Atlanta Eats Honored with Four Emmy Nominations

By Atlanta Eats Staff

May 19, 2016

ATLANTA (May 19, 2016)- Atlanta’s favorite food TV show and local media company kicked off spring with news that they had been nominated for four Southeast Emmy awards. The nominations further cemented their place as one of the industry leaders, locally and nationally, in original video content. All four categories speak to the proficient storytelling that Atlanta Eats has become famous for.

Founder and host, Steak Shapiro, was nominated for best Interview for his sit down with The Cake Boss (Buddy Valastro). Co-creator of Atlanta Eats, Scott Chalk, was recognized for his work in directing the short form piece, Atlanta Drinks. In addition, Atlanta Eats garnered nominations for best Magazine show in the southeast, Dish Worth The Drive and for best short form brand story for Sierra Nevada Brewery.

Southeast Emmy Winners to be announced at Southeast Emmy Award Gala on Saturday, June 11^th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Atlanta Eats Emmy Nominations:

Interview- Steak Shapiro and The Cake Boss

Magazine – Dish Worth The Drive

Interstitial- Sierra Nevada

Director Short Form- Scott Chalk, Atlanta Drinks

Sunday Supper Buddy V from BnB Productions on Vimeo.
Dish Worth the Drive Spot from BnB Productions on Vimeo.
Sierra Nevada Brewery from BnB Productions on Vimeo.
Atlanta Drinks | Establishment from BnB Productions on Vimeo.

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