The Green Front Cafe has been a part of Stockbridge history since 1947. Originally owned and operated by Carrie Mae Hambrick for over 50 years, the restaurant was purchased by Diane Miller, and her daughter, Malana, in 2018. “We purchased the Green Front Cafe because this is a landmark in the community,” said Miller. “This...
Although retired from the fire department after 28 years, former Henry County Fire Department Captain Jorge Rodriguez can often be found at various Henry County Fire Department locations, visiting with former coworkers or, sometimes, cooking them dinner. His presence in the kitchen is not uncommon as that was one of his specialties when on the...
Antonio Patterson has taken a somewhat roundabout path to his current position as owner of a successful Henry County restaurant. “The Lord works in mysterious ways,” he said. “It was all in God’s plan because I didn’t plan on owning a restaurant or even cooking. I was just trying to figure things out.” After high...
It’s 9:30 a.m. on a Monday, and Henry County Schools’ dual enrollment culinary arts students are preparing for classroom instruction at the Academy for Advanced Studies (AAS). However, it is not a typical day. Chef Tricia Vera introduces two guests interested in learning about the program and instructs students to change into cooking gear and...
When Sheena Castellanos decided to go on a mission trip with other Strong Rock Christian School families to Nicaragua, the original plan was to help build ranchitos – small sheds – while also teaching families about the love of God. However, a new mission arose when Castellanos arrived at the village and observed the food...
In 2003 a Master Gardener steering committee took Daniel Webster’s quote – “Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of humanity.” – to heart with an interest to design and build the county’s first community garden. With the assistance of the director of the Heritage Senior Center...
Despite its name, the Italian Cream Cake may have roots in Texas… or is it Canada? It is said that the first record of the Italian Cream Cake was in 1913 in Canada, while the first known publication of the recipe is the Plano News in Texas. It’s believed to have been the creation of...
‘Tis the summer of the smash burger. All I have to say is I hope you enjoy this smash burger recipe as much as my family and friends. I have been cooking this recipe for a few years now and would suggest adding it to your summer cookout recipes. It is as simple as following...
As the diversity of the United States has grown, so has the growth of cultural and ethnic cuisine. Likewise, as Henry County’s population has exploded, the number of restaurants has grown with us. Look in any shopping district around the county and find a restaurant catering to just about any taste: Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Indian,...
Serafino’s Italian Bistro has been pleasing customers’ palates throughout metro Atlanta for over 30 years, first in Morrow for 15 years and then in Stockbridge for the last 17 years. Gad Woodall has owned the restaurant since April 2017 and recently underwent a massive expansion and renovation. “We’ve gone from 1,200 square feet to 2,400...