SimplyBuckhead

Simply Buckhead is an upscale lifestyle magazine focused on the best and brightest individuals, businesses and events in Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Chamblee. With a commitment to journalistic excellence, the magazine serves as the authority on who to know, what to do and where to go in the community, and its surroundings.

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Expert guidance from Universal Diamonds
HOLIDAY PARTY JEWELRY – MAKING YOUR MARK AT EVERY CELEBRATION

Expert guidance from Universal Diamonds on maximizing your collection and knowing when to add new…

AIS students and employees create a 40th photo to celebrate the anniversary. Credit: Atlanta International School
ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF GLOBAL LEARNING

Atlanta International School (AIS) marks its 40th anniversary this year. The milestone marks a journey…

Simply Buckhead - Favorite Things Issue
FAVORITE THINGS

TAKE IT FROM US, THESE LOCAL PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND EXPERIENCES SHOULD TOP YOUR WISH LIST!…

Nana’s Banana Foster Waffle
COMFORT FOOD

“Queen of Waffles” expands Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles to Sandy Springs! Entrepreneur, cookbook author and “Real Housewives…

FOOD NEWS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025

After undergoing a renovation, Rumi’s Kitchen has reopened in Sandy Springs with a new look…

Chef Kevin Rathbun’s zucchini-parmesan salad
FRESH FLAVORS

Consider your next side dish sorted with Chef Kevin Rathbun’s zucchini-parmesan salad. An ode to…

SIMPLY BUCKHEAD - ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN ISSUE
BUCKHEAD BLUEPRINT

THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN ISSUE The Atlanta skyline is iconic, and the Buckhead landscape is…

Clean Juice
FOOD NEWS – OCTOBER 2025

Clean Juice is now open on Dresden Drive in Brookhaven, serving 100% USDA-certified organic juice,…

Chamomile Milk Punch - Lucky Star’s signature cocktails
RAISING THE BAR

Sip something special with a chamomile punch cocktail from Lucky Star’s beverage director Kirk Gibson.…

Sabre Esler - The Pollinator Art Space
THE ARTIST AND ARTREPRENEUR

Local artist aims to open doors for local creatives! Sabre Esler always knew she wanted…

Laura Nay, owner of La Librairie Luxury, shows off timeless vintage pieces just in time for fall.
REIMAGINING THE PAST

Building a time capsule wardrobe for the fall. Fashion is identity. It represents who you…

Aria’s Clem’s Carrot dish with preserved lemon, pickled jalapeño, dates, pecans and mint, prepared by Executive Chef Joseph Harrison.
ARIA’S NEW ERA

The new executive chef shares what’s shaping his vision for the Buckhead restaurant! After serving…

photo: Ekaterina Vakhrusheva
SORT OUT SHEDDING

Fed up with Fido’s fur? The pros can help! It’s not just you. Your pet’s…

Managing Editor Giannina S. Bedford awaits her Stress Relief Massage at The Spa at The St. Regis Atlanta. photo: Joann Vitelli
WE TRIED IT

OUR STAFF TRIES AND TELLS ON THREE LOCAL HOTEL SPA TREATMENTS. WHAT: Stress Relief Massage…

BEYOND HOT FLASHES: BREAKING THE MYTHS AROUND MENOPAUSE
BEYOND HOT FLASHES: BREAKING THE MYTHS AROUND MENOPAUSE

For generations, women have struggled with menopause mostly in silence. Sure, they vented about the…

Simply Buckhead PLAY BALL Cover story
PLAY BALL!

SPORTS STORIES FROM BUCKHEAD AND BEYOND! Sports culture has a foothold in Atlanta. This feature…

Dave’s Hot Chicken
FOOD NEWS – SEPTEMBER 2025

Late-night pop-up-turned fast-casual chain Dave’s Hot Chicken is now open in Sandy Springs. The menu…

Cathedral Woods - Woodland Restoration
NURTURING NATURE

Cathedral Woods draws a congregation! Nestled in the Collier Hills North neighborhood is an old-growth…

Photos: Joann Vitelli
LA DOLCE VITA

Cucina Baci celebrates Sardinian soul with hands-on experiences. The idea for Cucina Baci was born…

Veal Milanese, Courtesy of Pricci
LOCAL LEGEND

Veal Milanese, Courtesy of Pricci. Buckhead Life Restaurant Group Founder & CEO, I. Pano Karatassos,…

Swan House
A Legacy Rooted in Buckhead: 95 Years of Harry Norman, REALTORS®

Long before Buckhead became known for upscale shopping, luxury real estate, and high-rise living, it…

Simply Buckhead’s Rising Stars Cover Story
RISING STARS

MEET THE STANDOUT LOCALS MAKING WAVES IN 2025! Dynamic professionals from all sectors—entrepreneurs, creatives and…

Upper West Market will offer an indoor farmers market experience.
FRESH MARKET

Upper West Market brings an everyday indoor farmers market to Atlanta! Upper West Market, an…

bruschetta with tomato and stracciatella recipe from Chef and Owner Costanzo Astarita of Baraonda Ristorante & Bar in Sandy Springs.
CIAO BELLA

Bring home a taste of Italy! Whip up this bruschetta with tomato and stracciatella recipe…

Rosetta Bakery’s first Georgia location is open in Buckhead Plaza
FOOD NEWS – JULY / AUGUST 2025

Rosetta Bakery’s first Georgia location is open in Buckhead Plaza. Offering handmade pastries (think Italian…

DISCOVER THE GARDEN ISSUE - SIMPLY BUCKHEAD
IN FULL BLOOM

REDISCOVER THE JOY OF PLAYING IN THE DIRT! It’s impossible to deny the allure of…

Neapolitan pizza restaurant Varuni Napoli
FOOD NEWS – JUNE 2025

A third location of Neapolitan pizza restaurant Varuni Napoli is planned for Dunwoody’s High Street…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
Editor’s Letter – JUNE 2025

My husband sometimes jokes that I could kill a fake plant. He’s not wrong: I’ve…

Chico Cantina’s spicy skinny margarita and chicken enchiladas
FUSION OF FLAVORS

Chico Cantina brings a blend of Mexican and American flavors to Brookhaven. Chico Cantina is…

Appetizers such as olives, calamari and meatballs can whet the appetite or make a meal at Pendolino.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JUNE 2025

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! ALMA COCINA BUCKHEAD Located in the…