Peach and Prosperity

Listening Notes: This is a special pop up series in response to the current economic and health situation with COVID-19. Rather than our typical narrative and edited style, it is a record to release episode. Since we recorded from separate locations, the audio quality isn’t as pitch perfect as usual. Visit our Facebook page and Instagram to follow behind the scenes on these stories. Learn more about #ATLFAMILYMEAL on their website and Instagram. 

Castellucci Hospitality Group has been "passionately pursuing the perfect dining experience one guest at a time" from generation to generation at this family owned business. Their beloved restaurants include Bar Mercado, Cooks & Soldiers, Double Zero, Recess, Sugo and The Iberian Pig.  We spoke with Fred Castellucci, President and CEO, about their founding story and how they are pivoting during this time. From "Feeding the Frontlines" to offering new comfort menus, the CHG team is creativity and kindly cooking and helping around Atlanta. 

Listening Notes: This is a special pop up series in response to the current economic and health situation with COVID-19. Rather than our typical narrative and edited style, it is a record to release episode. Since we recorded from separate locations, the audio quality isn’t as pitch perfect as usual. Visit our Facebook page and Instagram to follow behind the scenes on these stories. Learn more about CHG on their website and Instagram.

Listening Notes: This is a special pop up series in response to the current economic and health situation with COVID-19. Rather than our typical narrative and edited style, it is a record to release episode. Since we recorded from separate locations, the audio quality isn’t as pitch perfect as usual. Visit our Facebook page and Instagram to follow behind the scenes on these stories. Learn more about Top Stitch on their website and Instagram.

Listening Notes: This is a special pop up series in response to the current economic and health situation with COVID-19. Rather than our typical narrative and edited style, it is a record to release episode. Since we recorded from separate locations, the audio quality isn’t as pitch perfect as usual. Visit our Facebook page and Instagram to follow behind the scenes on these stories.  Learn more about ASW Distillery on their website and Instagram.

Listening Notes: This is a special pop up series in response to the current economic and health situation with COVID-19. Rather than our typical narrative and edited style, it is a record to release episode. Since we recorded from separate locations, the audio quality isn’t as pitch perfect as usual. Visit our Facebook page and Instagram to follow behind the scenes on these stories.  Learn more about Little Tart Bakeshop on their website and Instagram.

Listening Notes: This is a special pop up series in response to the current economic and health situation with COVID-19. Rather than our typical narrative and edited style, it is a record to release episode. Since we recorded from our “home studio” and the farm, the audio quality isn’t as pitch perfect as usual. The wind does go away eventually. Visit our Facebook page and Instagram to follow behind the scenes with these stories.  Learn more about Jaemor Farms on their website and Instagram.

Christy Petterson and Shannon Mulkey Green are the co-founders of the Indie Craft Experience, which produces craft and vintage markets throughout the year. ICE events feature talented crafters, artists, makers and vintage sellers from all over the country with an emphasis on the Southeast.

We sat down with them via Zoom along with our friends David, Dexter and Eugene for this interview about how they are building community and connecting crafters online during this time. 

Listening Notes: This is a special pop up series in response to the current economic and health situation with COVID-19. Rather than our typical narrative and edited style, it is a record to release episode. Since we recorded from our “home studio,” the audio quality isn’t as pitch perfect as usual. Visit our Facebook page to watch the video interview.

Chefs Aaron Phillips and Ronald Hsu lead Lazy Betty, a modern and innovative restaurant informed by the energy and community of Atlanta. They are inspired by exquisite ingredients and a thoughtful approach to cooking. Learn how they are pivoting to a menu of take out prix fixe meals. Find out more about how you can support local by ordering from them.

Listener Challenge: Tag us on Instagram with photos of you and/or your family enjoying your take out meal and include the food. We’ll share your stories with our community: @peachandprosperity and @lazybettyatl.

Listening Notes: This is a special pop up series in response to the current economic and health situation with COVID-19. Rather than our typical narrative and edited style, it is a record to release episode. Since we recorded from our “home studio,” the audio quality isn’t as pitch perfect as usual. Visit our Facebook page to watch the video interview.

Visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden with us to learn about its history, impact and mission. We meet plants and people—from the giant statues for special exhibits and prized orchid collection to the curious guests who visit in every season. Come along with us for this nature focused show featuring literary icons, botanical beer and more.

Learn about King of Pops, a beloved brand led by two brothers, Steven and Nick Carse. Discover how they got started and the exciting directions they have grown with Tree Elves, King of Crops and more creative concepts. With community at the core, their purpose is to create Unexpected Moments of Happiness. They are much more than a popsicle company, they have created their own culture and become a part of the culture of Atlanta and the Southeast. 

Agribusinesses thrive under this economic and marketing development program led by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. This July, we followed the paths of Georgia Grown food entrepreneurs at one of the largest trade shows—AmericasMart with 8,000 brands across a 7 million square foot campus. We visit the gourmet temporaries floor to talk and taste with Georgia founders. We learned the story behind the iconic Atlanta building where they set up shop to share their brands with the world. Join us for this special tour, including Big Daddy Biscuits, Goodson Pecans, Hunter Cattle Company and many more. 

With one-of-a-kind shows at a variety of venues, ATL Collective spotlights a diverse array of incredible local and national musicians. Meet a few members of the team, including Co-Founder Michael Dalton, Executive Director Russell Gottschalk and Program and Marketing Director Rhiannon Klee, to learn about the past, present and future of this creative organization that’s captivated Atlanta’s music scene since 2009. Learn how and why they recently become a nonprofit and what it means for their mission moving forward. Special thanks to ElementATL for hosting us for the interviews.

Travel to Record Store Day with us as we explore Atlanta’s Criminal Records, a locally owned and independently operated record, comic store and more, located in Little Five Points. Learn about the store’s iconic name and its evolution over the years with founder Eric Levin. Listen to a live in-store performance by Timothy Showalter from Strand Of Oaks. Meet the customers that are bringing vinyl back. 

With a passion for travel, Elaine and Matt began their chocolate journey in Costa Rica. Now, Xocolatl is a beloved Atlanta brand with a shop in Krog Street Market. Learn about the art, history and science of their chocolate. Join us for a taste test as we sample some of their flavors! This episode was recorded live as part of our Founder Friday Dinner Series for young professionals in Atlanta. Follow our behind the scenes adventures on Instagram. 

This nonprofit business brews up community, commerce and career opportunities in Clarkston, Georgia, also known as the “Ellis Island of the South.” This is the story of how Kitty and Bill Murray created a place that is about much more than coffee for refugees, the town and Atlanta. Thank you to Eugene Buchko of Atlanta Coffee Shops for photos and Pony League band for the music.