Chef and co-founder, Taqueria del Sol One of the geniuses behind Westside’s popular fast-casual taco joint, Taqueria del Sol, Hernandez is known for efficiently using a small, from-scratch kitchen. At his restaurant you can try popular dishes of cornmeal-crusted tilapia tacos and turnip greens, but when he goes out, he looks for something a bit ...

Executive Chef, Mediterranea Before taking over his current role as executive chef, Edgewood resident and 25-year restaurant vet Anthony Galletta served as Mediterranea’s sous chef. Some of his favorite menu items at the restaurant are herb-roasted chicken with root vegetable mash; mussels steamed in herbed lobster broth; and cheddar chive biscuits and gravy, but when ...

Executive chef, Petit Chou Petit Chou opened its doors in Cabbagetown this past spring. A breakfast and lunch gem, the restaurant is run by women, including its executive chef, Diana Presson Eller. Before taking the lead at Petit Chou, Eller worked with big Atlanta names such as Shaun Doty (Bantam + Biddy) and Robert Phalen ...

Executive chef and owner, BoccaLupo Atlanta native Bruce Logue lives on the Westside, but his much-touted Italian restaurant, BoccaLupo, is in Inman Park. If you’ve dined at the cozy locale, you’re familiar with his handmade pastas presented with Southern flair. Favorite restaurant: Le Fat, Westside Why he loves it: It has a great vibe and ...

Executive chef, Hampton + Hudson Savannah Sasser began making waves during her tenure as head chef at Twain’s Brewpub & Billiards in Decatur. In February she left Twain’s to helm the kitchen at Hampton + Hudson, bringing with her a proclivity for showcasing vegetables. Don’t let her way with produce fool you, though, because her ...

Local chefs share where they like to go when they’re not doing the cooking This may come as a surprise, but chefs like to dine out, too! Sure, most of their days (and nights) are spent in the “back of the house,” but every now and then you’ll find them out and about indulging in ...

Cocktails get a kosher twist courtesy of a local connoisseur You may have heard about kosher hot dogs and know some of the more common practices (for example, no eating meat with milk at the same time), but have you hear of kosher cocktails? Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is September 20, a day ...

Alon’s celebrates 25 years in Morningside Pop the Champagne! Alon’s of Morningside is 25 years old. In Atlanta’s ever-changing hospitality industry, that is quite an accomplishment. What started as a simple market selling only a few varieties of bread has since grown into something more robust with another location in Dunwoody, cafe offerings and luxury ...

Quench your guests’ thirst with batch cocktails Next time you have people over for a summer soiree, don’t get stuck playing bartender. As a host, it’s your responsibility to entertain your guests, but make sure you get to enjoy your party, too! Instead of tailoring cocktails to suit each attendee’s whims, try whipping up a ...