Atlanta Chefs and Bartenders Reflect Back on the Positive Takeaways for the Restaurant Industry in 2020 - Eater Atlanta

"Soul food as a cuisine has really come into its own this year, not only in Atlanta, but beyond state lines. The heightened desire for comfort food has opened the door for more and more people to bring soul food recipes into their own kitchens. After having COVID-19 for nine weeks, and still suffering some post-symptoms, I opened Lake & Oak Neighborhood BBQ with my business partner, chef Josh Lee. Together we created jobs within our communities and a new place for our neighbors to engage each other in a socially distant way." - Lia Picard