The Akers Mill Ramp, a 24-foot-wide reversible ramp that will provide direct access to/from the Northwest Corridor Express Lane system, has been funded and is officially scheduled for construction. The new ramp, set to open in 2023, is just three blocks from Cobb Galleria Centre at Interstate 75. The ramp will substantially improve regional mobility […]
Posted by Caitlin Monday on February 10, 2020
We recently hosted a tasting for a top repeat client. Chef Walker introduced several new dishes at this tasting. For repeat events, keeping the menu fresh and unique is important. Chef Walker has done a wonderful job showing his creativity with each dish.
Posted by Caitlin Monday on December 26, 2019
Sunday, November 3, 2019 – The Atlanta Chapter of Les Dames d’ Escoffier Green Tables Committee awarded Executive Chef/Culinary Director Nicholas Walker with the Sustainable Green Chef Award. The accolade is given to the chef who demonstrates sustainable efforts during the 19th Annual Afternoon in the Country. It awards those who go above and beyond […]
Posted by Caitlin Monday on November 15, 2019
Chef Nicholas Walker celebrates his Southern roots by incorporating house-made, locally and regionally sourced ingredients into seasonally-changing, custom menus for just about every client. Boosted by an on-site garden and a strong focus on community outreach, Cobb Galleria Centre is taking the convention center culinary experience to a new level. Small batch cooking on a […]
Posted by Caitlin Monday on July 19, 2019
Executive Chef Nicholas Walker and Cobb Galleria Centre recently hosted local media and prospective clients to experience a four-course meal with never before created recipes. A large portion of ingredients were sourced from Comfort Farms. Comfort Farms is located in Milledgeville, Chef Walker’s hometown. It is a local farm, created by Jon Jackson, dedicated to […]
Posted by Caitlin Monday on June 25, 2019
Recently we premiered this brand new video featuring what makes Cobb County the best convention and meetings destination in Atlanta! A huge thank you to all of our partners who made this video possible, Cobb Travel and Tourism, Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Sheraton Suites Galleria. A special thank you goes to all of you […]
Posted by Caitlin Monday on June 6, 2019
It’s National Buttermilk Biscuit day! Did you know Chef Walker uses Banner Butter’s buttermilk for his biscuits and many of his other culinary creations? Chef Walker decided to start using the company for “better local product.” Banner Butter is a local, small-batch, cultured butter maker that began in 2012 and can now be bought across […]
Posted by Caitlin Monday on May 14, 2019
We are thrilled to announce that Chefs Walker and Panter have won the People’s Choice Award for their recipe, “The Drunken Master!” The chefs participated in the 2019 Tucker Chili Cookoff on Saturday, March 9, . Previously winning 1st place in the 2018 cookoff, the stakes were high this year. In addition to eating great […]
Posted by Caitlin Monday on March 29, 2019
Tuesday, February 26 , 2019: From 6 PM – 9 PM, join Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Chairities at Handbag Hullabaloo. Guests have the opportunity to win up to 60 designer handbags by playing raffle games. Enjoy dinner, cocktails and a night of philanthropy while all proceeds help Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities provide more than just a […]
Posted by Caitlin Monday on February 25, 2019
While Georgia is known for peaches and pecans, poultry is the largest agricultural industry in the state, contributing more than $18 billion to our economy every year. The Georgia Poultry Federation brings growers and sellers from across the state together to celebrate and raise funds at the Cobb Galleria Centre every year. “Next year will be 25 years!” said Mike Giles, President of […]