Tag: Aaron Russell
Review: Gourmet sandwiches at The Little Hippo hit all the right flavors
The first time I went to Jamie and Aaron Russell’s outdoor sandwich restaurant, on the main drag in Avondale Estates, was shortly after it opened in December 2023. It was love at first sight.
Owners of Michelin-recommended Poor Hendrix announce plans for a new sandwich shop
Husband-and-wife team Aaron and Jamie Russell recently announced that the Velvet Hippo in Avondale Estates by the end of the year. The 400-square-foot space will feature a concise menu of sandwiches, salads, and soups in the eclectic style the Russells are known for, along with cocktails, beer, and wine.
Poor Hendrix
Chef Aaron Russell composes marvelous salads and elevates peanut butter mousse with olive oil, salt, and peanut meringue—but he isn’t above serving wings and Rice Krispies treats.
Review: At Poor Hendrix, pastry chef Aaron Russell goes savory, with success
Poor Hendrix, which Aaron and Jamie Russell opened in East Lake’s Hosea and 2nd development last November, feels like two small restaurants packed close together.
Fresh on the Scene: The Federal, Cast Iron, Poor Hendrix, and Suzy Siu’s Baos
Get the early word on four new Atlanta restaurants: The Federal, Cast Iron, Poor Hendrix, and Suzy Siu's Baos
Aaron Russell’s Fried Apple Pie and Creamsicle Sherbet
Since moving to the city in 2000 to study at the Art Institute of Atlanta, Russell has driven past the Varsity almost daily but never thought to stop in. Making desserts every night in high-end kitchens like Seeger’s and Nikolai’s Roof didn’t allow the Adairsville, Georgia, native much time for restaurant exploration.
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