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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Page 3J. Presso
J. Presso, is a quirky coffee shop that sells great coffee and breakfast sandwiches in Hapeville.
Cafe Belli
Cafe Belli flips the script from coffee shop by day to cocktail bar by night, so it’s a great option to bring a first date.
The Breakfast Boys
The Breakfast Boys is the Beyoncé of Historic College Park’s brunch mile, but it's also among the best places to get brunch in the entire metro.
Volare Wine & Bistro
For those days when lunch demands the company of a good red or white, Volare Wine & Bistro in downtown Hapeville offers fantastic food and wine in a relaxed, casual setting.
Bole Ethiopian Restaurant
Bole is a family-owned Ethiopian restaurant that's open late and has lots of great shareable plates.
Paper Plane
Paper Plane in Hapeville is a Thai restaurant with a bar-like ambience and fun patio that make it a great setting for everything from date nights to kid-friendly outings.
The 11 Best Barbecue Spots In Atlanta
A sampling of the city's top restaurants for sauce-dripping spare ribs and smoked chicken.
Tom, Dick, & Hank
College Park’s Tom, Dick, & Hank is a casual BBQ/soul food spot that’s great for families and groups.
Brake Pad
Brake Pad’s easy breezy attitude and pub foods have made it a favorite neighborhood hangout for years.
The 8 Best Restaurants To Have A Group Dinner
Everyone finally agreed on a date for the group dinner. Choosing a spot should be the easy part.
Stan's Smoke Signals BBQ
For great smoked wings and riblets, head to Stan’s Smoke Signals, a popular BBQ food truck that sells out early and often.
Buttermilk Biscuit
At Buttermilk Biscuit you’ll find good breakfast and lunch options in a no-fuss, welcoming atmosphere.
6 Great Lemon Pepper Drinks & Dishes That Aren't Wings
Our official love letter to Atlanta’s favorite spice, in all its forms.
Double Scoop Ice Cream
With a drive-thru and walk-up window, Double Scoop Ice Cream in Adamsville makes a good option for a quick afternoon or after-school sweet.
Eat My Biscuits
Eat My Biscuits is a brunch restaurant in East Point that stands out more for its cute peach decor than its food.
Where To Go When You Don’t Want To Make A Big Deal About Your Birthday, But You Actually Kinda Do
10 places for when you tell everyone you don’t want to make your birthday “a whole thing,” but you’re low-key lying.
Kupcakerie
Kupcakerie, a cupcake and coffee shop, continues to be a top East Point hangout thanks to its consistency and high quality.
Slutty Vegan
This fast-casual vegan chain serves crowd-pleasing takes on comfort food classics like burgers, hot dogs, and chili.
J.R. Crickets
J.R. Crickets in College Park has two major pluses going for it—an outdoor patio and waffles.
The J.R. Crickets Power Rankings
When you're craving some lemon pepper wets, here's our rankings for the best J.R. Crickets locations to get them.
Hampton + Hudson
Between trivia nights and game watch parties, Hampton + Hudson in Inman Park is a cool spot to meet up with friends, have a beer, and watch the United games.
Atlanta Restaurants With Heated Patios
When it's cold outside, these heated patios turn into the city's most popular hot spots.
Beetlecat
Inman Park seafood restaurant Beetlecat is The Fresh Prince to Optimist's buttoned-up cousin Carlton.