Intruducing Our New Executive Chef

Hello friends,
I have some exciting news to share.

Over the past several months, I’ve spent a great deal of time thinking about the future of Aria and searching for the right person to lead our kitchen. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce Austin Goetzman as our new executive chef.

Austin has worked in some of the country’s most respected kitchens, including The French Laundry in Napa Valley, EL Ideas and Acadia in Chicago, and most recently Lazy Betty here in Atlanta. What impressed me most, however, wasn’t his résumé.

Many years ago, Austin worked in the Aria kitchen under Gerry Klaskala. He understands this restaurant, the standards we hold ourselves to, and the culture that has defined Aria for more than twenty-five years. As we spent time together throughout the search process, it became clear that we shared the same vision for Aria’s future.

We both believe that great restaurants should never stand still. They should continue to evolve and improve while remaining true to the things that made people fall in love with them in the first place.

Austin has already begun introducing some wonderful new dishes to the menu, and I hope you’ll have the opportunity to experience them soon. Looking ahead, you can expect the menu to evolve more frequently as our kitchen explores new ingredients, new dishes, and new ideas throughout the seasons. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or the fiftieth, our goal is for there always to be something new to discover at Aria.

More than anything, I’m excited for you to meet him.

Warmly,

Andrés L.