Atlanta

Atlanta, founded in 1825, is a city of contrasts and incongruities. Reflecting the city’s identity as a symbol of the New South and a Global Getaway, Atlanta offers outstanding southern and international cuisine. Fast food also forms a major part of its culinary identity, considering the number of outlets and the amount of sales that they generate in the city. From its inception, local business leaders and politicians have promoted Atlanta as an ideal site for conventions, tourism, and travel. In less than 200 years, the town has developed rapidly from a frontier railway outpost to a world alpha city. A combination of factors, including transportation, geographical location, demographics, commerce, and hospitality, have contributed to Atlanta’s inimitable culinary culture and history. Blessed with more than 10 million acres of surrounding farmland within Georgia, the capital city echoes the state’s natural bounty in the eating establishments that range from down-home diners and cafes, to exceptional fine dining, modern farm-to-table restaurants, and finally to the new trend of neighborhood food trucks.