Tal Baum is Founder and CEO of Oliva Restaurant Group. Tal was born and raised in Israel. She attended university and lived in Italy for seven years. Her childhood, culture, and experiences influence the unique restaurant locations and refined menus that Oliva Restaurant Group creates.
With traditional recipes handed down through generations of Baum’s family, Executive Chef Brandon Hughes crafts meals of authentic origins, with modern twists. Oliva believes in using the freshest local ingredients in their eateries and allowing the seasons, the community, and a spirit of acceptance and openness to shape the menus of the restaurants.
Connect with Tal on LinkedIn.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- A brief explanation of Oliva Restaurant Group and each of the restaurants (Bellina, Aziza, Falafel Nation, Rina)
- Tal’s day-to-day role as owner of Oliva Restaurants
- Tal’s background from her childhood in Israel, to university in Italy, to moving to Atlanta and opening Bellina Alimentari
- Her inspiration for each of the restaurants and how they are all unique
- What makes Oliva Restaurants different from other restaurant groups in Atlanta
- What it’s been like being a restaurant owner during COVID-19
- How they have had to adapt to meet the needs of guests and staff during these times
- What Tal’s all-time favorite dish is to eat or prepare
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