A Midtown favorite has announced its temporary closure following a fire last week. MetroFresh is now in the process of dealing with the damages and the insurance procedure. No injuries were reported. In the meantime, the team is inviting the community to its Peachtree location.
MetroFresh Temporarily Closes Its Midtown Promenade Location
MetroFresh at the Midtown Promenade has announced its temporary closure. On Friday, February 27, 2026, a fire broke out at the restaurant. The fire caused significant damage, prompting the temporary closure.
Owner and Chef Mitchell Anderson say a lithium battery from a leaf blower sparked the fire. The incident took place at 11 p.m., when people were still around and detected the smoke. They soon called the fire department, which helped prevent further damage.
The team is evaluating next steps and coordinating with its insurance provider. They are relieved that this incident harmed no one. Anderson has promised to keep the community updated on the incident and the restaurant’s recovery…