A dark brown building lined with wood panels sits abandoned on the corner of North Highland and Blue Ridge avenues. The once-bustling restaurant is now home to a construction site as renovations to the former HD1 are underway, making room for a new FLIP burger boutique. HD1 closed its doors on Aug. 18.

Opened in 2011 by chef Richard Blais and his partner Barry Mills, the “Haute Doggery” was an interesting concept that didn’t take off in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood. HD1 dubbed itself a gourmet hot dog restaurant with one-of-a-kind hot dogs, like the classic Red Haute Dog with brisket chili, pepper jack foam and vidalia onions, or the more daring Chicken-Apple Sausage topped with herbed crème fraîche, walnuts and a sour grape relish.

The hot dogs ranged anywhere from $4-$10, a relatively high price for a hot dog. The dark walls and high tables provide an atmosphere that is unusual for a small, low-key hot dog joint.

“I liked it, but I thought it was expensive,” sophomore Meredith Fossitt said. “I’m not very sad to see it go.”

Blais is replacing HD1 with a fourth location of his other restaurant, FLIP burger boutique. The new addition will provide Poncey-Highland with a high-quality, gourmet burger joint with a lively atmosphere. With locations in Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead and Birmingham, Ala., FLIP burger boutique has proven to be a hit.

“We are fully committed to growing the FLIP brand and expanding our strong reputation for innovative food in a high energy and fun environment,” Mills said in a press release. “Moving forward, FLIP burger boutique will be our primary focus.”

The menu is diverse, ranging from a classic burger to items like the Chorizo, a pork burger topped with hash browns, a fried egg, almond romesco and much more. The burger restaurant also prides itself on its liquid nitrogen milkshakes that come in a variety of flavors like Krispy Kreme, Nutella and Burnt Marshmallow, and Foie Gras.

“It’s an exciting period of growth for FLIP and the demand for gourmet burgers is at an all time high,” Blais said in the press release. “At the Poncey-Highland location we will infuse our signature burgers, shakes and sides to the menu while paying homage to the best-of-the-best in HD1 hot dogs.”

The building will undergo renovations in the next few months. The renovation plans include a long-awaited rooftop patio where guests can enjoy the cool vibe and eclectic burgers while enjoying views of the neighborhood.