The 2026 FIFA World Cup is only two months away, and Atlanta restaurateurs and hoteliers are preparing in numerous ways for how the event will affect their businesses. From downtown to Decatur, from Buckhead to the Beltline, everyone is bracing for maximum impact. “We expect to be packed all day and night,” says Eric Davis, General Manager of Eclipse di Luna in Inman Park’s … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup Brings Excitement, Adaptation to Local Restaurant Operations
FIFA World Cup Brings Excitement, Adaptation to Local Restaurant Operations
Aria and Mujō’s Chef Harris Named James Beard Finalists
In March, the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award nominee finalists for 2026 were announced. The James Beard Awards represent the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the US. Since their inception in 1990, the Restaurant and Chef Awards have made icons out of the nation's top restaurant and bar professionals. The winners will be celebrated at the James … [Read more...] about Aria and Mujō’s Chef Harris Named James Beard Finalists
Atlanta Will Be on Display for FIFA World Cup
This summer, Atlanta welcomes the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of several U.S. host cities. We’ll see a total of eight matches from June 15 through to a semi-final game on July 15. There’s no doubt that the World Cup is a big deal, but as a non-soccer fan, I struggled to understand just how massive the World Cup is. Here’s a quick exercise that helped me put the magnitude of this … [Read more...] about Atlanta Will Be on Display for FIFA World Cup
UMI to Open New York City Location
UMI Japanese Modern, announced its forthcoming New York City debut. Set to open in Fall 2026, the 4000 square feet, UMI NYC will feature a main dining room, sushi bar, private dining room and an intimate omakase room. The space is designed by internationally French design firm Gilles & Boissier. Their vision for UMI NYC takes a distinctly modern and material focused … [Read more...] about UMI to Open New York City Location
Hundredfold Brasserie Comes to The Battery Atlanta
The Battery Atlanta will welcome Hundredfold, a new American brasserie from Patina Group and James Beard Award-winning Chef Timothy Hollingsworth this fall. Set to open in Five Ballpark Center, home of Truist Securities, Hundredfold will offer a refined yet approachable dining experience, pairing French culinary technique with familiar American flavors. The concept builds on … [Read more...] about Hundredfold Brasserie Comes to The Battery Atlanta
