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Tonight at the Carter Library, author goes 'Behind the Kitchen Door'

Saru Jayaraman says a sustainable restaurant must be sustainable for its workers

Here’s a number to consider: Ten million people work in the United States restaurant industry. That’s one in ten of us. Now, more than ever, Americans are dining out, usually without knowing tipped workers earn a minimum wage of only $2.13 per hour in most states, including Georgia. Author and activist Saru Jayaraman wants diners to know the real cost of such low wages. Read More

Upcoming food and wine events

A wine dinner at Nikolai's Roof, and more

Nikolai’s Roof is hosting a wine dinner Friday with pairings from the Beaux Freres Vineyard in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The $180 cost includes a champagne reception followed by a four-course dinner. To attend, call 404.221.6362. Read More

Eat your fill of salads with these easy dressings

Local lettuce is on its way out, so enjoy the last of it right now

Atlanta’s farmers markets may be just getting going, but the spring vegetable season is winding down. With the hot weather we’ve had the past couple of days, you can expect those lovely lettuce heads you've seen at market to disappear quickly. Read More

From Post-it notes to Edison bulbs

Ai3 partner Lucy Aiken-Johnson on the restaurant design process

4th & Swift. Bocado. Flip Burger Boutique. Local Three. Holeman & Finch Public House. Miller Union. Gunshow. These restaurants may all look different, have different menus, and serve different facets of the community, but they have one thing in common: They were designed by ai3. Read More