Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours, an Atlanta beacon of modern soul food, and Chef Deborah VanTrece offer a delicious look into one of the most globally influenced traditional southern soul food marriages in America! Chef Deborah believes that “every culture has its own version of soul food,” and that, “bringing people together in the spirit of fellowship has always been at the heart of soul food.” Truer words have never been spoken, especially as we continue to survive through in our ever changing world.
Located on Huff Road in the fashionable and fastly expanding Westside of Atlanta, Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours has not only been a guiding light through the coronavirus global pandemic but a beacon of hope for how Atlanta restaurants can survive this new world in which we live.
Chef Deborah Vantrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours
Firstly, Deborah and her team provided free meals to front line workers. Then, after a hugely successful “pay what you can” take out only meal service for her many friends and clients, Deborah began an entirely new menu; A Different Kinda Chick. The hugely successful fried chicken themed menu hit the streets running and Friday’s old school Southern “Fish Fry” rounded out the restaurant’s new global pandemic offerings. Each and every endeavor better than the last until ultimately it was time to reopen. And reopen they did!
The grand reopening of Twisted Soul was Juneteenth and it was perhaps the safest pandemic dining experience that Atlanta has to offer. The restaurant only accepts reservations, there is socially distanced reception, as well as complementary face masks and gloves when you arrive. Hand sanitizer replaces the salt and pepper shakers and each table is separated from the next by a seven-foot plexiglass wall!
The intimacy of the dining room has been preserved beautifully and it is the safest place to eat in the city, bar none. Simply put, every precaution has been taken to ensure the safety of Deborah’s staff and guests and it has been executed perfectly!! The team at Twisted Soul and Deborah successfully pivoted once again to reveal a new incredible summer menu in a remarkably safe, almost futuristic, dining experience. Add in a delightfully sophisticated and easily drinkable cocktail or two and it is a perfect evening out on the town!
There is no doubt that Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours will survive theses crazy times especially as Deborah’s dedication to Atlanta and her community continues. Throughout the pandemic helping others has always been at the forefront of Deborah’s mind and there is no better example of her grass roots efforts than the partnership with Steady Hand Beer Company and the creation of their unique twist on the global “Black is Beautiful” beer campaign.
“Black is Beautiful” is a global collaborative effort within the craft beer community to raise awareness of the injustices that many people of color face daily. Deborah VanTrece, DJ Jelly and Brain Sullivan recently hosted the release of their version of “Black is Beautiful” which is currently available for sales at the brewery and on drought at Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours.
To learn more about Deborah VanTrece and Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours please visit the website or make a reservation online at twistedsoulcookhouseandpours.com.
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