Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AFWF), presented by Invesco QQQ, has announced the host talent lineup for its 16th year, taking place September 10-13 at The Home Depot Backyard. Built around the theme "The City is the Story," this year's festival will be brought to life by a roster of culinary personalities, broadcast hosts and Atlanta tastemakers who will guide guests … [Read more...] about Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Announces Lineup for 16th Annual Event
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Announces Lineup for 16th Annual Event
Georgia Chef Ted Lahey Named Chef de Cuisine for MAD Hospitality
Celebrated Atlanta and Athens chef Ted Lahey has joined MAD Hospitality as chef de cuisine, bringing experience from some of Georgia’s most acclaimed restaurants to the hospitality group’s growing collection of chef-driven concepts in Madison. Lahey will help lead The Dining Room and collaborate across MAD Hospitality’s culinary portfolio as the group continues to drive … [Read more...] about Georgia Chef Ted Lahey Named Chef de Cuisine for MAD Hospitality
TQM Hospitality Will Bring the Baja Spirit of Amasa Mexican Kitchen to Downtown Alpharetta
When Juan Calle of TQM Hospitality opened Chichería Mexican Kitchen at The Works on Atlanta’s Upper Westside, the goal was to introduce diners to a different side of Mexican cuisine, one inspired by the coastal flavors, vibrant ingredients, and relaxed energy of Baja California. Now, Calle is taking that idea north to the suburbs of Alpharetta. Amasa Mexican Kitchen, the … [Read more...] about TQM Hospitality Will Bring the Baja Spirit of Amasa Mexican Kitchen to Downtown Alpharetta
Making the Most of the Summer Produce
Summer is the season when produce should do most of the work in both home and commercial kitchens. During summer, tomatoes arrive warm from the field, peaches perfume the kitchen, corn needs little more than heat for its true flavor to shine through and herbs add a fresh splash of flavor. For restaurants, this summer bounty offers an opportunity to build menus around … [Read more...] about Making the Most of the Summer Produce
Michelin-Star Atlanta Restaurant Publishes Second Book
Atlas, the newest cookbook from Chef Freddy Money of Atlanta's Michelin-starred Atlas restaurant, arrives from Bloomsbury Publishing in a limited first printing of 2,000 copies. Equal parts memoir, kitchen manual and visual feast, the 332-page hardcover opens the doors to one of America’s most acclaimed fine-dining destinations, sharing the recipes, stories, and culinary … [Read more...] about Michelin-Star Atlanta Restaurant Publishes Second Book
Inspired by 1960s Italy, Y Bar e Ristorante Opens in Buckhead Village
Without a ribbon cutting or countdown clock, Y Bar e Ristorante quietly opened its doors in late July, inviting guests to discover it the same way some of the best places in Italy are found by stumbling upon it. The newest concept from Y Hospitality, the team behind Yeppa & Co., Storico Fresco, Forza Storico and Villa Yeppa, Y Bar occupies the former Storico Vino and … [Read more...] about Inspired by 1960s Italy, Y Bar e Ristorante Opens in Buckhead Village
Hotel Phoenix Earns AAA Four Diamond Designation in Its First Year
Hotel Phoenix, the premier hotel at Centennial Yards, has received the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation, earning one of the hospitality industry's most respected distinctions less than a year after welcoming its first guests in December 2025. "We are honored to receive the acclaimed Four Diamond designation from AAA in our very first year," said Martin Wormull, General … [Read more...] about Hotel Phoenix Earns AAA Four Diamond Designation in Its First Year
When Not at War, You Paint the Battleships
Restaurants have their own battle rhythm. There are busy seasons when the whole business points towards service excellence. The phone rings off the hook. Managers deftly cover callouts. Line cooks crush dinner service. Everyone prioritizes the guests in front of them. And then…there are slower seasons, too. Atlanta’s summer can be a challenge. Scorching heat, scattered … [Read more...] about When Not at War, You Paint the Battleships
