French tradition,
local ingredients,
Southern heart.

Bringing the warm Southern spirit to a French brasserie menu, Brassica is Buckhead’s dazzling destination for those who demand impeccably good food and unforgettably good times.

Our Story

The story of Brassica is the story of food. It is a celebration of Atlanta’s roots baked into the beautiful legacy of French cooking and served with spirited Southern hospitality. Here is where incredible, seasonal ingredients and new depths of flavor conspire to drive forward the modern era of Southern cuisine.

PARTNERS & PURVEYORS

Ashland Farm (GA)

Georgia Olive Farms (GA)

Joyce Farms (NC)

Caly Road & Rock House Farm (GA)

Georgia Sourdough (GA)

Sequatchie Cove Creamery (TN)

Sweet Grass Dairy (GA)

Boxcarr (NC)

Uncle Nearest Whiskey (TN)

Benton’s (TN)

Atlanta Sausage (GA)

Todd Richards
Executive Chef

Chef Todd Richards brings decades of experience shaping modern Southern cuisine to his role as Executive Chef at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead. A longtime presence in the city’s dining scene, Richards honed his craft in the kitchens of various luxury hotels and at One Flew South, where he led the restaurant to national acclaim and James Beard recognition. A storyteller of Southern foodways, Richards has authored Soul: A Chef’s Culinary Evolution in 150 Recipes, which won the 2019 IACP Award for Best American Cookbook, and Roots, Heart & Soul, a book exploring heritage, technique, and the evolving Southern table. At Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead, he leads the hotel’s culinary program with refined technique and soulful intention, honoring the region’s history while reimagining Southern cuisine through his personal lens.

Keith Hyche
Chef de Cuisine

In the role of Chef de Cuisine, Atlanta-native Chef Keith Hyche will evolve the Brassica dining experience into a more personalized, intimate occasion in which the colors, bold flavors and stories behind each dish allow servers and guests to establish a deeper connection to the cuisine. Hyche’s journey to culinary success began at Michelin-starred Atlanta restaurant Atlas in The St. Regis Atlanta, where he progressed from dishwasher to entremetier, then commis chef, chef de partie, and eventually sous chef in 2020. Hyche’s approach artfully blends the warmth of Southern comfort with the sophistication of fine dining, embodying a seamless balance of tradition and innovation.

Cara McInerny
Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Lifelong Georgia native Cara McInerny is staying true to her roots as she leads the collective dream of Brassica’s Southern-inspired beverage program into fruition. McInerny began her journey in the flourishing restaurant scene of Athens, Georgia, where her time at an Italian wine and martini bar sparked an interest in the craft cocktail scene and harkened back to her family line of NYC bartenders. She migrated to Atlanta, finding a home in the growing New American restaurant movement when she joined chef-driven taqueria, Holy Taco. Her time experimenting with seasonal cocktail menus and food and beverage pairing inspired her to begin a seven-year immersion with agave-based spirits, leading to a path in tequila and mezcal at Sean Brock’s former Minero and Rocket Farm’s Superica. With a mastery of fine spirits under her belt, McInerny dove into the robust Atlanta beer scene at Brick Store Pub, acclaimed for their devotion to presenting fine Belgian and craft brews. McInerny joins the Brassica team with fresh inspiration and local ties that fuel the narrative she seeks to tell of the restaurant’s Southern motif and prestigious home in The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead. Celebrating the generous fortunes of growing seasons in the South, the beverage program at Brassica will highlight artisanal spirits that speak to the evolution of the stories and dialogues of the American cocktail.

HERITAGE CUISINE

FRENCH BRASSERIE FAVORITES SERVED WITH FRESH SOUTHERN ELEGANCE. FROM FRESH MORNING PASTRIES TO LATE-NIGHT COCKTAILS, BRASSICA IS THE PERFECT OCCASION FOR ANY HOUR OF EVERY DAY.

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Kentucky Derby

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Celebrate an afternoon of tradition and style on Saturday, May 2nd at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead’s highly anticipated Kentucky Derby Garden Party. Set in the blooming English Garden, the spirited event will feature live race viewing, a DJ, Derby-inspired cocktails highlighting iconic pours like Woodford Reserve, a lavish Southern-inspired buffet by Executive Chef Todd Richards, custom headwear by Atlanta’s own Fruition Hat Company, and a Best Dressed Contest.

Power Lunch

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Join us at Brassica for a Power Lunch that values intention as much as flavor. Enjoy three expertly crafted courses selected from our menu favorites, refined, thoughtfully prepared, and served with ease for $32 per person (weekdays only). Perfectly paced for the workday, and finished with a seasonal dessert to enjoy later.

CLASE AZUL

Brassica Atlanta is proud to showcase one of the most extensive collections of Clase Azul on the Eastern Seaboard. Our partnership with this distinguished luxury brand is a cornerstone of our beverage program and a point of great pride for our team. Clase Azul Mexico is born from Mexican culture, tradition, and artisanship; from the landscapes and authentic expressions that inspire Mexico's artisans to imagine unique creations, exquisite spirits, immersive experiences, and destinations that will leave you breathless.

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SIGNATURE SOUNDS

Begin each weekend with exceptional live music from local musicians in Atlanta’s most enchanting atmosphere during Signature Sounds at The Waldorf. On Fridays & Saturdays from 8 PM to 11 PM, bask in the harmonies of talented contemporary artists that define the vibrant cultural scene of our city while sipping on handcrafted cocktails at Brassica Bar.

French tradition,
local ingredients,
Southern heart.