Restaurateur of the Year Winner EPIC Restaurant Jaime Keating, co-owner/chef + Melissa Keating, co-owner If you're in Columbus, a meal at EPIC is a must. It's the only restaurant outside of Atlanta in Georgia to be awarded the Four Diamond AAA Award and has received that recognition for the past nine years in a row. Jamie Keating, co-owner and chef, and Melissa Keating, … [Read more...] about 2023 Grace Awards Restaurateur of the Year
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Small Changes, Big Differences
Regardless of the concept – or number of locations – even simple steps in sustainability can easily be implemented By Nancy Wood When the topic is sustainability in the restaurant industry, first thoughts immediately turn to sourcing local food and using energy-efficient equipment. But in today’s environment, more and more owners and operators are looking for – and … [Read more...] about Small Changes, Big Differences
Sustainability and Food Waste Tips
When award-winning chef and cookbook author Steven Satterfield has unused produce, those creative juices really start flowing. Because the Miller Union team makes everything from scratch, they make every effort to utilize ingredients across the three sectors of the restaurant – kitchen, pastry and bar. “We do focus on food waste, so when we see a product that we are not … [Read more...] about Sustainability and Food Waste Tips
Inside Krystal’s Test Kitchen
A Q&A with Director of Culinary Ray Kees By Nancy Wood Hold on to your square burger. Krystal Restaurants is deep in the throes of making a comeback. For Ray Kees, returning to Krystal Restaurants as Director of Culinary is a homecoming he’s excited about. The Mississippi native and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America is part of the driving force bringing … [Read more...] about Inside Krystal’s Test Kitchen
Raising Funds, Helping Each Other
Giving Kitchen's month-long campaign Dining With Gratitude supports restaurant workers in need. By Haley Harward The restaurant industry is a vibrant and dynamic community that brings people together through the love of food. However, the industry is not without its challenges, and when a crisis strikes, it can be devastating for foodservice workers and their … [Read more...] about Raising Funds, Helping Each Other
A Flourishing Scene: Augusta’s Restaurant Community
Augusta's restaurants are multiplying thanks to tourism and growing population By Haley Harward The restaurant industry in Augusta is a thriving and diverse scene that caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences, from southern comfort classics and barbecue to Indian street food and vegan delights. The city’s rich history and vibrant culture provide a unique backdrop … [Read more...] about A Flourishing Scene: Augusta’s Restaurant Community
Growing Connections Between Farmers and Restaurants
Farm-to-table, farm-to-fork, seasonal dining – whatever you call it, the movement to use more local produce and meats is alive and well in Georgia’s restaurants. Hundreds of farms dot Georgia’s landscape – some nestled tightly within cities and others spanning hundreds of acres of countryside – all growing everything from carrots and peaches to Hakurei turnips and water … [Read more...] about Growing Connections Between Farmers and Restaurants
Quaint but Bustling
Blue Ridge offers up a mix of tourist-friendly restaurants and local draws. Tucked away among the Chattahoochee National Forest in North Georgia’s Fannin County sits Blue Ridge, a quaint mountain town with a friendly small-town atmosphere. Among the hiking trails, streams and forests, Blue Ridge houses a bustling main street speckled with craft breweries, wineries, … [Read more...] about Quaint but Bustling
