Allison Ramirez

Allison Ramirez

Atlanta Contributor

Allison is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in publications like Travel + Leisure, Vice, Marie Claire, Refinery 29, Thrillist, The Daily Beast, and others. Based in Atlanta (with frequent stops in Miami and Minneapolis right now), she writes about food, travel, art, and culture, often highlighting the South’s dynamic and diverse voices. After living in Los Angeles for many years (and always an Angeleno at heart), Allison carries a curiosity about life and a love for nature — whether it’s waterfall hikes, time by the ocean, or road trips to small towns like Los Alamos. When she’s not writing, she’s likely discovering a new restaurant, taking a dance class, or scoping out which coffee shops also serve wine.

Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    Atlanta, GA
  • First Resy ever made
    Kismet in Los Angeles in 2017, the night before my 30th birthday.
  • Favorite food movie
    “Chef.”
  • Next on your bucket list
    Bûcheron in Minneapolis.
  • Your Ratatouille moment
    Making my mom a mother’s day dinner with recipes from American Girl magazine. (It was a veggie lasagna and vanilla ice cream with cherry sauce for dessert.)
  • Most memorable bite
    The Japanese sweet potato at La Natural in Miami. Or the canilhas (steamed sea snails) at Cervejaria Ramiro in Lisbon.
  • Favorite food city
    Los Angeles, because you can find (almost) everything. Runners-up: Athens, San Sebastián, Lisbon, Kyoto, and Oslo.

Recent Posts


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The RundownAtlanta

At Bar ANA, Claudia Martinez Has Created a Dessert and Cocktail Bar with Latin Soul

It’s a new kind of nightlife for the city.

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The RundownAtlanta

Necessary Purveyor Brings a Touch of Miami Finesse to The Old Fourth Ward

When Tyler Dabestani and Nicholas Kiraly opened the original Necessary Purveyor in Miami Beach, they were chasing a simple but…

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The RundownAtlanta

From Meat Counter to Multi-Course: Kin Is Already One of Atlanta’s Most Unique Dining Experiences

By day, Kinship is a bright butcher shop and neighborhood staple in Virginia-Highland — a place to grab a breakfast…

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Atlanta

The Resy Guide to Atlanta’s Record Bars and Restaurants with Live Music

Dinner and a show? Yes, please. While Atlanta’s dining scene has always had soul, it’s been turning up the volume…

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GuidesAtlanta

Where To Eat Near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

For all your pre-gaming or post-event feasting needs.

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One Great DishAtlanta

On The Enduring Brilliance of Bacchanalia’s Most Beloved Dish

In a landlocked city with no shortage of incredible Southern food, a famously coastal dish has managed to remain one…

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The RundownAtlanta

What to Expect From Colony Square’s Sleek Spanish Newcomer

When it first opened in NYC two decades ago, people from all over packed the restaurant for a taste of Spain, from patatas bravas to gambas al ajillo.

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One Great DishAtlanta

At Pata Negra, Each Plate of Tacos Continues a Family Legacy

With roots tracing back to the Mexican silver mines of the 1700s, the taco has never adhered to a single…

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One Great DishAtlanta

In Buckhead, Aria’s Defining Dish Is Also One of Its Simplest

In Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, where dining trends ebb and flow like the tides of Tybee Island, the dimly lit and…

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One Great DishAtlanta

How La Semilla’s Cuban Sandwich Embodies Its Plant-Forward Ethos

A good Cuban sandwich is generally the same wherever it’s made: pork, Swiss cheese, ham, pickles, mustard, mayonnaise, and of…

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