On November 11, Georgia's restaurant industry gathered at the Lowes Atlanta Hotel to honor some of their outstanding leaders at the sixth annual Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards Gala. Finalists were nominated by the GRA membership and GRACE Awards were presented in the following categories: Restaurateur of the Year Jay Swift was … [Read more...] about 6th Annual GRACE Awards Pays Tribute to Industry Leaders
PCI Compliance: Hope on the Horizon
By Christy Simo At the Georgia Restaurant Association annual meeting in June, several experts in the POS industry sat down to discuss why it’s so important for restaurants in Georgia to validate compliance with PCI requirements, some tools to help you, and what’s on the horizon. Here is a synopsis of their conversation. According to 2012 Verizon report, 54 percent of data … [Read more...] about PCI Compliance: Hope on the Horizon
A Slow Grow is the Key to Longevity for Johnny Harris’ Restaurant
By Sue Stanton In the food service industry, a restaurant that has been around for 88 years can be said to have stood the test of time. But it takes ingenuity and hard work to make it that far. That’s just what Johnny Harris’ restaurant in Savannah has accomplished. In 1924, at the corner of Bee Street and Victory Drive, Johnny Harris opened a barbeque restaurant. It grew … [Read more...] about A Slow Grow is the Key to Longevity for Johnny Harris’ Restaurant
New Wine Concept, Vino Venue, Now Open in Dunwoody
Atlanta Wine School founder Michael Bryan recently opened Vino Venue wine emporium in Dunwoody. Vino Venue offers artisanal wines available for tasting or for purchase by the glass or bottle, wine-inspired cuisine and a culinary demonstration center. A wine-savvy staff assists customers with exploring wine offerings via single selections and flights. Serve-yourself wine … [Read more...] about New Wine Concept, Vino Venue, Now Open in Dunwoody
Chef Todd Immel Takes the Helm of Floataway Café’s Kitchen
Chef-owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison have announced that Todd Immel, the salumiere at Star Provisions since 2008, has taken the helm of Floataway Café’s kitchen as executive chef. Immel also will continue his role as mentor of the Star Provisions meat department. Located in a renovated warehouse, Floataway Café offers a contemporary neighborhood dining experience. … [Read more...] about Chef Todd Immel Takes the Helm of Floataway Café’s Kitchen
