Atlanta’s foremost chef oversees every aspect of in-arena dining
Chef Joe Schafer brings the best aspects of the local food community into the ultimate in-arena culinary experience. Dive into inspired menus, crafted to delight every palette. And with Schafer’s enthusiasm for home-grown flavors, expect delicious cooking that nods to southern sophistication in every bite.
Utilizing technology and new design features, fans are able to enjoy fresh and affordable menu items and faster service throughout the arena.
The fan-friendly pricing is featured during each of the nearly-200 Atlanta Hawks games, concerts, and shows hosted at State Farm Arena, with reach of almost two million fans annually.
Zac Brown, the three-time GRAMMY-award winning, multi-platinum front man of the Zac Brown Band curates the Zac Brown Social Club neighborhood in partnership with the Atlanta Hawks.
Brown brings his passion for food, music, design and hospitality to the new arena with this southern gourmet-style restaurant, complete with hand-made features crafted in Zac’s very own craftsman workshops.
Atlanta restaurateur Giovanni DiPalma brings his version of Italy inside State Farm Arena. Starting with Antico Pizza on the Westside of Atlanta, DiPalma quickly expanded his restaurants and menu of traditional authentic Italian dishes into Little Italia featuring Antico, Gio’s Chicken Italiano & Maccheroni, and Caffè Antico.
There's no shortage of local restaurants in the new State Farm Arena, each personally selected by Executive Chef Joe Schafer. Local restuarants will include B’s Cracklin’ Barbeque, J.R. Crickets, Old Lady Gang, and Rita’s Italian Ice.
