Misc Info FYI:

This is one of at least a dozen+ blogs that I have about Kennesaw and all of them are pretty much out of service as I have been gone from K for just over 3 yrs, after 15 years living there.  

So with the passage of time I have posted less and less.  The site 'may' now and then have another post but it is pretty much off my radar scope these days.  So take a look, you might find something of interest, I see that several folks come back repeatedly and are probably disappointed to find nothing new here.  Thanks for looking in -

Bill Harris, Canton, Ga.

  consumer2014@aol.com

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6/9/15
My 3rd visit to Vida was today (June 7th 2015) and again I was pleased with both the food and service. The restaurant is bright and airy and I expect that they are going to make a go of the place, even if it is the 5th restaurant in this unit.

I had the Dominican Chimi, which is as close to a 'burger and fries' as they have here.

The new Vida Caribbean Grill is now open for business!

Located at: 2655 N. Cobb Pky, Kennesaw

Phone:  (678) 556-5949

(Just South of Sonic Drive In)

Current Menu FYI:

Note:  The outline of the country at the top of the menu is that of the Dominican Republic.

Look up Vida Caribbean reviews at:

Yelp:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/vida-caribbean-grill-kennesaw

Urban Spoon:

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/9/1999450/restaurant/Atlanta/Vida-Caribbean-Grill-Kennesaw

Trip Advisor:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60874-d8098801-Reviews-Vida_Caribbean_Grill-Kennesaw_Georgia.html

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5/14/15

VIDA CARIBBEAN GRILL

GRAND OPENING WAS HELD - 

SAT MAY 16th in the old home of Pizza 'N Beyond on Cobb Pky just south of the Sonic Drive In.

Food will be Caribbean, Cuban and Spanish with waitress service at the table both for ordering and paying the check.  A typical lunch with non-alcoholic drink and tip should run about $13 per person.

General Manager:  Victor Fernandez

Owner:  Lisbeth Vilomar, of Acworth, 

Email:  vidacaribbeangrill@gmail.com and
lisvilomar@gmail.com

Phone:  (678) 556-5949
Web Site:  https://www.facebook.com/VidaCaribbeanGrill…

Price Range:  $
Cuisine:  Caribbean, Cuban, Spanish, Diners and Sandwiches
Attire:  Casual
Payment Methods:  Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover and Cash
Services:   Reservations, Walk-Ins, Good For Groups & Kids, Take Out, Catering, Waiter Service and Outdoor Seating
Specialities:  Lunch, Dinner and Coffee

Historical Note:   Going back in time to 2012-13 this unit was Emma's Bistro & Grill, (still on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/emmasbistro?fref=ts) featuring:   Italian, Mediterranean, American food.  

Then of course it was Sam and Mike running Pizza 'N Beyond in 2013-14. (Facebook at:  

https://www.facebook.com/pizzanbeyond)

The problem the 4 closed restaurants had is the same as what Vida will face - This is a poor location for ANYrestaurant.  It is to far back from Cobb Pky, you don't see it until you have gone past and access from Cobb is hard as those going north have to go another 2 blocks to make a U-turn to go back.  (Vida on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/VidaCaribbeanGrill?ref=profile)

Misc:  It seems that the history of the rental space has had 5 restaurants there.  Another one I found was a listing for:  R J'S CAFE, 2655 COBB PARKWAY NORTH NW, KENNESAW, GA 30152, (770) 919-1949, probably the first and Patel family owned, it is now long gone. 

Also the Patel family (MADHAV INVESTMENT CORPORATION) owes the County a tax bill of $25,134.36 on the $1,600,000 property.

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Going back even further in time:

The Windsor Motel in Kennesaw was built by William and Maureen Powell circa 1952. Maureen was originally from England and she gave the hotel its name.

In 1978 C.N. Patel and his wife moved to Kennesaw from London. They purchased the motel from the Powell’s on January 30, 1979.

The Patel’s son, R.J. and his wife Asha took over the day to day operation of the motel in 1994. After 11 years of round the clock managing the business they closed the Windsor Motel on November 23, 2005.

The Patels demolished the motel and during a clean-up of the property they discovered one of the old motel signs they believe may be from the early 1960’s (see pictures with this post). 

A shopping center known as The Windsor, managed by the Patels, was opened in the same location in 2008.

{Thank you to R.J. Patel for this brief history of the motel. Postcards courtesy of R.J. Patel and Andrew Bramlett}