Stir oyster bar to join the F&B lineup at Toro’s Medley development
SquareOne Holdings, a developer of high-level food and beverage experiences in the Southeast, has announced that it will join the dining lineup at Toro Development Company’s (TDC) $560 million Medley development outside of Atlanta.
The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based company plans to open a 6,000-sq.-ft. location of its Stir restaurant collection. Current locations reside in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Charlotte, and Raleigh.
“As we expand Stir across the Southeast, finding locations that align with our hospitality-driven ethos is key,” said SquareOne Holdings founder Allen Corey. “Medley stood out for its thoughtful, community-centered approach, making it the perfect home for our first Georgia location.”
Stir at Medley will offer a raw bar with fresh, rotating varieties of oysters and seafood, plus a made-from-scratch kitchen that uses fresh ingredients to create high-quality dishes. Weekend brunch will highlight modern takes on classic recipes, house-made Bloody Mary, and a special mason jar Mimosa.
In Johns Creek, Stir will also debut the Tonic House, a 1,000-sq.-ft. satellite cocktail bar that opens directly onto Medley’s main plaza. The Tonic House will feature handcrafted cocktails and beverages that use Stir’s own recipes.
The under-construction Medley is the first ground-up project for TDC, whose founder, Mark Toro, led the development of the highly regarded Avalon mixed-use center in Alpharetta, Ga.
Located at the intersection of Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road, Medley will encompass 200,000 sq. ft. of retail, restaurant, and entertainment space; 900 luxury residences; 110,000 sq. ft. of “lifestyle” office space, and a 25,000-sq.-ft. plaza.
Other food and beverage brands that have signed leases for space at Medley include Rena’s Italian Fishery & Grill, Cru Food & Wine Bar, Fado Irish Pub, Lily Sushi Bar, and Thai Kitchen and Bar.
TDC intends to infuse what it calls “resort-style hospitality”at Medley, where it intends to host some 200 events per year, ranging from outdoor wellness classes and live music to art festivals and watch parties.
Earlier this year, Boehringer Ingelheim, a leader in animal health innovation, signed a lease for 73,000-sq.-ft. of space at Medley for its U.S. Animal Health headquarters that will staff 500 employees.
