September 13, 2024
Food & Drink, People, Feature, culture, Spotlight,
Chef Joey Ward is renowned for his innovative culinary approach at Southern Belle (southernbelleatl.com) and Georgia Boy, his two critically acclaimed and Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant in Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood. His creative use of local ingredients and bold flavors has earned him acclaim in the Atlanta dining scene. Ward’s restaurants reflect his dedication to elevating Southern cuisine with a modern twist.
JOEY WARD
PHOTO BY CAMEREN ROGERS
Favorite ingredient to cook with? Georgia Olive Oil
Signature dish?“A trip down Buford Hwy”
Sweet or savory? Yes
Pasta or pizza? Pizza
Best cooking tip you’ve ever received? Use enough salt
Favorite cuisine? Szechuan Chinese
Most challenging dish you’ve ever cooked? Edible snow globes
Favorite food city in the world? Paris
Top three essential ingredients in cooking? Kosher AND finishing salts (like Maldon), good olive oil or good butter and high-quality vinegars
Favorite type of pasta? Agnolotti
Must-have herb or spice in your pantry? Chili crisp
One ingredient you can’t stand? I haven’t found one yet
Favorite comfort food? Meatloaf
Best food memory from your childhood? Making Blueberry pancakes with my grandad
Favorite dessert? Morelli’s ice cream
Best way to elevate a simple dish? Acid
If you could cook for any celebrity, who would it be? Bert Kreischer
When in doubt, always add more... Salt
But never go too heavy on the... Salt
Last meal on earth? Meatloaf with mashed potatoes
Photography by: Photo by Cameren Rodgers