6. Gunshow
Built upon the singular promise of eating well and without pretension, Kevin Gillespie’s Gunshow is our gutsiest restaurant. Although the dining room is short on luxury—stark fluorescent spotlights,...
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A lemon slice here, a twist of orange there, and a gazillion plastic straws: Bars create a lot of waste. But by phasing out those straws and using the whole fruit, Atlanta bartenders are joining the...
View ArticleFor us mere mortals: A glimpse into the world of Himitsu’s VIPs
For most of us, there’s only one way to get past the formidable, keypad-operated, metal door that slides open Bond-like to reveal the secret lair that is Himitsu: plead your case via email. But for a...
View ArticleEx-Gunshow chef to open two restaurants in Poncey-Highland this month
Szechuan sweet potatoesCourtesy of Southern Belle Chef Joey Ward has been known for years as Gunshow owner/chef Kevin Gillespie’s right-hand man. That’s about to change. Ward is opening his first...
View ArticleHow to find the best cocktails in Atlanta—and what to avoid
Demario Wallace of Aziza puts the finishing touch on the Bird and the Maccabees, a mix of pisco, Campari, pineapple, and labneh.Photograph by Martha Williams The first cocktail I ever drank was at the...
View ArticleThe verdict on 3 new Atlanta restaurants: Southern Belle, Yunan Crossing...
Yunnan Crossing Bridge Rice NoodlePhotograph by Martha Williams Yunnan Crossing Bridge Rice Noodle China’s Yunnan Province, which shares a border with Vietnam, is home to an iconic soup that’s delicate...
View ArticleRecipe: Chonchos from Gunshow’s Kevin Gillespie
Photograph by Angie Mosier “The chonchos are a fun spin on something everyone loves,” says chef Kevin Gillespie, who owns Gunshow and Revival. “I make them every Saturday during college football...
View ArticleHere are the Atlanta restaurants and chefs named as 2022 James Beard Award...
Ribs, collard fried rice, and smoked mac and cheese at Lake & OakPhotograph by Martha Williams Last week, Atlanta’s beloved Busy Bee Cafe was honored with a James Beard Classics Award, a prelude to...
View ArticleLazy Betty, Bacchanalia, Hayakawa, and more awarded Michelin Stars
One Michelin Star winners pose for a photo on stage during a Tuesday evening ceremony at the Rialto.Photograph by Myrydd Wells The suspense is over. Atlas, Bacchanalia, Hayakawa, Lazy Betty, and Mujo...
View ArticleThe culmination of his life’s work, Kevin Gillespie opens Nadair in Woodland...
Roasted lamb loin with fire-roasted carrots, sumac, coriander, and smoked lamb jusPhoto by Angie Mosier Chef Kevin Gillespie is a family man. The 2022 James Beard Award finalist named his Glenwood Park...
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