JULY / AUGUST 2021

Actor Trae Romano
STAR BRIGHT

Actor Trae Romano dishes about the second season of “Stargirl”. Buckhead’s Trae Romano, 16, says…

The adaptive climbing wall at Building Blocks Pediatrics is one of many developmental therapy tools.
Developmental Cues

When and how to seek advice about your child’s progress. Developmental delays are specific to…

Dunwoody Sandwich Project volunteers Adrienne Lordo, Lisa Guggenheim, founders Marcy Louza and Lisa Hiles, Nancy Miller and Lexi Haynie.
It Takes a Village

Grassroots group blossoms. The Sandwich Project has no corporate office, no board of directors, no…

Diverse culinary offerings at Westside's 31-vendor food hall include (from top right) Hippie Hibachi, Banh Mi Station and Flying Fish.
SOUTHERN SMORGASBORD

CHATTAHOOCHEE FOOD WORKS SERVES UP GLOBAL EATS AND TREATS. Get ready to chow down at…

Architect Blake Segars
Building BLOCKS

Architect Blake Segars playfully marries exterior landscape with interior function. It all began with a…

Quilt wines draw from nine Napa Valley American Viticultural Areas to create its full-bodied, decadent vintages.
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS

Four exquisite days in Napa Valley. Napa Valley has been on my bucket list for…

FUN FACT Rodbell has an identical twin who lives in Buckhead.
The Real Drinkmaster

Andrew Rodbell introduces authentic canned cocktails to the Southeast from his West Midtown warehouse. Andrew…

Brian Curtis, former board member and current member of the Tuesday's Children Chairman's Circle and Brooke Baldwin, formerly of CNN, at the 2019 gala. Baldwin emceed the 2020 virtual gala.
Good Neighbors

When violence strikes. Founded in the wake of September 11, 2001, Tuesday’s Children began as…

An interior design project by Nina Nash Long, senior interior designer with Mathews Design Group.
MATHEWS MAKEOVER

For Buckhead’s Mathews Furniture + Design, the pandemic turned out to be the perfect time…

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…

MICHELLE ENJOLI
15 MINUTES WITH MICHELLE ENJOLI

Michelle Enjoli learned to love two things growing up in a big family in a…

vegan Beauty and skincare products
VEGAN VARIETY

EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN GOING ANIMAL-FREE. Going vegan doesn’t have…

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…

SHAUN RAWLS
Stop Cursing and Start Moving

SHAUN RAWLS TURNS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INTO A MOTIVATIONAL GUIDE. The first thing author…

SUMMER CONCERTS Atlanta Buckhead
We’ve got the Beat

SUMMER CONCERTS CRANKING UP AROUND TOWN. Concert season is back in full swing at outdoor…

Merry Parker Whidby
Art After Hours

Buckhead social media maven makes painting a second career. As the social media manager for…

Maison Chaise with Cushions in Sunbrella Bermuda/White Canopy Stripe
Summertime Blues

A gussied-up patio is practically a prerequisite in the South, as is a classic blue…

THE KETO CRAZE

LEARN THE KETO DIET’S KEY PRINCIPLES, PROS AND CONS The key to any successful diet…

The homeowners opted for The Frame TV by Samsung to blend into their comfortably posh living space.
Design Dreams

A couple’s polished Dunwoody townhouse becomes a launching pad for a new creative endeavor. Ashan…

EDITOR’S CORNER – JULY / AUGUST 2021

Simply Buckhead’s annual Rising Stars issue is one of the most anticipated of the year.…

Scope out the sculpture garden at the Georgia Museum of Art, then head indoors to marvel at the masterworks on view.
Adventure in Athens

Explore art, nature and animals in this Georgia gem. Up for a summer road trip…

John Beach addresses the group
BUCKHEAD HERITAGE GARDEN PARTY

A historic estate on Blackland Road set the scene for more than 125 guests to…

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JULY / AUGUST 2021

Bring the coast to your summer soiree with this hand-painted and hand-carved oyster platter from…

Beale Street is the top spot for the city's famed live music scene.
Beale Street Beckons

A lively entertainment district is just one reason to make the trek to Memphis. Strangely…

Ansley Bowman
Facials for Everyone

Ansley Bowman is determined to remove the barriers to regular skin care. When Ansley Bowman…

PERFECT MATCH

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU BASED ON PERSONALITY AND LIFESTYLE Much like…

Update your home with a neutral palette and you’ll be one step ahead when it’s time to sell.
Home updates that pay you back

A homeowner’s renovation “dream list” is often long. One way to prioritize home improvements is…

TICKET TO RIDE

HAPPY DAYS HERE AGAIN AT FIVE-DAY FAIR IN DUNWOODY. Started as a relief effort to…

Sidecar is a stylish way to keep your hands free this summer. Product Photos: Hannah Lozano
HATS OFF

Stacey Sidles Ollinger debuts an answer to handsfree accessories. Good friends make promises and hold…

Lucian Books and Wine owners Jordan Smelt and Katie Barringer.
VOLUMES AND VINO

Katie Barringer of Buckhead’s Lucian Books and Wine shares book and wine pairings. Three of…