Jennifer Bradley Franklin

Senior Contributing Editor and Beauty Columnist at Simply Buckhead. Travel, Food and Design Writer and Author.

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Cubanos ATL’s tiny house (above) and Brash Coffee’s rehabbed shipping containers (below) offer creative environs for coffee and more.
OUT-OF-THE-BOX PROVISIONS

Whether serving through a window, a tiny house or in a shipping container, these tasty…

VERY VEGAN

Plant-based devotees and those looking for a place to spend meatless Mondays have plenty to…

Chef Marcus Samuelsson
STAR TURN

Ethiopian-born Swedish-American star chef Marcus Samuelsson, the culinary talent behind NYC’s Red Rooster Harlem and…

FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JUNE 2023

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead. THE ALDEN Chamblee’s popularity as a…

HIGH PRAISE

FIA Restaurant at the Burgess Hotel is a global wonder! Many of the best meals…

The Brekkie Bowl at Daily Chew is packed with hearty ingredients to start your day off right.
FUEL UP

“It’s so much fun to see Atlanta embracing healthier eats and all the good-for-you bowl…

Maya Chia Supercritical Chia Waterless Wonder Balm
WATER, WATER… NOWHERE?

Waterless beauty products making waves! The human body is approximately 60% water, but beauty trendspotters…

A doctor's take on beauty influencers' obsessions
TREND SAVVY

A doctor’s take on beauty influencers’ obsessions. Most beauty aficionados have been there: You follow…

Sensational Surf & Turf

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! Chops Lobster Bar has been one…

CRYSTAL BALL

The Crystal Ball has been raising funds for the Arthritis Foundation since 1982, topping $10…

Relief for eczema and when to seek pro help
Don’t Scratch That Itch

Relief for eczema and when to seek pro help. Tis the season for sitting by…

JESSE ITZLER
NO HOLDS BARRED

SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR JESSE ITZLER DOES LIFE—AND BUSINESS—WITHOUT LIMITS! Jesse Itzler doesn’t have an advanced degree…

Downtown Athens boasts cool shopping and dining opportunities.
CLASSIC BEAUTY

An Athens visit feels like coming home. If you cried happy tears when the UGA…

FEATURED RESTAURANTS – OCTOBER 2022

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead… AZIZA Meaning “happiness” in Arabic, Aziza…

Villas and bungalows frame the glittering bay at Sugar Beach.
Sweet Escape

St. Lucia’s Viceroy Sugar Beach is a first-rate getaway. Time is standing still in the…

Robin Meade
Here Comes The Sun

HLN ANCHOR ROBIN MEADE FINDS PEACE. Meeting Robin Meade for the first time is like…

Balanced Aesthetics Medspa in Buckhead
Body Boost

A DUO OF TREATMENTS LEVERAGE TECH TO TONE AND CONTOUR. In many ways, the last…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
EDITOR’S CORNER – SEPTEMBER 2022

One day this summer, a dear friend asked how I was doing. I replied reflexively,…

Yvette Landin
Lips Don’t Lie

Yvette Landin created a vibrant lipstick line with a mission. Makeup has always inspired Yvette…

Summer Beauty in Atlanta
KEEP YOUR COOL

Strategies to look flawless this summer! If you’ve experienced a summer in Atlanta, you know…

Spaghettini tossed with San Marzano tomato and red wine sauce, tender pork, veal and beef meatballs, gooey mozzarella and fresh basil is beautiful in its simplicity.
Bella Vita

BROOKHAVEN’S VALENZA OFFERS A TASTE OF ITALY, CLOSE TO HOME! There’s something alluring about the…

Stonehurst Place sits on the largest residential lot in Midtown and is surrounded by lush gardens.
Stately City Stay

History, eclectic style and gracious hospitality at Stonehurst Place. I have a secret fantasy. In…

Hayden Gregg
Painterly Pursuits

Artist Hayden Gregg breathes new life into furniture, walls and floors! You might call Hayden…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
EDITOR’S CORNER – JUNE 2022

As a child, I made it my mission to collect silver spoons to commemorate various…

Kat Burki Eye Crème Complex
Skin Nutrients

Vitamin-enriched products to level-up your skincare. Eating a balanced diet is one of the keys…

An ever-rotating selection of fresh, raw oysters come with a dramatic presentation thanks to dry ice.
Carnivore’s Paradise

LITTLE ALLEY STEAK ALLURES AT EVERY TURN! Fortune favors the brave” is one of my…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
EDITOR’S CORNER – MARCH / APRIL 2022

Spring is just around the corner, and that means the advent of wedding season. Those…

Meaty wood-charred octopus sits atop couscous and peppers, dressed with bright romesco.
FIERCE FLAVORS

Deeply satisfying modern Israeli cuisine at Aziza. I had planned to visit Israel in late…

Jessica Lyness Kendall, artist and owner of Beauty Asylum Hair & Makeup, puts the finishing touches on a bride’s makeup before the walk down the aisle.
BRIDAL BEAUTY BOOTCAMP

LOOK YOUR BEST ON THE BIG DAY! Everyone walking down the aisle wants to look…