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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 28 MIN

The Best French Dip in Atlanta: Inside Ford Fry's Bar Blanc

from Retire Southern with James Lewis · host James Lewis

For years, when someone asked where to find the best French dip in Atlanta, the honest answer was Houston's. That changed when Ford Fry launched the French Dip at Bar Blanc in Midtown Atlanta. In this episode of the Retire Southern Podcast, James Lewis sits down with Ford Fry to explore how a simple sandwich became a ritual. From prime rib roasted overnight to dry aged beef infused au jus, from East Coast versus West Coast builds to bottomless beef tallow fries, this is not just a lunch special. It is intention on a plate. But the conversation moves beyond the sandwich. Fry reflects on leadership, responsibility, and what it means to build restaurants that change the lives of the people who work inside them. If you are searching for the best French dip in Atlanta or simply want to understand how ritual builds community, this episode is Life EQ 101. Listen now and experience the French Dip at Bar Blanc.

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