Atlanta staples Daddy D's BBQ and others close due to rising costs, though new barbecue spot opens nearby.

Several beloved Atlanta restaurants, including Daddy D's BBQ Joynt, Dantanna's, Eats on Ponce, and Agave, are closing due to rising costs and economic strain, with Daddy D's shutting on December 31 after 35 years. Owners cite inflation-driven increases in rent, labor, and food costs, alongside reduced consumer spending. While some, like Daddy D's, hope to reopen elsewhere, others mark the end of long-standing local institutions. Meanwhile, Lewis Barbecue opened a new rooftop location at Ansley Mall, bringing Texas-style barbecue to the Atlanta Beltline and joining a growing wave of culinary destinations in the area.