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.
When someone opens their home to you, it's an act of love that showcases their generosity and hospitality. At the very least, you can show up with a token that recognizes their effort and kindness. And the best host gifts don't have to be expensive or fancy; they just need to be thoughtful. Many of us often default to a bottle of wine; however, we have many more interesting ideas that will get you reinvited.
Both times I stayed at the Borgo Santandrea in Conca dei Marini, I couldn’t stop looking up at the hotel from the beach. Both times, I must have had my mouth open with wonder because a beach attendant asked me, twice, if everything was OK. That sums up the magic of Borgo Santandrea in a paragraph.
Sergio Zyman was the marketing executive who made Diet Coke into a cultural icon. His daughter Jennifer had a front-row seat to history.
Atlanta’s high-end Japanese scene didn’t build slowly. It landed fully formed right after Covid, which is a dining prediction I could not have foretold given the intimate nature of most omakase dining. In just a few short years, the city has evolved from having a handful of high-end Japanese restaurants to boasting multiple Michelin-starred omakase restaurants, which offer a fixed menu the chef chooses.
In our November 2025 issue, we told you about the 10 dishes that define Atlanta now. But who can stop at just 10? Here are another set of dishes worth adding to your dining bucket list.
The Staub Cast Iron 5.5-Quart Round Cocotte was the Best Overall winner in our tests.
These dinnerware sets deliver no matter what you serve up.
Make your own specialty coffees with any of these highly rated machines
Delbar Middle Eastern Restaurant and Bar is a jewel in Fares Kargar’s crown.
Review: Il Premio brings a winning combination of steaks and classic Italian pasta to Old Fourth Ward. Chef John Adamson did his research and cleverly separates his steakhouse from Atlanta's crowd.
Our favorite, the Brabantia Roll Top Bread Box, keeps bread fresh without being an eyesore.
As a restaurant critic, I have eaten a lot of great burgers around the world, but the Houston’s burger is something special.
Thanks to a French gastronomer's genius technique, this dessert is as simple as it gets.
The expert solution for your curing setup.
Make mosquito bites a distant memory with this refillable repellent device.
Nothing brings everyone together like my dad’s unbeatable grilled steak.
Including our favorite outdoor oven and pizza peel.
These overall winners from our tests are the best tools to invest in your kitchen.
These tools work for hard-boiled, poached, and every egg dish in between.
I love Breville's The Grind Control and I actually repurchased it after trying a bunch of units that didn't cut the mustard for my morning cup of coffee. This is the right machine if you like the taste of freshly ground beans and a strong cup of coffee. While it takes a little bit of dialing in, the resulting brew is absolutely worth the result.
From dough whisks to bench scrapers—here are the essentials for a more old-school, hands-on approach when making bread.
You'll need the microwave for the brilliant trick.
These time-savers make moist, fluffy rice every time without scorching and are easy to clean.
How to pick the best mortar and pestle set, whether you're grinding spices, herbs, or mashing avocados.
The Anova Culinary Wi-Fi Immersion Circulator is our overall winner.
From smoothies to soups, we break down which Vitamix blender is best, depending on your cooking habits and kitchen needs.
Taquitos are always a family favorite. Filled with leftover shredded chicken and pan-fried, taquitos de pollo are easy to make and fun to eat. Serve with lots of fun toppings like salsa and crema.
Real butter, a homemade look, and two pie crusts for just $4.49. What's not to love?
These bowls are great for more than just your average carbonara.
