Jacinta Howard
Senior Staff Writer, Atlanta
Jacinta 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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The 11 Best Steakhouses In Atlanta
We've been all around the city to bring you the best steakhouses in Atlanta.
The 9 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.
The 10 Best Things To Eat At Truist Park
If the stadium keeps this up, eating will become our new national pastime.
Whisk Breakfast & Brunch
Hit Whisk on Camp Creek Parkway for a pretty brunch spot with big portions and high energy.
NFA Burger
At NFA Burger's Truist Park location, you get three sliders that don’t taste exactly like the original, but they’re still delicious.
Coop's Wings
he flats and drums at Coop’s Wings are plump and juicy, just saucy enough, and arrive in an adorable container shaped like a convertible.
Places That’ll Make You Fall In Love With Atlanta Again
These spots will remind you of all the reasons you stay in the A.
Where To Eat Pie In Atlanta
No matter where your allegiance falls in the line between sweet potato and pumpkin pie, these are the city’s best places to get a slice.
The Best Walk-In Restaurants In Atlanta
You don't have to call, it's OK. Embrace spontaneity and revisit the thrill of no dinner reservations.
The Best Indian Restaurants In Atlanta
Don’t let anyone tell you the South doesn't have a great selection of Indian restaurants.
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.
The 15 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Atlanta
These places make sure our lil’ devils are always in heaven at the dinner table.
The Best Restaurants In Midtown
Everything happens in Midtown, never-ending traffic, festivals, and some of the best dining experiences in town.
Where To Eat & Drink Near The Atlanta Airport
More than just hotels and overnight parking, the Airport District has an exciting food scene.
Where To Make Friends When Atlanta Feels Lonely
If the closest thing you’ve had to a real conversation was a light exchange with the Atlanta waterboys, then try these restaurants to make new friends.
The Best Lemon Pepper Wings In Atlanta, Ranked
LP wings in Atlanta aren't just food—they're an identity.
The 13 Best Wing Spots In Atlanta, Ranked
We're retiring "The Peach State" nickname in favor of the "Lemon Pepper Province."
11 Best Ice Cream Shops In Atlanta
Incredible creameries that'll make your ice cream dreams come true.
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.
South City Kitchen
South City Kitchen is an Atlanta classic because of its Southern staples paired with an upscale setting.