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
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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
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
Effective Communication Strategies in Your Restaurant
Develop an effective strategy to leverage your larger plan and be more productive By Robby Kukler The importance of communication to a successful organization has been discussed and preached since the beginning of time. There are all kinds of communication that are vital to both a rewarding life and a well-run business, starting with one-on-one communication between two … [Read more...] about Effective Communication Strategies in Your Restaurant
Matt Marcus the New Executive Chef at The Woodall
John C. Metz, executive chef, CEO and co-founder of Sterling Hospitality, welcomes Matt Marcus as the new executive chef at his Westside Village restaurant the Woodall. Marcus, who previously served as the executive chef of The Farm at Brush Creek Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming, and as the executive chef-owner of Atlanta dining institution Watershed. He brings more than 25 years of … [Read more...] about Matt Marcus the New Executive Chef at The Woodall
Georgia Organic’s 13th Annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival
Georgia Organics' longstanding fundraiser, the Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival, is back, bringing over 1,000 Atlantans to Westside Motor Lounge on July 28 from 3-6 p.m. … [Read more...] about Georgia Organic’s 13th Annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival
Chef Kevin Gillespie to Open New Concept Nàdair
Kevin Gillespie, the industry veteran behind Red Beard Restaurants, has announced his newest venture, Nàdair, which draws inspiration from his 27 years of cooking in Atlanta and the Pacific Northwest. “This idea has been slowly taking shape for years now, just as the idea for Gunshow came about,” said Gillespie in a recent press release. “Nàdair is a return to the bold … [Read more...] about Chef Kevin Gillespie to Open New Concept Nàdair
SPB Hospitality Names Amanda Hyde Senior VP of Operations for Krystal
SPB Hospitality, a restaurant operator and franchisor of restaurants spanning a national footprint, has promoted Amanda Hyde to senior vice president of operations for Krystal. Hyde has been with SPB Hospitality and Logan’s Roadhouse for 9 years, and previously served as vice president of operations services and director of operations. Hyde takes a people-first approach … [Read more...] about SPB Hospitality Names Amanda Hyde Senior VP of Operations for Krystal
