It’s hard starting a business, and it doesn’t always get easier over time. 2020 was pretty unforgiving to some special places here in the city, and we didn’t forget their passing — neither did cool ATLiens who told us which ones they personally hated to see happen.
“Viva la Vegan.”
— Big Zak Wallace of Local Green Atlanta
“Octane.” (Westside)
— James Louise
“GRAVEYARDDDDDD… (R.I.P).”
— India Nabarro
“Despite all of its terrible health scores, Chinese Buddah at Spring & 10th St. was a huge loss for me!”
— Nick Love
— Anna Benbrook aka Gucci Maim
“the Sound Table.”
— Branden LSK
“Mo Mo Ya on Roswell Road.”
— Jovita Moore
“The Music Room on Edgewood.”
— BOREGARD.
“Sweet Auburn Seafood.”
— Mr. Hanky
“Too many to name, but seeing the mental and economic effects of not being able to gather and connect socially in general was devastating.”
— D.L. Warfield
“Follies.”
— Butter.ATL