Tag: Auburn Angel

Our 2025 Best of Atlanta picks for all things food-related—here's where you'll find great sushi, sandwiches, bread, vegan dishes, soul food, steak, desserts, and more.

The New South collective, a dynamic group of distinguished Black chefs in Atlanta, started a year ago. Their popular themed dinners are announced on social media and sell out quickly. This union of accomplished chefs went beyond a desire to collaborate on themed dinners and other projects; it was also motivated by frustration. “We wanted to show the South was more than just soul food,” says Gary Caldwell. “The dishes we create pay homage while still being innovative and modern.”

We asked six top local chefs to share the Atlanta dish they wish they created. Robert Butts, chef/co-owner of Auburn Angel, said: “Miss Ann’s Ghetto Burger [from Ann’s Snack Bar in Kirkwood] was an Atlanta classic. The shack closed years ago, but this burger still stands the test of time to Atlanta natives.”

An iconic venue in Sweet Auburn gets a new pair of wings, a new neighborhood Italian spot near Chastain Park, and tacos and booze on the BeltLine.