Serial Entrepreneur & MTV Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Star, Karlie Redd, Celebrates the Grand Opening of Her Bold New Lounge Concept, “Redd Room Bistro” with Spice, the Queen of Dancehall
On Sunday, September 28th, Actress/Serial Entrepreneur, and MTV’s Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star, Karlie Redd, celebrated the grand opening of her new highly anticipated restaurant, Red Room Bistro located at 255 Trinity Ave, Atlanta, GA 30303. The vibrant TV personality turned Restaurantercelebrated the momentous occasionalongside her business partner, Ace Carrington, close family and friends.
Guests were dressed in their finest attire and were greeted outside by Karlie making a grand entrance alongside her daughter, Jasmine Ellis, with anexuberant drumline performance by the Jonesboro High School Majestic Marching Cardinals, which left the crowd in awe. Immediately following her stunning entrance, Pastor Stephanie Jennings of the Harvest Tabernacle Church, rendered a powerful prayer that left not a dry eye in the room, followed by a moving speech from State Representative Eric Bell II, one of the second largest state reps in the history of Clayton County, who praised Karlie for creating job opportunities and revitalizing Downtown Atlanta with her latest restaurant venture.
With well over 100+ people in attendance–a powerful group of Atlanta’s elite and beyond came out to celebrate Karlie’s success, including Grammy Nominated Artist, and TV Personality, Spice, the Queen of Dancehall, who surprised her fellow MTV Love & Hip Hop Atlanta co-star with her presence. Additional guests included: Beauty Mogul, Cliff Vmir, Viral Influencer, Big Sexy, Fox 5 Porta Show Host, Portia Burner, Serial Entrepreneur, K. Botchy, Culture & Culinary Creator, Jaaion Barnes, Restauranter, Ebony Austin, Recording Artist, International Nova, and his wife, Cristina Nova among others.
Spice delivered a heartfelt speech, beaming with pride, toasting to the success of Red Room Bistro. With tunes spun by DJ Pancake, guests enjoyed delectable cuisine prepared byRed Room Bistro’s Executive Chef, Chef Teddy Lopez such as the Velvet Vixen Chicken and Waffles, Salmon bites, Red Room’s Hot Honey Signature Wings, and Smash burgers paired, with signature house drinks such as the Superman and Karlie’s Red Hot Martini.
Inspired by Karlie Redd’s father and late stepmother, who owned a successful restaurant for decades and ignited her lifelong passion for hospitality, Red Room Bistro is designed to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience, pairing elevated cuisine with exceptional customer service that sets it apart from Atlanta’s current dining scene. Red Room Bistro’s grand opening signified that it is destined to become one of Atlanta’s premiere new lounge destinations, with its elevated, immersive experience that blends elevated cuisine with unforgettable hospitality. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 PM to 2 AM, and Sundays from 5 PM to 12 AM ET, the bistro features a luxury lounge aesthetic curated by Restaurateur and Designer Ty Young. The space embodies an upscale ambiance embodying Karlie Redd’s bold persona, with a beautiful sultry red color palette, stylish décor, and an atmosphere perfect for a girls’ night out, a romantic date, or a lively evening as a place where friends and family can gather.
Karlie Redd, her daughter Jasmine Ellis, and granddaughter
Specializing in fine dining with a twist, Red Room Bistro introduces signature experiences like its “Bunnies and Bubbles Brunch” on Sundays from 12 PM to 4 PM ET for guests to enjoy premiere service and indulgent dishes, including one of the menu’s standouts: Thick, delectable slices of buttery French toast topped with sweet, macerated strawberries, finished with a crunchy, cinnamon crumble, drizzled with a touch of vanilla syrup; dusted with powdered sugar for the ultimate indulgence. The full menu features an eclectic mix of tapas-style offerings, from American style wings and burgers to Caribbean-inspired dishes, ensuring every guest leaves with a lasting impression of flavor, style, and sophistication.
International Nova, and his wife, Cristina Nova
For both Karlie and Ace, Red Room Bistro is more than just a business – it’s an ode to family and legacy. The two Trinidadian raised entrepreneurs’ connection as a force in the dining industry is rooted in their love for food and creating memorable experiences. The two, who have had major success with their first dining establishment, Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles, are excited to create a Bistro experience that merges their cultures’ love and admiration for food and fellowship with an upscale twist unlike anything Atlanta has experienced before.
As a self-taught restauranter, Ace, has become an emerging figure in the restaurant industry and dining world, gaining a reputation for creating and operating well over seven highly successful restaurant franchises, especially within the city of Atlanta, such as Crescent City Kitchen, Spice House, Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles, and many more. A venture that started in 2018 from a pivot to diversify his business portfolio outside of the real estate industry, has led Ace to become one of Atlanta’s go-to entrepreneurs developing and sustaining dining experiences within the city.
“I’m excited to join forces again with Karlie on this venture,” says Ace.“The restaurant industry can be both challenging and oversaturated, but our focus is clear–delivering great quality food and even greater customer service. Atlanta often carries a stigma of poor service, and we want to change that narrative by setting a new standard.”
Karlie Redd, a serial entrepreneur with a vast knowledge of restaurant experience brings her own expertise to the business, as a co-owner and operator of the Johnny’s Chicken and Waffles franchise based in College Park GA, where she has created a partnership that’s built on mutual respect, and a shared vision to provide quality customer service, which is a growing concern in Atlanta’s dining scene. Together, they promise to deliver an unforgettable American/Caribbean infused experience that establishes an expectation that is as much about quality and customer experience as it is about great food.
“Food and quality service have been a passion of mine since childhood,” Karlie Redd says. “With Red Room Bistro, I wanted to create more than just a restaurant. I wanted to create an experience. This will be a vibe unlike anything else in Atlanta, where great food, atmosphere, and unforgettable moments all come together.”
The restaurant’s unique concept is the perfect fit for Atlanta’s vibrant food scene, offering an upscale twist for a variety of audiences. The Bistro is slated to diversify Atlanta’s dining scene with a new twist of assorted menu options and unique in-house experiences, ushering in a new era of fine dining and exceptional service that is ensured to leave guests impressed with memorable quality service.