Jennifer Zyman is an editor, writer, and product expert. She is the former Testing Editor for Food & Wine. Her work has also appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Bon Appétit, Eater Atlanta, The Kitchn, National Geographic, Serious Eats, Southern Living, Thrillist, and Travel + Leisure.
Persian food dominates, and there’s been a notable increase of casual spots like Yalla, Jerusalem Bakery, and New York transplants Mamoun’s Falafel and Halal Guys. The recent proliferation of upscale Modern Israeli and pan-Middle-Eastern restaurants rounds out Atlanta’s dining scene nicely.
Whether you want fast-casual or fancier dining with white tablecloths, Atlanta and its surrounding suburbs have plenty of variety when it comes to Middle Eastern cuisine, which encompasses food from Iran, Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey, and beyond.
Host Jennifer Zyman is joined by chef Jarrett Stieber who owns the restaurant Little Bear. They discuss going from pop-up to restaurant right before the pandemic no less.
Host Jennifer Zyman is joined by chefs Parnass Savang and Rod Lassiter who own the Summer Hill Thai restaurant Talat Market. They discuss going from popular pop-up to restaurant, opening a restaurant during the pandemic, how their partnership developed and evolved over the years, and what is next for the duo at their restaurant and beyond. Please don't forget to rate and review the podcast wherever you listen so others can find it.
Jennifer Zyman is joined by Bryan Rackley, Kizzy Patel, Matt Christison, and Miles Macquarrie of the award-winning restaurant and cocktail bar Kimball House in Decatur, Georgia and Shiny Dimes Oyster Farm.
Jennifer Zyman is joined by chef Zeb Stevenson of @redbird_atl restaurant in Atlanta. Stevenson worked in some of Atlanta's best kitchens, including the Watershed, before opening his own restaurant Redbird in the former Bacchanalia space. He is an incredibly talented chef and restauranteur whose restaurant is a burgeoning West Midtown institution. He is also just a rad human.
Jennifer Zyman interviews producer Nicole Taylor (@foodculturist). We discussed her backstory in food, her writing and producing career, and her third cookbook Watermelons and Red Birds, which is out May 31. Photo: Adrian Franks
Jennifer Zyman is joined by chef Steven Satterfield, owner of the James Beard Award winning restaurant Miller Union in Atlanta. For more of Jennifer's work, check out www.jenniferzyman.com.
Jennifer is joined by chef Brian So of Spring restaurant in Marietta, Georgia. For more of Jennifer's work, visit: www.jenniferzyman.com.
Jennifer Zyman is joined by chef Justin Dixon of the popular sandwich shop Humble Mumble. Follow him on Instagram as @HumbleMumble or @Issablackchef. www.jenniferzyman.com.
Jennifer Zyman is joined by Mercedes O'Brien, cocktail expert with experience at restaurants like Gunshow. She now has a company called SippN at Home, which does custom cocktails for events and also offers educational events. For more of Jennifer's work visit: jenniferzyman.com.
Jennifer Zyman is joined by chef Todd Ginsberg to discuss his life, career, restaurants, and new concept Dirty Rascal. For more of Jennifer's work, visit www.jenniferzyman.com.
Jennifer talks with Mike Jordan about his backstory, career, and love for Atlanta's food and music scene.
Jennifer Zyman is joined by Katie Barringer and Jordan Smelt of Lucian Books and Wine to discuss their respective paths towards the restaurant world and their relationship with each other. For more of Jennifer's work, visit www.jenniferzyman.com.
Jennifer is joined by James Beard nominated chef Maricela Vega to discuss her past, present, and future with food in Atlanta and beyond.
Watchman’s Seafood and Spirits is closing after nearly four years at Krog Street Market, the Atlanta Business Chronicle first reported. The restaurant closes after dinner service on Sunday, February 27.
