Food and Drink Archives - THE CREEK - a Johns Creek Magazine

Toastique to Open June 27 With a Week of Giveaways

Smoked salmon toast on a wooden carving board with bottles of juice, wellness shots and other items. They are on a white table against a white background.

The gourmet, all-day cafe will also unveil the winner of the first-ever Toastique mural contest, handpainted by a local artist, during its grand opening celebration Toastique, the gourmet toast, juice…

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Alessio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria Launches Franchise Opportunities

Exterior of tan-colored building with a large Alessio's Restaurant & Pizzeria sign.

After 30 years of success with multiple locations in north metro Atlanta, family-owned Italian eatery, Alessio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria, has announced that they are expanding the business to offer franchise…

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Medley in Johns Creek: Five Months From Opening Day

A greenspace with outdoor seating and covered area in a soon-to-open mixed-use community in Johns Creek, Georgia.

The latest retail, restaurant, townhomes and art program updates We’re just over five months away from the opening of Medley in Johns Creek. The much-anticipated first phase of the 43-acre…

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A Dozen Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day

A glass vase with pink flowers is on a small, white, square table next to a sofa and floor-to-ceiling windows. There is a small plate with a stack of pancakes and a few strawberries on the table next to the vase, along with a sign that says Happy Mother's Day.

If you haven’t already made plans to celebrate the mothers in your life this year, don’t worry! There’s still time to find the right gift or make the perfect reservation.…

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Best of Johns Creek: Steaks, Burgers and Seafood

A plate at Pampas Steakhouse with a steak and small salad on it. There are other plates of food and glasses of red wine on the table around it.

We asked you to vote for your favorite places and people of Johns Creek, and you answered the call. You can find the full Best of Johns Creek 2026 list in our April/May…

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Spring into Flavor: Lazy Dog’s Fresh New Menu Celebrates the Season

There’s something magical about spring in Georgia — the azaleas burst into bloom, the weather turns pleasant and restaurants across metro Atlanta refresh their menus with lighter, brighter fare. Recently,…

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“Encore” at Medley: Toro Breaks Ground on Phase Two

Rendering of the Encore Phase 2 development at Medley at Johns Creek.

With six months to the grand opening, the mixed-use community advances with seven new retail signings Momentum continues at Medley, the 43-acre mixed-use community under construction in Johns Creek. Toro…

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Best of Johns Creek: Coffee, Sweets, Treats and Breakfast

Large dutch baby style fluffy pancake with butter and powdered sugar on a plate at Hen Mother Cookhouse in Johns Creek, Georgia.

We asked you to vote for your favorite places and people of Johns Creek, and you answered the call. You can find the full Best of Johns Creek 2026 list in our April/May…

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Four Johns Creek Gems That Prove Brunch Is Far More Than Cantaloupe

An omelet and a biscuit on a plate at a brunch restaurant.

Sideshow Bob, the villain from “The Simpsons,” once famously quipped that brunch is “not quite breakfast or lunch, but it comes with a slice of cantaloupe at the end.” The…

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Mediterranean Flavors Meet Warm Hospitality at Rose & Olives

A Greek salad plate with lettuce, tomatoes. olives, pepperoncini and feta cheese at Rose & Olives in Johns Creek.

Nestled in the heart of the Duluth/Johns Creek area, Rose & Olives has quietly become a culinary gem for those seeking authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a sophisticated yet approachable twist.…

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