Closed….For a Good Cause

Amber RandhawaGiving Back, What's Happening Around Atlanta

Restaurants around Atlanta are handling the current social distancing measures in different ways. While their dining rooms are closed to patrons, many have converted to a bustling carry-out and delivery business, while others have closed temporarily, hoping to reopen when the current social distancing measures are no longer needed. Still others have shifted their kitchens to a noble cause, and are finding unique ways to give back to the community.


Culinary favorites Miller Union and Forza Storico have partnered with the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena to feed healthcare workers on the front lines fighting the COVID-19 virus. The goal is to feed 1,000 doctors, nurses and hospital staff at six Atlanta area Emory Healthcare locations for at least 4 weeks. While they are focused on this effort, Miller Union and Forza Storico have closed their kitchen to other orders, so they are not providing take-out service at this time.

This effort is not only a huge show of support and appreciation to the medical heroes fighting the virus and caring for affected patients, but it’s also keeping one section of the restaurant business and supply cycle afloat. Chefs, line cooks and other works at Miller Union and Forza Storico have been able to maintain their jobs in a time when many workers in the restaurant industry have been laid off or are dealing with reduced hours. Keeping these kitchens working is also helpful to the local farmers and suppliers who count on their business.

While Forza Storico is not serving to the general public at this time, their flagship store, Storico Fresco is still open, along with their retail market. You can order your favorite Italian dishes and even request curbside pickup. We also encourage you to support Miller Union by purchasing a giftcard to use when they reopen to the public. You can find out more information on their website, and email neal@millerunion.com for giftcard orders. They will mail your card for use as soon as business is back to normal.

Forza Storico – 1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318

Miller Union – 999 Brady Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Storico Fresco – 3167 Peachtree Street NE, Suite S, Atlanta, GA 30305