PHOTOS: Sara Hanna

The sophisticated living space showcases tone on tone fabrics in a variety of textures, proving white is far from boring.
Home Sweet Home

AT HOME, CANDY QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHMITT CREATES A NEUTRAL RETREAT! Elizabeth Schmitt is the woman…

Marlo Hampton Clothing Collection
FASHION ARCHIVE

Marlo Hampton’s collection enters showroom territory. Collecting clothing and accessories might not be considered special…

Choose among seven different versions of rice to pair with your entree. Baghali polo is ideal with lamb shank.
Poetic Plates

DAZZLING PERSIAN FARE AT RUMI’S KITCHEN! Order extra when visiting Rumi’s Kitchen Sandy Springs; trust…

Meaty wood-charred octopus sits atop couscous and peppers, dressed with bright romesco.
FIERCE FLAVORS

Deeply satisfying modern Israeli cuisine at Aziza. I had planned to visit Israel in late…

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…

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…

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…

Lecrae - Simply Buckhead
SHADES OF LECRAE

MULTI-TALENTED MUSICIAN’S CAREER HITS ALL THE HIGH NOTES. I don’t do the most, but I…

Simply Buckhead Cover Story March 2021
AT-HOME STYLE

ICONIC PROPERTIES, INTERIOR DESIGN STARS AND CHIC SHOPPING! Home is where the heart is, but…

STAR TURN

AT HOME WITH CELEBRITY INTERIOR DESIGNER VERN YIP. Vern Yip seems equally at home in…

Aesthetician Lauren Nee performed Alex Bayer’s first facial at the Buckhead location of Spa Sydell.
Fresh Face Forward – SKIN UPGRADE

How a med spa novice dove skin-deep into his first facial. To some, skincare comes…

Nearly every surface of the home was refreshed in some way, including the stone fireplace, which features ledger stone and a statementmaking mirror.
Writing a New Chapter

Simply Buckhead’s publisher is living her best intown life in a renovated Morningside abode. After…

Don't miss Chef Boyd Rose's wildly popular fried chicken with smoked bacon jalapeño gravy.
KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

The secret’s out on this Brookhaven favorite There is something magical about the few miles…

FASHIONABLE FOUNDATION

A CAPSULE WARDROBE TAKES THE GUESSWORK OUT OF DRESSING Builders know that it’s important to…

Fashion Forward - Simply Buckhead Cover story
FASHION FORWARD

UP-AND-COMING TALENT FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA DAZZLES WITH AVANT GARDE DESIGNS The fashion…

Buckhead RISING STARS 2020
BUCKHEAD’S RISING STARS 2020

THESE IMPRESSIVE INDIVIDUALS ARE ONES TO WATCH IN 2020 Buckhead and the surrounding neighborhoods are…

Elizabeth Newton, founder and CEO of Enewton Design
SHINING BRIGHT

ELIZABETH NEWTON’S JEWELRY IS INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT OF GIVING Brookhaven resident Elizabeth Newton is…

On the Bright Side

Life and fitness coach Idella Veal leads with positive thinking Idella Veal has experienced firsthand…

Liquid chocolate truffles, orange creamsicle gelato, popped grains and Spanish crème anglais make up what the chef calls his "dessert moonscape."
Shape-Shifting in Chamblee

Chef Jared Hucks helps transform a neighborhood’s culinary character I used to work in a…

The veggie pizza—replete with broccolini, peppers, eggplant and 'shroomsis a gift to veggie lovers everywhere.
In Varasano Veritas

A convenient truth: Great Naples-style pizza is closer than you think If MacArthur gave out…

Gauchos deliver the meat—like this bottom sirloin—tableside at Chama Gaucha.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – MARCH / APRIL 2020

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead BABYLON CAFÉ When Iraqi native Saad…

The cowboy ribeye, wet-aged for 50 days, is beautifully marbled, tender and juicy. Don't forget to order a side of compound butter!
Bone-afide in Brookhaven

The steaks are high at Arnette’s Chop Shop Much has been written about Arnette’s Chop…

In place of a formal dining room, the Vaswanis have a smart lounge space ideal for happy hour or after-dinner drinks
FIT FOR FAMILY

Sandy Springs interior stylist Divya Vaswani’s home is both child-friendly and chic Divya Vaswani has…

A glass of Sicilian Morgante Nero d’Avola is the perfect accompaniment to the flavorful chicken parmigiana at Cibo e Beve.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – January / February 2020

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead BY: Wendell Brock, Rebecca Cha and…

Flower Child’s decor is as light and fun as its food.
IN FULL BLOOM

Healthy food cafe Flower Child blossoms in Sandy Springs STORY: Rebecca Cha PHOTOS: Sara Hanna…

LAUGHING HIS WAY TO THE BANK

STAND-UP IS A SIDE GIG FOR MORTGAGE BANKER KEVIN DWYER STORY: Michael Jacobs PHOTOS: Sara…

SHAY BENTLEY GRIFFIN

CASTING DIRECTOR MENTORS A STATE INDUSTRY STORY: Michael Jacobs PHOTOS: Sara Hanna Shay Bentley Griffin…

MATT PHILLIBEN

STUNTMAN DOES HIS OWN ACTING STORY: Michael Jacobs PHOTOS: Sara Hanna Detroit native Matt Philliben,…

DOMESTIC DWELLING

With help from a designer friend, a couple updates a 1940s home to meet family…

FROM KFC TO QUINOA

R. Thomas: a health food phoenix rises from the fryer STORY: Rebecca Cha PHOTOS: Sara…