In this episode of The Breakdown with King Williams, I talk to veteran Atlanta restaurateur Randy Hazelton. Randy co-founded H&H Hospitality, one of Hartfield Jackson's biggest food vendors. H&H Hospitality has nearly two dozen brands in the world's busiest airport.
Randy also founded Cafe Circa, a beloved Atlanta restaurant staple, before entering the airport hospitality business. And understands the demands of hosting a popular Atlanta restaurant.
In this conversation, we discuss the last two weeks in the Atlanta restaurant scene. This includes Randy's thoughts on the Michelin Guide and whether or not awards matter for his business. We also discuss the now viral weekend featuring MMA fighter turned TikTok food reviewer/influencer Keith Lee.
We also discuss the related topics on the social media conversation and the reputation of Black Atlanta restaurants. This includes his thoughts on the perceived lack of service culture in certain Black Atlanta and the realities of owning a restaurant. As well as what he would do to change the reputation of the food scene in Black Atlanta.
This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.
-KJW
The Black Atlanta Restaurant Scene From An Owner's POV Featuring Randy Hazelton