The Oliva Restaurant Group's newest concept, Atrium, opened on Jan. 31 in Atlanta's Ponce City Market. From Founder Tal Baum, Executive Culinary Director Brandon Hughes and Director of Operations Josh Riddle, the full-service restaurant and bar will serve a modern American menu with European influence. … [Read more...] about Oliva Restaurant Group’s Newest Concept to Open in Ponce City Market
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Emmy Squared Opens Second Atlanta-Area Location
The Detroit-style pizzeria, Emmy Squared, has opened its second location in Midtown, Atlanta at 1009 Marietta St. NW Suite A. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout and delivery services. … [Read more...] about Emmy Squared Opens Second Atlanta-Area Location
2021 Rising Star Aaron Mattison
Owner/Operator, Bar Vegan in Atlanta Behind the popular Bar Vegan, which opened in February 2021 at Atlanta’s Ponce City Market, is the owner and operator Aaron Mattison. But he doesn’t have the traditional hospitality background one might think. “Out of college, I started working on Wall Street. Traditional investment banking and private equity,” says Mattison, 34. “Once … [Read more...] about 2021 Rising Star Aaron Mattison
Restaurateur Nimmagadda Announces Sankranti Franchise Opportunities in the Atlanta Area
Restaurateur Srinivasa "Nimms" Nimmagadda of the fast-casual Indian restaurant Sankranti aims to bring Indian cuisine to Atlanta and beyond with Sankranti franchise opportunities. Sankranti will debut in the Dunwoody area in December but Nimmagadda has plans for an additional 10 locations throughout the Atlanta area. The brand aims to make high-quality Indian fare accessible to … [Read more...] about Restaurateur Nimmagadda Announces Sankranti Franchise Opportunities in the Atlanta Area
Aisha “Pinky” Cole’s Slutty Vegan Expands to Athens
Aisha "Pinky" Cole, the founder CEO of Slutty Vegan ATL and founder of the Pinky Cole Foundation, continues to expand vegan food and healthy alternatives to new parts of Georgia. Her latest endeavor includes opening a Slutty Vegan outpost in Athens, Georgia. … [Read more...] about Aisha “Pinky” Cole’s Slutty Vegan Expands to Athens
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Promotes Richard Key to COO
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a fast-casual Cafe franchise headquartered in Atlanta, has promoted former Senior Vice President of Operations Richard Key to Chief Operations Officer, effective immediately. Key has served on the brand’s senior leadership team since joining the company in 2018. In his new role, he will help grow and evolve field support teams and lead … [Read more...] about Tropical Smoothie Cafe Promotes Richard Key to COO
Island Fin Poke Opens First Georgia Location in Peachtree City
Island Fin Poke, a fast-casual Hawaiian-style restaurant featuring build-your-own poké bowls, announced the opening of its first Georgia location in Peachtree City. The new restaurant will be owned by husband-and-wife duo Matt and Toyyah Heller. This is the first Island Fin Poké location the couple intends on opening in the area, with plans to open additional … [Read more...] about Island Fin Poke Opens First Georgia Location in Peachtree City
Get Back Into the Game
Thinking of buying or starting a restaurant? Here’s why it just may be the right time. By Daniel McCoy With the hope of the end of the pandemic and returning to restaurants being able to open again, it is a great time to buy or start that restaurant you have dreamed of. Here is why. As most know, there has unfortunately been a lot of permanent closures. Entire chains … [Read more...] about Get Back Into the Game
