Back-to-school season means new teachers, new routines, packed lunches—and approximately 47,000 new opportunities for somebody to bring home a stomach bug. Kids are sharing classrooms, playgrounds, supplies, snacks and, unfortunately, germs. Meanwhile, restaurant employees are dropping their children at school, touching phones, running errands, riding public transportation and … [Read more...] about Back to School, Back to Germs
Back to School, Back to Germs
Lithium Battery Safety: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Lithium batteries power a lot of the equipment small businesses rely on every day: phones, power tools, e-bikes and more. They're efficient and convenient, but they also come with a fire risk that's easy to underestimate. When something goes wrong with a lithium battery, it doesn't always give much warning, and the resulting fire can escalate faster than most business owners … [Read more...] about Lithium Battery Safety: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Announces Lineup for 16th Annual Event
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
Georgia Chef Ted Lahey Named Chef de Cuisine for MAD Hospitality
Celebrated Atlanta and Athens chef Ted Lahey has joined MAD Hospitality as chef de cuisine, bringing experience from some of Georgia’s most acclaimed restaurants to the hospitality group’s growing collection of chef-driven concepts in Madison. Lahey will help lead The Dining Room and collaborate across MAD Hospitality’s culinary portfolio as the group continues to drive … [Read more...] about Georgia Chef Ted Lahey Named Chef de Cuisine for MAD Hospitality
TQM Hospitality Will Bring the Baja Spirit of Amasa Mexican Kitchen to Downtown Alpharetta
When Juan Calle of TQM Hospitality opened Chichería Mexican Kitchen at The Works on Atlanta’s Upper Westside, the goal was to introduce diners to a different side of Mexican cuisine, one inspired by the coastal flavors, vibrant ingredients, and relaxed energy of Baja California. Now, Calle is taking that idea north to the suburbs of Alpharetta. Amasa Mexican Kitchen, the … [Read more...] about TQM Hospitality Will Bring the Baja Spirit of Amasa Mexican Kitchen to Downtown Alpharetta
Making the Most of the Summer Produce
Summer is the season when produce should do most of the work in both home and commercial kitchens. During summer, tomatoes arrive warm from the field, peaches perfume the kitchen, corn needs little more than heat for its true flavor to shine through and herbs add a fresh splash of flavor. For restaurants, this summer bounty offers an opportunity to build menus around … [Read more...] about Making the Most of the Summer Produce
Michelin-Star Atlanta Restaurant Publishes Second Book
Atlas, the newest cookbook from Chef Freddy Money of Atlanta's Michelin-starred Atlas restaurant, arrives from Bloomsbury Publishing in a limited first printing of 2,000 copies. Equal parts memoir, kitchen manual and visual feast, the 332-page hardcover opens the doors to one of America’s most acclaimed fine-dining destinations, sharing the recipes, stories, and culinary … [Read more...] about Michelin-Star Atlanta Restaurant Publishes Second Book
Inspired by 1960s Italy, Y Bar e Ristorante Opens in Buckhead Village
Without a ribbon cutting or countdown clock, Y Bar e Ristorante quietly opened its doors in late July, inviting guests to discover it the same way some of the best places in Italy are found by stumbling upon it. The newest concept from Y Hospitality, the team behind Yeppa & Co., Storico Fresco, Forza Storico and Villa Yeppa, Y Bar occupies the former Storico Vino and … [Read more...] about Inspired by 1960s Italy, Y Bar e Ristorante Opens in Buckhead Village
