It’s a restaurant news sorta day it seems.

I’ve received a number of independent reports over the last few days that Maddy’s BBQ out Scott Boulevard has closed its doors.

Nittany313 wrote in earlier today…

It appears that Maddy’s BBQ is now closed. The doors were locked and it was empty today at lunch. …Half Off Depot is offering refunds for anyone still holding a Maddy’s voucher.

Decaturmomof3 writes in…

I just had to leave Chick-fil-a in downtown Decatur because a big fist fight broke out between a bunch of high school boys. It was really scary to witness for me because I had my 7, 5 and 3 year old kids and these boys were running all around the dining room. We were just trying to enjoy an after school treat until a large number of high school kids showed up at the same time. It looked like most of them were not even buying anything. I called Chick-fil-a and they said they are trying to work with the Decatur police. I will not return to the dining room in the afternoon until they can get something worked out. The high school kids tore out of Chick-fil-a and ran towards the Square.

East Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur GA (pic submitted by Andrea)

Kristin Allin of Cakes & Ale confirmed to DM last night that Dynamic Dish’s David Sweeney will head the bakery and will head up the restaurants lunch menu going forward.

Above is a short Youtube video that featured Sweeney back during his Dynamic Dish days.

h/t: FoodieBuddha

Christine, the wife of one of the owners of the new Harbour Bar in the old El Tesoro space, was good enough to send along a first draft of their menu.  She notes that while it’s still subject to modification, it’s about 90% in place.

Additionally, here’s a blurb that they sent around yesterday about their new seafood pub…

The owners of Napoleon’s in Oakgrove Village will open a newly renovated neighborhood Seafood Pub in downtown Decatur (the old El Tesoro house).

The refurbished open floor plan will showcase a wrap around bar creating the perfect atmosphere for causal dining and a gathering place for friends and neighbors. The pub dining area will extend to an outdoor bar and stage for live music.The family friendly yard is a great place to let kids play with the addition of an adult bar in the back (21 and over after 9pm).

The menu offers something for everyone! Highlights include raw oysters, Lobster Corn Chowder, Rhode Island Clam Cakes, steamer baskets, fish in parchments, entrée salads and much, much more.

The opening is expected to be mid to late September.