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Heard: Kitchen playlists from Atlanta chefs Claudia Martinez and Sam Pinner
By Beth McKibben at Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· July 14, 2026
· 5 min read
This story is part of a quarterly series on restaurant kitchen and back-of-house playlists, featuring music selections from local chefs and bartenders.
Restaurant dining room playlists are carefully curated to set the mood for guests, choreographed to follow the peaks and valleys of service. B...
Key takeaway Heard: Kitchen playlists chefs Max Hines and Jarrett Stieber Claudia Martinez of Bar Ana Pastry chef and Bar Ana co-owner Claudia Martinez.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The kitchen playlists of Atlanta chefs like Claudia Martinez and Sam Pinner offer a glimpse into the city's vibrant food scene, where music plays a crucial role in setting the tone for both staff and patrons. As the city's restaurants continue to evolve, with new concepts like Bar Ana emerging in former nightlife spaces, the importance of music in shaping the dining experience cannot be overstated. In intown neighborhoods, where the sounds of construction and traffic often fill the air, the carefully curated playlists of local eateries provide a unique sonic landscape that reflects the diverse tastes and influences of Atlanta's culinary community. As residents and visitors alike flock to these establishments, they are not only treated to innovative cuisine, but also to a distinctive soundscape that is quintessentially Atlanta. The city's chefs, in turn, rely on music to fuel their creativity and productivity, making it an integral part of the city's thriving food culture.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? This story is part of a quarterly series on restaurant kitchen and back-of-house playlists, featuring music selections from local chefs and bartenders.
Restaurant dining room playlists are carefully curated to set the mood for guests, choreographed to follow the peaks and valleys of service. B...
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