If there’s one thing the restaurant industry has proven time and again, it’s that it’s a place where anyone can start at the bottom and work their way up to success. Over the past few years, it’s also increasingly becoming a space that is more inclusive and caring, where the people who work in the restaurant matter as much as the food that is served. This year’s seven … [Read more...] about Meet the 2025 Rising Stars
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Aria Chef/Owner Gerry Klaskala Announces Retirement
After 25 years as owner and operator of Buckhead restaurant Aria, renowned Chef Gerry Klaskala has announced his retirement. … [Read more...] about Aria Chef/Owner Gerry Klaskala Announces Retirement
2022 Giving Kitchen Superstar: Sarah O’Brien
Since moving to Atlanta in 2010 to launch a bakery, Little Tart owner Sarah O’Brien, 40, has been on a mission: to create a successful business, provide sustainable careers for her employees and give back to the community. From Little Tart’s start selling pastries at a local farmers market, O’Brien has seen slow and steady growth over the years. She opened a … [Read more...] about 2022 Giving Kitchen Superstar: Sarah O’Brien
2022 Giving Kitchen Superstar: Brian Bullock
Taking care of family is important to Brian Bullock. Not just his own family, but his restaurant family as well. In fact, his love of the industry began in childhood where his family home was the central gathering place for entertaining. His interest in hospitality took root, and after completing his culinary studies at Johnson & Wales, Bullock went on to complete … [Read more...] about 2022 Giving Kitchen Superstar: Brian Bullock
Pivoting in the Face of Change: Q&A with Fred Castellucci
By Haley Harward With a generational proclivity for restaurants, Federico Castellucci III grew up with an affection for the industry. Eventually, he followed in his father and grandfather’s footsteps to take over the family business after graduating from Cornell University’s Hospitality Management program as the business faced compelling hardships. Castellucci … [Read more...] about Pivoting in the Face of Change: Q&A with Fred Castellucci
