Giannina Bedford
Editor’s Letter – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

Rather than make a laundry list of goals to complete in the new year, I’ve…

The author is pictured with her wood cutting board, which works well for chopping produce but not meat. PHOTO: Jamie Annarino
PIECES OF PLASTIC

Food safety in the kitchen! Plastic is all around us. In the kitchen, this ubiquitous…

Fork-tender octopus is dressed with herbs and tangy olives and served over creamy fingerling potatoes.
STAR TURN

BACKED BY A CELEBRITY CHEF, THE AMERICANO DELIVERS SPOTLIGHT-WORTHY FLAVORS! Atlanta has mixed experiences with…

DIME Beauty Core Memory Eau de Toilette
CLEAN SCENTS

Spritz on a nontoxic perfume! More and more consumers want transparency from beauty companies about…

Atlanta Vintage Books: Collectibles
NEW YEAR, NEW HOBBY

At the beginning of every January, people devote themselves to the gym, attempt to cut…

Handbag designer Renee Scalzini with her sileather luxury bag, the Gia Mini Tote ($198)
FASHION FUNCTIONALITY

Innovation meets luxury in this locally launched handbag. What is one part problem solver and…

FOOD NEWS – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

Atlanta restaurateur Barry Mills is bringing a new modern steakhouse, Steak & Grace, to Dunwoody.…

At Avize, Jason Swaringen can walk guests through the varying tasting notes of the restaurant's collection of amari.
EXPLORING AMARO

Alpine experts are here to help! Meaning “bitter” in Italian, amaro is a category of…

CIAO BELLA

Dress up a salad with Bocado’s creamy, tangy dressing. The newest iteration of restaurateur Brian…

Allie Sanford is the adolescent program director at The Berman Center where she works with adolescents, adults and their families.
OVERCOMING ADDICTION

Social worker from The Berman Center sheds light on how to change the course of…

PIERCING PLAN

What to know about getting those first real earrings! Ear piercing is common in cultures…

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!…