Meet the farmer behind some of your favorite dishes in Atlanta
Around the age of 17, Grant Wallace, amid the cacophony of suburban sprawl, discovered Henry David Thoreau. His book Walden and other writings, notably the essay “Walking,” held a strange magnetism....
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...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ArticleA cocktail from kitchen scraps: Gunshow’s seasonal tonic makes the most of...
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 ArticleKevin Gillespie’s Cold Beer, a “sister to Gunshow,” will open July 4 along...
A rendering of the exterior of Cold BeerCourtesy of ai3 Kevin Gillespie, the founder of Gunshow, Revival, and Gamechanger, is opening a bar he describes as “very unlike a bar” along the Atlanta...
View Article5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: January 9-15
Atlanta Boat Show When: January 10-13 Where: Georgia World Congress Center Cost: $12 before January 10, $15 general admission, free for kids younger than 12 Details: If it has to do with a boat, it’s...
View ArticleBest of Atlanta 2018: Food & Drink
Best new restaurant: Tiny Lou’s For a few sad years, French cuisine appeared to have gone out of style in Atlanta. Its triumphant return—in the newly rehabbed Hotel Clermont, right above the infamous...
View Article1904 Club gets you inside the East Lake Golf Club house—and up-close with...
The East Lake Golf Club’s clubhouse will become the 1904 Club during the TOUR Championship.Photograph by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images From high-tech driving ranges to stylish apparel, the world of golf is...
View ArticleThe Tippling Point: How craft cocktails made their way onto every menu in...
Greg Best’s peach-infused rye drink with cola bitters made a splash way back in 2008.Photograph by Gregory Miller In 2018, Atlantans can sip mezcal at burger joints, slug a $15 ounce of Japanese...
View ArticleAndrew Zimmern shares his Atlanta favorites on his new Travel Channel show
Andrew ZimmernPhotograph by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Food & Wine Chef, world traveler, and television personality Andrew Zimmern recently launched the first season of his latest travel...
View ArticleWhere to eat on Valentine’s Day in metro Atlanta
It’s not too late to snag a hot reservation for February 14—as long as you act quickly. Here are 26 spots offering special deals and menus for Valentine’s Day. Peri-peri spring rolls at 10 Degrees...
View Article5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: November 8-14
Jay-Z performs during TIDAL X in New York City.Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Live Nation Jay-Z’s 4:44 Tour When: November 14, 8 p.m. Where: Philips Arena Cost: $50+ Details: Jay-Z’s is bringing...
View ArticleGunshow’s ‘90s Week menu is a love letter to the decade
Gunshow executive chef Joey Ward in the 1990sPhotograph courtesy of Joey Ward The 1990s: It’s the decade that transformed Atlanta. We watched the Georgia Dome’s debut (and the Falcons first Super Bowl...
View ArticleChef Seni Alabi-Isama raised the culinary bar in Statesboro. Now, he’s...
Seni Alabi-Isama scopes out the barbecue competition at Vandy’s in Statesboro.Photographs by Gregory Miller In the fall of 2013, a few months after opening his acclaimed restaurant Gunshow, chef Kevin...
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