This special episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio was recorded live at Team Hidi 2025, Giving Kitchen’s annual fundraiser hosted at iconic Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. The energy was electric, the cause was powerful, and the stories were unforgettable.
We set up our mobile studio and spent the evening speaking with passionate supporters of Giving Kitchen, an organization dedicated to providing emergency assistance to food service workers. Our mission? To learn what drives these individuals to support the cause — and what Giving Kitchen means to them personally.
In this episode, you’ll hear from:
Megan McCarthy – Chef & Culinary Connector
Jim and Kelly Chasteen – Founders of ASW Distillery
Julie Wade – Head of Marketing at Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
Emma Backham – Event Manager for Tito’s Vodka (GA)
Anita Hsu – Owner of Lazy Betty
Phil Handley – Owner of Dash Hospitality
Wendy Gajadharsingh – Food influencer known as @thebubblytalk
Courtney May – Senior Marketing Manager at Empire Distributors Atlanta
And a heartwarming conversation with three generations of one family who volunteered together at the event
This episode is a celebration of generosity, community, and the restaurant industry’s enduring spirit. Tune in and be inspired by the people who show up, give back, and lift others in times of need.
