Ford Fry has cemented himself as an integral part of the Atlanta dining scene, as a chef and owner of over 20 restaurants between Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte and Nashville — like JCT, Superica, St. Cecilia, BeetleCat, The Optimist, and Little Rey to name a few.

From his childhood in Texas, to studying at the New England Culinary Institute – find out why Ford decided Atlanta was the place to put down roots and start his career as a restaurant owner.