Redefining modern soul food
Deborah VanTrece is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality whose work has helped redefine modern soul food on a national stage. She is the visionary behind Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, a Michelin-recommended restaurant in West Midtown Atlanta that has earned widespread acclaim for its elevated, globally inspired approach to Southern cuisine.
At Twisted Soul, Chef VanTrece seamlessly blends the traditions of soul food with flavors and techniques influenced by her international travels. The result is a dining experience that is both deeply rooted in heritage and boldly innovative, earning recognition from the Michelin Guide, being named to The New York Times' list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Atlanta, and contributing to her distinction as a James Beard Foundation semifinalist. Her work has also been celebrated across major media platforms, solidifying Twisted Soul as a cornerstone of Atlanta's culinary scene.