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A fast-casual Asian-inspired restaurant is continuing to grow in metro Atlanta.

Teriyaki Madness is expanding next to Sandy Springs with a location at 4969 Roswell Road at Belle Isle Square. The menu includes rice and noodle bowls with chicken, salmon, steak and tofu, as well as appetizers and snacks like egg rolls, edamame, potstickers and crab rangoon.

The upcoming location comes from Gonzalo de Aristegui, who brought Atlanta’s first Teriyaki Madness to the city in 2022. With the success of that initial restaurant, it felt like the right time to launch the next. (He has an agreement for a total of three stores.)

“This one had to prove itself first,” he told What Now Atlanta. “Being the first one in the market is always difficult. You’re pulling a big cart with a single horse. It takes time to build recognition.”

Eyeing Expansion

Founded in Las Vegas in 2003, Teriyaki Madness has since grown to 162 locations across the U.S., with 40 more slated to open this year. They are nearly entirely franchised. The company is targeting the Atlanta area for continued expansion, with plans for more than 10 new locations in the market over the next five years.

Chief Marketing Officer Jodi Boyce said that Atlanta is the right market for the nutritious, convenient and customizable cuisine of Teriyaki Madness.

“First and foremost, it’s delicious,” she told What Now Atlanta. “It happens to be a bit healthier. We have quality ingredients, huge portions, and it’s all made to order. It targets the actively working adults that are looking for really good food that happens to be a little bit healthier than the alternative.”

Teriyaki Madness often does well next to gyms, targeting those who might be prioritizing healthy eats and meal-prepping along with their workouts. The stores can also occupy a smaller brick-and-mortar footprint, with a heavy focus on to-go food in addition to the dine-in customer experience.

“We have almost 80 percent of our food go out the door, whether that’s pick-up, delivery, curbside or catering,” Boyce said.

Growth in Sandy Springs

De Aristegui is a seasoned restaurant owner. The upcoming Sandy Springs location of Teriyaki Madness is located in the same shopping center as his other business, the Italian restaurant Cibo E Beve. Teriyaki Madness in Atlanta also does a lot of catering, with plenty of clients in Sandy Springs, Smyrna and Chamblee. So it was a natural fit to expand north.

“Operationally, it makes a lot of sense,” he said. “I know the market very well.”

Teriyaki Madness is expected to open in Sandy Springs this spring after some remodeling work. As for what to order if it’s your first time, de Aristegui recommends the spicy chicken teriyaki.

“It’s very unique, very different,” he said. “It’s tossed in our custom spicy sauce, which is really nice. It has a caramelized and toasty char on it.”

In the meantime, Teriyaki Madness is open in Atlanta at 1923 Howell Mill Road daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Sandy Springs is hosting a ribbon-cutting for the first completed segment of its Springway Trail Loop May 2 at 1 p.m. near the Morgan Falls Dog Park.

Parking for the event is available in the lot adjacent to the park at 100 Morgan Falls Road.

The 2A segment is the first installment of the Springway Trail Loop, a 5-mile path around Morgan Falls Overlook Park. Plans call for addressing the project in five segments.

The Springway is the name of the city’s ambitious 31.4-mile trail master plan.

The new 1.88-mile segment connects Morgan Falls Overlook Park to Roswell Road at Cimarron Parkway. The multi-use path is 8 to 12 feet wide with a top-down boardwalk with concrete decking over Orkin Lake. The project consists of retaining walls, drainage structures, pedestrian bridges, roadway realignments, landscaping and trail signage.

The Georgia Natural Resources Department gave the city $3 million for the project through a conservation grant under the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program. The city covered the rest of the $8.8 million construction cost of the first segment.

Work on the segment began in December 2022 but ran into some expensive delays when crews struck solid rock underneath Orkin Lake.

The extra work delayed completion of the project some 18 months.

After approving work changes to the contract, some related to drilling for the boardwalk and others more routine, the project cost jumped $1 million. City officials have directed staff to pick more feasible path projects moving forward.

In February, the city submitted a grant application to fund segment 2C, which runs 1.6 miles from Morgan Falls Overlook Park along the Chattahoochee River to Grogans Ferry Road.

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SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The Sandy Springs City Council is set to review feedback on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within the city during the April 15 work session.

