the Oliva restaurants, Baum said. “We’re trying to transport our guests into a different world and reality, and for a couple of hours, take them on a journey to another place. With Atrium, we want to give guests a respite from the hustle and bustle of Ponce City Market,” she said. Baum explained that all of Oliva’s restaurants represents chapters of her life. Born and raised in Haifa, Israel, she moved to Florence, Italy, at the age of 21. During her seven years in Italy, she studied architecture and developed an intimate knowledge of Italian cuisine. = “Rina, Aziza and Falafel Nation symbolize my early life and growing up in Israel,” Baum said. “Bellina Alimentari is an ode to my years living in Italy, and Atrium is a manifestation of a current chapter experiencing the evolution of dining in America.” She suggested that Atrium visitors start with drinks in The Parlor, then move to The Bistro for a meal. She said that while it’s hard to recommend just one dish, diners should try Chef Cole Pate’s chicken entree. “Chicken is one of those dishes that is so hard to be creative and innovative with, but Cole was really trying to elevate the chicken experience and turn it into something different,” Baum said. “We make chicken sausage in-house, then we wrap the sausage in the chicken, sous vide it and crisp it up before serving so the skin is super crispy and browned. It comes out in the perfect texture, and there are so many different layers — from the crispy skin to the sausage to the sauce.” All those elements take the chicken into a completely different level, one that’s restaurant worthy, she added. While the pandemic and recent lockdowns affected all the restaurants in the city, Baum said they stayed busy with to-go orders, catered meals to-go, virtual cooking classes and more. “I’m excited to look to the future,” she said. “That’s where our focus is now – making sure people have a fabulous experience, where they have a good time and forget about their day-to-day for a few hours.” For more on Atrium and the Oliva Restaurant Group, visit atriumatl.com and olivarestaurants.com.
Castellucci Hospitality Group’s pop up-turned-brick and mortar venture Mujō is serving up sushi in an omakase-style, or multi-course tasting, menu at 691 14th St. in West Midtown. Visit @mujoatl on IG.
A weekend at women-owned businesses Women + Wine
Katie Rice & Sarah Pierre Rice owns VinoTeca in Inman Park and Pierre owns 3 Parks Wine Shop in Glenwood Park.
March is Women’s History Month, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the impact women have made in history and present day. As women entrepreneurs ourselves, there is no way we would let this month go by without sharing some of our favorite women-owned businesses. We’ve created a fun weekend roundup for you to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Purple Corkscrew Start the weekend with a Friday night wine tasting and snacks at Purple Corkscrew in Avondale Estates. Owner, Steffini Bethea and Wine Manager, Racquel McCreary have created a space where you can sip wine anytime and enjoy a night out with friends. Steffini opened Purple Corkscrew’s wine tasting room in 2012 and a year later added the retail component resulting in a must-visit wine shop and tasting room. They are most known for their lively wine tasting experiences, many of which feature guest appearances by well-known winemakers such as Ms. Theodora Lee and Andre Heusten Mack. Have a seat and get comfortable. There’s a lot of fun to be had at Purple Corkscrew. Be sure to stock up on some of their amazing selections while you’re there.
Little Tart Bake Shop To get yourself hydrated and nourished the next morning, stop by one of Little Tart’s three locations for an iced coffee and the “Best Damn Croissant’’ according to the late, great Anthony Bourdain. After a saucy wine night, we find ourselves routinely ordering one of Little Tart’s savory classics like their vegetable quiche or sausage-kale turnover. Let’s be real, it’s usually both. In fact, it’s impossible to leave O’Brian’s establishment without over-ordering. Sarah O’Brian, proprietor and baking wizard, has 10 years of ownership under her belt and has become a go-to destination for locals and tourists alike. The secret’s out: Little Tart is no longer Atlanta’s hidden gem, it’s a staple in the city. Make sure to order a frangipane tart to get a second dose of indulgence later in the day.
of the magnetic Chef Deborah VanTreece, who has won more awards than we can count and written a gorgeous cookbook that will make you immediately want to put on an apron and get in the kitchen. Be sure to start with one of their specialty cocktails. Beverage director, mixologist, and chef ’s daughter Kursten Berry creates all the cocktails on the list. It’s a family affair!
Just Add Honey Sundays are for tea, so head over to the Beltline for an herbal cup of sunshine at Just Add Honey in Old Fourth Ward. Continued on page 38
Megan Huntz After a Saturday morning of caffeine and croissants, head over to Megan Huntz’s clothing boutique in Morningside to shop her handmade collection of gorgeous dresses, tops, and bottoms. Her ethically made clothing will have you draped in style and ready to hit the streets.
Twisted Soul Then, head over to West Midtown and visit Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours for dinner. Twisted Soul is the brainchild
Purple Corkscrew owner Steffini Bethea.
Incoming ►Bankhead Seafood: Killer Mike and T.I. backed return of Westside institution. (Summer) Opo Coffee: Coffee shop and roastery from Taproom owner in Decatur. (Summer) El Malo: Rum bar coming to Atlanta Dairies in Reynoldstown. (Fall)
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