GEORGIA Mia Orino, chef and co-owner of Filipino restaurant Kamayan ATL in Doraville , moved to Atlanta in 2018 with her husband, Carlo Gan. She was quickly in awe of how varied the food scene is. “We drive for food, and it’s really diverse here. Back then, people were not as aware how diverse it is, you just have to look for it,” she says. Orino and Gan opened their restaurant in 2022, but they still take the time to explore the state’s culinary gems. It’s not just Atlanta, either, that houses an array of dishes for any palate. For food enthusiasts, Georgia is a treasure chest containing all sorts of culinary delights. Thanks to Georgia’s fertile landscape and mild climate, farmers can grow myriad produce, from peaches to okra, and many of the state’s chefs make use of this seasonal bounty. Similarly, fishermen catch shrimp and crabs just off the coast, which means we don’t need to go very far to enjoy the best of what the sea has to offer. Access to so many locally sourced ingredients and a melting pot of cultures has made Georgia one of the best states for gourmands. Whether you want a high-end, MICHELIN-starred meal or a decadent bite in a setting with no frills, here are 10 dishes that Georgian chefs think are worth traveling for. WORTH 90 #EXPLOREGEORGIA DISHES THE TRIP THIS PAGE: STAPLEHOUSE, ATLANTA | EXPLORE GEORGIA. OPPOSITE PAGE FROM TOP: POLLOS ASADOS AUTENTICO SINALOENSE, DORAVILLE | EXPLORE GEORGIA; FRESH AIR BARBECUE, JACKSON | EXPLORE GEORGIA.
Official State Travel Guide 2026 Georgia Official State Travel Guide: Page 90
