Food

“I’m super proud that I was chosen to sit in this particular seat," said Keio Gayden, DeKalb’s Career, Technical and Agricultural Education coordinator who oversees a dozen culinary programs in the district. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

How Keio Gayden is training Atlanta’s next generation of culinary artists

DeKalb County coordinator uses experience and education to build a local pipeline for Atlanta’s next top chefs.

Outkast and Portrait Coffee partner for special-edition ‘Stankonia’ coffee

Outkast and Portrait Coffee partner for special-edition ‘Stankonia’ blend

Funky and fruity coffee commemorates 25th anniversary of album release.

First Look: Cooking with culture at Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen and Bar in College Park

How Black Restaurant Week Atlanta 2025 is supporting Black-owned spots

Black Restaurant Week 2025 in Atlanta adds Bites and Birdies Golf Invitational at Canongate 1 Golf Club and additional resources to support Black-owned restaurants.

Bankhead Seafood reopened in November after closing in 2017 after more than 50 years serving seafood in Atlanta's Westside neighborhood. The restaurant has temporarily closed to make building, operations and menu updates. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Killer Mike confirms temporary closure of Bankhead Seafood

Atlanta's Bankhead Seafood, which reopened in November after being closed since 2017, will close until mid-July as the restaurant makes building and menu updates

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Planned Slutty Vegan airport location is a no-go after chain’s restructuring

Multiple Slutty Vegan locations have recently closed over the past few years.

Restaurateur Pinky Cole speaks with UATL about the future of Slutty Vegan

In an interview with UATL, Slutty Vegan founder Aisha “Pinky” Cole said she has returned to the plant-based burger chain.

Atlanta chef Jernard Wells premieres Black travel show on TV One

Metro Atlanta-based chef and cookbook author premieres Black food and travel show on TV One on Thursday

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EXCLUSIVE: Lil Yachty becomes partner in Atlanta-based cocktail Yacht Water

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks unveils new flagship location to replace downtown Atlanta closure

A list of more than 300 Black-owned restaurants, food businesses in metro Atlanta

Black-owned restaurants and food businesses in metro Atlanta, compiled by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, including cafes, coffee shops, bakeries, full-service and casual sp...