Henri Hollis

Henri Hollis

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Henri Hollis is a restaurant critic and food reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where he covers Atlanta’s restaurants, chefs and dining culture. As part of the AJC’s Food & Dining team, he reviews new restaurants, reports on industry trends and explores metro Atlanta’s culinary scene through the neighborhoods and people that shape it. Before joining the AJC full-time in 2021, Hollis worked as a freelance writer and photographer specializing in food, restaurants and hospitality. A lifelong Atlantan and graduate of Georgia Tech, he brings deep knowledge of the city and its dining landscape to his reporting.

Henri Hollis staff image

Henri Hollis is a restaurant critic and food reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where he covers Atlanta’s restaurants, chefs and dining culture. As part of the AJC’s Food & Dining team, he reviews new restaurants, reports on industry trends and explores metro Atlanta’s culinary scene through the neighborhoods and people that shape it. Before joining the AJC full-time in 2021, Hollis worked as a freelance writer and photographer specializing in food, restaurants and hospitality. A lifelong Atlantan and graduate of Georgia Tech, he brings deep knowledge of the city and its dining landscape to his reporting.

Latest from Henri Hollis

First look at Mastro’s Ocean Club in downtown Atlanta

Popular steak and seafood chain Mastro's Ocean Club will open its first Georgia location Friday at the CTR.

New Atlanta nightlife options lead more than 20 October restaurant openings

Many of October’s biggest happenings in the metro Atlanta hospitality industry revolved around nightlife destinations, including Whiplash Comedy and Clave by Mojitos.

Pitmaster Bryan Furman joins Owens & Co. and more from Atlanta’s restaurant scene

Barbecue legend Bryan Furman announced his return, Chaka Khan will open a cafe at Serenbe and more from the metro Atlanta dining scene.

Aria, McKendrick’s name new pastry chefs; more from Atlanta’s restaurant scene

This week in the Atlanta restaurant scene, a local meat market won a big prize, Aria and McKendrick's both hired new pastry chefs and more.

Georgia restaurants win big despite several cuts in 2026 Michelin Guide

So. Fox and Uberto earned Michelin stars, boosting Georgia to 10 starred restaurants, even as several Atlanta-area establishments lost distinctions.

So. Fox, Uberto each earn one star in 2026 Michelin Guide

The 2026 Michelin Guide ceremony for restaurants in the American South has kicked off in Nashville.

What’s next for the Michelin Guide ahead of this week’s American South ceremony

The 2026 American South Michelin Guide ceremony takes place in Nashville this week as questions swirl about the restaurant rating system's credibility.

Ladybird will open its new Westside outpost this week — free parking included

Ladybird Westside will open Oct. 21 and has already partnered with the Atlanta Humane Society and Georgia Tech.

Minhwa Spirits will move in town, and more from Atlanta’s dining scene

This week in the metro Atlanta dining scene, Doraville’s Korean American soju distillery announced a move to West Midtown, plus a bevy of openings.

Explore a pumpkin patch and Turkish food festival this week in Atlanta

This week in metro Atlanta, explore a fall festival and pumpkin patch in East Atlanta and taste cured meats from Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams & Bacon.