Jennifer Zyman

Atlanta, United States

Commerce Testing Editor at Food & Wine

Critic and Food Writer at Freelance

Senior Commerce Writer @foodandwine + freelance writer at large + host, @foodthatbinds. https://t.co/UNqgKfdbq2. #ATL (views my own)

Articles

5 Atlanta sister restaurants with lower price points

1 month ago | atlantamagazine.com | Jennifer Zyman

Persian fare awaits at Bibi in Ponce City MarketPhotograph by Andrew Thomas LeeAtlanta is a big small town, and the restaurant community is no exception. It’s like an extended family, and many well-known Atlanta restaurants are related in some way. Did you know Krog Street Market’s excellent sandwich shop Fred’s Meat and Bread started as a cheesesteak pop-up at The General Muir? Now you do.
I Gave Up Microwave-Softening Ice Cream Thanks to This Genius Scoop

1 month ago | foodandwine.com | Jennifer Zyman

Credit: Food & Wine / Amazon As someone who tests cookware and kitchen products for a living, I'm always searching for the most useful kitchen gadgets. Ice cream scoops are certainly one of them. Even the most superior brands are no contenders for iceberg-level ice cream. I always struggled with rock-hard ice cream and flimsy ice cream scoops, and I had to microwave pints for a few seconds to soften them. There was a better way, and it wasn't me who solved the problem — It was my husband.
This One Kitchen Utensil Can Do So Much More Than Its Name Implies

1 month ago | foodandwine.com | Jennifer Zyman

Credit: Food & Wine Our favorite spatulas come in all shapes and sizes. There are special offset spatulas for icing, egg spatulas for various uses, and fish spatulas, which do more than handle fish. A fish spatula is an excellent choice when making fish dishes, but it is also helpful for other cooking tasks, such as pancakes or burgers. Houston chef Bryan Caswell has been cooking fish since he fell in love with fishing. Naturally, he likens a good fish spatula to a fishing rod.
These 4 standout metro Atlanta dining spots are worth the drive

1 month ago | atlantamagazine.com | Jennifer Zyman

SsamJang Korean BBQ in Cumberland MallPhotograph by Martha WilliamsAs someone who has written about the Atlanta restaurant scene for 20 years, I routinely get the same question from friends and strangers on the internet: Where should I go eat? My answer is always the same. Get in your car, brave the Atlanta traffic, and drive outside of the city center. When I try to describe Atlanta as a dining town, I explain that its landscape and sprawl most resemble Los Angeles.
The Real Story Behind Diet Coke — As Told by the Daughter of the Man Who Launched It

1 month ago | foodandwine.com | Jennifer Zyman

Credit: Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Do you remember your first Diet Coke? I don't, but I know Coke's leading role in my life by heart. Like billions of people, I love Diet Coke. Unlike everyone else, I had a front-row seat to its inception, since my father, Sergio Zyman, was a Coca-Cola marketing executive instrumental in the drink's 1982 launch. My dad has since embarked on a career as a consultant and author of numerous marketing bibles.
Love Diet Coke? You Have My Dad to Thank for That

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jennifer Zyman

Do you remember your first Diet Coke? I don't, but I know Coke's leading role in my life by heart. Like billions of people, I love Diet Coke. Unlike everyone else, I had a front-row seat to its inception, since my father, Sergio Zyman, was a Coca-Cola marketing executive instrumental in the drink's 1982 launch. My dad has since embarked on a career as a consultant and author of numerous marketing bibles. TIME named him as one of the top three pitchmen of the 20th century.
Review: Delbar in Buckhead shines with Persian nostalgia

2 months ago | atlantamagazine.com | Jennifer Zyman

Inspired by the owner’s childhood in Iran, Delbar Buckhead glimmers with luxuriant touches and evocative flavors. Photograph by Martha WilliamsThe restaurant space in One Buckhead Plaza, at the corner of Peachtree and West Paces Ferry Roads, has always been prime real estate. It has been everything from Nava under Kevin Rathbun to Ford Fry’s King + Duke. Now, it’s Delbar, under Fares Kargar’s hospitality company Nooshe Jan Group.
Review: Il Premio brings a winning combination of steaks and classic Italian pasta to Old Fourth Ward

Mar 19, 2025 | atlantamagazine.com | Jennifer Zyman

Atlanta is a steakhouse town. It has plenty of them—between 100 and 150, depending on how you define steakhouses and Atlanta. As a result, such restaurants find differentiating themselves challenging, and newcomer Il Premio faces that obstacle head-on. Few steakhouses are near its location at the newly minted Forth Hotel in the Old Fourth Ward near Ponce City Market, so it has an immediate edge.
The One Spatula Every Home Cook Needs, According to Our Tests

Mar 6, 2025 | foodandwine.com | Jennifer Zyman

Photo: Food & Wine Most kitchens need a spatula, and many types are made of various materials for various tasks. Spatulas are not just for flipping pancakes. They are versatile tools that can be used for a range of applications, such as gently lifting fish filets from a pan, sautéing vegetables, icing cakes, and more. With the right spatula, you can feel empowered to tackle any cooking task, knowing you have the right tool for the job.
Think You Don't Need a Saucier? Think Again — These Are Our 5 Tested Favorites

Feb 11, 2025 | foodandwine.com | Jennifer Zyman

Photo: Food & Wine Is a saucier essential for every kitchen? No, but it is undoubtedly level-up for any home cook looking to elevate their sauce game — and more. But what actually is a saucier pan? Professional kitchens lean on these rounded and shorter pots that are perfect for simmering sauces until they have the ideal consistency. Many might consider a saucepan and saucier interchangeable, but the latter is a more specific tool.