Competitive cooking hadn’t been high on Chef John Kerkeslager’s priority list until this year. The last contest he’d entered was a quarter century ago, as a tenth grader taking food preparation classes in Lebanon, Penn. The competition was fierce and Kerkeslager came up with dishes including Seasoned Chicken Parmesan and Braised Celery Hearts that he thought were pretty good. The class instructor disagreed. Young John finished sixth in a field of six.

“That stayed with me for awhile, and whenever opportunities to compete came up, I sort of blew them off,” Kerkeslager said. Read More»

Dolce Atlanta Peachtree, a once private facility known for its food prepared by an array of award winning chefs, has been open to the public for more than two years and continues to provide a unique dining option south of Atlanta. This team of chefs, led by Executive Chef Len Elias, has a much deserved reputation for culinary excellence. It is expected that the growing number of fans will flock to 201 Restaurant, located at Dolce Atlanta Peachtree inPeachtree City to enjoy the impressive display of made from scratch options to celebrate this Easter holiday. Read More»

Peking opened in Peachtree City in 1986. It was only the second Chinese restaurant in the city at the time. The eatery was a hit among area residents for 16 years until owner Becky She decided to retire from the restaurant biz and go into finance. Read More»

Pasta is not the first thing that comes to mind in giving back to the community. Friday, Mar. 19, pasta will be on the charity agenda and menu. Along with salad, rolls, homemade sauce and desserts, the Kiwanis of McIntosh Trail along with the Booth Middle School Builders Club is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4:30-8 p.m. Read More»