Simply Buckhead Cover Story - 2026 Rising Stars
RISING STARS 2026

MEET SIX STANDOUT INDIVIDUALS MAKING THEIR MARKS! Each summer, Simply Buckhead profiles a collection of…

TOUR Championship
EAST LAKE IS CALLING

Why the TOUR Championship Is Atlanta’s Best Weekend of the Year! TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP EAST LAKE…

Jamey Shirah - CEO of Revival Restaurant Group
JAMEY SHIRAH

Planting deep restaurant roots. Jamey Shirah grew up in Hopeful, a small farming community in…

After a $72 million reimagining, the Bobby Jones Clubhouse will become The Molly Blank Center for Opera and the Arts.
HIGH NOTE

THE ATLANTA OPERA IS GIVING NEW LIFE TO A LONG-NEGLECTED BUCKHEAD LANDMARK! The Bobby Jones…

Williams Sonoma Honeycomb Cream & Sugar Set
COFFEE CORNER

Whether you’re a caffeine addict or find comfort in the daily ritual, how you drink…

Amy Sherald at SFMOMA
CLOSING TIME

A national art tour will end at the High Museum of Art. Amy Sherald: American…

The best protection against a lost pet
NO MORE LOST PETS

Keep your cat or dog from going astray! When a pet goes missing, one of…

Actress/playwright Valeka Jessica
A “SUPERSTAR” IS BORN

Valeka Jessica expects Launchpad to lift her solo show to new heights. Actress/playwright Valeka Jessica’s…

BLUE JEAN BALL
BLUE JEAN BALL

None of the 350 attendees of the 14th Annual Atlanta Police Foundation’s Blue Jean Ball…

photographer Alexandra Zak
ALEXANDRA ZAK

Meet the model and cancer survivor who makes clients feel comfortable in front of the…

Wardrobe: Jetsetter Stretch Dress Shirt ($119). Available at Bonobo’s at Buckhead Village District.
ARI MILRUD

Teen tech founder connects house flippers and contractors. At an age when most teenage boys…

JOON LIM

This sommelier is redefining Atlanta hospitality one story-driven pour at a time. For sommelier Joon…

Kelli Sullivan - REGENMD WELLNESS
LADY LONGEVITY

Kelli Sullivan is helping shape the future of personalized wellness. Kelli Sullivan has spent more…

BRASH Coffee’s espresso tonic
REVIVE & REFRESH

This espresso tonic delivers an invigorating mix of caffeine and citrus. BRASH Coffee’s espresso tonic…

5 Church's baked oysters feature super-fresh bivalves topped with Thai chili herb butter and a parmesan crumb crust.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JULY / AUGUST 2026

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! 5CHURCH BUCKHEAD 5Church Buckhead, a funky…

Kimberly McDonald Agate Bookends
END GAME

A pair of bookends can reinforce the subtle announcement that you’re a literary lover. Cheeky…

Giannina Bedford
EDITOR’S LETTER – JULY / AUGUST 2026

When I need to get out of my home office, I work at local coffee…

Past president of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., Sid Barron, focuses on the Best Academy for high risk youth.
TRANSFORMING FUTURES

Four decades of impact. In 1986, 100 Black men joined forces to support educational and…

SCHOOL-READY CHECKLIST - photo: Inside Creative House
SCHOOL-READY CHECKLIST

Local stops for a smooth start. As summer winds down, the back-to-school scramble begins. Help…

Warren Huntley takes summer fun to the next level with his party planning tips.
SUN’S OUT, FUN’S OUT

Plan an inviting summer gathering with tips from event architect Warren Huntley! If you’re wondering…

New college students can get campus-ready at Woo Sandy Springs
BEST IN CLASS

New college students can get campus-ready at Woo Sandy Springs! Woo Skincare & Cosmetics is…

Celebrate the season at Tesserae with a Rooftop Spritz.
FIZZ WITH FINESSE

Seasonal spritzes for patio sipping! Vibrant orange and bittersweet, the Aperol Spritz is the darling…

Heavy lifting is hard work but comes with benefits of increased bone density and a metabolism boost.
IT’S A HEAVY LIFT

Is lifting more weight the right move? For some people, “lifting weights” conjures images of…

THE SANDY SPRINGS SUP SHOWDOWN - Photos: Naomi Hopkins Photography
COMPETITIVE CURRENTS

THE SANDY SPRINGS SUP SHOWDOWN LAUNCHES! The Chattahoochee River will become a moving racecourse this…

Jennifer Barlament and Ken Potsic
IN TUNE WITH EACH OTHER

Jennifer Barlament and Ken Potsic are pillars of Atlanta’s musical scene. As 1996 graduate students…

TAYLOR CARTER
TAYLOR CARTER

A leap of faith landed this lawyer where she was meant to be. When Taylor…

entrepreneur Fiskani Kaira
COUTURE PLAYGROUND

Buckhead’s Ivy Showroom reflects the fashion experience of stylist-turned-entrepreneur Fiskani Kaira. Tucked away in the…

Nature-inspired wallpaper and a vintage-style gold mirror create a elegant backdrop in the the expanded dining room that begs to entertain.
FOREVER FOUNDATION

A YOUNG DUNWOODY FAMILY PUTS DOWN ROOTS WITH A TOP-TO-BOTTOM RENOVATION. Allie Cate and Burke…

Sarah Cyrus - SARAH CYRUS HOME
REFRESHING THE ROOM

Sarah Cyrus makes luxury consigning easy! Sarah Cyrus says she fell into the consignment world…

Wicklow Hall’s accommodations are both quaint and comfortable.
LOWCOUNTRY RETREAT

A historic Georgetown inn offers privacy and an easy path to stillness. In a world…