Elliott Mackle

Background

Mackle, Elliott was born on March 11, 1940 in Miami, Florida, United States. Son of Elliott James Mackle and Milbrey Ewing Wright.

Education

Bachelor, University Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1962. Master of Arts, University Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1972—1977.

Career

Public information specialist Georgia Department of Education, Atlanta, 1979—1982. Columnist Atlanta Magazine, 1985—1987, Creative Loafing, Atlanta, 1985—1987. Dining critic Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 1987—1997.

Writing teacher Georgia State University, 1997—1999. Chief restaurant critic Creative Loafing, 1997—2002. Restaurant awards committee member James Beard Foundation, New York, 1992—1997.

Captain United States Air Force, 1963-1967, California, Libya, Italy.

Achievements

• Elliott Mackle has been listed as a notable writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-chair Emory University Gay and Lesbian Alumni, 2004—2006. Member of Phi Kappa Phi.

Interests

• Raising and showing miniature schnauzer dogs, travel.

Connections

Life partner George Robert Mende.

Father:

Elliott James Mackle

Mother:

Milbrey Ewing Wright