Local Character: Joey Ward

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Local Character: Joey Ward


Food & Drink, People, Feature, culture, Spotlight,

Local Character: Joey Ward

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Food & Drink, People, Feature, culture, Spotlight,

Local Character: Joey Ward

Local Character: Joey Ward

Food & Drink, People, Feature, culture, Spotlight,

Local Character: Joey Ward

Published By: By Caroline Bentley Edwards   •   September 13, 2024

Local Character: Joey Ward

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By Caroline Bentley Edwards By Caroline Bentley Edwards
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
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



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