Jacinta Howard
ATL Senior Staff Writer
Jacinta Howard 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 Barbecue Spots In Atlanta
A sampling of the city's top restaurants for sauce-dripping spare ribs and smoked chicken.
The 13 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Atlanta
These places make sure our lil’ devils are always in heaven at the dinner table.
11 Great Restaurants & Bars Near The Fox Theatre
All roughly a half mile from ATL's famous Fox Theatre, the following Midtown restaurants and bars are great places to grab a drink and bite pre-show—and some are worthy of a curtain call of their own.
Raging Burrito & Taco
Raging Burrito & Taco, a Tex-Mex restaurant in Decatur Square, has some of the city’s best burritos.
Ben Hill Grill
If you don’t want to hit a drive-thru during your lunch break, Ben Hill Grill, a counter-service restaurant in Southwest Atlanta, is an easy stop.
What To Eat & Drink During Atlanta Pride Month
Here's what to eat, drink, and see during Pride Month in Atlanta.
Casa Balam
Casa Balam, a Mexican restaurant in downtown Decatur, is a roomy, casually sophisticated hangout for families and big groups.
Eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream Company
At vegan ice cream shop, Eighty7Sweets, flavors are named after famous Atlanta neighborhoods and colleges.
Atlanta’s Most Exciting Summer Restaurant Openings
Nothing says “summer in Atlanta” like trying out a cool new spot while sweating through your shirt.
The 13 Best Soul Food Restaurants In Atlanta
Here’s our guide to finding the city’s finest down-home dishes.
Soul Food & Culture
Soul Food & Culture is a fast-casual soul food restaurant in Krog Street Market that’s great for midday comfort food cravings.
The 15 Best Restaurants At Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
First-class sushi, great airport breakfast spots, and other top places to eat at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
10 Best Ice Cream Shops In Atlanta
Incredible creameries that'll make your ice cream dreams come true.
8 Great Juice Bars In Atlanta
Whether you're a sea moss smoothie disciple or just love fresh pressed juices, these are the best places in Atlanta to get your sip on.
Kale Me Crazy
Kale Me Crazy has been a standout juice destination across the Southeast for over a decade.
Wadada Healthy Market & Juice Bar
Wadada Healthy Market & Juice Bar is a great place to get smoothies and have a light vegan lunch.
Where To Eat & Drink Near The Atlanta Airport
The ATL Airport District is more than just hotels and overnight parking, there's an exciting food scene waiting for you in the area surrounding Hartsfield-Jackson.
Paolo's Gelato Italiano
Visiting Paolo's Gelato Italiano feels like you’ve temporarily been whisked away to a simpler time.
The 7 Best Things To Eat At Truist Park
If the stadium keeps this up, eating will become our new national pastime.
Sweet Stack Creamery
Perfect for Georgia State students and night owls, Sweet Stack Creamery is an easy spot to satisfy your sugar cravings.
Butter & Cream
After dinner in Decatur Square, walk around the corner to Butter & Cream for dessert to get one of the best scoops in the city.
