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Steak Shapiro, Host of Atlanta Eats, Honored with 2021 Emmy Win for “Best Host”

By Trisha Pintavorn
June 24, 2021

ATLANTA (June 24, 2021) –Atlanta Eats is honored to announce an Emmy win this past Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Southeast Emmy Awards. Atlanta Eats’ host and creator won in the Best Talent-Program Host/Moderator Correspondent category. This award marks the fifth overall Southeast Emmy Win for Atlanta Eats in the company’s history. Atlanta Eats has built a large, passionate audience while covering the dining scene in both Atlanta and the Southeast, and this Emmy win is a recognition of the quality of its original content as well as Steak Shapiro’s prowess as a host and media personality.

“I am so proud of our show, our entire team and the fact that I could win an award for stuffing my face in every neighborhood in Atlanta–that’s called a dream job,” said Steak Shapiro, Atlanta Eats’ creator and host. Former Atlanta Eats Executive Producer Scott Chalk was also nominated for Best Director in the Long Form Content Category. 

For media inquiries, please contact Trisha at [email protected].

About Atlanta Eats

Atlanta Eats is the city’s premier 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 5 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, TikTok, 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!

About Steak Shapiro

Steak Shapiro is one of the most respected business leaders and compelling media personalities in the Southeast.  He is recognized as a highly successful entrepreneur after starting two visionary, dynamic media companies – Big League Broadcasting and currently, Bread N Butter Content Studio/Atlanta Eats. His on-air success and accolades are significant–he hosted the premier sports talk radio show in Atlanta for nearly 25 years and is the current creator/host of the Emmy-Award winning Atlanta Eats.  His other on-air projects include lead roles on Food Network shows “Food Truck Face-Off” and “Best Thing I Ever Ate”, as well as two decades of guest commentator roles on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Fox Business, Headline News, etc. Steak also boasts a loyal and robust social media audience that follows his dining, sports and travel exploits.  They are fiercely loyal and engage frequently with his enigmatic and entertaining storytelling.  

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