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


One Great DishAtlanta

Why Lucian’s French Omelette Is Worth Hitting Pause on Your Day For

A jewel box of a space in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, Lucian Books & Wine is part atmospheric bookstore and part…

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The RundownAtlanta

Gigi’s in Candler Park is Back, And It’s Better Than Ever

Having just celebrated its two-year anniversary in Candler Park, Gigi’s Italian Kitchen recently underwent a renovation and has expanded its…

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The RundownAtlanta

What to Know About Avize, a New Alpine-Inspired Restaurant in West Midtown

Karl Gorline hails from Ocean Springs, a small town in coastal Mississippi. But the chef’s new restaurant, Avize, recently opened…

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Il Premio dining room

The RundownAtlanta

At Il Premio in The Old Fourth Ward, Italian Opulence Meets Modern Luxury

There’s a new restaurant inside the Forth Hotel in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, and it may be one of…

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GuidesAtlanta

The Resy Guide to Latin Fusion Cuisine in Atlanta

While Latin American food in Atlanta brings traditional flavors and time-honored recipes from places like Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, and parts…

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GuidesAtlanta

The Resy Guide to Atlanta’s Mexican Restaurants

It wasn’t long ago that an array of great Mexican restaurants in Atlanta to choose from was uncommon. But thanks…

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Dish By DishAtlanta

What To Order This Summer at Palo Santo, Atlanta’s Temple to Mexican Fine Dining

It’s been 18 months since Palo Santo opened its doors in West Midtown, yet the restaurant has already made an…

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Nàdair space

The RundownAtlanta

At Nàdair, Chef Kevin Gillespie Weaves a Story of His Scottish-American Heritage

A 70-seat restaurant tucked away in the North Druid Hills area, Nàdair is set to make its debut with Scottish-inspired…

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