The 2025 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards winners were announced Monday, Dec. 8, at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. The GRACE Awards Gala is the Georgia Restaurant Association’s (GRA) annual event honoring Georgia’s restaurant industry. 2025 GRACE Awards Winners Restaurateur of the Year – I. Pano Karatassos, Pano I. Karatassos and Niko … [Read more...] about 2025 GRACE Award Winners — Buckhead Life, Fat Man’s Café and More
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Chefs Share Secrets to Take the Stress Out of Holiday Hosting
Not everyone is a chef, and let’s face it: preparing meals for groups, especially during the holiday season, can make even the most organized of us into a ball of nerves. In fact, three out of four Americans say they’re stressed about holiday hosting, according to a poll conducted by OnePoll. To make it less stressful, Georgia chefs have shared some insider tips and … [Read more...] about Chefs Share Secrets to Take the Stress Out of Holiday Hosting
New Cummings Restaurant YAVA Kitchen and Brewhouse to Open in Early 2026
Cumming residents can soon dine at the brand new YAVA Kitchen and Brewhouse on Market Place Blvd., as the 8,000-square-foot space is set to debut in early 2026. The restaurant is the latest concept from Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting, the Atlanta-based hospitality consulting group, known for guiding concepts such as Nine Mile Station, Skyline Park and Bottles and Bones, which … [Read more...] about New Cummings Restaurant YAVA Kitchen and Brewhouse to Open in Early 2026
Team Behind Michelin-Starred MUJŌ Announce New Restaurant
Castellucci Hospitality Group and Chef J. Trent Harris, the team behind Michelin-starred MUJŌ, announced their next restaurant: KOSHU Club, opening early 2026 at Ninetynine West Paces in Buckhead. KOSHU Club will be an elegant dining experience inspired by the classic Shōwa-era supper clubs of Japan. Led by MUJŌ’s Executive Chef J. Trent Harris and Chef de Cuisine Keith … [Read more...] about Team Behind Michelin-Starred MUJŌ Announce New Restaurant
26X Restaurants Support Service Workers Amid SNAP Uncertainty
With the government shutdown creating uncertainty for families relying on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, 26X Restaurants has stepped up to help. All 26X Restaurant locations are participating in Feeding America’s The Next Billion Meals Challenge by Tony Robbins. This includes all Zunzi’s and Zunzibar locations in Savannah, Tybee Island, Atlanta and … [Read more...] about 26X Restaurants Support Service Workers Amid SNAP Uncertainty
Atlanta Area Restaurants and Venues Launch Holiday Pop-ups Starting this Month
Numerous Atlanta restaurants are preparing to convert their operations into full holiday-themed attractions this month, leaning into recent trends surrounding immersive themed experiences. For the first time this year, Marlow’s Tavern will become Santa’s Speakeasy, a limited-time holiday pop-up at its East Cobb and Woodstock locations. The event will see the locations … [Read more...] about Atlanta Area Restaurants and Venues Launch Holiday Pop-ups Starting this Month
Paul Damico Named CEO of Ascent Hospitality
Ascent Hospitality Management, parent company of family dining brands Huddle House and Perkins American Food Co., announced the appointment of Paul Damico as its Chief Executive Officer. Based in Atlanta, Ascent was founded to acquire and invigorate storied brands to drive long-term growth. With nearly 600 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Huddle House and Perkins each … [Read more...] about Paul Damico Named CEO of Ascent Hospitality
Gather’d Market Opens in Buckhead with Easy to Prep Dinner Concept
Gather’d Market, which calls itself the “dinner store for modern life” opened in October on Buckhead’s Roswell Road. The market aims to reimagine mealtime with fresh small-batch sauces, fully cooked proteins and finished sides that mix and match into 75+ dinner variations, giving families an easier way to eat well. Founded by Emory MBA grad and mother of three, Antoinette … [Read more...] about Gather’d Market Opens in Buckhead with Easy to Prep Dinner Concept
