Plans have surfaced for a unique dining and entertainment project with the BeltLine in its backyard that sources tell Urbanize Atlanta could begin construction in coming days.
According to City of Atlanta building permit records, a concept called The Painted Park has been cleared to begin converting a century-old, brick building at 240 N. Highland Ave. that formerly housed Brasserie and Neighborhood Cafe at Parish into a mix of gaming areas, bars, patios, and outdoor lounge spaces.
Included in the plans is a new pedestrian tunnel—yes, tunnel—that would link the former café beneath Parish with an active lawn area beside the BeltLine.
The tunnel component aims to prevent Painted Park patrons from crossing (and clogging) a driveway that serves the Grinnell Lofts condo building next door.
The former parking lot and driveway behind the building where The Painted Park's pedestrian tunnel and lawn area are planned, with the Eastside Trail depicted at right. W. Jay George Design/The Painted Pin
Overview of planned changes expected to start construction this month. W. Jay George Design/The Painted Pin
The project is being put together by Painted Hospitality, the group owned by Justin Amick and William Stallworth that operates the Painted Pin in Buckhead and Painted Duck in West Midtown. Amick’s father, Bob Amick, owns Concentrics Restaurants and opened Parish in Inman Park about 15 years ago, operating the neighborhood staple until it shuttered in early 2021.
An inquiry submitted to Justin Amick seeking more details and visuals wasn’t returned this week.
A source close to the project tells Urbanize Atlanta construction of Painted Park is scheduled to begin next week, with the buildout expected to take roughly five months.
Blueprints indicate an expansive lawn area beside the Eastside Trail would consume parking spaces in a small lot behind the restaurant building.
The former Parish restaurant and cafe space at 240 N. Highland Ave. as seen in early 2023. Plans call for a restaurant and bar above, and gaming below on the ground floor. W. Jay George Design/The Painted Pin
Closer look at the Eastside Trail-adjacent lawn. W. Jay George Design/The Painted Pin
That area next to the BeltLine would feature a gazebo, table tennis, a “giant Jenga” section, cornhole games, fire table areas with seating, and lockable security gates, according to plans approved by the city.
In the main building, upstairs would feature a large dining room with three bar areas, with gaming and kitchen areas below.
A 1,000-square-foot rear addition to the eating and drinking establishment with an outdoor terrace on the lower level is also planned.
Find more context and a closer look in the gallery above.
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