My "day job" is a Nurse Practitioner at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. I work in Pediatric Orthopaedics treating broken bones, sports injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Getting to observe the resilience of children firsthand is such a gift! After about 10 years in the medical field though, my creative side was feeling neglected. I recently began drawing portraits of pets and I now take commissions. I love capturing the personalities of our furry best friends and the joy my pictures bring their owners.

Ottolenghi can do no wrong. I’m also guilty of asking strangers at Dekalb Farmers Market what they are preparing with some of the more exotic foods there!

Ideally, in Mexico sipping a margarita, eating fresh-made guac, and listening to the waves crash. Realistically, shlepping my kids to Buckhead baseball or swim lessons (#momlife).

More rooftops, please! One silver lining of Covid is the push to eat outdoors. I absolutely love a good patio, rooftop, or firepit and I am glad so many restaurants are expanding their outdoor options.

For me, the atmosphere, views, and experience are just as important as the food itself. We eat with our eyes first and, being a particularly visual person, I appreciate the aesthetics of a restaurant and meal.

Does Jeni’s ice cream count as a meal?