CONYERS, GA.- Restaurateur and venture capitalist Shane Corrodus is not playing around when it comes to his new restaurant, Elevation Kitchen & Cocktails, located in Conyers at 1180 Stigman Rd. NE.
Everything is about elevating. In fact, the name itself perfectly encapsulates the aesthetically pleasing venue, accentuated by classy art, expertly prepared dishes, a gorgeous patio, and a member’s cigar lounge that speaks to business deals and an elevated dining experience.
Inspired by Jamaican roots seamlessly fused with Atlanta flair, Elevation Kitchen & Cocktails boasts a delicious and versatile menu that already has visitors talking.
Popular items include seared jerk lamb chops, chicken and waffles, escovitch snapper, steak and cheese eggrolls, and flavorful steaks that can compete with the best chophouses. Smash burgers, pizza, and pasta are also on the menu, complementing an array of curated cocktails.
“With everything we do, we expect to climb higher and higher, and do it with a certain level of excellence,” Corrodus said. “This is not just about opening a restaurant, it’s about legacy. We are building to expand, to make an impact. To do that, you need to function at an elevated level, have great customer service, make people feel valued, and bring the right network of people in the same space so it helps others to grow and build together.”
Aside from blessing palates, Corrodus has created Elevation as a hub for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and influencers who come together for networking and collaboration, aiming to foster connections that move the community forward.
People come to eat, but they end up with more than full bellies. They leave feeling empowered from conversations with others that help them feel personally, professionally, and spiritually fed.
“This is much more than a passion project,” Corrodus said. “We want to dominate on the business side. We want to help people become the best versions of themselves. We want to shake things up by doing good business, bringing old school customer service back, and giving people an experience that expands their palates, their mindsets, and their lives.”
Guests can look forward to brunch every day from noon to 4 p.m., Wine down Wednesdays featuring live music and poetry, Ladies Night on Thursdays, and Status Sundays during football season for fans to come and watch their favorite football teams.
Elevation will be introducing Winning Wednesday Poker and Spades tournaments for cigar club members (no money will be exchanged). There is so much to look out for as the restaurant continues to solidify its presence in Conyers and attract customers from across the Atlanta metro area.
Additionally, Corrodus says what makes Elevation different from other restaurants is its emphasis on old-school customer service.
“Our customers say our aesthetics of the restaurant, the way it looks outside and inside, and parking sets us apart from other restaurants,” he said. “We say we emphasize our old school customer service because we really care about our patrons. Everyone’s royalty here, and we’re working aggressively on building our customer service.”
One of the hardest parts about being a restaurant owner, he says, is the labor of dealing with people who have different things going on in their lives.
“Regardless of what we may have going on personally, we are here for our customers, and when you have so many moving parts for this location and the business, personalities can cross,” he said.
Corrodus sees Elevation having 10-15 locations on the low end and 25-50 locations on the high end in the next five years.
“It’s going to be a consistent elevated experience where we’re going to be known just for that,” he said. “We want great customer service and great food elevation.”
As a restaurant owner, Corrodus says to other aspiring restaurateurs to make sure they really want to do it.
“Knowing how to cook is a fraction of what the business is about; it’s a business, so you have to run it like one,” he said.