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

Our first look at Heritage

2 ambitious Black-owned restaurants lead September openings in Atlanta

At least 15 new restaurants opened around metro Atlanta in September, compared to just a handful of closures, including Bon Ton.

Review: Good times with a global touch at Bon Ton

Bon Ton closes this week and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

This week on the Atlanta restaurant scene, community members mourned the imminent closure of Bon Ton, and Mule Train announced it would soon open.

McKendrick's Steakhouse review

Under new management, McKendrick’s approaches change with ‘baby steps’

McKendrick's offers a classic American steakhouse experience, but reviewing the restaurant was anything but straightforward for AJC critic Henri Hollis.

Georgia resort awarded prestigious honor

5 Georgia hotels win Michelin Keys and more from the Atlanta dining scene

This week on the metro Atlanta dining scene, several hotels won Michelin Keys, multiple new restaurant openings were announced, and Nakato created a sushi deal for new moms.

Roundup Review - Bicicletta

Explore Italian cuisine at 3 new restaurants on the edges of metro Atlanta

AJC restaurant critic Henri Hollis' first impressions of Besto in Decatur, Bicicletta in Peachtree City and Fiorenza in Alpharetta.

Falcons food preview ahead of home opener

Mercedes-Benz Stadium showcases new food ahead of Atlanta Falcons home opener

Low food and beverage prices and creative menu items continue to win accolades for Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which introduced new food items for the 2026 Atlanta Falcons season.

Funwoody - 5 Years

Funwoody celebrates 5 years and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

Funwoody turns five, Pat LaFrieda meats come to Atlanta, several new restaurant announcements and more of this week's Atlanta dining news.

Atlanta Food & Wine 2026

Atlanta Food & Wine, a Dolly celebration and more food events this week

Atlanta food events to check out this week include a Dolly Parton-inspired fundraiser, a baking workshop and the 2026 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival.

church fire

‘No toxic hazard’ in smoke from South Fulton warehouse fire, officials say

Firefighters in South Fulton battled a large fire at a warehouse complex near Union City, about 5 miles west of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Heritage Supper Club

Heritage will open in Summerhill, and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

Find out the new restaurant that will replace Baraonda in Sandy Springs, learn about new leadership at Atlantic Station and more happenings from the Atlanta restaurant scene.