Simply Buckhead

Our October issue is out and it's all about Architecture and Design! The Atlanta skyline is iconic, and the Buckhead landscape is dotted with interesting buildings. In this feature, we dive deeper to profile some of the structures, people and initiatives that continue to make…

GOTHIC GEM The Architectural Legacy of Oglethorpe University. Drive north on Peachtree Road through Brookhaven, and you might catch a glimpse of a gray stone belltower rising through the trees. It’s a landmark for Oglethorpe University, an institution that has anchored the…

ARIA’S NEW ERA The new executive chef shares what’s shaping his vision for the Buckhead restaurant! After serving Atlantans for 25 years under the leadership of chef-owner Gerry Klaskala, acclaimed Buckhead restaurant Aria welcomed a new executive chef, James Beard Award…

SMOKE SHOW A multisensory experience in a glass! A s delicate tendrils of smoke waft above a cocktail, a new drinking ritual takes hold beneath the amber glow of a low-lit bar. More than flavor and the shock and awe of controlled combustion, smoking cocktails are an immersive…

Tee off for a great cause on October 20th at the Sam Robb Memorial Golf Tournament! Round up your crew, perfect your swing, and make some memories – all while supporting something meaningful. Pro golfer or happy hacker? Doesn't matter. Just grab your foursome at…

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE FEAST PERUVIAN-STYLE AT MADRE SELVA! The fact that service is a priority at Madre Selva becomes obvious as soon as you walk through the heavy wooden door. Smiling staff members invite you to place your hands over a bowl for the restaurant’s welcome ritual:…

WE TRIED IT OUR STAFF TRIES AND TELLS ON THREE LOCAL HOTEL SPA TREATMENTS. WHAT: Stress Relief Massage WHERE: The Spa at The St. Regis Atlanta Committing to an extra indulgence is always hard for me. I always tend to think I could be doing something “more productive.” But…

BBQ FOR A CAUSE 16 YEARS OF FUNDRAISING FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS. Choate Construction Company is preparing to host its 16th annual Cars & ‘Q for the Cause event, a gathering that has become a driving force in the fight against cystic fibrosis. The family friendly fundraiser takes…

OUTSIDE THE BOX Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts celebrates 30 years! Dan Belman and Randy Korando opened Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts in Buckhead in 1995 to meet customers in the middle. “The choices back then were to go to very high-end stores or low-end stores. There was nothing in the…

STYLING & PROFILING KIDS’ HAIR SALON BRINGS SPECIALTY SERVICES TO PEACHTREE BATTLE. Sit Still, a salon specifically for children, opened its first Georgia location in the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center on June 15. Taking over the former Peachtree Battle barber shop location,…

🌸✨ You’re Invited: Mid-Morning Tea for a Cause ✨🌸 Join us Thursday, October 9th, 10–11 AM sharp at Tootsies for a beautiful morning benefiting Send Me on Vacation 💕 — a life-changing charity that sends breast cancer survivors on rejuvenating, community-building trips after…

Featured Contributor Brandi Fowler's love for travel and fashion led her to a career as a multimedia journalist. After graduating from Duke University and obtaining an MA in broadcast journalism from the University of Southern California, Fowler was a contributor for InStyle, E!…

MULTI-GEN MOUNTAIN GETAWAY The Greystone Inn offers relaxed charm for the whole family! My family appreciates the charming mountain towns of Western North Carolina, but sometimes the hustle and bustle of glamorous Cashiers and Highlands can be too much, especially with two very…

A HOLE IN ONE Raising money for cystic fibrosis. When Brookhaven residents Carter and Jess Pope learned at 20 weeks pregnant that their son would be born with cystic fibrosis, they grieved. But then they got to work. “We started talking to other families who have kids with CF,…

STRESS RELIEVER Shay Richardson offers a respite with RestFuel. After 27 years in the corporate world, Shay Richardson found herself at a crossroads: empty nest, uninspired career and recovering from a neck surgery that left her unable to speak for two and a half months. A…

🛼✨ Roll into the magic with Xanadu: A Roller-Skating Musical Comedy Adventure! Join us under the stars at Art Farm at Serenbe for a glitter-filled night of live music, big laughs, and retro roller-disco energy. 📅 October 10–19th 📍 Wildflower Meadow, Serenbe From the stage…

REIMAGINING THE PAST Building a time capsule wardrobe for the fall. Fashion is identity. It represents who you are, how you see yourself and how you want others to perceive you. Fashion is also an accumulation of the innovators of the past and the visionaries of the future.…

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month may be over, but CURE Childhood Cancer is focused on kids year-round. Did you know that only 5% of the government’s spending on cancer research goes toward children's cancers? Visit curechildhoodcancer.org to see how you can help kids fighting…

SOUL & SUPPER The first of what organizers hope will be many events like it took over Duluth’s Stonewood Ranch Estates venue in late August to connect selected guests over fine food and entertainment. Soul & Supper: A Night with Mali Wilson featured a cocktail hour, a…

Go behind the scenes with us at Carmel! 🎬☀️ We spent an afternoon at this Buckhead Village eatery capturing the stunning coastal ambiance and flavorful menu that feels like a Mediterranean getaway. Huge thanks to Madelynne Grace of Bites & Bevs Media for capturing the magic!…