There is no doubt that Atlantans are excited to welcome the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the city this summer. Restaurateurs are some of the most excited, given the potential revenue the event will generate for the hospitality industry here. But imagine being an Atlanta restaurateur who also happens to be a former professional soccer player AND a native of a country playing a group … [Read more...] about Justin Anthony: Restaurateur, South African and Passionate Soccer Fan
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Southern Hospitality is a Woman’s Game
March is Women’s History Month, but when it comes to the Georgia hospitality industry, you might say that women are the future. While it’s true that hospitality in the South was originally built upon the work of women, and more specifically Black women, the credit, the recognition and the positions of stature within professional restaurants have long been reserved for … [Read more...] about Southern Hospitality is a Woman’s Game
How Do You Define a Successful Restaurant?
“I wish we built houses,” my partner grumbled to me at the end of a long day. Table & Main was in its fifth week open, and we were still fighting nightly fires while struggling to appear upbeat and in charge. “Why’s that?” I replied, exhausted. “Because if we built houses we could stand back a few months later and say, ‘Hey, everyone, look at this house I built.’ Then … [Read more...] about How Do You Define a Successful Restaurant?
Distilling the Essence of Minhwa Spirits
It has been said that you can’t be all things to all people. Conventional wisdom says that business owners should find their niche, master it, and if they want to diversify or shift to another lane, they should do it separately from their foundational premise as a precaution against consumer confusion. Well, Ming Han Chung and James Kim, owners of Doraville’s Minhwa Spirits, … [Read more...] about Distilling the Essence of Minhwa Spirits
Protein Pioneer Howard Halpern Passes Away
Howard Halpern, founder of Buckhead Beef and Halpern’s Steak and Seafood, died on November 20 at the age of 85. Mourned by the industry and the companies he founded, Halpern will be remembered for his contributions to the Georgia food service community. “While we mourn his loss, we also take this moment to celebrate Howard’s significant role in our history and the enduring … [Read more...] about Protein Pioneer Howard Halpern Passes Away
