Augusta Restaurateur Judy Miller Launches Diamond Cuisine

Former nurse opens new downtown eatery focused on luxurious, high-quality dining experience.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Judy Miller, a former nurse, has opened a new restaurant called Diamond Cuisine in downtown Augusta, Georgia. Miller says the name reflects her love of diamonds and her desire to provide diners with a luxurious, beautiful dining experience through her food.

Why it matters

Miller's transition from nursing to the restaurant industry highlights the growing trend of career changes, especially among women, as they seek more fulfillment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Diamond Cuisine also represents the continued revitalization of downtown Augusta, which has seen an influx of new dining and retail options in recent years.

The details

After a career as a nurse, Judy Miller decided to pursue her passion for food and opened Diamond Cuisine, a new restaurant in downtown Augusta. Miller says the name reflects her love of diamonds and her goal of providing diners with a luxurious, high-quality dining experience. The restaurant focuses on serving fresh, locally-sourced ingredients prepared in creative ways.

  • Diamond Cuisine opened in February 2026.

The players

Judy Miller

The owner of Diamond Cuisine and a former nurse who transitioned into the restaurant industry.

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What they’re saying

“I'm a woman, and I love my diamonds. They are luxurious and beautiful, which is how I want my food to make my diners feel.”

— Judy Miller, Owner, Diamond Cuisine (The Augusta Chronicle)

What’s next

Miller plans to host a grand opening celebration for Diamond Cuisine in the coming weeks to introduce the new restaurant to the Augusta community.

The takeaway

Judy Miller's transition from nursing to opening her own restaurant, Diamond Cuisine, in downtown Augusta reflects the growing trend of career changes, especially among women, as they seek more fulfillment and entrepreneurial opportunities.