Atlanta Restaurants: A Fire at Cheshire Bridge Road Restaurant Las Margaritas Ruled Arson - Eater Atlanta
"It appears arson is to blame for a fire that ravaged Latin restaurant and bar Las Margaritas on Monday, August 9, according to the AJC. The early evening blaze was first reported as a grass fire. However, when Atlanta Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene, they found flames shooting through the roof of the restaurant and on the patio. Firefighters managed to quickly knock the fire out, but the building sustained substantial damage. Las Margaritas was typically closed on Mondays. No one was injured. Owned by Oscar Valdivieso and his mother, Marta, Las Margaritas has been a staple on Cheshire Bridge Road for over 20 years, serving a range of Mexican to Colombian dishes on its menu. A longtime advocate and supporter of Atlanta’s LGBTQ community, the restaurant employed many people from within that community and regularly hosted and sponsored events, groups, and sports leagues." - Beth McKibben
