Does a restaurant need to evolve, or can it stay a snapshot in time? That’s the question I kept circling back to after two visits to Aria, the Buckhead fine-dining institution long regarded as one of ...

For more than 20 years, the Buckhead fine dining restaurant Aria has enjoyed a loyal following, while serving as one of Atlanta’s most beloved special occasion destinations, and a discreet go-to spot ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include information about Atlanta restaurateur Bart Sasso as a 2025 James Beard media award winner. The 2025 James Beard Foundation award for outstanding ...