Savory Stories – WABE

About the show
Akila McConnell, a seasoned culinary historian, and the creative mind behind Unexpected Atlanta Tours. With over a decade of exploring Atlanta’s food history, she is the author of the captivating “A Culinary History of Atlanta,” a finalist in the Georgia Author of the Year Awards.
Chef Asata Reid, a professional chef and advocate for community health, brings her passion for healthy cooking to the forefront through her culinary education service, Life Chef LLC. As the founder and President of Feed the People Co., a non-profit committed to improving food access and equity, Asata’s mission extends beyond the kitchen.
“The Savory Stories” podcast is not just a journey through food but an exploration of the city’s soul, one delicious episode at a time.