Amazon will soon announce the winner of its HQ2 parade, with one city emerging victorious to get on the back of Jeff Bezos and ride him like Secretariat for the Triple Crown. There are all sorts of interesting statistics on what an Amazon HQ will do […]
A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead
The boeuf au poivre at Anis Café is served with lyonnaise potatoes and roasted portobello mushrooms.
BY: Wendell Brock, Rebecca Cha and Angela Hansberger
PHOTOS: Sara Hanna
ANIS CAFÉ & BISTRO
Anis is everything you’d hope to find in a French bistro, without having to buy a plane ticket: traditional Provençal dishes, relaxed patio dining and often a small […]
SOULCYCLE OPENS FIRST-EVER STUDIO IN BUCKHEAD
Take a spin at SoulCycle’s new Buckhead location, and tap into your inner athlete.
BY: Karon Warren
Well-known as a fitness favorite with celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, SoulCycle now brings its popular indoor cycling classes to Buckhead in a new location at the Shops Around Lenox. Featuring 56 bikes, the 3,128-square-foot studio offers a variety of […]
The country’s paradores offer an enchanting alternative to conventional hotels
This parador in Sigüenza is a former castle whose origin dates back to the 12th century.
STORY & PHOTOS: Wendell Brock
n Spain, it’s entirely possible to live in a castle and eat like a king— if you stay in a parador, that is.
That’s exactly what I did on my last visit, after two of my […]
A PARTY ON WHEELS OUT UNDER THE STARS
BY: Karon Warren
Entering its sixth year, the Atlanta Moon Ride welcomes Atlantans to don their favorite costume, colorful helmet and some glow sticks for the annual starlit 6-mile bike ride through some of the city’s most popular neighborhoods. Benefiting Bert’s Big Adventure, the event continues to grow in size and scope. “Atlanta Moon Ride just gets better every year,” […]
FIVE OF BUCKHEAD’S MOST EYE-POPPING ROOMS
STORY: Giannina Smith Bedford
PHOTOS: Sara Hanna
A room is more than just a room. It’s a place where you get ready to face a new day, where you rejuvenate when the day is done, where you gather with family and friends to celebrate, and where you retreat with your other half for a glass of wine once the kids are asleep. They […]
3 CLEANSE OPTIONS FOR HITTING YOUR EATING RESET BUTTON
Considering a cleanse? Sama’s includes filling kitchari, Cafe West Express’ features several soup options and Dtox Juice’s boasts delicious Brazil nut milk and other bottled liquids. Photo: Raftermen
STORY: Amelia Pavlik
From boozy patio brunches to burger-laden barbecues, summer brings a slew of unhealthy temptations that leave many of us needing to hit “reset” on our eating […]
Chris M. Groom is a rugged-looking guy, with a fit physique, healthy tan and that general air of someone who spends a decent amount of time outdoors.
STORY: Jill Becker
PHOTO: Sara Hanna
It’s not surprising then to learn that Groom is the founder and CEO of Mountain High Outfitters, an “active lifestyle” store with 13 locations in three states, including a 6,600-square-foot outpost on West Paces Ferry that […]
For Chido + Padre’s Executive Chef Jonathan Mercado, cooking is a family affair
STORY: Carly Cooper
PHOTO: Chris Watkins
Buckhead foodies may have noticed that Chido + Padre’s, a Mexican restaurant, took over the old Smokebelly space on Andrews Drive a few months ago. At the helm of the festive new spot is Jonathan Mercado. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Orlando, he has worked at Bartaco, Rosa […]
SAY YES TO THE DRESS’ LORI ALLEN SHARES WHAT’S HOT IN BRIDAL FASHION
STORY: Karina Antenucci
If Lori Allen, who owns Bridals by Lori in Sandy Springs, has one piece of advice for brides on choosing their wedding dresses, it would be: “Listen to your heart. You will know when you have the gown of your dreams.” The Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta star (the TLC show’s episodes […]
