'Atlanta's Savory Stories' celebrates Judaistic culinary contributions for Jewish Heritage Month

Musya Banon bakes challah bread for Shabbat, in their home in Casablanca, Morocco, Thursday, May 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

In WABE’s “City Lights” series, “Atlanta’s Savory Stories,” we examine our city’s diverse culinary landscape. In this month’s episode, “City Lights” food contributors Chef Asata Reid and culinary historian Akila McConnell delve into the history of Atlanta’s Jewish communities and their delicious contributions to our eclectic food scene. 

More information about the restaurants mentioned today is available below.

Kosher eats: 



EB Catering Co 

The Spicy Peach 

Tip Top Kosher Market

Jewish food festival: Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival Oct. 22, 2023