Oliva Restaurant Group
Tal Baum
CEO & Founder | Oliva
CEO & Founder | Oliva
Tal Baum
CEO & Founder | Oliva
Tal Baum is the founder and proprietor of Oliva Restaurant Group. In 2015, she opened Bellina Alimentari at Ponce City Market, launching what would become a collection of restaurants exploring her cross-cultural upbringing. Today, the group encompasses some of Atlanta’s most beloved restaurants, including Bellina Alimentari and Atrium at Ponce City Market, Carmel at Buckhead Village and Rina.
Born and raised in Haifa, Israel, Baum moved to Florence, Italy at the age of 21 to study architecture at Florence University. She remained in Italy for seven years, where she mastered the language and developed an intimate knowledge and love of Italian cuisine. Her culinary journey, coupled with her architecture background, inspired Baum to become a restaurateur.
Oliva restaurants represent chapters of Baum’s life and the various places she’s lived. Bellina Alimentari is an ode to her years living in Italy and is inspired by cafes and alimentari shops in the northern part of the country. Guests can enjoy a seasonal meal, sip unique wines, shop the market or learn how to make pasta in a cooking class at the award-winning restaurant.
Rina symbolizes her early life and growing up in Israel. Rina offers casual, Middle Eastern street food on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail in Old Fourth Ward. Inspired by the beachside restaurants of Haifa, Israel – where Baum was born and raised – the food, drinks and ambiance are quintessentially effervescent. The fun, colorful restaurant space welcomes guests to enjoy modern takes on Middle Eastern street food made with local ingredients and inspired by Baum's traditional family recipes. Diners can expect mezze, hummus varieties, pita sandwiches, platters like Amba Chicken, a Spiced Burger and Jaffa Fried Fish, and more for lunch and dinner.
Atrium and Carmel are manifestations of Tal’s current chapter, showcasing the evolution of dining in America. Atrium is an American bistro and martini bar offering seasonally driven appetizers, salads, flatbreads and larger entrees. For weekend brunch, guests can expect a tight selection of entrees, plus caffeine-infused cocktails, mimosa bottle service and more. Located in Buckhead Village, Carmel is a contemporary seafood restaurant that transports guests to their favorite seaside destinations.
As one of only a few women-led restaurant groups in Atlanta, Oliva prioritizes working with small businesses, providing opportunities to local talents and expanding culinary perspectives. While each location presents its own unique experience and showcases work by local artisans, guests can immediately feel Baum’s sense of style, creativity and attention to detail radiating through each restaurant space.
Born and raised in Haifa, Israel, Baum moved to Florence, Italy at the age of 21 to study architecture at Florence University. She remained in Italy for seven years, where she mastered the language and developed an intimate knowledge and love of Italian cuisine. Her culinary journey, coupled with her architecture background, inspired Baum to become a restaurateur.
Oliva restaurants represent chapters of Baum’s life and the various places she’s lived. Bellina Alimentari is an ode to her years living in Italy and is inspired by cafes and alimentari shops in the northern part of the country. Guests can enjoy a seasonal meal, sip unique wines, shop the market or learn how to make pasta in a cooking class at the award-winning restaurant.
Rina symbolizes her early life and growing up in Israel. Rina offers casual, Middle Eastern street food on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail in Old Fourth Ward. Inspired by the beachside restaurants of Haifa, Israel – where Baum was born and raised – the food, drinks and ambiance are quintessentially effervescent. The fun, colorful restaurant space welcomes guests to enjoy modern takes on Middle Eastern street food made with local ingredients and inspired by Baum's traditional family recipes. Diners can expect mezze, hummus varieties, pita sandwiches, platters like Amba Chicken, a Spiced Burger and Jaffa Fried Fish, and more for lunch and dinner.
Atrium and Carmel are manifestations of Tal’s current chapter, showcasing the evolution of dining in America. Atrium is an American bistro and martini bar offering seasonally driven appetizers, salads, flatbreads and larger entrees. For weekend brunch, guests can expect a tight selection of entrees, plus caffeine-infused cocktails, mimosa bottle service and more. Located in Buckhead Village, Carmel is a contemporary seafood restaurant that transports guests to their favorite seaside destinations.
As one of only a few women-led restaurant groups in Atlanta, Oliva prioritizes working with small businesses, providing opportunities to local talents and expanding culinary perspectives. While each location presents its own unique experience and showcases work by local artisans, guests can immediately feel Baum’s sense of style, creativity and attention to detail radiating through each restaurant space.
Joshua Riddle
Director of Operations, Partner | Oliva
Director of Operations, Partner | Oliva
Joshua Riddle
Director of Operations, Partner | Oliva
Christa Thompson
Systems & Bookeeping | Oliva
Systems & Bookeeping | Oliva
Christa Thompson
Systems & Bookeeping | Oliva
Lauren Bishop
Controller | Oliva
Controller | Oliva
Lauren Bishop
Controller | Oliva
Lane Turner
District Manager | Oliva
District Manager | Oliva
Lane Turner
District Manager | Oliva
David Little
Beverage Director | Oliva
Beverage Director | Oliva
David Little
Beverage Director | Oliva
Kate Chandler
Event Manager
Event Manager
Kate Chandler
Event Manager
Alice Fabi
Creative Director | Bellina Alimentari
Creative Director | Bellina Alimentari
Alice Fabi
Creative Director | Bellina Alimentari
Noam Laks
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator
Noam Laks
Marketing Coordinator
Cosmin Buruga
General Manager | Carmel
General Manager | Carmel
Cosmin Buruga
General Manager | Carmel
Brandon Hughes
Executive Chef | Carmel
Executive Chef | Carmel
Brandon Hughes
Executive Chef | Carmel
Kai Kroeger
General Manager | Rina
General Manager | Rina
Kai Kroeger
General Manager | Rina
Shane Owens
Executive Chef | Rina
Executive Chef | Rina
Shane Owens
Executive Chef | Rina
Trevor Shibuya
Executive Chef | Atrium
Executive Chef | Atrium
Trevor Shibuya
Executive Chef | Atrium
Erica Bowers
General Manager | Bellina Alimentari
General Manager | Bellina Alimentari
Erica Bowers
General Manager | Bellina Alimentari
Fredi Johnson
Executive Chef | Bellina Alimentari
Executive Chef | Bellina Alimentari