Inhospitable

I was thinking to myself that most people would be confused as to why I think I'm qualified to host a podcast on Atlanta Restaurants and the people who run them. My old friend, Cameron Thompson, came by to interview me about my time in the business and where all of this started.

Joey Ward is an interesting fellow: He's always wanted to be a chef... no bouncing around, no 8 years of college, no indecision. Ever since he was quite young this is what he wanted. Impressive and intriguing, given how good he is at what he does. Please, listen to a lovely chat with Andy and Joey Ward, Executive Chef-Proprietor of Southern Belle & Georgia Boy. 

Terry Koval of The Deer & The Dove comes in for, at this point, a vintage conversation. His talent and humor shine through as he and Andy talk about his path, skateboarding and restaurant life. Thanks for listening!

Two über talented OG's of Atlanta's cocktail & restaurant culture, Kysha Cyrus of Steinbeck's & Andy Minchow of Ration & Dram, are in the basement to talk about their experiences together, careers and how cocktails have evolved in ATL.

The Wurtzel Brothers, owners of Twain's Brewpub & Billiards and The Comet Pub & Lanes, are in the basement to chat with Andy about their very unique businesses, their family's strong bond with the bar business, and Decatur's progress over the years. These two are smart, funny and kind. Enjoy the listen!

Miles Macquarrie & Matt Christison of Kimball House join Andy in the basement to talk about their friendship, the birth of Kimball House, and the way Decatur has moved forward over the years.

Mike Klank, founder & partner of Taqueria del Sol, comes by the basement to chat. Mike is a true raconteur and has seen Atlanta's restaurant community and the city itself grow and change over the years. He is truly one of a kind. Enjoy!

One of Andy's oldest friends drops by the basement for a slightly meandering, but entertaining chat about restaurants, line cooks and extraterrestrials... like we said: meandering. Listen in on a lovely talk between two old che-friends and their time in Atlanta's kitchens.

Doug Turbush, an old fried and mentor, comes by the basement to discuss the restaurant business and what the Covid-stricken world looks like for his East Cobb restaurants: Seed, Stem & Drift. He and Andy also swap some old stories from their time together in Buckhead Life. If you love Atlanta restaurants, this one is for you!

Craig Richards, Chef-Proprietor of Lyla Lila, & George Yu, Chef Proprietor of Salaryman, Noona, & Ramen Station drop by the basement to chat. (This episode was recorded pre-Covid, a happier and looser time!) Enjoy!

Ryan Smith, Executive Chef of Staplehouse, & Sam Herndon, Hugh Acheson's Culinary Right Hand, join Andy in the basement to talk about their history together and their unique friendship. (Recorded pre-Covid.)