CHINA WOK 2555 Delk Road, Suite A11, Marietta 30067
CHIPOTLE'S MEXICAN GRILL
678-560-5550 www.eastcobbchinchin.com
www.chinadollga.com
www.chinahousemarietta.com
www.chinawokmariettaga.com
1281 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 104, Marietta 30068 678-279-1604 www.chipotle.com
CHOI’S AMERICAN WINGS
2555 Delk Road, Marietta 30067
CHOPSTIX CHINESE BISTRO 3822 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
americanwings7.com
www.chopsticksmarietta.com
Iconic Chicago’s Steak, Seafood, and Pasta Cooking Up New Dishes with New Owners
For over 25 years East Cobbers have made Chicago’s their special celebration destination. But new owners Mark Zwolak and his son Connor Murray are shaking up the East Cobb dining scene to spread the word that there is a plethora of new reasons for foodies to check in and check out the “New” Chicago’s, coming full circle back to its roots.
Beloved classic dishes that have made the restaurant the eatery of choice will most likely remain on the menu and Mondays will highlight rotating classic dishes guests came to love such as tenderloin beeftips. They will be introducing a Taco Tuesday night, Wednesdays are Ladies night with $5 martinis and on Thursdays, the fun explodes with trivia night in the SpeakEasy Lounge. Also new is an expanded appetizer menu at the bar, including beer cheese and pretzels and craft beers, many from local brewers. The restaurant leadership takes great pride in sourcing produce from local growers and using seasonal fruits and vegetables for signature dishes and homemade desserts.
Mark, an East Cobb native and Lassiter High School graduate is also a UGA alum with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration, later receiving an M.B.A. from KSU, focusing on Entrepreneurship. He put himself through college by working in Athens at local restaurants, including De Palma’s Italian Café and even before graduating, was charged with opening its second location. “I managed Houston’s in Atlanta, the renowned Magnolia’s in Charleston then took a different turn, working in corporate finance for many years internationally and in the South
West USA. I was drawn back to my home town in Georgia and my first passion, food. Acquiring Chicago’s was the perfect synergy—we are both getting back to our roots.”
Chicago’s Manager Ben Petway has compiled a team of professional servers and chefs that share the same enthusiasm the new owners do. Ben and Mark are truly hands on, personally checking on guests table side and jumping into the kitchen as needed.
Spencer Vinson, a life-long Cobb resident, started at Chicago’s as a Line Cook, then Sous Chef but his culinary talents could not be ignored and he was promoted to Executive Chef by the new owners. His cooking career started interestingly as a submarine Chef for the Navy and after returning to dry land, he worked at other local fine dining establishments. Spencer felt completely at home with the evolving concept at Chicago’s. “I know this kitchen like the back of my hand. I know what our long-time clientele craves but am excited to experiment with new dishes and flavors for our guests.” states Vinson.
The other half of the father and son team, Connor, recently graduated from UGA’s Terry School of Business with a degree in Finance. When pushed to vote for his favorite item at Chicago’s, he steered away from food for a moment and voted for the classic chalkboard on the wall, an internal “Yelp” review of sorts for customers to recommend dishes they have really loved. “It is a stellar way for us to get direct feedback about what we are doing right and encourages other guests to take a chance on ordering something they may not ordinarily eat.”
Chicago’s Steak and Seafood is located at 4401 Shallowford Road, Roswell, 30075. Hours are Sunday-Monday: 5-9pm; Tuesday-Thursday: 5-10pm; Friday-Saturday: 5-11pm. Chicago’s also offers early dining service Sunday-Thursday, 5-6:30pm.
For more information, visit www.chicagosrestaurant.com or FB/ Instagram: @ChicagosEastCobb.
