Firefly Table

09/28/2026

This is a post I never thought I would be writing.

I’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to close Firefly Table.

When we opened, there were people who told us we wouldn’t make it. Some said we wouldn’t last until March. We heard all of it.

But we did make it.

We made it through equipment failures, unexpected closures, staffing challenges and more obstacles than I could possibly list here. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, this restaurant started becoming what we knew it could be. We found our rhythm. Our food got better. Our team got stronger. Guests came back. We built something I am genuinely proud of.

So I need to say this, probably as much for myself as anyone else:

**I am not closing Firefly Table because we failed. I am closing it because I can no longer carry what it takes to keep it going.**

There is a very personal side to the last year that I have mostly kept private. My family has been going through something incredibly difficult, and there have been many days when I have been trying to hold together my family, our restaurant, our catering company, our employees and myself at the same time.

I kept thinking if I just worked harder, solved the next problem, covered the next shift, handled the next crisis and made it through one more week, eventually things would settle down.

I can't live that way anymore.

There are things in life I cannot fix simply by working harder. And I have finally accepted that I have to put down some of what I have been carrying.

That means saying goodbye to Firefly Table.

It hurts. I'm sad. I'm proud. I'm relieved. And I'm probably going to feel all of those things for a while.

But this is **not the end of Firefly.**

Firefly Catering will continue. It is where this journey began, and I'm excited to put my energy back into growing it and taking care of the clients who have trusted us with some of the most important days of their lives.

To our employees, our regulars, our friends and every person who walked through our doors and rooted for us—thank you.

You gave this little restaurant a chance.

And despite what some people predicted, **we did it.**

Now I'm choosing to let it go.

❤️
Stephanie

09/10/2026

✨ **NEW MENU. FULL BAR. FIREFLY IS READY FOR FALL.** ✨

Last night we officially launched our **new fall menu** — and there’s something else we’ve been waiting a long time to say…

🍸 **OUR BAR IS OPEN AGAIN!**

Come check out Chef Ryan’s newest dishes, revisit some Firefly favorites, and yes — you can finally let **us** pour the drinks again. 🥂

It’s been quite a season for our little restaurant, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who continued showing up, bringing friends and supporting us through it all.

Now we get to do what we love: **cook great food, pour great drinks and take care of our guests.**

The new menu is here.
The cocktails are flowing.
And fall at Firefly Table has officially begun. 🔥✨

**Come see what’s new.**

Explore the Firefly Pizzeria Grand Lake menu for delicious Italian dishes. Discover our Effingham IL, Chesterfield, and STL menus too!

09/02/2026

Unfortunately, we will not be debuting our new menu tonight. Hopefully soon. Be on the lookout!!

08/30/2026

🍂 **A NEW SEASON IS HITTING THE TABLE.**

This Wednesday, we’re changing things up at Firefly Table.

Instead of our usual Chef’s Playground, Chef Ryan is taking over the kitchen to debut our **brand-new fall menu** — and you’ll be among the first to taste it.

We’ve spent the last few weeks reworking the menu with new dishes, new flavors and a little more of the creativity we want Firefly Table to be known for.

Think **Crispy Duck Confit, Cider-Brined Pork Chop, Braised Short Rib & Potato Pavé, Firefly Prime Rib Dip, Pork Belly BLT, Brown Butter Panna Cotta** and more.

Some favorites are staying. Some are getting a fall makeover. And some completely new dishes are making their debut.

Come hungry. 🔥

**Firefly Table | Acworth**

08/25/2026

🚨 **CHEF RYAN HAS BEEN LEFT UNSUPERVISED AGAIN.** 🚨

Which means **Chef’s Playground** is happening. 😏🔥

This week’s menu is giving Italian-ish, chef-y, saucy, crispy, cheesy, steak-and-shrimp goodness — with a little port-poached grape situation thrown in because apparently regular grapes weren’t dramatic enough. 😂🍇

👇 **The menu is in the pic. Pick your lineup.**

Come hungry. Order a bunch. Share if you’re feeling generous.

