Tacos & Tequilas Mexican Grill on Ponce De Leon Ave in Atlanta, a member of the La Bonanza Hospitality Group, will reopen in late 2025 or early 2026 following extensive renovations. The restaurant is currently closed on a temporary basis, following a kitchen hood fire that occurred in the early morning hours of June 1. La Bonanza has shared that the restaurant’s … [Read more...] about Tacos & Tequilas Mexican Grill Will Reopen Ponce Location in Early 2026
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Chef Shaun Doty to Lead the Kitchen at Barnsley Resort’s New Restaurant Jules
Barnsley Resort in Adairsville has announced the appointment of Shaun Doty as Executive Chef for its new Southern-inspired restaurant, Jules. The restaurant will debut in late summer with a menu that draws inspiration from Southern traditions, Japanese cooking styles and European refinement. The dinner-only establishment represents the 3000-acre resort’s greatest culinary … [Read more...] about Chef Shaun Doty to Lead the Kitchen at Barnsley Resort’s New Restaurant Jules
2025 Rising Stars Celebrated in Style
The Rising Stars celebration lunch was held at Zakia restaurant in Buckhead on June 25. In a beautiful setting, each of the 2025 Rising Stars was honored and presented with a framed picture of the article written about them in Restaurant Informer. Two past Rising Stars, Pepe Fundora of Casa Nuova restaurant and Laura Orellana Martin of Osteria Mattone restaurant joined the … [Read more...] about 2025 Rising Stars Celebrated in Style
Edible Brands Names Hospitality Veteran Matthew Walls President and Chief Stores Officer
Edible Brands, the parent company of Edible Arrangements, Roti Modern Mediterranean, and Edibles.com has announced the appointment of Matthew Walls as President and Chief Stores Officer. A seasoned restaurant and franchising executive with extensive experience across operations, development, technology and general management, Walls will play a critical role in driving … [Read more...] about Edible Brands Names Hospitality Veteran Matthew Walls President and Chief Stores Officer
Les Dames d’Escoffier Celebrates Scholarship Recipients at August Dinner
The Atlanta Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI)—a philanthropic organization of women leaders in food, beverage, and hospitality—will honor its 2025 scholarship and Culinary Futures recipients at a celebratory dinner on Tuesday, August 12 at 6 p.m. at the Distillery of Modern Art in Chamblee. The scholarships are awarded to exceptional women pursuing … [Read more...] about Les Dames d’Escoffier Celebrates Scholarship Recipients at August Dinner
Paradies Lagardere Wins New Contracts at Atlanta Airport
Paradies Lagardère, a leading North American airport restaurateur and retailer, has won new contracts for food and retail at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Paradies Lagardère’s latest concepts at ATL are the result of a successful competitive bid in partnership with several local, minority-owned businesses, including SJAC ATL Airport, Local Green … [Read more...] about Paradies Lagardere Wins New Contracts at Atlanta Airport
Aria Announces New Executive Chef Joseph Harrison
Aria has appointed Joseph Harrison, the James Beard Award semifinalist and former executive chef of Savannah’s Common Thread, as executive chef, following the retirement of chef-owner Gerry Klaskala. Harrison will take the helm beginning June 18. Harrison says he was surprised when Klaskala reached out about the position. “Anyone working in this industry knows who Gerry … [Read more...] about Aria Announces New Executive Chef Joseph Harrison
Popular Restaurants Yeppa & Co. and CT Cantina Open New Locations
Yeppa & Co., known for its lively atmosphere and Italian flavor, opened a second location on May 20 at Junction Krog District. The Portman Holdings office building fronting the Atlanta Beltline, which also features Yuji, a Japanese-modern concept from Kinjo Enterprise, LLC and Brash Coffee Roasters, is located at the corner of Irwin Street and Auburn Avenue in Atlanta’s … [Read more...] about Popular Restaurants Yeppa & Co. and CT Cantina Open New Locations










