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Jennifer Zyman is a Testing Editor at Food & Wine, where she tests and reviews everything a home cook could ever need. She is also a freelance food and travel writer and video creator. Her work has appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Bon Appétit, Eater Atlanta, The Kitchn, National Geographic, Serious Eats, Southern Living, Thrillist, and Travel + Leisure. She also hosted the podcast The Food that Binds.

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Restaurant Review: Bread and Butterfly
Jul 26

Jul 26 Restaurant Review: Bread and Butterfly

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

I knew I was falling in love with Bread & Butterfly, the new Inman Park restaurant from Cakes & Ale owners Billy and Kristin Allin, after the second bite of my mushroom French dip sandwich during my first visit.

Restaurant Review: Ticonderoga Club
Jun 2

Jun 2 Restaurant Review: Ticonderoga Club

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

There is a sign at Ticonderoga Club that reads: "We keep this joint and this joint keeps us (broke)."

Restaurant Review: Brezza Cucina
May 4

May 4 Restaurant Review: Brezza Cucina

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

If you found yourself shrugging when it was announced that celebrity chef Jonathan Waxman was opening a restaurant in town, don't fret.

Restaurant Review: Staplehouse
Mar 30

Mar 30 Restaurant Review: Staplehouse

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

While dining with my friend Michael Dellaporta at Staplehouse one night, he told me how happy he was that the restaurant had finally opened.

Restaurant Review: Revival
Feb 16

Feb 16 Restaurant Review: Revival

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

Kevin Gillespie's mosaic of Southern cooking influences can be traced back to the food both of his grandmothers cooked when he was a kid.

Restaurant Review: Restaurant Marcel
Jan 5

Jan 5 Restaurant Review: Restaurant Marcel

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

Beef Wellington is intended to be a show-stopping dish, a chef's way of showcasing his or her technique.

Restaurant Review: MF Sushi
Oct 26

Oct 26 Restaurant Review: MF Sushi

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

Once upon a time, brothers Alex and Chris Kinjo were at the top of Atlanta's sushi game.

Food Issue - Tales from the tailgate
Oct 15

Oct 15 Food Issue - Tales from the tailgate

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

It's hard to pinpoint exactly when the first occurrence of tailgating happened.

Restaurant Review: Masterpiece
Aug 17

Aug 17 Restaurant Review: Masterpiece

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

In 2006, Tasty China opened and chef Peter Chang transformed how our city views Chinese food.

Restaurant Review: Dish Dive
Jul 22

Jul 22 Restaurant Review: Dish Dive

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

Co-owners Jeff Myers and chef Travis Carroll create a home away from home at their intimate Kirkwood restaurant.

Food - Anthony Bourdain unscripted
Jul 6

Jul 6 Food - Anthony Bourdain unscripted

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

The food media mogul on his upcoming Atlanta show, the afterlife, and more.

Restaurant Review: Atlas
Jun 3

Jun 3 Restaurant Review: Atlas

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

Just when Atlanta fine dining seemed gone for good, Atlas opened and hope was restored.

Omnivore - The Boom Biscuits are bangin' at Peachtree Road Farmers market
May 14

May 14 Omnivore - The Boom Biscuits are bangin' at Peachtree Road Farmers market

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

Chef Lauren Raymond is one of the strongest players in Atlanta's pastry game.

Restaurant Review: The Luminary
Mar 18

Mar 18 Restaurant Review: The Luminary

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

When chef Eli Kirshtein returned from competing on Bravo's "Top Chef" in 2009, Atlanta was eager to see how the young chef would capitalize on his 15 minutes of fame.

Restaurant Review: Craft Izakaya
Feb 18

Feb 18 Restaurant Review: Craft Izakaya

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

Chef Jey Oh brings destination-worthy sushi to Krog Street.

Restaurant Review: Polaris
Nov 19

Nov 19 Restaurant Review: Polaris

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

The historic revolving hotel restaurant has a charming vibe, but its menu is all over the place.

Restaurant review: Woodfire Grill
Oct 29

Oct 29 Restaurant review: Woodfire Grill

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

Woodfire Grill owner Nicolas Quinones says he considers his restaurant one of Atlanta's top four fine dining establishments along with Aria, Restaurant Eugene, and Bacchanalia.

Restaurant Review: Lusca
Sep 22

Sep 22 Restaurant Review: Lusca

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

I knew Lusca was special when I ate a bite of toast.

Food - Glutton at Large: Cafe Agora
May 19

May 19 Food - Glutton at Large: Cafe Agora

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

Accessibility. That is what sets the large new location of Cafe Agora apart from its original location a mile down the road.

Restaurant Review: Better Half
May 15

May 15 Restaurant Review: Better Half

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

Before I'd ever eaten any of chef Zach Meloy's cooking, I watched along with the rest of his followers on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter as he and his wife Cristina realized the dream of opening their own restaurant.

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