Briana Riddock

Briana Riddock is the Chef de Cuisine at FORTH, a hotel in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward that offers multiple dining establishments.1 As Chef de Cuisine, she works alongside Executive Chef Jonathan McDowell at Elektra, Moonlight, and Forth Club.1

Riddock has an impressive background in the culinary world:

Professional Achievements

• She was named Atlanta's top rising-star chef for 2020 in Atlanta Magazine's June issue, following a recommendation from legendary Chef Todd Richards.2
• Riddock is the founder of The Seasoning Bottle LLC, a culinary media startup and boutique catering company based in Atlanta, GA.3

Culinary Expertise

Riddock brings a unique perspective to FORTH's culinary offerings:

• She has a background in Afro-Caribbean cooking, which influences the menu at Moonlight.1
• At Moonlight, she collaborates with McDowell on dishes such as barbecue chicken with grits, Caribbean-style fish curry, and kampachi crudo.1

Her role at FORTH allows her to showcase her skills and creativity across multiple dining concepts within the hotel, contributing to its diverse culinary offerings.