Jim Shumake, Owner
Atlanta Creative Events and Foodorama Grant Park

Guest BIO:
For two years, Jim Shumake has planned and executed some of the Southeast's most well-attended and buzzed-about food truck festivals, including the Buckhead Food Truck Fridays, Macon Food Truck Festival, Columbus Food Truck Festival and Athens Food Truck Festival.

As a former food truck owner himself, he understands what works and doesn't work in Atlanta's changing food event landscape and an often fickle legislature department. Georgia Power recently produced a documentary about Jim's transition from a food truck owner to a food truck festival producer. You can see that documentary on Georgia.org from May 2 through April 23, 2016.

Topics/Questions:
What is Foodorama Grant Park?
What was the impetus to create this type of food truck event?
Can you name some of the trucks that will be there?
How does the impact of these small businesses on wheels (food trucks) impact the local economy in Georgia?
Where can people buy tickets?

Web Site and Social Media:
www.foodoramagrantpark.com
www.facebook.com/foodoramagrantpark


Matt Thiry, Shareholder/Attorney
Davis, Matthews & Quigley, P.C. (law firm)

Guest BIO:
Matt Thiry is an attorney focusing on matters involving Business Law, Business Litigation and Fiduciary Litigation. He is a shareholder with the law firm of Davis, Matthews & Quigley, P.C., known as DMQ. DMQ has been in Buckhead since 1969, and offers individuals and businesses a variety of comprehensive legal services tailored to their needs.

Matt's work involves, among other things, negotiating and preparing contracts, advising clients on business issues, and litigating a wide variety disputes.

Topics/Questions:
My practice areas
The services offered by DMQ
Why pick DMQ
DMQ's history in Buckhead (over 45 years in same location)


Web Site and Social Media:
http://www.dmqlaw.com/
http://www.dmqlaw.com/attorneys/thiry/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewthiry
My Twitter: @MatthewThiry
Firm Twitter: @DMQLAW


Christina Curry-Executive Chef/CEO
Epicurean Endeavors Catering

Guest BIO:
Christina Curry is a creative and classically trained chef who brings 12 years of restaurant and hospitality experience to her current role as owner and Executive Chef of Epicurean Endeavors Catering. Her passion for cooking and commitment to modern fresh flavors take her dishes to the next level.

After graduating from the University of Dayton, Christina decided to pursue her desire to become a distinguished chef and enrolled in the Art Institute of Atlanta. Her diverse work experience ranges from the Ritz Carlton Atlanta and W Hotel in Washington DC to catering and styling food shoots for both the Food Network and the Cooking Channel.

The Atlanta Botanical Garden featured Christina as their Garden Chef from 2010 to 2013 where she hosted cooking demonstrations for live audiences and taped television segments for Atlanta’s NBC and FOX affiliates.

In October, 2014, she was featured in Jezebel magazine’s “At Your Service” column as someone to watch on the Atlanta culinary scene. When Christina is away from the kitchen, she enjoys yoga, running and spending time with her husband and family.

Topics/Questions:
What inspired you (Christina) to start this business?
How long have you been in business?
Where is your office located?
What type of food do you serve?
What type of events do you provide your services for?
What is the most challenging part of being in this business?

Topics:
Food/Nutrition Trends
Creative Food Selections

Web Site and Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/EpicureanATL
https://www.instagram.com/epicureanatl/
https://twitter.com/EpicureanATL
http://www.epicureanatl.com/


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