If it's true that the couple that cooks together stays together, then these culinary pairs are solid as can be -- they spend their days together in the kitchen, running their restaurants or getting their food-related businesses off the ground.
Fuyuhiko and Lisa Ito: Himitsu, Umi -- The couple met at now-shuttered sushi restaurant MF Buckhead, where Fuyuhiko served as sushi chef and List served as pastry chef. Now the pair are doing the same jobs at their own spots.
3050 PeachtreeSt. NW, Atlanta. 404-841-0040. umiatlanta.com/
Matt Weinstein and Markie Noel: The pair make their mark on the Concentrics Restaurant Group, with Weinstein serving as the executive chef at One Midtown Kitchen and Noel serving as chef de cuisine at Two Urban Licks.
Michele and Christopher Sedgwick: Vinny's on Windward, Aspen's Signature Steaks, Theo's Brother's Bakery -- The couple has had entries in the North Fulton dining scene since the mid-'90s, and now oversee Sedgwick Restaurant Group. They also co-founded Pure Taqueria.
www.sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com
Colin and Ashley Auer: Cooks and Soldiers -- The couple, Athens natives who met on their first day of class at The Art Institute of Atlanta, serve as the executive sous chef (Colin) and pastry chef (Ashley) at the Westside restaurant. They were friends for years before starting to date, and got engaged after two months.
691 14th St. NW, Atlanta. 404-996-2623. cooksandsoldiers.com/
Calavino Donati and Doria Roberts: Urban Cannibals, Tipple + Rose Tea Parlor and Apothecary, Madre + Mason -- The pair have made their mark on the culinary scene with We Serve People LLC and their dedication to community-building enterprises.
Meherwan and Molly Irani: Chai Pani, Botiwalla -- The couple, who have been married since 1995, met in her parent's restaurant while in college and went on to open Chai Pani locations in Asheville and Decatur, as well as the forthcoming Botiwalla in Ponce City Market. Meherwan serves as the executive chef while Molly oversees the staff, sets service goals and feel of the restaurants.
406 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-378-4030. chaipanidecatur.com/
Mel and Sandy Toledo: Foundation Social Eatery -- While Mel takes the helm of the kitchen, Sandy does everything from manage financials and logistics to hostessing and bussing tables when needed.
1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-641-8877. foundationatl.com/
Justin and Kelly Anthony: 10 Degrees South, Cape Dutch, Biltong Bar, Yebo -- The couple bring a taste of Justin's native South African to Atlanta with his restaurants, while Kelly handles the design for the spaces.
www.facebook.com/True-Story-Brands-1494507427541111/
Derek and Diane Anthony: 10 Degrees South -- Justin Anthony's father Derek and his wife, Diane, have served as co-executive chefs at the South African restaurant for 17 years.
4183 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 404-705-8870. www.10degreessouth.com/
Nancy and Federico Castellucci: Sugo -- Federico met his wife, Nancy, when she applied for a bartending position -- at 19 years old -- at his first restaurant. The 26-year-old hired her for a part-time position. Seven years later, they were married and have been business partners ever since. In addition to owning Sugo, they're parents to Fred, Stephanie and John Castellucci, who own and operate Cooks & Soldiers and The Iberian Pig and are involved at Sugo.
10305 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek. 770-817-8000. sugorestaurant.com/
Joy and Jon Beber: Joy Cafe -- Joy serves as the executive chef, while her husband is the co-owner of the Buckhead cafe, which serves up Southern favorites and has been featured on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
1100 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. 404-996-1377, joycafeatl.com/
99 Krog St. NE, Atlanta. 404-604-9642. xocolatlchocolate.com/
Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison: Bacchanalia, Star Provisions, Floataway Cafe, W.H. Stiles Fish Camp -- The pair, who met as students at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, has had a lock on some of the best find dining in Atlanta since the mid-1990s. W.H. Stiles Fish Camp in Ponce City Market is the latest addition to their mini dining empire.
Various locations, www.starprovisions.com/
Scott and Dawn Serpas: Serpas True Food, Dixie Q -- Scott oversees the kitchen at the couple's Old Fourth Ward, Louisiana cooking-inspired spot, while Dawn assists with day-to-day operations. The couple recently opened a new barbecue restaurant in Brookhaven.
659 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-688-0040. serpasrestaurant.com/
Jiyeon Lee and Cody Taylor: Heirloom Market BBQ -- The husband-wife chefs recently closed their Southern-meets-Korean spot Sobban , but have plans to expand Heirloom in a big way, with a second location in Lee's native South Korea.
2243 Akers Mill Road SE, Atlanta. 770-612-2502. heirloommarketbbq.com
Laura Curtis and Paris Retana: Malvi Marshmallow Confections -- The couple met and began dating while attending the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. and married in 2013. Their sweet treats business is doing so well that last year, they moved from their kitchen into a storefront in Cumming.
Fabrice Vergez and Cindy Brown: F&B Atlanta -- The couple serve as co-owners at their French restaurant in Buckhead.
3630 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. 404-254-1797. fandbatl.com/
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