Tag: Recuerdos Cafe
Bar Ana is a Poncey-Highland hideaway with luxe desserts and cocktails
Atlanta’s acclaimed pastry chef Claudia Martinez finally has a place to call her own. The multitime James Beard semifinalist cut the ribbon late last year for Bar Ana, a lush little spot showcasing her creative, seasonal desserts.
Spice up your Halloween—literally—with Mexican candy
Rooted in pre-Hispanic traditions and shaped by Spanish influence, Mexican candies are a flavor- and history-packed treat. While you’ll find these candies at many Mexican markets in Atlanta, Buford Highway is the mother lode. Stop by Buford Highway Farmers Market for bags of Mexican candy, or visit Dulce Fiesta & Party Rentals’ stall at Plaza Fiesta to grab a selection of individual treats.
James Beard Award nominee Claudia Martinez goes out on her own with a late-night coffee, dessert, and cocktail spot
Pastry chef Claudia Martinez, a two-time James Beard Award nominee, is opening a coffee, dessert, and cocktail bar in Poncey-Highland. Named Bar Ana (using the initials of her parents and sister), it will be located in the space formerly home to El Bar. Slated to launch mid-summer, it will feature Recuerdos Café by Ivan Solis during the day and a full bar led by Mayim Williams (El Malo, Kimball House) in the evenings.










