Jennifer Zyman

2 weeks 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.

1 month ago | 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.

1 month ago | 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.

2 months ago | 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.

2 months ago | atlantamagazine.com | Jennifer Zyman

Voluptuous babes with knowing smiles are hard to escape at Motorboat, a water sports–themed sandwich shop and deli on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Baywatch plays on the TVs, and the walls are covered with artwork resembling the jean shorts–clad pinups painted on the side of fighter jets during World War II. You either hate or love the wink. I am in the latter camp—plus, I like delis. We need more in Atlanta, and this sandwich spot has boatloads of character.