Executive Chef Axel Torres of Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta earned the Certified Executive Chef (CEC) designation from the American Culinary Federation (ACF), the highest and most rigorous certification awarded to culinary leaders in the United States. Recognized as the gold standard in professional chef credentialing, the CEC designation is achieved by only a small percentage … [Read more...] about Chef Axel Torres Earns Prestigious Certified Executive Chef Designation
Chef Axel Torres Earns Prestigious Certified Executive Chef Designation
New Multi-Venue Dining and Entertainment Campus to Open in Downtown Atlanta
The team behind Red Phone Booth and Amalfi Cucina + Mercato announces the forthcoming opening of 207 Peachtree. Set to debut this spring, the 45,000-square-foot entertainment, dining and event destination will be in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, housed in a restored, 1920s building on the corner of Peachtree Street and Andrew Young International Boulevard – originally home to … [Read more...] about New Multi-Venue Dining and Entertainment Campus to Open in Downtown Atlanta
Manager Tips For Feedback Culture
Creating a workplace culture where feedback flows freely isn’t about holding more performance reviews. It’s about transforming how people communicate, learn, and grow every day. As a manager, you set the tone. When feedback becomes part of the everyday rhythm of your team, you create a workplace where trust deepens, ideas thrive, and performance follows naturally. This guide … [Read more...] about Manager Tips For Feedback Culture
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead Names Todd Richards Executive Chef
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead has announced the appointment of Chef Todd Richards as Executive Chef. Richards will oversee all culinary operations at the Forbes 4-star hotel, including the property’s on-site restaurant Brassica, signature tea service, in-room dining and banquets. Richards, a celebrated Atlanta-based chef, award-winning author and two-time James Beard Award … [Read more...] about Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead Names Todd Richards Executive Chef
What is the Financial Outlook for Restaurants in 2026?
Great news for restaurants! Consumer spending on restaurant fare has continued to edge upward, despite ongoing inflation, workforce challenges and the looming effects of tariffs. Projections from the National Restaurant Association indicate that food service industry sales will reach $1.5 trillion in 2025, which is encouraging news for operators. Yet, beneath this resilient … [Read more...] about What is the Financial Outlook for Restaurants in 2026?
