Born and raised in Iran and trained on the coast of France, chef/founder Forough Vakili’s culinary path was inspired by the community of women who raised her and taught her how to nourish a family with the byproducts of their hands. Before pursuing her passion for cooking professionally, she earned a degree in chemical engineering at The Georgia Institute of Technology and worked in the field for two years. In 2011, she moved to France where she honed her craft while studying at Le Cordon Bleu Paris. During her time in Paris, the idea of Le Bon Nosh was created. After graduation, she worked at a two-Michelin star restaurant in Brittany, France. In 2013, she returned to the States where she took on the role as Porsche’s exclusive consultant on food operations at their North American headquarters, working with Bon Appétit Management Co. and overseeing three business units including a fine dining restaurant, a staff canteen and catering operations.

 

Le Bon Nosh is the culmination of Forough’s unique experiences, from her studies as a chemical engineer to her worldly travels and her lifelong appreciation for fresh, seasonal fare. She strives to make guests feel as though they are stepping into her personal dining room whenever they visit her restaurant.

 

 

Le Bon Nosh, translating to “the good bite,” is the brainchild of Forough Vakili, a former chemical engineer who took a leap of faith to pursue her dream of making a difference in today's food ecosystem.

 

Nestled in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood, Le Bon Nosh is committed to building community through food by shining light on the integrity of the ingredient and providing an intentional, welcoming space. The restaurant offers counter-service breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch, along with intimate, full-service dinner. The food, which can be best described as farm-to-table with French influences, is a celebration of simplicity, driven by local, seasonal ingredients that nourish both bodies and minds.

 

At Le Bon Nosh, food serves as a vessel to create meaningful impact, by not only serving delicious meals to guests, but also by connecting to the broader community through supporting local farmers and purveyors.

 

Le Bon Nosh, translating to “the good bite,” is the brainchild of Forough Vakili, a former chemical engineer who took a leap of faith to pursue her dream of making a difference in today's food ecosystem.

 

Nestled in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood, Le Bon Nosh is committed to building community through food by shining light on the integrity of the ingredient and providing an intentional, welcoming space. The restaurant offers counter-service breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch, along with intimate, full-service dinner. The food, which can be best described as farm-to-table with French influences, is a celebration of simplicity, driven by local, seasonal ingredients that nourish both bodies and minds.

 

At Le Bon Nosh, food serves as a vessel to create meaningful impact, by not only serving delicious meals to guests, but also by connecting to the broader community through supporting local farmers and purveyors.