Havana Sandwich Shop reopens Nov. 3
October 28th, 2009 by Jennifer Zyman in Restaurants
Despite conflicting reports on opening dates (and locations), I received confirmation today from Havana’s co-founder, Debbie Benedit, that she’ll reopen next week at 3979 Buford Highway in the Crossroads Village Shopping Center (Buford Highway and Clairmont Road) 404-633-7549.
Debbie writes in her sweet note:
I am Debbie Benedit, one of the co-founders along with my late husband, Eddie and his dad, Guido that opened Havana Sandwich Shop in 1976. Right before the fire that destroyed the Buford Highway location, my son, Eddie, opened up in Canton. One month later, Atlanta burned down. For the past year, I have been trying to find a “new home” for my restaurant and my life of 32 years. On a wing and a prayer, and a WHOLE lot of help and support from my kids, friends and a wonderful general contractor, we have done just that. The “Original Havana Sandwich Shop/Restaurant” will be opening next week.
Me, my son Eddie, the girls, that have been with Havana for 15-20 years are all coming back. We look forward to seeing you and all our friends from “the old yellow brick building.”
Debbie also writes that she has launched a new website for Havana. Congratulations to Debbie and her family. I know I’m looking forward to dining at the new digs of my old favorite next week.
(Photo by Jennifer Zyman)
October 29th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Then who is opening the one in
front of Northeast Plaza?
October 29th, 2009 at 9:08 am
A relative of Debbie’s late husband.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:51 am
That is great news indeed.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:14 am
I’m speechless. A piece of me died when that yellow-building went up in smoke. I can’t wait! WELCOME BACK!!!!!
October 29th, 2009 at 10:24 am
This is great news! I only have one thing to say…nom nom nom!
October 29th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Ave María Purísima!! This is so freakin’ cool, can’t wait!
October 29th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Ok Atlanta, are you ready? Havana has found a new home. We will be located at 3373 Buford Hwy, 1/2 mile north on Buford Hwy at the entrance of Northeast Plaza Shopping Center. Our projected opening date is January 1st!! The new location has plenty of seating, and more importantly plenty of parking! With the extra spac…e we have aquired, we have decided to add something special to the Havana experience. Friday and Saturday nights we will have a live Salsa band performing for our customers. We are looking forward to serving all of you very soon.http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-22925-Atlanta-Lunch-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Havana-Sandwich-Shop-Update