By Helen K. Kelley Jamie Allred was perusing fresh produce and other local products at the Simply Homegrown Farmers Market in Clayton, Ga., when a farmer approached him about using some of his produce on the menu at Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant, where Allred has been executive chef since 2010. “At the time, we were hosting Tapas Night every Thursday, offering small … [Read more...] about Chef Jamie Allred of Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant Helps Grow a Sustainable Community
Atlanta Jazz Festival
May 26-28, 2012, Piedmont Park, Atlanta. For more information, visit Atlanta Jazz Festival … [Read more...] about Atlanta Jazz Festival
Athens-Based Barberito’s Grows to 41 Franchise Locations
Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina has announced that franchise contracts have been secured for 15 upcoming locations, with multiple other locations on the horizon. Currently Barberitos has 27 restaurants in five states, with 11 more restaurants that will be located in Tennessee, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Florida. Barberitos’ recent growth spurt will push … [Read more...] about Athens-Based Barberito’s Grows to 41 Franchise Locations
Bacchanalia Tops Zagat Survey of Atlanta Restaurants
Bacchanalia was recently named Atlanta’s top restaurant for the 17th consecutive year by the Zagat Survey. Bacchanalia received a 29 out of a possible 30 score on Zagat’s rating system, and joins the ranks of just 10 other restaurants nationwide that received this distinction. Bacchanalia also claimed honors for most popular and top service. The restaurant is the … [Read more...] about Bacchanalia Tops Zagat Survey of Atlanta Restaurants
Hugh Acheson and Linton Hopkins Named Best Chefs by Beard Foundation
Two Georgia chefs tied for the title of Best Chefs in America, Southeast region, in the 2012 James Beard Foundation Awards. Hugh Acheson of Five and Ten in Athens and Linton Hopkins of Restaurant Eugene in Atlanta were recognized during the recent awards ceremony held in New York City. (Click for more on Linton Hopkins.) The Best Chefs in America designation honors chefs who … [Read more...] about Hugh Acheson and Linton Hopkins Named Best Chefs by Beard Foundation
