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The Looking Glass signs lease to open at The CTR

Kristal Dixon

Indoor atrium with massive trees, a colorful stained-glass ceiling, and chandeliers. People play pool at tables; a two-level balcony surrounds the space, and a sign reads EMBER MARKET. — The Looking Glass will open in 38,000 square feet of space at The CTR. Photo: Courtesy of CP Group

The team behind the Your 3rd Spot entertainment venue near Chattahoochee Food Works will open a new food and gaming concept at the highly anticipated The CTR in Downtown Atlanta.

The latest: AMP Up1 Hospitality has signed a lease to operate in about 38,000 square feet of space at The CTR, the redevelopment project that seeks to transform the former CNN Center.

The CTR's grand opening celebration is set for June 12-13.

Zoom in: The Looking Glass is an "immersive playground for adults," according to an AMP press release, and can accommodate up to 1,000 people.

It will feature several rooms where visitors can choose which story they want to follow, immerse themselves in various chapters of each tale, and discover "different aspects of the world as they explore."
The Looking Glass said the experience will "reward curiosity and remind people what it feels like to play again."
AMP said construction will start after the World Cup ends, and hopes to open by The Looking Glass by the second quarter of 2027.

Catch up quick: The CTR is set to open next week and will feature a sprawling bar that can seat up to 60 people.

Several dining concepts have also signed on, including Dessert Box, Flora D'Italia, Fuzzy's Seafood, La Tropical and Mimi Taqueria.
Mastro's Ocean Club, an upscale steakhouse on the ground floor, will be The CTR's signature restaurant.

State of play: The CTR's grand opening celebration will take place days before Atlanta hosts its first 2026 FIFA World Cup match.

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