Southern Belle News & Updates

There’s a Tiny Tasting Menu-Only Restaurant Hidden Behind the Bookcase of This Bar

The point of a chef’s counter is to expose the kitchen to the diners, to bring the two sides toget...

Nov 20, 2019 • Robb Report

Southern Belle puts aside tasting menu in favor of sharable a la carte menu

After pivoting to a tasting menu during the pandemic, chef Joey Ward’s much-lauded Poncey-Highland...

Jul 20, 2023 • Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Southern Belle’s fare is clever, fun

Takeout menu offers elevated, well-executed regional cuisine. Some people swoon over Cole Porter lyr...

May 11, 2020 • Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Redefining the Southern belle

When we say "Southern belle" one person inevitably comes to mind — Scarlett O'Hara. The "Gone With...

Jul 01, 2014 • The Greenville News

Atlanta restaurant Southern Belle opening patio bar with oysters, cocktails, and live music

Michelin-recommended restaurant Southern Belle is adding an outdoor bar called Belle Bar to its pati...

May 30, 2026 • Rough Draft Atlanta on MSN

Review: Southern Belle, from a former Gunshow chef, offers a modern take on the South

The name of Chef Joey Ward’s new restaurant, two doors down from the Plaza Theatre, may lead you t...

Mar 03, 2020 • Atlanta Magazine

Acclaimed Southern Belle chef expanding with two restaurants this summer

Joey Ward, the chef behind popular Atlanta restaurants Southern Belle and Georgia Boy, is debuting t...

May 27, 2026 • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Southern Belle ditches tasting menu to attract price-conscious customers

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Jun 27, 2023 • The Business Journals

Chef Joey Ward opens Southern Belle, Georgia Boy at Plaza on Ponce

Southern Belle, Atlanta chef Joey Ward's debut as a restaurateur, opened last week in the Plaza on P...

Nov 18, 2019 • Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Scotty McCreery Shows Off Nashville College Pride in ‘Southern Belle’ Video

Scotty McCreery revealed his edgier side with his new single “Southern Belle,” and the music vid...

Nov 08, 2015 • Taste of Country

Scotty McCreery Says ‘Southern Belle’ Is ‘Probably About as Far Left as We’ll Go’

Scotty McCreery's newly-released single, "Southern Belle," is a big musical departure for him, but t...

Aug 19, 2015 • Taste of Country

Southern Belle chef-owner Joey Ward to open chicken concept at CNN Center redevelopment

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May 09, 2026 • The Business Journals

Scotty McCreery Shares His Southern Pride in ‘Southern Belle’ Music Video

Get ready for some Southern loving: Scotty McCreery has released his music video for "Southern Belle...

Nov 09, 2015 • The Boot

Southern Belle’s Sweet Potato Biscuits are a hit for tea time

Southern Belle’s chef and owner Joey Ward began offering “Royal Tea Service” in 2024. Ward say...

Sep 30, 2025 • Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Southern Belle’s to open Sandwich location at former Dearborn's building

A new restaurant is coming to Sandwich at the former Dearborn’s location off Route 34. Sandwich Ci...

Apr 17, 2026 • WSPY News

Southern Belle’s Takes Over Former Dearborn’s Spot On Route 34 In Sandwich

Sandwich City Hall confirmed the sale of the former Dearborn’s building off U.S. Route 34, as repo...

Apr 17, 2026 • Hoodline