City Eats: Atlanta

Chef Sean Freeman isnt just pushing boundaries, hes redefining them. Common is chasing Michelin level recognition in a city steeped in tradition.

Darrel Parker learned the art of barbecue from his father. At Parkers, he keeps that legacy alive with dishes like lamb burgers, pork chop sandwiches, and those irresistible smoked turkey legs.

Chef Rachel Silvers is changing how we think about soul food. Self taught, she puts a healthier spin on classics with dishes like meatless cabbage and collards, fried whiting, and pot roast.

A tight knit group of Filipino friends opened Narra Tree. Their menu is packed with soul, oxtail kare kare and sizzling pork sisig carry stories of tradition, resilience, and shared dreams.

Chef Bernard Bennett brings the African diaspora to fine dining with West African and Caribbean inspired dishes, such as djon djon noodles and pork belly griot.

Klom Klom Thai has become a magnet for locals and celebrities alike. Chef Ann Healy and PJ introduce rare Northern Thai dishes like duck Chiang Mai khao soy and boat noodles.

Step into Narobias, and you are stepping into a family reunion. Chef Renee Reid and daughter Sieda serve up lowcountry classics like liver and onions and shrimp and grits drenched in gravy.

Chef Mir Ali brings his global upbringing to the table at Lilis, named after his daughter. This Savannah gem fuses Southern comfort with South Asian and French influences.