May 2017

CENTER OF ATTRACTIONS

SANDY SPRINGS DEBUTS IMPRESSIVE NEW ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT Beginning this summer, Sandy Springs unveils its new…

DR. TARA RITTLE AND DIMITRI

PEACHTREE HILLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Tara Rittle thought she wanted a new cat. Little did…

OUT-RAGE-OUSLY FUN

Local blogger Sherri Dickens combines style savvy, humor and authenticity In a fashion and mommy…

AT YOUR SERVICE

AS LEAD CONCIERGE AT THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL, ATLANTA, JANICE DEMPSEY HAS THE JOB OF MAKING…

EDITOR’S CORNER – MAY 2017

If I weren’t a writer and editor, I’d be a vet. A large animal vet,…

AWAY TO ALPHARETTA

A 24-HOUR VISIT TO A BURGEONING ATLANTA SUBURB I’ll admit it: I’m a bit of…

DOGSCAPE YOUR YARD

PLAN AN OUTDOOR AREA BOTH YOU AND YOUR PET WILL LOVE Duchess the Doberman may…

A WALK IN THE GARDENS

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER CELEBRATES GEORGIA’S BOTANICAL HISTORY Spring has sprung in the city, and there’s…

SUSPENSE STARTS AT HOME

Brookhaven author’s latest book shows off Atlanta Heeding that old adage “Write what you know”…

BROWNIES À LA NOSTALGIA

Marisa Meddin brings the much-loved The Dessert Place treat back to Buckhead Nearly 40 years…

BECOMING HER OWN MARTHA

The creative genius behind a popular Atlanta homegrown brand finds her groove After testing the…

HOWLIN’ HERO

After years of working search-and-rescue in Maine, Jake the avalanche dog retires in Atlanta Hilary…

DR. ANNE KUIK AND NERF

TREEHOUSE ANIMAL CLINIC Dr. Anne Kuik knows the days with her puppy, Nerf, will be…

FOCUS ON ABILITIES, NOT LIMITATIONS

Hiring individuals with disabilities benefits businesses and nonprofits When Trevor Ramos was introduced to Lauren…

VETS WITH PETS

From vaccinations to emergencies to making the tough calls, they are the local veterinarians we…

OPTING FOR ART

Brookhaven’s Renée Bouchon tosses in the corporate towel and picks up a paintbrush Growing up…

FOOD NEWS – MAY 2017

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse has named a new chef to helm its restaurant at Phipps…

SUSIE DAVIDOW LEAVES LASTING LEGACY

Marcus Jewish Community Center honors theatre director Sandy Springs resident Susie Davidow retired at the…

BALLED OVER

Step aside, trendy coffee drinks: The bubble tea craze is here to stay. Hugely popular…

AGREEABLE ALFRESCO

Treehouse enlivens with old favorites Walking into Treehouse is like entering a backyard get-together. If…

FEATURED RESTAURANTS – MAY 2017

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead 1KEPT KITCHEN & BAR This hidden,…

WOOF-WORTHY ART WORKS

The adventures of a pet portrait artist You swear your beloved pet is as pretty…

THE MUSIC MAN

Turning children on to classical music Pianist, musicologist and author Dr. Warren Woodruff of Buckhead…

STRIKE A POSE

4 yoga moves to get you summer sport ready Dust off those golf clubs and…

DR. WILL DRAPER, DR. FRANCOISE TYLER AND TWO DOGS NAMED LOUIE

THE VILLAGE VETS Dr. Will Draper and his wife, Dr. Francoise Tyler, of The Village…

MUM’S THE WORD

Celebrate your No. 1 lady this Mother’s Day with a beverage in Buckhead Public service…

SATURDAY BRUNCHING

Don’t wait until Sunday when you can have one of the city’s best brunches on…

TO MARKET, TO MARKET

HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET OPENS FOR THE SEASON Gather up the family for your…

ROCK FOR A CAUSE

SECOND ANNUAL EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER SANDY SPRINGS EATERIES Put on your stretchy pants for Food…