Smith Hanes
The Set Designer

Smith Hanes creates restaurants’ signature look. The Select. King & Duke. Nina & Rafi. Watershed…

Cooper's Cup
HUZZAH FOR HIGHBALLS

THE LONG, TALL DRINK IN A COLD GLASS. In a memorable moment in The Great…

The Lil Fizz by No Fine Print, available through Starbright Wine.
Love at First Sip

Starbright Wine founder shares her wine-shopping tips for Valentine’s Day and beyond. One-on-one support meets…

Aria's King of Hearts proves whiskey and amaro are perfect companions. photo: Brandon Amato
AMORE FOR AMARO

BITTER AND BALANCED BEFORE OR AFTER A MEAL, OR BETTER YET IN A COCKTAIL! Amaro…

AC Hotel Atlanta Perimeter
FOOD NEWS – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2022

Dunwoody’s first rooftop bar, Bar Peri, is now open at the AC Hotel Atlanta Perimeter.…

Crisp-skinned chicken paillard swims in a sauce that warrants plate-licking.
WESTSIDE WONDER

The Woodall gives globally inspired dishes and drinks local flavor. “See you next week,” our…

Ecco's interpretation of classic scampi includes perfectly al dente bucatini, Georgia shrimp and Sapelo Island clams
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2022

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead, THE ALDEN Chamblee’s popularity as a…

FUN FACT Abes once dined with basketball legend Michael Jordan at The Capital Grille in Charlotte, N.C., 10 years ago, after meeting at nowdefunct Twist in Atlanta.
The Duke of Dunwoody

DASH Hospitality’s David Abes strives to make The Village Dunwoody the heart of the community.…

Wagamama
FOOD NEWS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2021

Asian-fusion restaurant chain Wagamama is opening its first Georgia location in the Star Metals District…

Buckhead’s ASW offers a selection of chocolates and whiskey to fuel your tasting at home.
Whiskey & Chocolate

AN ALCHEMY OF AROMATICS AND FLAVOR. It’s well known that wine and cheese are standard…

Fall in love with this seasonally inspired dish of tender smoked duck breast and Cotechino sausage, accented with roasted pumpkin, local mushrooms, soft apples and braised chestnuts.
Dancing Through The Seasons

Ecco Buckhead’s hyper-seasonal dishes make for ever-changing offerings. Some of my fondest memories are of…

FUN FACT Kamel played soccer in college at the University of Naples in Italy. photo: Brandon Amato
Buckhead or Bust

5CHURCH FOUNDER AYMAN KAMEL HAD ONE GOAL: EXPAND TO BUCKHEAD! An Italian-Egyptian immigrant, Ayman Kamel…

A peek into the 15,000-squarefoot space.
Art on Display

CHAMBLEE’S DISTILLERY OF MODERN HONORS TWO CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS. Founded by event producer Seth Watson, Chamblee’s…

Magical -And Often Misunderstood- Mezcal

GET TO KNOW THE SPIRIT WITH A TASTE OF PLACE. Thanks to its versatility for…

ADELINA SOCIAL GOODS - Sarah Noble
Entertain like an expert

AUTUMN ENTERTAINING TIPS FROM THE OWNER OF ADELINA SOCIAL GOODS. Being a star host is…

South City Kitchen Buckhead Fall Menu
SOUTH CITY KITCHEN’S MUST-MAKE SEASONAL DISH

For a warming fall dish, whip up this cozy Brussels sprouts recipe from South City…

Mexican flavors made with local ingredients are Antiguo Lobo signatures.
FOOD NEWS – OCTOBER 2021

Restaurateur Jesús Oñate Jr., whose Atlanta concepts are Zapata, Taqueria on Broad and Monterrey of…

Le Colonial's Cari ga (chicken curry) is an exceptionally executed dish, a bubbling hot bowl of pungent aromatics, finely diced sweet mango, yam, green beans and chicken.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – OCTOBER 2021

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

Chamblee Hot Chicken gives the iconic Southern dish international flair with Szechuan-style heat and flavor.
Satisfying Southern

Chamblee’s Southbound serves high-quality fare in low-key environs. Whether you eat to live or live…

Go all out at Capital Grille with the sizzling, 22-ounce bone-in ribeye and a side of creamy lobster mac 'n' cheese.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – SEPTEMBER 2021

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

A Taste of Home

A peek at Buckhead’s made-to-order Persian pastry business, Knead to Savor. Inspired by memories of…

A splash of rum brings out the best in The Betty’s Old Fashioned.
Simply Seasonable

TRANSITION SUMMER TO FALL WITH RUM! September is an enigma, especially in the South. Nights…

FUN FACT Mandy studied biology in college and planned to be a doctor.
Raising the Roof

Mandy and Kelvin Slater prepare to open Rooftop L.O.A. on top of the Interlock building…

Cari ga (chicken curry) is an exceptionally executed dish, a bubbling hot bowl of pungent aromatics, finely diced sweet mango, yam, green beans and chicken.
Southeast Asian Sensation

Le Colonial brings fine French Vietnamese cuisine to Buckhead! It’s early on a Friday evening,…

FOOD NEWS – SEPTEMBER 2021

Saint-Germain French Bakery & Café, which first opened at Ponce City Market in 2016, has…

Strawberry and papaya salad, strawberry vinaigrette, toasted peanuts and coconut from Ronald Hsu and Timothy Rufino of Juniper Cafe.
SUMMER SALAD

At Juniper Cafe, the forthcoming Vietnamese bakery from the team behind Lazy Betty, you’ll find…

FUN FACT Rodbell has an identical twin who lives in Buckhead.
The Real Drinkmaster

Andrew Rodbell introduces authentic canned cocktails to the Southeast from his West Midtown warehouse. Andrew…

Platter up at Das BBQ! Texas-sourced hot sausage (a breathe-easy 500 on the Scoville scale), bark-rich pulled pork and in-house-made sides.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JULY / AUGUST 2021

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead! THE ALDEN Chamblee’s popularity as a…

Go all out with the sizzling, 22-ounce bone-in ribeye and a side of creamy lobster mac 'n' cheese.
CLUBBY AND CLASSIC

Buckhead’s popular steakhouse capitalizes on venue, views and first-rate victuals. The first thing you notice…

Midtown’s Indian restaurant Tabla
FOOD NEWS – JULY / AUGUST 2021

Gourmet market Savi Provisions opened its ninth location in Buckhead at AMLI Lenox this spring,…