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Chef-owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison have announced that David A. Carson will take the helm of Bacchanalia’s kitchen as executive chef. Carson has been a part of the Bacchanalia restaurant family as a dedicated chef de cuisine for the past eight years. He assumes the role vacated by Daniel Porubiansky. As a leader on Bacchanalia's culinary team, Carson assisted in … [Read more...] about David A. Carson to Take Over Helm of Bacchanalia

Tin Drum Asiacafé, the Atlanta-based Pan Asian restaurant concept, announced the signing of a seven-unit development agreement in Nashville, Tennessee with CANUSA ENTERPRISES, a regional restaurant group. The agreement is the first in Tennessee. Tin Drum currently boasts 13 units across Georgia and Alabama and plans to open up to eight additional units this year. “After … [Read more...] about Tin Drum Continues Southeastern Expansion

Chef Steven Satterfield of Miller Union has been named a finalist for Best Chef: Southeast in the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards. Finalists were selected by an independent volunteer panel of more than 600 judges across the country. Satterfield’s finalist nomination recognizes him as a chef who has set new or consistent standards of excellence in the Southeast region. A … [Read more...] about Miller Union Executive Chef Recognized in “Best Chef: Southeast” Category

BizBash, a trade media for event and meeting organizers and event marketers, has announced its first top 35 event designer list. After reviewing work from candidates across North America, BizBash named Steve Bales of Bold American Events to its list of the designers who are shaping what events look and feel like today. Bales joins a group of designers who create hundreds of … [Read more...] about Bales Recognized as Top Event Designer for Setting Industry Trends