Rebecca Cha

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

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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…

The cowboy ribeye, wet-aged for 50 days, is beautifully marbled, tender and juicy. Don't forget to order a side of compound butter!
Bone-afide in Brookhaven

The steaks are high at Arnette’s Chop Shop Much has been written about Arnette’s Chop…

Flower Child’s decor is as light and fun as its food.
IN FULL BLOOM

Healthy food cafe Flower Child blossoms in Sandy Springs STORY: Rebecca Cha PHOTOS: Sara Hanna…

FROM KFC TO QUINOA

R. Thomas: a health food phoenix rises from the fryer STORY: Rebecca Cha PHOTOS: Sara…

The housemade tiramisu boasts Marsala-scented mascarpone, amaretti cookies and a thick dusting of cocoa powder.
OTHERWORLDLY UNDERWORLD

Italian mecca La Grotta is the hidden heart of Buckhead STORY: Rebecca Cha PHOTOS: Sara…

PURE PLEASURE

There’s something to taco ’bout at Brookhaven’s Pure Taqueria STORY: Rebecca Cha PHOTOS: Sara Hanna…

BROOKLYN BOUND

Loyalists line up for a seat at Sandy Springs institution Brooklyn Cafe STORY: Rebecca Cha…

THE SKIN GAME

PREPARING FOR SUMMER WITH THE SEASON’S HOTTEST BEAUTY TREATMENTS STORY: Rebecca Cha Summer is upon…

THE THRILL OF THE GRILL

The barbecuer’s top accessory comes from right here in Buckhead STORY: Rebecca Cha Grilling and…

DIY PICNIC PERFECTION

Easy recipes from three Buckhead chefs STORY: Rebecca Cha So you want to orchestrate an…

SAY CIAO TO CHOWTIME

Cibo e Beve is your Italian-American home away from home STORY: Rebecca Cha PHOTOS: Sara…

TEX-MEX MEETS WILD WEST MEETS DEEP SOUTH

Tastes converge at neighborhood sports bar Big Sky Buckhead STORY: Rebecca Cha PHOTOS: Sara Hanna…

GREAT KIDS READS

A PERFECT LITERARY CHECKLIST FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES STORY: Sue Rodman One of the…

HEARTH AND HOME

Cozy up to one of Sandy Springs’ favorite pizza taverns STORY: Rebecca Cha PHOTOS: Sara…

A KALEIDOSCOPE OF FLAVORS

Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub is colorful and ever-evolving, as the name implies STORY: Rebecca Cha…

BODACIOUS BREAKFASTS

Franchise favorite Flying Biscuit Café feels like one-of-a-kind STORY: Rebecca Cha PHOTOS: Sara Hanna I…

The Cordillera cocoa-based brownie with caramel ice cream could easily feed four for dessert.
A SLICE OF HEAVEN AT HAVEN

The Brookhaven eatery is an oasis of good taste and casual elegance STORY: Rebecca Cha…

HEALTH FOOD HAVEN

True Food Kitchen is the real deal —not to mention really delicious STORY: Rebecca Cha…

DINNER AND A SHOW

Katana Teppanyaki & Sushi surprises with its diverse bites and knife-wielding chefs STORY: Rebecca Cha…

PEACHY KEEN

The Hungry Peach is a perfect respite for peckish design enthusiasts No one loves The…

MAKING MEMORIES

How one couple filled their home with items collected throughout their travels When Graeme and…

A BUCKHEAD INTERNATIONAL EATS ITINERARY

YOUR PASSPORT TO AREA GLOBAL CUISINE If an international vacation doesn’t make it on your…

BUON APPETITO, BUCKHEAD

Dining in or out, Storico Fresco delivers a taste of Italy There is much I…

Marshmallow-y, chocolate goodness, the Oreo churros are a specialty of the house.
SO PHARR, SO GOOD

Bienvenido to Buckhead’s delish Latin newbie. For a non-sports enthusiast, you’d think I’d be irked…

A TRANSATLANTIC TASTE SENSATION

Savoring small plates and big flavors at Eclipse di Luna It’s been several years since…

SECONDHAND SENSATIONS

A local expert offers a guide to men’s consignment shopping Jessica Highsmith knows a lot…

YOUR NEW NEIGHBORHOOD JOINT

Whenever anyone opens a restaurant, the focus tends to be on the food and decor.…

THAI SPLENDOR

Bask in the Asian spices and flavors at Bangkok Station. Few cuisines are both as…

SIP, SIP HOORAY!

In Wine Spectator’s annual Restaurant Awards, Buckhead’s La Grotta Ristorante Italiano was recently recognized for…

SOUTHERN COMFORT

The Southern Gentleman delivers on gentility and gourmet eats Knowing that The Southern Gentleman (TSG)…