Rebecca Cha

Food, beauty and interiors writer at Simply Buckhead. Linguist, teacher, chef, parent.

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FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! ANTICO PIZZA NAPOLETANA The best pizzas…

Oats-standing Survivor Startup

How Elizabeth Bein turned a health trauma into a business triumph. Sandy Springs resident Elizabeth…

Valenza's salmon entree is as pretty and colorful as it is flavorful, with artichokes, white beans and tangy olive pesto.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – SEPTEMBER 2022

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

Treat yourself to the chocolate hazelnut torte at Rumi's Kitchen to finish the meal with a sweet, rich flourish.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JULY / AUGUST 2022

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

Sharing is the best way to experience Aziza's modern Israeli cuisine.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – MAY 2022

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

The Woodall's globallyinspired menu is packed with mouthwatering options.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – MARCH / APRIL 2022

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! ARNETTE’S CHOP SHOP Arnette’s will dazzle…

Cari ga (chicken curry) is an exceptionally executed dish, a bubbling hot bowl of pungent aromatics, finely diced sweet mango, yam, green beans and chicken.
Southeast Asian Sensation

Le Colonial brings fine French Vietnamese cuisine to Buckhead! It’s early on a Friday evening,…

Platter up at Das BBQ! Texas-sourced hot sausage (a breathe-easy 500 on the Scoville scale), bark-rich pulled pork and in-house-made sides.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JULY / AUGUST 2021

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

Go all out with the sizzling, 22-ounce bone-in ribeye and a side of creamy lobster mac 'n' cheese.
CLUBBY AND CLASSIC

Buckhead’s popular steakhouse capitalizes on venue, views and first-rate victuals. The first thing you notice…

Zipline PlayScape, Friedman’s latest brand, keeps “children of busy parents amused for hours on end.”
Foam, Fun and Functionality

Louis Friedman’s business empire is built on boundless creativity and innovation. For nearly 20 years,…

Tempting tacos of all varieties are the epitome of fresh, hot and south-of-theborder satisfying.
NO BONES ABOUT IT

Westside’s Bone Garden Cantina: the ultimate soul food! Diners walking up the short flight of…

Enjoy gossamer slices of paper-thin prosciutto and ethereal, oil-bathed mozzarella at Forza Storico.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JUNE 2021

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

Don't miss the pan-roasted whole branzino, stuffed with fresh rosemary and topped with shaved fresh fennel.
STORICO RISING

Forza Storico lights up the Westside Back in 2019, Forza Storico, the latest enterprise of…

DAS BBQ Ribs and brisket
HIGH OFF THE HOG

DAS raises the bar in barbecue. Nothing says “self-care” quite like taking myself out for…

Arnette's lobster spaghetti is a masterpiece of fresh, luxurious flavors.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – March / April 2021

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead 10 DEGREES SOUTH After 15 years…

You can’t talk to an R. Thomas fan without hearing praise for their fish tacos.
FEATURED RESTAURANT – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead. 10 DEGREES SOUTH After 15 years…

With its crunchy fried shrimp and silky avocado, the dragon roll is one of chef Kim's signatures and a perennial customer favorite.
Showtime in Chamblee

Tradition meets transition at Yuzu Sushi. Just drive down Peachtree Boulevard near Chamblee Tucker and…

Tender at the bone. The 16-ounce center cut veal chop is crusty and golden outside, pink and tender inside.
Old World, New Normal

The world has changed, but Pricci remains primo Dining at an elegant restaurant after months…

Veggie lovers will delight in Casi Cielo's milhojas de verduras, a napoleon loaded with sliced eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes, topped with cotija cheese.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2020

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

From tacos to tequilas, maiz to mezcal, classic meets inventive on Casi Cielo's menu.
Seventh Heaven

Sandy Springs’ Casi Cielo lives up to its name Casi Cielo means “almost heaven” in…

Camille Dupuis and Vince Gentile
DIGGING DEEP

A CULINARY DUO’S HUNT FOR THE ULTIMATE BURIED TREASURE In 2018, culinary professionals Camille Dupuis…

Don't miss Chef Boyd Rose's wildly popular fried chicken with smoked bacon jalapeño gravy.
KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

The secret’s out on this Brookhaven favorite There is something magical about the few miles…

At Cibo e Beve, a glass of Sicilian Morgante Nero d’Avola is the perfect accompaniment to the flavorful chicken parmigiana.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – SEPTEMBER 2020

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead ANIS CAFÉ & BISTRO Anis is…

Arnette's lobster spaghetti is a masterpiece of fresh, luxurious flavors.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JULY / AUGUST 2020

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead ANIS CAFÉ & BISTRO Anis is…

Elizabeth Newton, founder and CEO of Enewton Design
SHINING BRIGHT

ELIZABETH NEWTON’S JEWELRY IS INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT OF GIVING Brookhaven resident Elizabeth Newton is…

Liquid chocolate truffles, orange creamsicle gelato, popped grains and Spanish crème anglais make up what the chef calls his "dessert moonscape."
Shape-Shifting in Chamblee

Chef Jared Hucks helps transform a neighborhood’s culinary character I used to work in a…

The veggie pizza—replete with broccolini, peppers, eggplant and 'shroomsis a gift to veggie lovers everywhere.
In Varasano Veritas

A convenient truth: Great Naples-style pizza is closer than you think If MacArthur gave out…

Focal point: Zafron's woodburning stone oven where pita is baked and served fresh throughout service.
A Thousand and One Nights of Persian Cuisine

Timeless, traditional fare in the heart of Sandy Springs Zafron flew under my radar for…

Muriel Luxemburger’s handbags
Tote-ally Chic

Muriel Luxemburger’s handbags are inspired by her Parisian youth Step into Muriel Luxemburger’s Buckhead workshop,…

Gauchos deliver the meat—like this bottom sirloin—tableside at Chama Gaucha.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – MARCH / APRIL 2020

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead BABYLON CAFÉ When Iraqi native Saad…