Celebrity Chef at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta

Two celebrity chefs are headlining the upcoming Fall Flame Festival at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. In the hotel’s Windsor Garden, Chef Christan Willis, an Atlanta-based chef known for being a contestant on Netflix’s hit series Pressure Cooker, plus appearances on the Today Show, Food Network’s Chopped, Cooks vs. Cons, Raid the Fridge, Hallmark Home and Family, and HLN will join Matt Bolus, a James Beard nominated chef who oversees The 404 Kitchen in Nashville and was featured on the TV show Iron Chef of America, to prepare incredible dishes at an event offering  Creative Cocktails, Live Music, Face Painting and Balloon Animals, Pumpkin Painting, Outdoor games and the opportunity to experience the hotel’s new Observation Bee Hive. InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, October 26th, 5 p.m. VIP reception, 6 p.m. event. 

Ted’s Montana Grill & The Giving Kitchen

Ted’s Montana Grill — the Atlanta-based restaurant founded by Ted Turner and restaurateur George McKerrow — is giving a percentage of sales on two hand-crafted cocktails to the Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit organization providing financial assistance and community resources to food service workers in times of crisis. Until late December, you can order the Basil Hayden Blackberry Smash or the Autumn Spiced Sour Martini with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and, the restaurant will, according to a press release, give a portion to the fund. 

Since its inception in 2013, Giving Kitchen has served more than 22,000 food service workers in crisis and provided more than $13.4 million in direct financial assistance. Giving Kitchen awards provided an estimated 808 years of rent and utility assistance to households containing an estimated 5,439 children and an estimated 4,109 additional household members.

“I urge communities everywhere to join forces and support Giving Kitchen, especially since so many food service workers are currently being impacted by recent storms,” said McKerrow, Ted’s CEO, Co-founder and Giving Kitchen Dining with Gratitude Advisory Board Member. “When an unexpected life emergency occurs, it’s easy to lose hope, but we can lift their spirits by providing them with the support they deserve.”

Thompson Buckhead Makes Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler has ranked Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead as No. 38th in the country (with No. 1 being the Lodge at Bodega Bay in Sonoma California) and to celebrate, the hotel has been hosting a celebratory toast in the lobby every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. until the end of October, welcoming both guests and locals.

“We are honored to be recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s esteemed Readers’ Choice Awards,” said Donte Johnson, General Manager of Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead. “This recognition is a testament to the luxurious experience we offer our guests and the deep connection we’ve cultivated with our community. We’re proud to be a space where guests can experience true hospitality while making a positive local impact through our partnerships and initiatives.”