August 17, 2008 from 2 – 6 p.m. at TaylOrganic Farm in Ellenwood

August 13 10:00 a.m. at Fabulous Creations

August 13-19, 2008 throughout downtown Atlanta, http://www.atlantadowntown.com or call 404-658-1877.

August 10, 2008, for more information visit http://unitedcca.org

City Grill announced the promotion of Shan Timothy Holler to Executive Chef. Born in India, Shan was adopted by a family in Minneapolis, Minnesota and brought to the United States. Shan received his formal training at the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute in Minnesota.

Chef Shan began his culinary career in Minneapolis before moving to Atlanta to help a friend open a restaurant in Acworth. In January 2007 Chef Shan joined City Grill where he quickly recognizes the potential growth and new challenges that the restaurant has to offer.

August 9, 2008 from 4 – 5 p.m. at Montaluce Estate and Vineyards in Dahlonega GA.

Nicolas Quinones and Bernard Moussa of Five Senses Restaurants are the new owners of Woodfire Grill. The partners plan to continue the Woodfire Grill mission of providing Atlantans locally-sourced, sustainable and organic food originally started by its founder and chef, Michael Tuohy. The existing kitchen team will remain and will be led by Executive Chef Kevin Gillespie, Tuohy’s chef de cuisine for the past two years.
“Kevin shares my passion for sourcing and utilizing products from local farmers,” said Tuohy. “I know he will carry on the tradition, and add to it, as he assumes the role of executive chef at Woodfire Grill.”
“Woodfire guests can expect the same great dining experience they have been used to,” said Quinones. “The transition will be seamless to diners, thanks to Michael’s support and generosity. We hope many of his fans will come in and meet us.”
“When I decided to move back to California, I had discussions with several potential buyers for Woodfire Grill,” said Tuohy. “The partners of Five Senses really impressed me with their enthusiasm and commitment to carry on what we have worked so hard to build. I feel like I am leaving my restaurant in very good hands and look forward to watching the new team grow in this new era for Woodfire Grill.”
“We are indebted to Michael for creating such a wonderful restaurant and for his efforts to share his knowledge about the importance of eating locally and supporting our farmers, and the great taste that comes from that,” said Moussa.
Tuohy, who is moving to California to open Grange restaurant in Sacramento’s The Citizen Hotel, will be in the restaurant through August 12.

August 4, 2008 at US Foodservice, for more information visit www.acfatlantachefs.org.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta (LCB) on August 3, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. For the most current information visit www.slowfoodlcb.com.

August 2, 2008 from 3 – 5 p.m. at Montaluce Estate and Vineyards in Dahlonega GA.