In late January, the James Beard Foundation released its list of semi-finalists for the awards, which named several Georgia restaurants from Atlanta and Athens. Since then, the list has narrowed to just one Georgia finalist for the Best Chef in the Southeast category: Parnass Savang and Rod Lassiter of Talat Market. … [Read more...] about Parnass Savang and Rod Lassiter Represent Atlanta at the James Beard Awards
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Your 3rd Spot Recognized at the Bar & Restaurant Expo Industry Excellence Awards
Your 3rd Spot was recognized recently as having the Best Hospitality Training Program at the Bar & Restaurant Expo Industry Excellence Awards in Las Vegas. The restaurant was selected out of submissions from all over the country and evaluated by a panel of industry experts from Johnson & Wales University. For the second year in a row, Your 3rd Spot also was one of three … [Read more...] about Your 3rd Spot Recognized at the Bar & Restaurant Expo Industry Excellence Awards
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
Georgia James Beard Award Semi Finalists 2024 Announced
The James Beard Awards are back and they've recently released their list of semifinalists for 2024's restaurant and chef categories. … [Read more...] about Georgia James Beard Award Semi Finalists 2024 Announced
Chef Todd Richards and Jackmont Hospitality to Expand One Flew South
Jackmont Hospitality and Chef Todd Richards will expand One Flew South in June 2022 from the Atlanta airport to its first standalone location on the BeltLine near DeKalb Avenue. The popular airport location will remain and continue its regular service. One Flew South on the BeltLine will have the same menu as the airport location, with the possibility of additional menu items … [Read more...] about Chef Todd Richards and Jackmont Hospitality to Expand One Flew South
A Way Forward
Despite staffing challenges, supply chain issues and inflation, 2022’s beverage leaders look to a bright future in Georgia restaurants. By Lara Creasy To say that the last few years have been weird is an understatement. I’ve dealt with more changes and new experiences in the restaurant industry over the past two years than I did in the last 20. After I got over my initial … [Read more...] about A Way Forward
Delbar Team to Open New Concept in Ponce City Market
The team behind Delbar in Inman Park is planning to open a new fast-casual concept called Bibi on the first floor of Ponce City Market’s Central Food Hall. The Persian menu will include grab-and-go bowls with kabobs over rice, dips, salads, freshly baked pastries and sandwiches, and more. Guests can also enjoy teas, fresh juices, floral waters and cocktails on draft, … [Read more...] about Delbar Team to Open New Concept in Ponce City Market
Annual ACF President’s Gala and Awards
The ACF Atlanta President’s Gala was held on Jan. 23 at the Hansen Group to celebrate the amazing chefs of ACF Atlanta and hand out the annual awards. The 2021 awards and the presentation included and celebrated the following chefs: Chef Charlie Hatney, ACF Atlanta Chefs Humanitarian of the Year CEC from Hatney & Company for his dedication to feeding the Homeless, … [Read more...] about Annual ACF President’s Gala and Awards










