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Marietta native Matt Debusschere met Justin Wilfon,former WSBTV anchor, because their kids attended the same preschool. They had a common interest of opening a restaurant and just over two years ago, they opened Marietta Melt Yard.

 

From Nov. 15 to Jan. 4, they have a Home Alone-inspired pop up with decorations from the holiday film. Their regular menu is “food truck inspired,” and the pop up holiday menu keeps much of their regular items and adds some iconic movie foods and themes: “The Plaza Ice Cream Sundae” based on the film Eloise at the Plaza and “McCallister’s Meltdown” based on the movie Home Alone.

 

“The Home Alone pop up has been really intense this year. Wildly successful but also quite stressful for me and the staff. I think we’re all looking forward to laying low for a few months after the holiday break is over,” said Debusschere.

 

The space has 7,000 square feet and has been home to other Marietta restaurants- Gem City, Chicken and the Egg, and more. They created a more open space by adding windows

and garage doors to open up to the outside. An unexpected addition new to the space, to set the tone for the

food truck theme, is a 1968 retro van that stays there year-round.

 

The owners want it to be a fun, neighborhood hang-out spot. It has an arcade with pinball machines, arcade games, and a claw toy grabber. There are 10 TVs and one giant screen that plays movies or music videos. During the holiday pop-up, Home Alone is on a loop. They support schools in Marietta and pride themselves on being involved in the community.

 

“The most rewarding aspect, for me, has been engaging with the community. I always wanted Melt Yard to be a community hub and I think we’ve been able to accomplish that,” said Debusschere.

 

This year the MHS staff will have their second annual holiday party at Melt Yard sponsored by Johnny Walker Realty, Affinity Home Lending, and Smith, Tumlin, McCurley, and Patrick P.C. To learn more and support Marietta Melt Yard follow them on Instagram @mariettameltyard.

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