Chef Johnny Courtney

Chef Johnny Courtney

From How The Sausage Is Made with Chef Chris Cosentino by Chef Chris Cosentino

March 4, 2026 · 1h 9m · Episode 132

About this episode

Chef Chris Cosentino interviews Chef Johnny Courtney, co-owner of Atoma, a recognized restaurant in Seattle.

Chef Johnny Courtney is the chef and co-owner of Atoma in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, operating out of a charming 100-year-old Craftsman home. The restaurant has earned significant recognition, including being named a 2025 James Beard Award finalist for Best New Restaurant and one of Eater, Robb Report and Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in 2025.

People in this episode

Guest: Chef Johnny Courtney

Topics covered

  • Chef Johnny Courtney
  • Atoma
  • James Beard Award
  • Seattle
  • restaurant

Keywords

  • food
  • cooking
  • restaurant industry
  • culinary arts

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Atoma

Books & works: James Beard Award, Best New Restaurant, Best New Restaurants

Places: Seattle, Wallingford

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