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Philips Arena Continues To Transform Food Experience With Addition of Six Popular, Local Restaurants

ATLANTA –- Philips Arena announced plans to add six popular, local restaurants when Atlanta’s best sports and live entertainment venue re-opens in October. Personally selected by Executive Chef Joe Schafer, the six award-winning restaurants augment the diverse dining options available to fans at the nearly-200 events and shows held annually.

Husband and wife team, Todd Tucker and Kandi Burruss-Tucker opened the first Old Lady Gang restaurant in Castleberry Hill in honor of Kandi’s mother and two aunts who shared their Southern recipes with the family. Known for its outstanding Soul Food and Southern cuisine, OLG has quickly won recognition, being honored by Open Table (2018 Diners Choice Award) and Taste of Soul (25 Best Atlanta Soul Food Restaurants).