Carly Cooper

Foodie Tastemaker Columnist at Simply Buckhead. Contributing Editor at Atlanta Magazine. Restaurant Aficionado and Mother of Two.

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FUN FACT Mandy studied biology in college and planned to be a doctor.
Raising the Roof

Mandy and Kelvin Slater prepare to open Rooftop L.O.A. on top of the Interlock building…

FUN FACT Rodbell has an identical twin who lives in Buckhead.
The Real Drinkmaster

Andrew Rodbell introduces authentic canned cocktails to the Southeast from his West Midtown warehouse. Andrew…

Like Father, Like Son

Following in his father’s footsteps, John Metz expands his empire with the opening of The…

Ted’s Montana Grill CEO and cofounder George McKerrow
From Dishwasher to Philanthropic CEO

How George McKerrow climbed the ranks in the restaurant industry. Ted’s Montana Grill CEO and…

OWNER-CHEF PAT PASCARELLA
Buon Appetito

GRANA OWNER-CHEF PAT PASCARELLA PUTS A SOUTHERN TWIST ON ITALIAN TRADITIONS It’s the age-old story…

FUN FACT Despite attending college in Texas, Boney is an avid University of Florida Gator fan.
From Medicine to Meat

Get to know Connor Boney, the man behind the Buckhead Butcher Shop. Having lived here…

FUN FACT Gatti owns seven chickens that she keeps in her backyard.
Bakers Gonna Bake

Anna Gatti is the force behind Doughnut Dollies’ elaborate creations Anna Gatti rarely has a…

Annamarie Robb
Annamarie Robb

Dedicated to finding a cure Annamarie Robb suffered a crushing tragedy, but instead of letting…

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ACTIVEWEAR TAKEOVER

THREE LOCAL FITNESS PROS OFFER THEIR FAVORITE ATHLEISURE FINDS In the 1950s and ’60s, denim…

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Adina Bradshaw

Making Masks Accessible to All When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, people rushed to find the…

MASTER OF REINVENTION

Grits Bits founder Diane Pfeifer pivots from songwriter and guitarist to chemist and chef Buckhead…

At age 22, Schmitt started a business called Ex-cessories where people could sell jewelry from their exes.
SWEETENING THE WORLD

Buckhead resident Elizabeth Schmitt sells candy charcuterie boards for every occasion Cheese and charcuterie boards…

BLAISS NOWAK
Son of a Restaurant Man

BLAISS NOWAK EMBRACES TRIED-AND-TRUE HOSPITALITY TECHNIQUES AT NOWAK’S Sandy Springs resident Blaiss Nowak always knew…

One Smart Cookie

Brookhaven’s Renee Bledsoe bakes and decorates shortbread treats for every occasion Renee Bledsoe is what…

FUN FACT Balshan is an amateur photographer and takes most of the photos for his markets himself.
Meet the Man Behind The Market

After 27 years in Morningside, Alon Balshan opens his namesake bakery and market in Phipps…

ONE OF THE SELECT

Dave Green helms Sandy Springs’ new 1920s-style restaurant STORY: Carly Cooper Born to an U.S.…

THE EGG TO HIS ROLL

Business partners Joe King and Rick Wahlstedt bring Le Colonial to Buckhead STORY: Carly Cooper…

16 YEAR STRONG

EXECUTIVE CHEF JOE MACY LEADS HAVEN INTO A NEW ERA STORY: Carly Cooper When Haven…

PUTTING THE “MMMM” IN MEXICAN FOOD

WILLY’S MEXICANA GRILL FOUNDER WILLY BITTER SPICES UP THE LOCAL RESTAURANT SCENE STORY: Carly Cooper…

SWEET TOOTH

Restaurant Eugene pastry chef Jen Yee carefully crafts three courses of dessert STORY: Carly Cooper…

KATHLEEN MCDANIEL

EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF AND PARTNER, ZAMBAWANGO STORY: Carly Cooper As executive pastry chef and partner…

ICE CREAM ROYALTY

Queen of Cream’s Cora Cotrim brings her unique treats to Buckhead STORY: Carly Cooper Cora…

PEOPLE PLEASER

AS THE FACE OF AMERICAN CUT, MIT AMIN’S JOB IS TO MAKE GUESTS HAPPY STORY:…

YAY FOR YUMBII

Let’s taco-bout the brand Carson Young built STORY: Carly Cooper In 2017, Buckhead native Carson…

FLOWER POWER

Flower Child executive chef Matthew Schwab puts the ease in healthy eating STORY: Carly Cooper…

TIME TO MAKE THE DONUTS

For Bon Glaze’s general manager, the early bird gets the worm STORY: Carly Cooper PHOTO:…

GLUTEN-FREE AND LOVING IT

BONNIE OWINGS MAKES CELIAC-FRIENDLY COOKIES, CAKES AND PIZZAS THAT ACTUALLY TASTE GOOD STORY: Carly Cooper…

FUN FACT Winslade’s dream job is race car driver. “The adrenaline you feel working in a restaurant is similar to what you feel moving at high speeds,” he says.
FROM BRITAIN TO BUCKHEAD

MISSION + MARKET’S IAN WINSLADE TAKES US BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN STORY: Carly…

EVERY DAY, I’M JUGGLING

FOR RESTAURATEUR DEEDEE NIYOMKUL, LIFE IS A BALANCING ACT STORY: Carly Cooper PHOTO: Chucky Kahng…

SHAWN BROWN

OWNER, CHEESECAKED CREAMERY & CAFE STORY: Carly Cooper First job: Waitress, Sizzler Age: 44 Education:…