Cupcakin’ Bake Shop
FOOD NEWS – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2026

New offerings are on the menu at Buckhead’s Cupcakin’ Bake Shop… …including seasonal flavors, vegan…

Sake’s clean and subtle properites are key to Garn McCown’s matching of cocktails with meals at Omakase Table.
UMAMI IN A GLASS

Cocktails that prove sake is a brilliant base spirit! There is a surprising elegance to…

Delbar’s bold spice levels may jolt your taste buds.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2026

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! ANTICO PIZZA NAPOLETANA The best pizzas…

Collective Fine Wine founders Steve and Shelly Friend
VINTAGE VISIONARIES

Collective Fine Wine founders Steve and Shelly Friend redefine what it means to invest in…

Bar Blanc French dip sandwich
DOUBLE DIPPING

Two takes on the French dip sandwich. As part of its weekly “French Dip Fridays”…

Prime steaks are the main attraction at McKendrick’s.
CLASSIC COMFORT

SAVOR SURF AND TURF AT MCKENDRICK’S STEAK HOUSE. There’s a welcoming familiarity to McKendrick’s Steak…

The Chai Box Cafe brings authentic chai and connection to Howell Mill
SIPS FOR THE SOUL

The Chai Box Cafe brings authentic chai and connection to Howell Mill. Since Monica Sunny…

Delbar - Buckhead
LIVELY OASIS

DIG INTO MODERN MIDDLE EASTERN FARE AT DELBAR. Delbar offers a lively taste of the…

Ingredients such as pine, citrus and warming spices can elicit the electric colors of autumn or a winter campfire in a cocktail.
CAMPFIRE INSPIRATION

Cocktails fit for stargazing in Atlanta! As the seasons change and the air grows crisp,…

Madre Selva’s lomo saltado, the classic Peruvian stir-fry, impresses with each bite.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! 5CHURCH BUCKHEAD 5Church Buckhead, a funky…

CellarFiller’s Elina Brager
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS

CellarFiller’s Elina Brager shares tips on choosing wine for any occasion. Elina Brager has a…

Nana’s Banana Foster Waffle
COMFORT FOOD

“Queen of Waffles” expands Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles to Sandy Springs! Entrepreneur, cookbook author and “Real Housewives…

FOOD NEWS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025

After undergoing a renovation, Rumi’s Kitchen has reopened in Sandy Springs with a new look…

Chef Kevin Rathbun’s zucchini-parmesan salad
FRESH FLAVORS

Consider your next side dish sorted with Chef Kevin Rathbun’s zucchini-parmesan salad. An ode to…

Clean Juice
FOOD NEWS – OCTOBER 2025

Clean Juice is now open on Dresden Drive in Brookhaven, serving 100% USDA-certified organic juice,…

Chamomile Milk Punch - Lucky Star’s signature cocktails
RAISING THE BAR

Sip something special with a chamomile punch cocktail from Lucky Star’s beverage director Kirk Gibson.…

Smoked before your eyes in a glass box, Maggiano’s Old Fashioned is imbued with notes of savory oak.
SMOKE SHOW

A multisensory experience in a glass! A s delicate tendrils of smoke waft above a…

Lomo saltado, the classic Peruvian stir-fry, impresses with each bite.
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

FEAST PERUVIAN-STYLE AT MADRE SELVA! The fact that service is a priority at Madre Selva…

5Church’s cacio e pepe merges umami and spice in each creamy bite.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – OCTOBER 2025

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! 5CHURCH BUCKHEAD 5Church Buckhead, a funky…

Aria’s Clem’s Carrot dish with preserved lemon, pickled jalapeño, dates, pecans and mint, prepared by Executive Chef Joseph Harrison.
ARIA’S NEW ERA

The new executive chef shares what’s shaping his vision for the Buckhead restaurant! After serving…

Andre Melchionda at Lazy Betty
LUXURIOUS TASTE

Arrivato founder Andre Melchionda brings gourmet extravagance to your door! Luxurious delicacies such as caviar…

Creature Comforts’ latest foray into spirits includes the inaugural Glory Glory Bourbon, made in barrels sourced from Bardstown Bourbon Co.
SCHOOL SPIRIT

Cheers to the home team! Back-to-school season calls to mind freshly sharpened pencils, backpacks and…

Whole roasted fish is one of the signature experiences of Kyma. To go with it: Kale and a stew of giant white beans and tomatoes.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – SEPTEMBER 2025

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! ARNETTE’S CHOP SHOP Arnette’s will dazzle…

You can’t go wrong with a whole lobster, grilled to perfection and topped with crunchy brioche crumbs.
SWEET ESCAPE

CARMEL IS A FLAVORFUL GETAWAY FROM THE EVERYDAY! If I don’t have a trip to…

Photos: Joann Vitelli
LA DOLCE VITA

Cucina Baci celebrates Sardinian soul with hands-on experiences. The idea for Cucina Baci was born…

Veal Milanese, Courtesy of Pricci
LOCAL LEGEND

Veal Milanese, Courtesy of Pricci. Buckhead Life Restaurant Group Founder & CEO, I. Pano Karatassos,…

Brothers Alvin (left) and Calvin Waters opened the first Georgia-based Randy’s Donuts outside of Lenox Square.
GLAZE THE ROOF

Alvin and Calvin Waters bring iconic LA doughnut chain to Buckhead. If you’ve seen Iron…

Upper West Market will offer an indoor farmers market experience.
FRESH MARKET

Upper West Market brings an everyday indoor farmers market to Atlanta! Upper West Market, an…

Arnette’s Chop Shop shows its range in dishes from delicate pasta and fresh salads to hearty steaks.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JULY / AUGUST 2025

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! ARNETTE’S CHOP SHOP Arnette’s will dazzle…

bruschetta with tomato and stracciatella recipe from Chef and Owner Costanzo Astarita of Baraonda Ristorante & Bar in Sandy Springs.
CIAO BELLA

Bring home a taste of Italy! Whip up this bruschetta with tomato and stracciatella recipe…