NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

Simply Buckhead Entertainment Issue
TIME TO ENTERTAIN

EXPERT TIPS TO ELEVATE YOUR NEXT SOIREE! ‘Tis the season for gathering. From Friendsgivings to…

Baked oysters feature super-fresh bivalves topped with Thai chili herb butter and a parmesan crumb crust.
SOUL SATISFYING

RAISE FORKS FOR THE CREATIVE FARE AT 5CHURCH BUCKHEAD! A confession: Oysters are not my…

The iconic Pink Pig is back for 2024
PIG OUT

The iconic Pink Pig is back for 2024! Another generation can participate in one of…

Shark's Tooth Golf Course and Camp Creek Golf course, both accessible for Camp Creek Inn guests, were designed by Greg Norman and Tom Fazio, respectively.
CROWD-FREE CHARM

Camp Creek Inn on 30A is blissfully calm. I’ve been keeping an eye on Camp…

Find the right wellness getaway for your needs
TIME TO RETREAT

Find the right wellness getaway for your needs. I have a confession to make: Despite…

On weekends, DeeDee Niyomkul and her mom Nan Niyomkul go ingredient shopping together at the Asian markets on Buford Highway.
CARRYING THE TORCH

Nan Thai comes to Buckhead! When Nan Niyomkul moved to the U.S. from Bangkok, at…

The hotel's exterior has retained its centuryold charm post-renovation.
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK

A historic Midtown property is transformed into a hotel gem. If you need a local…

Breville Barista Touch Impress
IT’S ELECTRIC

Trick out your small appliance collection with the latest and greatest kitchen gear. These pint-sized…

A Visual Comfort light fixture hangs above the glass dining table and brass bamboo chairs.
THE LONG GAME

INTERIOR DESIGNER SOMERS ZAYCHIK’S COLLIER HILLS HOME IS A VISION COME TRUE! Somers Zaychik is…

The carne asada tacos at Oaxaca are packed with flavor.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! BLUE RIDGE GRILL For more than…

Former All-American golfer Matt Russell of Parsons Xtreme Golf introduces BlazeSports' kids to the sport.
TEAMWORK

Learning new adaptive sports skills. A partnership between Parsons Xtreme Golf and BlazeSports youth athletics…

ZERO-PROOF SIPPERS

For guests looking for full flavor but no booze, The Chastain in Buckhead is a…

High-end design home design arrives in Buckhead
BENVENUTA FENDI CASA

High-end design home design arrives in Buckhead! Home design brand Fendi Casa has made its…

Breakfast food is the name of the game at Grits & Eggs.
THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Grits & Eggs Breakfast Kitchen serves the community with five Atlanta locations. After opening the…

Wine Lover’s Gift Box
GRACIOUS GIFTS

’Tis the season for holiday parties. If you don’t want to show up empty-handed, a…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
Editor’s Letter – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

My friend, Elise, is the epitome of a gracious hostess. I’m fortunate to have met…

FREERENTATL

Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins and his wife, Jedidia, were among the 350 guests who gathered…

BRITTNI DONALDSON
BRITTNI DONALDSON

Atlanta Hawks’ first female assistant coach has embraced the twists and turns of her career!…

Charleston-based restaurateurs Mickey Bakst and Steve Palmer founded Ben's Friends in 2016. Palmer is an Atlanta-native and is the founder of Indigo Road Hospitality Group.
SUPPORT FOR SOBRIETY

BEN’S FRIENDS LAUNCHES MEETINGS IN BUCKHEAD. Ben’s Friends is a support organization for food and…

FIX GEORGIA PETS GALA
FIX GEORGIA PETS GALA

Almost 200 guests showed their support for reducing the unwanted pet population during the Fix…

Setting up a home bar for the non-drinker
RAISING THE BAR

Setting up a home bar for the non-drinker. As zero-proof drinks rise in popularity, and…

New food hub SocialBites is open in Sandy Springs
FOOD NEWS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

New food hub SocialBites is open in Sandy Springs. Order from four different dining concepts…

Nayara's connecting family tents makes it easy for friends or grandparents to come along.
BUCKET LIST LOCALE

A not-to-be-forgotten stay at Costa Rica’s Nayara Tented Camp. Traveling anywhere with three young kids,…

The company sends out three seasonally themed boxes per year. Each comes with three shows and a surprise gift.
LITTLE FOOT FORWARD

Local entrepreneur Anne Arwood launches kids’ shoes subscription service! Kids outgrow their shoes in record…

The Smoky Old Fashioned at Casi Cielo has all the depth and richness of the classic, only using mezcal and tequila.
SEASONAL SPIRIT

The versatility of tequila! Poolside Margaritas are iconically quaffable, but tequila needn’t be put away…

The hurdles and rewards of being a veterinarian
A GRATIFYING PROFESSION

The hurdles and rewards of being a veterinarian. Becoming a veterinarian takes time—at least a…

The St. Regis Atlanta hosts a slew of holiday events including a pop-up boutique with gifts and decor from Lucy's Market. Photos: Hannah Forsberg
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

A winter wonderland awaits at the St. Regis. Once again, The St. Regis Atlanta transforms…

Eagle Creek PACK-IT Starter Set Travel Bags
TRAVELERS’ ESSENTIALS

It’s the “most wonderful time of the year,” and with all the excitement comes opportunities…

Chastain Park's Katherine Wood has also published under the name Katherine St. John.
FIGURING OUT FACT FROM FICTION

Buckhead novelist’s latest work keeps readers guessing! These days, sifting the truth from the tall…

Antigua Drum Chandelier from Visual Comfort
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

Transport yourself to the islands with this Antigua Drum Chandelier from Visual Comfort. Designed by…