Atlanta’s cult-favorite smash burger spot NFA Burger will officially open the doors to its second location on May 15, in Alpharetta’s Avalon development. Building on the popularity of its original 100-square foot location in a Dunwoody Chevron, NFA will stay true to its roots while making the most of its new space. Founder Billy Kramer plans to bring along the signature counter ... Continue Reading
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2025 Rising Stars Announced – See Who Made the List
Each year, Restaurant Informer invites the hospitality community to nominate outstanding individuals they would like to recognize as Rising Stars. Nominations were submitted over a 30-day period this spring. This year delivered yet another outstanding group of nominations, with quite a few talented professionals that made the selection process very difficult. Rising Stars ... Continue Reading
Gwinnett’s Berkmar High School to Compete for National Culinary Honors and Scholarships
At the 2025 National ProStart Invitational (NPSI), to be held May 2-4 in Baltimore, the culinary and management teams from Berkmar High School in Gwinnett County will join nearly 400 students on 92 other teams to test their skills in front of culinary and food-service business leaders and industry judges. The three-day event will feature an opening ceremony, two days of intense ... Continue Reading
MAD Hospitality Names Troy N. Thompson as Executive Chef
Chef Troy N. Thompson has been named executive chef for MAD Hospitality, the Madison, Ga.-based hospitality company. Chef Thompson is returning to Georgia, where his career first began, to oversee MAD Hospitality's collection of chef-driven concepts, including The Dining Room, Hart & Crown Tavern, Betty Gene's, The Sinclair, and Buggy Works. He will collaborate with ... Continue Reading
Asian-American Heritage Honored at Sweet Auburn Barbecue Event
On Wednesday, May 14, Sweet Auburn Barbecue will shut down N. Highland Ave. and fire things up for the first-ever Good Luck Smokeshow, a one-night tasting event honoring Asian American stories, flavors and firepower. Timed to coincide with AAPI Heritage Month, this outdoor celebration brings together acclaimed chefs from across the country to throw down in Atlanta with food, ... Continue Reading