Chicago’s Management Team
EAST COBBER DINING GUIDE
COCONUTZ JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
3349 Canton Road, Marietta 30066
1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 365, Marietta 30068
COLD STONE CREAMERY
640 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068
CORNER PIZZA
4651 Woodstock Road, Suite 305, Roswell 30075
COSMOPOLITAN
2475 Delk Road, Marietta 30067
CUE’S BILLIARDS
www.coldstonecreamery.com
www.cosmomarietta.com
3372 Canton Road, Suite 140, Marietta 30066 770-425-1101 www.cuesbilliards.com
DAILY DONUTS
2555 Delk Road SE, Marietta 30067
DEL TACO
4269 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
DELKWOOD GRILL
2769 Delk Road, Marietta 30067
Canton Road, Marietta 30066
Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30068
Shallowford Road, Marietta 30066
4475 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
DUNKIN’
E. Piedmont Road, Marietta 30062
611 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068
DUNKIN’ DONUTS 2022 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta 30339
DUNKIN’ DONUTS
www.deltaco.com
www.delkwood.com
Road, Marietta 30068
www.dunkindonuts.com
EAST COBBER DINING GUIDE
FIREHOUSE SUBS
2900 Delk Road, Marietta 30068
FIREHOUSE SUBS
1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068
FIREHOUSE SUBS
2745 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066
FRANKIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
3085 Canton Road, Marietta 30066
FRANKIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
3100 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
FRESH TO ORDER
www.firehousesubs.com
1333 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 678-568-2121 www.freshtoorder.com
3000 Windy Hill Road, Marietta 30067
EXPRESS TERIYAKI & SUSHI 2900 Delk Road SE, Marietta 30067
www.fuddruckers.com
FUJI HANA 1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068 678-560-8071 www.fujihanaeastcobb.com
WILLIE JEWELL’S OLD SCHOOL BAR-B-Q 2550 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066
WILLY’S MEXICANA GRILL 2900 Delk Road SE, Marietta 30067
WILLY’S MEXICANA GRILL
4250 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
WINDY CITY GRILL
www.wendys.com
www.wendys.com
www.whichwich.com
williamsonbros.com
williejewells.com
www.willys.com
www.willys.com
4017 Canton Road, Marietta 30066 678-401-7735
Plains Road, Marietta 30066
& TAP
2145 Roswell Road, Suite 170, Marietta 30062
1475 Terrell Mill Road, Suite 106, Marietta 30067
www.wingfactory.com
EAST COBB 3052 Shallowford Road, Suite 200, Marietta 30062
FUSION KITCHEN & SUSHI 3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 420, Marietta 30062
YEERO VILLAGE 4751 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30075
YOGLI MOGLI
Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 35, Marietta 30068
750 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30068
ZAXBY’S
Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062
ZAXBY’S 2080 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta 30062
Sandy Plains Road, NE, Marietta 30066
1255 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 42, Marietta 30062
ZÖE’S KITCHEN
Roswell Road, Suite 157, Marietta 30062
www.ilovexengo.com
www.yeerovillage.com
www.yoglimogli.com
www.zaxbys.com
www.zaxbys.com
www.zaxbys.com
www.zealrestaurant.com
zoeskitchen.com
TEMPLE KOL EMETH CELEBRATES NOSHFEST
Temple Kol Emeth wants to celebrate the end of summer with all of their East Cobb friends, so they’re throwing a party Labor Day weekend: the seventh annual Noshfest on September 3-4, in their parking lot at TKE. The festival is free and open to the public. This family-friendly community event features delicious, traditional foods, hard to find specialty items, live entertainment, a children’s play area, petting zoo, arts & crafts vendors and community resources.
Co-chairs for the event are two sisters who grew up at TKE. Sarah Jacoby Thalheimer and Dale Jacoby have been family members at the temple for more than 30 years.
“Our Noshfest event is a cornerstone of the TKE community and we are excited to share our culture with the public,” Thalheimer said. “It will be a weekend filled with great food, fun entertainment and a lot of kids’ activities the whole family will enjoy.”The event features food from around the world, including a bagel eating contest on September 3rd at 2 PM where participants are challenged to eat the most bagels in five minutes. Last year’s winner, Teddy Delecruz, a professional eater from Chicago, ate six bagels. The cash prize is $500.
The public is also invited to vote in the “Kugel Cook Off,” a contest featuring delicious delicacies. Additionally, there will be live music throughout the 2-day festival, including headliner Peyton Parker, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter from Kennesaw. Parker was a finalist on NBC’s “The Voice.” Noshfest is fun for the whole family. Kids’ activities include a petting zoo, bouncy houses, face painting, games and more.
While you nibble on some delicious food enjoy the entertainment which includes Israeli dancing, a Krav Maga demonstration and a variety of music and bands. There will be more than 20 vendors selling
handcrafted jewelry, designer clothing, pottery, paintings and more.
Temple Kol Emeth is located at 1415 Old Canton Road in Marietta/East Cobb 30062 at the intersection of Old Canton and Sewell Mill Road. For more information, visit Noshfest.com or contact TKENoshfest@gmail.com.
Sisters Sarah Jacoby Thalheimer and Dale Jacoby, Co-chairs for this year’s Noshfest