City staff had council members and Mayor Rusty Paul complete a SWOT analysis to wrap up the two-day strategic planning retreat Feb. 6 at City Springs.

Overall, elected officials said the strengths of Sandy Springs are its city staff, financial management, public safety and business community. Some weaknesses included project length, traffic congestion, redevelopment and a lack of flexibility.

As some of the most informed Sandy Springs residents, council members identified the revitalization of commercial areas, efficiency and economic growth as opportunities.

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They said threats facing the community include housing costs, the breakdown of neighborhood cohesion, a potential economic downturn, water reliability and public apathy.

In other work session business, local nonprofit Art Sandy Springs is set to discuss its initiatives across the city, how public art fits into infrastructure projects and its plans for the interior of City Springs.

Art Sandy Springs is requesting an annual allocation of $60,000 to secure wall sculptures and paintings for the third floor of City Hall with several options for the expansive “Feature Wall” in the lobby.

The nonprofit is also set to discuss its joint project with the Sandy Springs Society — the 20th anniversary Turtle Walk — a City Green exhibit running from mid-June to early September.

To view the April 15 meeting agendas, visit sandyspringsga.portal.civicclerk.com/.

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To watch a live meeting, visit www.youtube.com/@CityOfSandySprings/streams.

During its regular meeting, the City Council has a public hearing to submit an annual update on its impact fee system to the Atlanta Regional Commission before it is approved this summer.

The system allows the city charge fees for new developments that place a burden on city services.

In other business, Sandy Springs is also planning to adopt its Safety Action Plan following a two-year process to identify where crashes are occurring in the city and how to stop them.

Between 2018 and 2022, there were more than 27,500 crashes within the city limits.

Because two-thirds of all crashes in Sandy Springs occur on state or federal routes, the plan says it’s important for the city to work with the Georgia Department of Transportation.

The goal is to achieve zero fatal and serious injury crashes on city-owned streets by 2050.

Sandy Springs, GA, April 2025 – ELLEMES Medical Spa has been named the Best Med Spa in Sandy Springs, GA by My Sandy Springs Magazine in its April 2025 issue. This prestigious accolade recognizes the spa’s commitment to excellence in skincare and aesthetic treatments, and it highlights the hard work and dedication of ELLEMES’s expert team. The award shines a spotlight on ELLEMES Medical Spa as an industry leader, underscoring its exceptional service quality and superior treatment outcomes for clients.

Launched in late 2019 by owner Lauren Siso, ELLEMES Medical Spa has quickly become an award-winning medical spa in Georgia. The spa stands out for its personalized treatment plans, expert medical aesthetic team, holistic skincare approach, and state-of-the-art technology. Every client is paired with an experienced provider who creates a tailored, science-backed plan to meet that individual’s unique skin goals. By combining cutting-edge devices (including advanced laser equipment and VISIA® AI skin analysis) with proven methods, ELLEMES delivers visible, long-lasting results in a welcoming and educational environment. The focus is on genuine care and transparency—there are no high-pressure sales tactics, only honest guidance that empowers clients in their skincare journey. With over 250 five-star reviews, 10,000+ treatments performed, and more than 10 local and national “Best Of” awards earned to date, ELLEMES has solidified its reputation as one of Georgia’s top med spas.

“Being recognized as the best med spa in Sandy Springs is such an honor,” said Lauren Siso, Owner and Medical Aesthetician at ELLEMES Medical Spa. “Skincare is personal, and our mission has always been to deliver exceptional, tailored treatments that help our clients feel confident in their own skin. We’re incredibly proud of our dedicated team and grateful to the Sandy Springs community for trusting us with their care.”

This community-driven award reflects the strong support from local clients in Sandy Springs. ELLEMES Medical Spa credits its success to its loyal clientele and the greater Atlanta community, thanking them for voting and for continually placing their trust in the spa’s services. As the team celebrates this achievement, they remain committed to providing the highest quality skincare and aesthetic services to the community for years to come.

For those interested in experiencing ELLEMES’s award-winning services, the spa offers complimentary VISIA skin analysis consultations for new clients. To learn more or to schedule a consultation, visit the ELLEMES Medical Spa website. Join the ELLEMES community on social media for updates and expert skincare tips.