 415 Memorial Drive S.E., Atlanta. 678-460-7984, javacatscafe. com.
Little Star at Star Provisions
While the openings of the new locations of Star Provisions and Bacchanalia on Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard have been delayed, the sandwich shop, now known as Little Star, remains open at the original Howell Mill Road location at the Westside Provisions District. Award-winning Atlanta chef and restaurateur Anne Quatrano’s menu features longtime favorites, including the shrimp po’boy, along with updates such as a variety of bowls and side salads. 1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta. 404-365-0410, ext. 130, starprovisions.com/littlestar.
Hickory & Hazel near Atlanta airport
Located minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and the downtowns of College Park and East Point, Hickory & Hazel Southern Table and Bar is set to open in May in the new Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel. On the menu, Southern cuisine with local ingredients in dishes such as sweet teabrined chicken and waffles and grilled bourbon cider pork chops with potato puree and glazed Vidalia onions. 2081 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta. 404-443-8690, marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlagrenaissance-atlanta-airportgateway-hotel. Have a tip about a restaurant opening or closing or other dining news? Contact Bob Townsend at btownsajc@gmail.com.
Chefs Collaborative Supper at the Farm
On April 23, the Atlanta chapter of the Chefs Collaborative food nonprofit will host “Supper at the Farm” at Love is Love Farm in Decatur. The spring potluck will gather chefs and guests around the table for White Oak Pastures mutton, seasonal dishes prepared by chefs and purveyors and libations made with local spirits. Participating chefs include Steven Satterfield of Miller Union, Anne Quatrano of Bacchanalia, and Ryan Smith of Staplehouse. Tickets: $100 with proceeds donated to Chefs Collaborative’s scholarship program. http://m.bpt.me/ event/2914385.