House Resolution 1592
By: Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Taylor of the 92nd, Alexander of the 66th, Adesanya
of the 43rd, Hugley of the 141st, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Deborah VanTrece; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Deborah VanTrece is a revolutionary chef, author, entrepreneur, television
personality, and community leader; and
WHEREAS, her journey began in 1994 when she graduated as valedictorian from the Art
Institute's culinary program, and quickly rose to prominence, serving as Executive Chef
during the Centennial Olympics in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, in 1998, she opened Edible Art, a restaurant and catering business that became
an East Atlanta institution and helped establish the neighborhood as a cultural hub; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, she launched Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, earning critical
acclaim from the Cooking Channel's Late Nite Eats and Genius Kitchen's Carnivorous, as
well as being named one of the Best New Restaurants in Atlanta by The Georgia Voice; and
WHEREAS, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, her flagship restaurant, continues to redefine
Southern cuisine, earning a place in the 2023 and 2024 Michelin Guide; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, she debuted as the lead chef at the Centurion Lounge at
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; and
WHEREAS, her exemplary work was showcased at the James Beard House and has earned
her recognition from Zagat as well as features in The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Food
& Wine, and Garden & Gun; and
WHEREAS, as the star of "Global Soul Kitchen," she uses her platform to celebrate the
contributions of the African Diaspora to American cuisine as well as mentor young chefs and
promote sustainable farming; and
WHEREAS, through her restaurants, television series, and community initiatives, she
continues to inspire with her bold vision, redefining what it means to feed the soul; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Deborah VanTrece and extend the most
sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Deborah VanTrece.