Atlanta Eats Honored with Two Emmy Nominations

By Trisha Pintavorn

May 12, 2021

ATLANTA (May 11, 2021) – Atlanta’s favorite food TV show and food media production company has been nominated for two Southeast Emmy awards. The nominations once again celebrate Atlanta Eats’ place as one of the industry leaders in original video content and speak to the proficient storytelling that Atlanta Eats has become famous for. Altogether, Atlanta Eats has previously won five Southeast Emmys.

Atlanta Eats’ co-founder and host Steak Shapiro was nominated for best “Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent” and former Atlanta Eats’ Creative Director Scott Chalk has also been nominated for “Best Director – Long Form Content.”

“Getting nominated for an Emmy is like finding a new BBQ spot, makes me proud. Also kudos to Scott Chalk who helped us build this brand from the ground up,” said Atlanta Eats host Steak Shapiro. Southeast Emmy Winners will be announced at Southeast Emmy Award Gala on June 19th, 2021.

About Atlanta Eats

Atlanta Eats is the city’s premiere media brand, centered around highlighting Atlanta’s vibrant restaurant and dining scene. They are also recognized for their award-winning content team, which creates incredible travel, entertainment and lifestyle stories in addition to the daily television show. The television show has won 4 Emmy Awards (and counting!), while the brand’s social and digital teams create must-read, viral blog posts, incredible branded storytelling, and digital video content that is second to none. In addition to the millions of Atlantans who have seen them on Peachtree TV, Atlanta Eats also has a robust digital audience of hundreds of thousands of passionate followers across their website, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, and their own Atlanta Eats app on iOS and Android. Atlanta Eats was founded in 2012 by longtime TV and radio personality Steak Shapiro, who also serves as the show’s host and is a frequent contributor to the Food Network. This year, Atlanta Eats celebrates 10 years of helping Atlantans find phenomenal restaurants. Catch Atlanta Eats 7 days a week on Peachtree TV or watch when you want on social, YouTube and the app!

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