Join Natalie and Margaret for a fun, and oh, so tasty, evening out to celebrate their 9th Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Tasting Dinner! Celebrate New Year Traditions, Old and New Friends, Amazing Food and a Diverse Community! Recover and rejuvenate from holiday shopping and "stuff" frenzy. Take a break from the cold weather with warm smiles and a warm ... Continue Reading
Leadership Atlanta 2020: Natalie Keng, Culinary & Diversity Trail Blazer
The 50th class picked for Leadership Atlanta includes a variety of executives and C-Suite members from around the city, including our very own Chinese Southern Belle CEO and Founder, Natalie Keng. The 84 members selected to participate in the Class of 2020 program include officials from areas such as education, law, nonprofit, technology, media, healthcare, politics and ... Continue Reading
Favorite Dishes and Recipes by Mom
Mom's Home-Cooking Was (and Still Is) The Best I'm often asked "what is your favorite dish?" My answer is -- whatever my mother makes! Our family favorite was Mom's Chinese Spaghetti. Working full-time as a public schools teacher and with a limited authentic Asian grocery selection in Smyrna, GA back in the 1980's, making Asian-American-Southern dishes with a fusion twist was ... Continue Reading
Fun and Tasty: Buford Highway and Asian Supermarket Food Tours
EAT, SHOP & EXPLORE with Natalie: Fun, Tasty Food Tours! *AS FEATURED ON CNN* Before any "BuHi" Meetup groups or national Food Network exposure, I led the food and culture tours of our local "best kept secret" Buford Highway back in 2009. Most folks were unfamiliar and understandably, a bit intimidated by the area. Buford Highway was a world away from the sleek modern ... Continue Reading
Women Leaders “Steel Magnolias”
Women of all ages: Grow, Run, Mentor! CALL TO ACTION--get involved, run for office, board, whatever level. I have run and served in public office, won 4 out of 5 elections! What about you?! Or nominate, mentor, inspire.Time to roll up the sleeves! Start local. No experience needed obviously. Have heart. Be fair.We need folks to help build positive, healthy communities ... Continue Reading