MARCH / APRIL 2023

Simply Buckhead Cover story March / April 2023
ATLANTA AT PLAY

DISCOVERING RECREATIONAL PURSUITS FOR ALL AGES! Prolific English writer and philosopher G.K. Chesterton once said,…

Justin Ball
THE GAMBLER

Justin Ball bets on his ability to deepen Stage Door’s community ties. Justin Ball acknowledges…

KIDS INCORPORATED

From a stress-relieving art class to fun sports activities and a cool, interactive play space,…

Marc Mauldin Photography
Young Love

Elle Cantrell is making waves in Atlanta’s design industry! Seldom does someone uncover their lifelong…

BROADWAY STAR IN THE MAKING

Eight-year-old Alexandra Murphy, a Brookhaven resident, shares her experience taking piano and musical theater classes…

A PASSION FOR PICKLEBALL

Like so many couples, Michael and Leslie Gottfried were looking for a way to get…

Understanding your store-bought water
H2O Lingo

Understanding your store-bought water. From spring and mineral to alkaline and artesian, it’s hard to…

Hotel Emma retains the grand brick design from its days as a brewery.
Lone Star Love

San Antonio beyond the Alamo! It’s not my first visit to San Antonio, Texas, but…

LAUGHING TOWARD RETIREMENT

Taking up comedy in your 60s, says Kurt Blumthal, 61, means that after you put…

The historic buildings of downtown Fernandina Beach contain charming shops and eateries.
THE LESSER KNOWN FLORIDA

Amelia Island’s unexpected treasures! As a south Florida native, I know there’s more to the…

A hospitable hub for movie lovers, the full-service cinema greets guests with a posh bar and lobby.
BROOKHAVEN BLOCKBUSTER

NEW DINE-IN THEATER MAXIMIZES MOVIE GOING EXPERIENCE! They were on to something back in 1957…

Parete x Cynthia Rowley Whatever Floats Your Botanicals Wallcovering
Feeling Floral

Florals for spring? Groundbreaking. However, this season’s florals have permission to go over-the-top in color,…

Rreal Margarita
Sip, Sip, Hooray

RREAL TACOS BEVERAGE DIRECTOR JESUS PEREZ SHARES A TWIST ON A CLASSIC MARGARITA. Rreal Tacos,…

Dixon Rye Cup - The Serena Carone Green Cup
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – MARCH / APRIL 2023

Sip your morning coffee or tea from an objet d’art. The Serena Carone Green Cup…

PLAY IT COOL

Gone are the days of hanging out at the mall or catching a movie on…

Kudzu Antiques + Modern retails new and vintage pieces.
DEALERS OF WORTH

Local designers share their favorite value furniture spots! Virginie Airieau acuratedroom.com  @acuratedroom Swoox Curated Consignment:…

Artist Michi Meko
Hooked on Heroic Journeys

Artist Michi Meko’s outdoor life helps him delve deep inside himself. Michi Meko won MOCA…

A DAILY DOSE

Lily Collins brings popular Pilates studio to Buckhead! While Lily Collins was working as a…

Melissa Young, a Buckhead-based lifestyle and wardrobe specialist
MIX AND MATCH

Create a capsule wardrobe with tips from a renowned Buckhead-based stylist. It’s 7:15 a.m., and…

new City Hall at 3518 Broad Street
NEWS CLIPS – MARCH / APRIL 2023

FULL STEAM AHEAD Making tracks as the fastest-growing city in DeKalb County, Chamblee has unveiled…

Lilly’s Proper Champagne Mustard is a small-batch wonder with a blend of tanginess and flavor.
ANNE IRWIN

A former Buckhead gallery owner has found her next act in the art of mustard.…

Stacy Sager contributed to the design of the Bentley CT Speed Convertible created in memory of her husband.
Coat of Many Colors

Bentley Motors honors iconic CNN sportscaster. NBA sportscaster Craig Sager was known for his considerable…

FLAG ON THE PLAY

Dunwoody High School senior Kate Perry has played her fair share of competitive sports, from…

A doctor's take on beauty influencers' obsessions
TREND SAVVY

A doctor’s take on beauty influencers’ obsessions. Most beauty aficionados have been there: You follow…

FOOD NEWS – MARCH / APRIL 2023

Miami-based doughnut shop The Salty Donut, which originated as a pop-up in 2015, is expanding…

The kitchen and dining area feature a high-constrast black-and-white palette with brass accents.
COMPLIMENTS TO THE HOUSE

A CUSTOM BROOKHAVEN HOME HAS PERSONAL TOUCHES IN EVERY CORNER! Sonia and Jibin Thomas dreamed…

The Atlanta Humane Society has two locations where adoptable cats and dogs are waiting for their forever homes.
PET PREP

What to consider when adopting a furry friend! Not much compares to the joy of…

Fun and Games

Your 3rd Spot’s small plates menu is just as fun as its selection of games.…

SURROGACY SOIREE

Alexandra and Zach French, founders of the Gift of Surrogacy Foundation, chaired and hosted the…