Beth McKibben is the Atlanta Editor at Eater. She covers a wide range of topics including food and beverages, hospitality, and the arts, with a particular focus on the vibrant culinary scene in Georgia and Atlanta. Beth's work has been featured in Georgia Public Broadcasting, Eater, Rough Draft Atlanta, and Cigalah Group.
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Beth McKibben's coverage predominantly revolves around the food and beverage industry, with a focus on local Atlanta restaurants, dining trends, openings, and closures. If you have insights or announcements related to new restaurant launches, emerging dining trends in Atlanta, or noteworthy closures within the local food scene, these would likely be of interest to her.
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By: Beth Mckibben
Lucky Star, a Taiwanese cafe and cocktail bar from Brush owners Chef Jason Liang and John Chen, is opening on Dec. 6 at the Star Metals complex on Howell Mill Road, offering coffee, pastries, and Taiwanese dishes until 4 p.m., before transitioning to a cocktail bar and lounge serving food at 5 p.m.
By: Julie E. Bloemeke, Chris Kayser, Eshé Collins
Roswell Junction food hall is now open on South Atlanta Street in Roswell. (Courtesy of Roswell Junction)
By: Chris Kayser
Opened in 2003, West Egg Cafe closes after 21 years on Dec. 29, 2024. (Courtesy of West Egg Cafe)
Welcome to Rough Draft’s inaugural edition of Best New Restaurants!
Yes, that burger's vegan. Plus, vegan pizzas, stir fry, and barbecue are just some of the amazing options available around Atlanta.
By: Beth Mckibben
Minhwa Spirits, Postern Coffee, and Ganji have opened as a triple threat of culinary talent in Doraville, serving Korean spirits and cocktails, coffee, and Korean food, while Home for the Holidays pop-up in Adair Park offers a four-course menu, steak frites, live piano, and martini service, and Larakin features some of the best breakfast sandwiches in Midtown.
It’s been a wild year on the Atlanta dining scene with scores of new restaurants opening around town, sad closures, and big news events, including a water main break that shut down part of the city and its restaurants for days. As we prepare to say goodbye to 2024, we’re looking back at the top ten dining stories that captured the attention of Rough Draft readers this year.
By: Julie E. Bloemeke
This story is from Side Dish, our weekly Thursday newsletter about Atlanta’s dining scene. Subscribe for free via the Newsletters tab at the top of this page.
By: Beth Mckibben
These five recipes were the most popular with readers in 2024, including recipes for creamy crab dip and Persian-style chicken wings.
“The Move” is your guide to the top food finds from Beth McKibben, who oversees restaurant and dining coverage at Rough Draft. Each month, Beth shares her favorite dishes, restaurant discoveries, and cool pop-ups and supper clubs on her radar. We’ve mapped out where and what Beth ate while dining on the clock for “The Move” in 2024, including 32 restaurants with recommended dishes to try.
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