Jacinta Howard
ATL Senior Staff Writer
Jacinta Howard is an Atlanta-based culture journalist, editor and author with more than a decade of experience across genres of media. Her bylined articles have appeared at Eater, Atlanta magazine, Shondaland, Denver Westword, BET, and Rock The Bells, LL Cool J’s media company, where she served as managing editor. Jacinta’s 2022 article about the chicken wings served at Magic City, Atlanta’s world-famous strip club, was nominated for an American Society of Magazine Editors Award, and her novels have been featured in USA Today, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Book Riot and OkayAfrica. She digs summertime, flip flops, old fashioneds, deep bass lines, good lyrics, goofy jokes, and kind people. She also believes there’s an Andre 3000 lyric to fit any situation. Her happy place is hanging on the beach somewhere with her family, preferably with a good book, good food, and a dope playlist.
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The 8 Best Things To Eat & Drink At Shaky Knees
We can't get you into the pit for Weezer, but we can make sure your food choices rock.
Atlanta’s Most Exciting Spring Restaurant Openings
Even the dreaded yellow dust can’t stop us from enjoying our favorite springtime activity—checking out all the new restaurants popping up all over the city.
Voga Italian Gelato
Voga Italian Gelato in Inman Park is perfect for a chill romantic meet-up beside the windows overlooking Inman Park Square.
Tutti Gelati
Tutti Gelati is a convenient stop for a quick cone after dinner in Midtown or before a stroll in Piedmont Park.
Cremalosa
Cremalosa is a cute shop in Decatur that sells creamy gelato, making it an easy-going spot for day dates or group gatherings.
NFA Burger
By noon, the line at NFA Burger is already long with customers patting themselves on the back for discovering Atlanta’s famous “gas station” burger.
The 10 Best Places To Eat & Drink On The BeltLine
Exercise your right to get food and drinks instead.
LOL Burger Bar
LOL Burgers is a Westside counter-service spot and one of the standouts in the city's burger scene.
Aiskrimu Ice Cream
Aiskrimu Ice Cream is a great addition to the growing list of neighborhood spots that have popped up in Cascade Heights.
MoreLyfe Juice Co
More Lyfe Juice in Cascade Heights is the kind of spot where you're tempted to kick off your sandals, sip a fresh juice, and forget you have a job.
The 7 Best Things To Eat At Truist Park
If the stadium keeps this up, eating will become our new national pastime.
The 13 Best Places To Eat Outside
Eating outside is already a mood, but this vibrant Middle Eastern spot in Inman, a dog-friendly pub off the West End BeltLine, and these other great spots really set the bar.
Frozen Lush ATL
If you like Italian water ice—and if you love it super sweet with a side of trap music—Frozen Lush in College Park is your spot.
Ju-C Bar
When you're looking for a light lunch, Ju-C Bar is a counter service juice bar that sells a variety of juices, smoothies, wraps, salads, and grain bowls.
Spreading The Health
The no-fuss, eclectic spirit of Old Atlanta lives on at Spreading The Health Juice Bar in SWAT.
Arden's Garden
Most Atlantans had their first taste of wheatgrass juice from a tiny cup at An Arden’s Garden counter.
Coffee Man
Coffee Man is a spacious coffee shop located in downtown Hapeville that serves solid coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
Miller Union
Miler Union is a seasonally driven, casually upscale Southern restaurant that's been a fixture for after-work crowds for over a decade.
Soul Food & Culture
Soul Food & Culture is a fast-casual soul food restaurant in Krog Street Market that’s great for midday comfort food cravings.
Kale Me Crazy
Kale Me Crazy has been a standout juice destination across the Southeast for over a decade.
Jake's Ice Cream
Jake’s Ice Cream is an ATL classic that draws folks in search of creamy, sweet ice cream.
Where To Eat & Drink Near The Atlanta Airport
The ATL Airport District is more than just hotels and overnight parking, there's an exciting food scene waiting for you in the area surrounding Hartsfield-Jackson.
Where To Eat In Southwest Atlanta
The SWATS got sumthin' to say. And most of it involves good food like collards and Chicago dogs.
Where To Eat When You’re Visiting Atlanta
You’re in Atlanta for the first time ever. Where do you start? With us, of course.