Carly Cooper

Foodie Tastemaker Columnist at Simply Buckhead. Contributing Editor at Atlanta Magazine. Restaurant Aficionado and Mother of Two.

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THE WHOLE ENCHILADA

For Chido + Padre’s Executive Chef Jonathan Mercado, cooking is a family affair STORY: Carly…

PERSEVERANCE [ WITH A SIDE OF PIE ]

Amanda Wilbanks, the founder of Southern Baked Pie Company, was so determined to make her…

EXTRA BITE “I think there is a place for all kinds of cheese. I love Rotel, Velveeta and the soupy, milky white cheese you get at Mexican restaurants.”
CHEESE PLEASE

Robin Schick takes a bite out the cheese-making biz. Robin Schick had been a salesperson,…

BAKER’S DOZENS

Hundreds of desserts later, Ami Dand celebrates five years as Legendary Events’ executive pastry chef…

LOVE AT FIRST BITE

F&B executive chef Gabriel Capo Camargo fell into cooking for all the wrong reasons. This…

WISER THAN HER YEARS

At 27, Niki Pattharakositkul is introducing Atlantans to authentic Thai cooking Last summer, Niki Pattharakositkul…

KELLY WALLACE

CO-FOUNDER, BETTER BRANDS Buckhead resident Kelly Wallace graduated from the University of Alabama thinking she’d…

HAVE TOQUE, WILL TRAVEL

St. Cecilia’s Craig Richards is taking Atlantans on a Tuscan culinary tour As vice president…

CAFFEINE DRIP

Jonathan Silver has been keeping Atlanta caffeinated for more than 20 years Ever dined at…

BROWNIES À LA NOSTALGIA

Marisa Meddin brings the much-loved The Dessert Place treat back to Buckhead Nearly 40 years…

SUJIT SHARMA SAYS “DRINK UP”

This Sandy Springs resident wants Atlantans to think about what they consume A pediatric emergency…

THE PERFECT TREAT

Brookwood resident Finia Jahangard is the Macaron Queen When Finia Jahangard first opened her macaron…

RESTAURATEUR BY DAY, MUSICIAN BY NIGHT

Brookhaven bassist Doug Gross opens Jefe’s Tacos & Tequilas Former Sublime cover band member, music…

POP STAR

CaJa Popcorn’s Kevin Peak knows what it takes to grow a business. Kevin Peak, owner…

SHE TALKS THE TALK

Buckhead’s Karen Pagano of Nosh Talks gives food and beverage workers a sense of community.…

THE PEANUT BUTTER TO THEIR JELLY

Dale DeSena connects local chefs with the community. A Sandy Springs resident and founder of…

THE ART OF CREATION

Architect turned restaurateur Tal Baum brings Italian philosophies to Ponce City Market. Brookhaven resident Tal…

SWEET GENIUS

When it comes to culinary creations, Rosalyn James takes the cake. A self-described culinary artist,…

BIG SMILES AT THE PALM

General Manager Andrei Caciula treats every guest like family. When you walk into the renovated…

THE SUPERPOWER BEHIND SOUPER JENNY

Executive Chef Jessica Hanners is Jenny Levison’s go-to gal. Just as Batman has Robin, Souper…

A MONTH DOWN UNDER

2 countries, 13 cities and a newfound sense of adventure. I’d dreamed about visiting Australia…

GOING PLATINUM

Buckhead resident Doug McKendrick celebrates 20 years at his namesake steakhouse. Next month, McKendrick’s Steak…

SHAKING IT UP

Jane St. Vodka Soda partner Michael Dinerman brings bottled cocktails to Buckhead. Buckhead resident Michael…

A FAMILY AFFAIR

Hospitality is in Johnny Esposito Jr.’s blood. Buckhead Tavern owner Johnny Esposito Jr. grew up…

A CULTURAL JOURNEY

Gulshan Singh has been teaching Indian cooking classes for 20 years. Buckhead resident Gulshan Singh…

THE ENTERTAINER

Doraku Sushi general manager Alvin U brings magic to Buckhead Atlanta. Alvin U, general manager…

CHEF DADDY

KR Steakbar Chef de Cuisine Brian Goddard balances high profile cooking with family time. STORY:…