Just in time for Women’s History Month, the Atlanta Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) has opened applications for its 2025 scholarship awards. The annual scholarship program supports aspiring female professionals pursuing careers in hospitality, culinary arts, beverage management, farming, agriculture, and related fields. Applications will be … [Read more...] about Annual Scholarship Opportunity Announced for Females in Hospitality
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Rumi’s Kitchen Gets a Brand-New Look
Rumi’s Kitchen’s original Sandy Springs location is getting a new look! After serving Atlanta for nearly 20 years, the beloved Persian restaurant will undergo a significant transformation this spring to revamp the space and refresh the menu. The team at The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry who designed the original location is reimagining the space, updating everything from … [Read more...] about Rumi’s Kitchen Gets a Brand-New Look
Dunwoody’s Growing Dining Scene Brings More Chefs OTP
Longtime Atlanta restaurateur Barry Mills, founder of the now-closed FLIP Burger Boutique and current owner of Big B’s Fish Joint in Sandy Springs, opened his latest restaurant Steak & Grace on Friday, March 14, in Dunwoody Village, adding to a growing arsenal of chef-driven fire power outside the perimeter. Mills joins other Atlanta restaurateurs who have … [Read more...] about Dunwoody’s Growing Dining Scene Brings More Chefs OTP
Female Chefs Headline Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Atlanta
Calling all aspiring female chefs! Meals on Wheels Atlanta will host two female chefs at a March 27 event as part of its popular CRAVE: A Culinary Series. The fundraising event will cap off Women’s History Month by celebrating the contributions of women to the culinary landscape of Atlanta, and the public event gives young chefs a chance to learn from women who have made it in … [Read more...] about Female Chefs Headline Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Atlanta
2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced
Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) President + CEO Stephanie Fischer announced seven new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2025 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night. The Georgia Grown Executive Chef program is a statewide program designed to promote and foster relationships between chefs and … [Read more...] about 2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced
JBF’s 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report
The James Beard Foundation’s Industry Study Reveals Resilience and Evolution in Independent Restaurant Sector Despite Significant Economic Challenges The James Beard Foundation (JBF) announced the findings of its “2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report,” revealing an industry at inflection as it faces challenges across multiple fronts. In collaboration with Deloitte … [Read more...] about JBF’s 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report
NFA Burger to Open Second Location to Alpharetta’s Avalon
Considered one of Atlanta’s best burger joints, NFA will open at 3180 Avalon Boulevard this spring – going from its first 100 square feet location that opened in 2019 in a Dunwoody Chevron – to a full restaurant – including counter service, indoor and outdoor seating, a bar, TVs and walk-up window. NFA will stay consistent with its counter service and menu items like … [Read more...] about NFA Burger to Open Second Location to Alpharetta’s Avalon
How We Got Here – And Where Do We Go Now
A letter from the publisher, John Sawyer Back in October for our 20th Anniversary issue, I wrote the article "How We Got Here", a look back at how Restaurant Informer came to be and the people that helped make it happen. Well, there's been a big change in course since that article. … [Read more...] about How We Got Here – And Where Do We Go Now
