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
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La Cueva Speakeasy and Restaurant Opens at Ponce City Market
Ponce City Market announced the opening of La Cueva, a slot canyon speakeasy and restaurant from Co-Founders Robert Hopper, owner and founder of The Commodore, a local barbershop which just opened its fifth location at Ponce City Market, and Peter Terrones. Guests will enter through a narrow, rugged stone passageway on the second floor of the food hall, illuminated with … [Read more...] about La Cueva Speakeasy and Restaurant Opens at Ponce City Market
Enzo Steakhouse & Bar Set to Open at Epicurean Atlanta this Winter
Just weeks after opening Bicicletta in Peachtree City, chefs Andrea Montobbio and David Gibbs have announced plans to open the first Intown location of ENZO Steakhouse & Bar at Epicurean Atlanta this winter. The restaurant marks the third concept from the acclaimed chefs and introduces a new partnership with Mainsail Lodging & Development, the hospitality company behind … [Read more...] about Enzo Steakhouse & Bar Set to Open at Epicurean Atlanta this Winter
Botánico Brings Latin Dinner Party Experience to Midtown
New from owners Felipe Rivera and Eduardo Rivera and the team behind Palo Santo, Botánico Cocina & Social Club is a contemporary Latin restaurant and social club opening late-summer in Midtown Atlanta. Moving into the former Lure space on Crescent Avenue, the concept aims to be a sensory destination that uses food, music, design and ambiance to transport guests to Latin … [Read more...] about Botánico Brings Latin Dinner Party Experience to Midtown
Atlanta Chefs Rally for Venezuela Earthquake Relief at Tio Lucho’s
Atlanta's restaurant community is answering the call to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. On Monday, July 13, Chef Arnaldo Castillo and the team at Tio Lucho's will host a Venezuela Earthquake Relief Dinner, bringing together some of the city's most celebrated chefs and restaurants for a one-night fundraiser benefiting World Central … [Read more...] about Atlanta Chefs Rally for Venezuela Earthquake Relief at Tio Lucho’s
Restaurant Informer Rising Stars Honored at Awards Luncheon
Restaurant Informer hosted a celebration lunch for its 2026 class of Rising Stars at Zakia Modern Lebanese restaurant in Buckhead on June 17. In a beautiful setting, each honoree was presented with a framed print of the feature article written about them in Restaurant Informer. Publisher John Sawyer and Editor Lara Creasy hosted the reception. Past Rising Star Olivier … [Read more...] about Restaurant Informer Rising Stars Honored at Awards Luncheon
Guests Never See Your Systems, but They Always Feel Them
Restaurant operators have a complicated relationship with technology. We know we need tech systems in place. Our businesses require them to take reservations, process payments, route orders, manage schedules and, in general, keep the business moving. Whether we like it or not, technology is an essential foundation of a well-run restaurant. The guest may never know what … [Read more...] about Guests Never See Your Systems, but They Always Feel Them
Melissa Libby, A Leader in Restaurant Public Relations, Announces Retirement
Melissa Libby, owner of hospitality public relations firm Melissa Libby & Associates (MLA), announced her retirement starting at the end of June. MLA team members and clients will move to Caren West PR, a firm that also specializes in hospitality public relations. A graduate of the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Libby has … [Read more...] about Melissa Libby, A Leader in Restaurant Public Relations, Announces Retirement
