Anne Gompel 
In the South, and particularly here in Atlanta, hosting isn’t just a social obligation—it’s a love language. Whether you are welcoming neighbors to your new home in Virginia-Highland, hosting a post-game dinner for friends in The Battery, or gathering family for a holiday meal in Buckhead, the dinner party is the stage where memories are …
Atlanta is, without a doubt, a dining capital. From the high-energy food halls along the Beltline to the white-tablecloth institutions of Buckhead and the multicultural gems of Buford Highway, we are spoiled for choice. For years, the dilemma for busy professionals and families has been binary: Do we cook at home (and deal with the …
In the world of high-end culinary services, terminology can be confusing. You’re at a dinner party in Buckhead, and someone mentions their “private chef.” Later, a colleague in Midtown raves about their “personal chef” who stocks their fridge every Tuesday. Are they talking about the same thing? Is it just a matter of semantics? The …
Planning an event in Atlanta is an art form. Whether you are hosting an intimate anniversary dinner in a high-rise condo in Midtown or a sprawling family reunion in a Buckhead estate, the food is the anchor of the experience. And here is the big question: Do you hire a professional catering company, or do …
