‘Back to Basics’ with Hugh Acheson
In 2020, industry juggernaut Hugh Acheson returns to helm his flagship restaurant, Five & Ten in Athens, Georgia, with lessons of authenticity and genuine hospitality. From Food Network appearances to sold-out book tours, Hugh Acheson has been a celebrity chef staple since 2010. Behind the scenes, Hugh is candidly open about the stark realities of running a restaurant. Acheson is one of many chefs featured in the Please Wait to be Seated documentary series. Tom Pritchard not only shot, but also produced and directed this series.
‘Year of the Frozen Dumpling’ with Fan Zhang
Fan Zhang's family came to America when he was 12. He read the dictionary and watched American television for a year with the hope that learning English could empower him to stand up for himself and his parents. Fan purchased Northern China Eatery in 2016 where his mom now prepares the best dumplings in Atlanta. At the start of the pandemic, patrons avoided Chinese restaurants, but Fan continues to battle Asian stereotypes while passionately serving authentic Chinese cuisine. Fan is one of many chefs/owners featured in the Please Wait to be Seated documentary series.
