This spring, Chef Anne Quatrano will debut Summerland, her new fine-casual daytime restaurant located in Atlanta’s forthcoming Upper West Market — a vibrant indoor farmer’s market created to bring regional farmers and producers into the heart of the city. Named after Quatrano’s fifth-generation, 60-acre family farm in Cartersville, Summerland will reflect her deep-rooted … [Read more...] about Anne Quatrano to Debut Casual Daytime Restaurant This Spring
Anne Quatrano to Debut Casual Daytime Restaurant This Spring
Southern Hospitality is a Woman’s Game
March is Women’s History Month, but when it comes to the Georgia hospitality industry, you might say that women are the future. While it’s true that hospitality in the South was originally built upon the work of women, and more specifically Black women, the credit, the recognition and the positions of stature within professional restaurants have long been reserved for … [Read more...] about Southern Hospitality is a Woman’s Game
2026 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced
Nine new Executive Chefs were chosen for the Georgia Grown program in 2026, and they were announced by Commissioner Tyler Harper of the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Stephanie Fisher, President and CEO of the Georgia Restaurant Association, at the Capitol on State Restaurant Day March 9. The Georgia Grown Executive Chef program is a statewide initiative designed to … [Read more...] about 2026 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced
A Chef Reunion or Food for a Cause?
It’s spring, and that means food festival season is here! Across the country, food and wine festivals have become a cornerstone of culinary culture in the United States. The earliest food festivals were tied directly to survival, when harvest time meant security for the coming year, and communities marked that relief with community feasts. Today’s food festivals have evolved to … [Read more...] about A Chef Reunion or Food for a Cause?
How AI Is Transforming Restaurant Marketing and Reputation Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a tool reserved for large national restaurant chains with extensive technology budgets. Today, AI platforms are accessible to independent restaurants, regional operators and multi-unit hospitality groups looking to improve both operational efficiency and guest engagement. While much of the conversation around AI in restaurants … [Read more...] about How AI Is Transforming Restaurant Marketing and Reputation Management
