Macon Music Live: Origins
A live, interactive musical journey takes the Capitol Theatre stage Feb. 22-25, 2024, showcasing Macon, Georgia's music history from the jazz age to the birth of Southern Rock.
Comfort in the Cold
Le Pied du Mont Boucherie at Comfort Farms is more than an annual food festival. Chefs, farmers, butchers, and veterans converge in Milledgeville, Georgia, for a unique celebration of culinary heritage with a mission to heal and honor those who
Michelin gives the South its flowers
This spring, savor the spirit of Sakura and more renowned eats with a road trip inspired by the new Atlanta Michelin Guide.
Seasoned in Service
Jimmie Scott
63 years, dining room supervisor,
S&S Cafeteria, Bloomfield Village Dr.
Even after 63 years, Mr. Jimmie Scott of S&S Cafeteria still looks forward to work each day.
Seasoned in Service:
Chelsea Hughes
22 years, four years as owner of Kinjo Kitchen and Cocktails, plus the new Black Cat Liquor and Libations
A well-seasoned food service veteran and the serial entrepreneur behind Kinjo and Black Cat, Chelsea Hughes sees mentorship as a core mission, bringing respect, dignity, and consistency to the industry — without sacrificing creativity.
Seasoned in Service:
Nathaniel “Showtime” Johnson
20 years, 15 as a dishwasher at Rookery
With the wisdom of 20 years in the service industry - 15 as a dishwasher at Rookery in Macon, GA, Showtime says -"Anything that you got to do to feed yourself, you got to make sure you make a success
Seasoned in Service:
Carolyn Stubbs
30 years, 28 as pastry chef at Natalia’s
After nearly three decades as a pastry chef in Macon, Georgia, Miss Carolyn Stubbs believes that “if I can make one person happy, I can make the world happy.” Read about her work in and beyond the Natalia’s kitchen.
Seasoned in Service:
Michael Brunner
17 years, 13 as a bartender at The Hummingbird
After 13 years behind the stick at one of Macon, Georgia's busiest dive bars, Michael Brunner delves into what drives his dedication.
Seasoned in Service:
Chris Barroso
15 years, two as a general manager of Jim Shaw’s Seafood Grill
Chris Barroso, a lifelong Maconite who has worked in nearly every restaurant role in the front and back of the house, shares his wisdom from 15 years in the industry and his approach to leadership.