**Chef’s Playground | Firefly Table**
📍 Downtown Acworth

08/12/2026

CHEF’S PLAYGROUND: SOUTHERN STYLE 🔥

We’re switching things up this week — Chef’s Playground is THURSDAY night!

And Chef Ryan apparently decided “Southern” needed a little Firefly treatment…

🌽 Cornbread Bruschetta + Whipped Pimento Cheese
🦞 Smoked Lobster Bisque
🍗 Sweet Tea–Brined Chicken Biscuit + Muscadine Hot Honey
🍅 Fried Green Tomato BLT + Crispy Pork Belly
🍑 Grilled Georgia Peach + Prosciutto Caprese
🍞 And because you loved it… last week’s Bread Pudding is making another appearance.

Thursday only. Chef’s Playground. Southern Style.

Come hungry. 🍽️
And don’t forget — BYOB! Bring your favorite unopened bottle. 🍷

08/02/2026

🍽️ **Chef's Playground Returns This Wednesday!**

Join us this Wednesday evening for another round of **Chef's Playground**—our ever-changing menu of chef-driven small plates designed to let you explore, share, and try something new.

**A quick beverage update:** We are temporarily pausing our b**r, w**e, and cocktail service while we work through a licensing matter.

**Guests are welcome to bring their own unopened b**r or w**e to enjoy with dinner.** We kindly ask that all beverages be brought into the restaurant in their original, unopened containers.

While we navigate this temporary change, everything else you love about Firefly remains the same: creative food, warm hospitality, and a relaxed atmosphere.

We appreciate your continued support and can't wait to see you this Wednesday for another Chef's Playground!

📍 Firefly Table
🍴 Chef-driven small plates • Great company • New flavors every week

07/31/2026

Our Firefly family is growing! 🎉

We're so excited to see Firefly Catering kicking off this month-long partnership with Fernbank Museum beginning tomorrow. If you're planning a visit in August, be sure to stop by, say hello, and grab a bite while you're exploring.

We're incredibly proud of this next chapter and grateful for everyone who's supported us along the way. We hope to see you at Fernbank this August! 🦖🍴

🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨
Tomorrow marks the beginning of an exciting new adventure for Firefly Catering!
For the entire month of August, we're proud to partner with Fernbank Museum to bring our chef-driven food to one of Atlanta's most iconic destinations.

Whether you're spending the day exploring dinosaurs, hiking through WildWoods, catching a movie, or bringing the family for an unforgettable visit, we'll be there serving fresh grab-and-go favorites, handcrafted snacks, desserts, and beverages to keep you fueled for your adventure.

This partnership is a huge milestone for our small business, and we're incredibly grateful to the team at Fernbank for trusting us with this opportunity.

If you've been looking for an excuse to visit Fernbank—or to come back again—August is the perfect time! Stop by, say hello, grab a bite, and support two local organizations working together to create an amazing guest experience.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Firefly over the years. Opportunities like this are only possible because of you. We can't wait to see you starting tomorrow!

📍 Fernbank Museum 📅 Every day in August 🍴 Chef-driven. Locally sourced. Made to explore.

07/30/2026

🍕 It's Pizza & Pour Thursday!

If you know Tony, our pizza maker, you know his favorite question is:

"So... what's for dinner?" 😂

Tony has been making pizzas for over a decade and has been part of the Firefly family since 2019. Tonight, we're letting him do what he does best.

Come keep Tony busy with handcrafted pizzas, grab a cold pour, and let us handle dinner.

See you tonight at Firefly Table! 🍕🍺

07/29/2026

Chef's Playground Tonight!
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Today's menu is small, intentional, and packed with big flavors.

🍽️ **Today's featured dishes:**
🐌 Escargot
🌮 Carne Asada Tostada
🧀 Burrata Board
🍤 Firecracker Shrimp
☕ Costa Rican Coffee Crème Brûle

Come let Chef Ryan and the team play in the kitchen while you enjoy something you won't find on our regular menu.

See you tonight!