

The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation supports women through entrepreneurship. The wildly popular brand includes pants, leggings, bodysuits and shapewear. This intimate apparel company was founded by Sara Blakely after she found a need for more comfortable pantyhose and other undergarments. Cole’s nonprofit, The Pinky Cole Foundation, empowers generations of color to win in the pursuit of their entrepreneurial dreams. The wildly popular Slutty Vegan serves up extremely tasty plant-based burgers in a fun atmosphere at four Atlanta locations, with plans to expand in New York.


Bar Vegan, a new full-service restaurant at Ponce City Market, offers drinks and exotic food (as well as Dinkies vegan cheesesteaks). Pinky Cole, CEO and founder of Slutty Vegan and the new Bar Vegan, has created a vegan revolution in the ATL. Pinky Cole is the revolutionary entrepreneur behind Slutty Vegan. Created by Quynh “Q” Trinh, the collective gives chefs a space to sell their foods from around the world on a permanent and pop-up basis. The Global Grub Initiative, an offbeat, casual food hall collective is found in East Atlanta Village. Nancy Oswald, co-owner and franchisee of Sizzling Steak Concepts, the largest Ruth’s Chris franchise group in the world, sits on The Giving Kitchen’s Board of Directors. Winner of the James Beard Foundation’s 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award, Giving Kitchen also sells products such as Giving Kitchen wine and Montagne sparkling water to support food workers in need. The Giving KitchenĬo-founder Jen Hidinger-Kendrick created The Giving Kitchen to provide emergency assistance to food service workers through resources and financial support. Quatrano’s farm, Summerland, where much of her ingredients are sourced, emphasizes her commitment to the land and local flavors. Stiles Fish Camp, Floataway Cafe and Pancake Social – range from fine dining to food stalls and each has its own delicious specialties. Her locally loved restaurants – Bacchanalia, Star Provisions Market & Cafe, W. (📷 Andrew Thomas Lee)įor more than two decades, chef Anne Quatrano has been an integral part of the Atlanta culinary scene with her Star Provisions brand. Stiles Fish Camp/Floataway Cafe/Pancake Social The owner of Star Provisions and more, chef Anne Quatrano, is a star herself. Women-Owned Businesses and Restaurants that Give Back Bacchanalia/Star Provisions Market & Cafe/W. Check out our list and support our mighty Atlanta women. Inspirational stories, which helps them stand out among their peers, are found behind many of these Atlanta women-owned businesses. Check out our list and find some hidden gems in this sprawling metropolis of opportunity.

A highlight has been a feature on Oprah’s most popular “Favorite Things” show (twice!), O magazine, Food & Wine, Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes & Garden, and Cooking Light.Roma Patel 30+ Inspirational Women-Owned Businesses in Atlanta to SupportĪtlanta is home to a wealth of women-owned businesses, ranging from restaurants and boutiques to artisan food markets and experiential destinations. Winning numerous prestigious industry awards, Bella Cucina has garnered the attention of the media over the years. In recent years, Bella Cucina has grown from an artisan-food company that is an authentic artistic expression of its creator, Alisa Barry. Alisa concepts the packaging and collaborates on design with world-renowned typography designer Louise Fili. With an eye for artful and aesthetically arresting packaging. The beauty goes beyond the good taste of the food. With an appreciation for beauty and a sensibility for classic, yet innovative flavors, Bella Cucina makes products by hand, in small batches in the traditional European hand-crafted way. When her loyal customers kept asking to take home her delicious offerings, an artisan food business was born.īella Cucina Artful Food is an award-winning product line sold all over the world. In the early nineties, Alisa Barry opened a small café in Atlanta, Georgia called Bella Cucina to share her passion for cooking and her love of Italy. Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto: Vine ripened California sun-dried tomatoes distinguish this rich, robust pesto.Porcini and Parmesan Pesto: This thick, hearty pesto combines Italy's most treasured ingredients: dried porcini mushrooms and parmesan cheese.What results is a savory condiment with the brightness of the flavors of spring. Mint and Pistachio Pesto: This pesto blends fresh mint leaves with the nutty, earthy flavor of pistachios and fresh pressed olive oil.Artichoke Lemon Pesto: Bella Cucina's most popular pesto (Oprah's "favorite things" show and "O" list magazine pick!) combines artichoke hearts at their peak and the richness of olive oil and parmesan cheese.
