Pataaka, from Atlanta-based Chef Anish Nair, opened as a modern, small-plates-style Indian restaurant on August 22. The restaurant features lunch and dinner menus with dishes drawing inspiration from regional Indian recipes across the country and Chef Nair’s global culinary background. Named for the Hindi word for “firecracker,” Pataaka will reflect a sense of energy, warmth … [Read more...] about Modern Indian Restaurant Pataaka Now Open in Midtown
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Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Names Pierre Kermanac’h General Manager
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta has announced the appointment of Pierre Kermanac'h as General Manager. Kermanac’h brings more than 22 years of international luxury hospitality experience across Europe, Africa and the United States to one of the brand's most established U.S. hotels. As General Manager, Kermanac’h will oversee all hotel operations, leading the team to continue … [Read more...] about Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Names Pierre Kermanac’h General Manager
Craft Butchery Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors Partners with Inland Foods for Southeast Expansion
Inland Foods (Inland) and Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors (PLMP) have announced a strategic partnership to bring a new collection of premium PLMP beef to restaurants, independent markets, butcher shops and specialty food retailers across the Southeast. The partnership marks PLMP's first full-scale distribution rollout in the region and brings together two companies with … [Read more...] about Craft Butchery Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors Partners with Inland Foods for Southeast Expansion
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Announces Lineup for 16th Annual Event
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AFWF), presented by Invesco QQQ, has announced the host talent lineup for its 16th year, taking place September 10-13 at The Home Depot Backyard. Built around the theme "The City is the Story," this year's festival will be brought to life by a roster of culinary personalities, broadcast hosts and Atlanta tastemakers who will guide guests … [Read more...] about Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Announces Lineup for 16th Annual Event
Michelin-Star Atlanta Restaurant Publishes Second Book
Atlas, the newest cookbook from Chef Freddy Money of Atlanta's Michelin-starred Atlas restaurant, arrives from Bloomsbury Publishing in a limited first printing of 2,000 copies. Equal parts memoir, kitchen manual and visual feast, the 332-page hardcover opens the doors to one of America’s most acclaimed fine-dining destinations, sharing the recipes, stories, and culinary … [Read more...] about Michelin-Star Atlanta Restaurant Publishes Second Book
Inspired by 1960s Italy, Y Bar e Ristorante Opens in Buckhead Village
Without a ribbon cutting or countdown clock, Y Bar e Ristorante quietly opened its doors in late July, inviting guests to discover it the same way some of the best places in Italy are found by stumbling upon it. The newest concept from Y Hospitality, the team behind Yeppa & Co., Storico Fresco, Forza Storico and Villa Yeppa, Y Bar occupies the former Storico Vino and … [Read more...] about Inspired by 1960s Italy, Y Bar e Ristorante Opens in Buckhead Village
Hotel Phoenix Earns AAA Four Diamond Designation in Its First Year
Hotel Phoenix, the premier hotel at Centennial Yards, has received the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation, earning one of the hospitality industry's most respected distinctions less than a year after welcoming its first guests in December 2025. "We are honored to receive the acclaimed Four Diamond designation from AAA in our very first year," said Martin Wormull, General … [Read more...] about Hotel Phoenix Earns AAA Four Diamond Designation in Its First Year
Michel Arnette to Open Siren in Brookhaven this Summer
Michel Arnette, owner of Arnette’s Chop Shop, Haven and Valenza, will open Siren, a new modern coastal seafood restaurant on Apple Valley Road in Brookhaven next month. The concept will center around wood-fired seafood as well as a crudo and raw bar experience. The interior will be striking yet cozy interiors, welcoming a vibrant and lively atmosphere. The elevated but … [Read more...] about Michel Arnette to Open Siren in Brookhaven this Summer
