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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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Goodbye, Houston’s on Lenox Road: Atlantans explain why the chain is such a big deal
Mar 29

Mar 29 Goodbye, Houston’s on Lenox Road: Atlantans explain why the chain is such a big deal

Sarah Lawrence
Atlanta Magazine

When I heard the Houston’s on Lenox Road would be closing its doors for good after service on Saturday, March 31, I was heartbroken.

Come to Bad Daddy Burger Bar for the burgers, stay for loaded nachos and huge salads
Mar 20

Mar 20 Come to Bad Daddy Burger Bar for the burgers, stay for loaded nachos and huge salads

Sarah Lawrence
Atlanta Magazine

The new Chamblee restaurant is a useful one—the type where you can bring your kid, a date, your mom, and even your dog.

Snackboxe Bistro brings exceptional Laotian street food to Atlanta
Mar 14

Mar 14 Snackboxe Bistro brings exceptional Laotian street food to Atlanta

Sarah Lawrence
Atlanta Magazine

There are plenty of Thai and Vietnamese restaurants in Atlanta, but only a few Laotian spots.

Prepare to get messy with Kajun Crab’s Vietnamese-Cajun crawfish boils
Mar 13

Mar 13 Prepare to get messy with Kajun Crab’s Vietnamese-Cajun crawfish boils

Sarah Lawrence
Atlanta Magazine

The Buford Highway newcomer serves spicy seafood, pho, and dry ice drinks that smoke and bubble.

For its 10 year anniversary, H&F Bread Co. is undergoing a massive expansion
Mar 1

Mar 1 For its 10 year anniversary, H&F Bread Co. is undergoing a massive expansion

Sarah Lawrence
Atlanta Magazine

In 2008, chef Linton Hopkins and his wife, Gina, of Restaurant Eugene and Holeman & Finch Public House, partnered with Joe Best of Quality Wines and Spirits and baker Robert Alexander to open H&F Bread Co.

Former 8Arm baker Sarah Dodge has a breakfast pop-up at Queen of Cream
Feb 16

Feb 16 Former 8Arm baker Sarah Dodge has a breakfast pop-up at Queen of Cream

Sarah Lawrence
Atlanta Magazine

For over a year, Atlanta got to eat Sarah Dodge’s exceptional biscuits, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and bread at 8Arm, the celebrated morning-to-late-night restaurant on Ponce de Leon.

This year’s James Beard semifinalists look a little different—and Atlanta gets multiple nods
Feb 16

Feb 16 This year’s James Beard semifinalists look a little different—and Atlanta gets multiple nods

Sarah Lawrence
Atlanta Magazine

The James Beard Foundation announced its 2018 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists yesterday, and seven Atlanta-based chefs and three elsewhere in Georgia received nominations.

Gaja owner Tim Song takes over Simply Seoul Kimchi
Feb 15

Feb 15 Gaja owner Tim Song takes over Simply Seoul Kimchi

Sarah Lawrence
Atlanta Magazine

Last month, Korean bun and kimchi emporium Simply Seoul quietly closed the doors to its Ponce City Market storefront.

Atlanta's Masa Maven
Sep 29

Sep 29 Atlanta's Masa Maven

Sarah Lawrence
Southern Foodways

Maxey came upon Martinez’s product while at Carnicería Y Tienda La Confianza on Buford Highway.

The 10 best dishes I ate in Atlanta in 2016
Dec 26

Dec 26 The 10 best dishes I ate in Atlanta in 2016

Sarah Lawrence
Atlanta Magazine

2015 was punctuated with the December opening of Staplehouse, which has since been labeled by many as one of the best restaurants in the country.

Restaurant review: The Mercury
Aug 23

Aug 23 Restaurant review: The Mercury

Sarah Lawrence
Creative Loafing

The Ponce City Market restaurant is big, with ambition to match.

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.

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