Home + Design

Home to the Hills

Five fireplaces put the OH in cozy in this Blue Ridge home Photography by Jean Zamora | Zamora Digital Studio This remarkable mountain chalet, perched above the clouds and just a stone's throw away from downtown Blue Ridge, offers long-range mountain views and high-end furnishings, professionally designed with bespoke wall murals and renowned art pieces. The home features a glass catwalk and wrap-around porches with professional landscaping. With four bedrooms, including a one-of-a-kind...

Education

Leading by Giving Back

BuckHaven's annual salute to neighbors who make volunteering job one. Article by Sean O'Keefe Megan Nellen Megan Nellen, a native of Buckhead, has had an incredible professional career in education. “I've been a teacher, a school principal, and currently am consulting with schools on curriculum design,” says Nellen,  “as well as supporting families who have students with learning differences, mainly dysgraphia .” For Megan, ArtsNOW connects her passion for quality curriculum design and...

Arts + Culture

Where Giving Begins

Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Firelite Studios “Always be kinder than necessary.” Shepard Sloan carries that motherly advice with him every day and as he volunteered with the Northside Youth Organization.  The Christopher League is a baseball league run by NYO for children with special needs. This program is designed for “buddies” ages 11 and older to assist the players in the games.  The program was one of a few that Shepard volunteered with as a part of his membership with Young...

Sports + Recreation

The Gift of Guidance

Meet Coach Brent Key Article by Katie Steedly Curling | Photography by Danny Karnik Photography, Georgia Tech Athletics On a beautiful last summer evening in Dublin, Ireland, the Aer Lingus College Football Classic kicked off the 2024 college football season. Aviva Stadium hosted a sold-out crowd of 48,000 fans, with 26,000 visiting from the United States. Under the international spotlight, Georgia Tech Head Coach Brent Key lead his alma mater to a thrilling last-second victory. Coach Key...

Home + Design

Serving Beautifully

Handmade glass and crystal turn on the glam Article by Sue G. Collins Entertaining should be a delight, offering a prime opportunity to pull out your very favorite pieces to share with your very favorite people. We asked the design-savvy professionals at B.D. Jeffries about their picks for our annual Food and Drink issue.  William Yeoward Corinne A collection of contemporary handmade glass for the bar, Corinne evokes the style and glamour of the 1920s and 1930s, when the new experience of...

Food + Beverage

From Buckhead, With Love

Entrepreneurs answer nut needs Article by Jessica Pope Research has shown that most peanut allergies can be prevented with early and regular peanut consumption, starting in infancy. But parents seeking to follow the latest pediatric recommendations were running into a big challenge: nuts and nut butters are choking hazards for babies, and the baby industry is nearly entirely nut-free.  Mission MightyMe solved the problem with its game-changing Nutty Puffs: the first and only...

Food + Beverage

Books, Beverages and Daily Bread

Lucian Books and Wine Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff | Photography by Andrew Thomas Lee Husband-wife duo, Katie Barringer and longtime wine professional Jordan Smelt, opened Lucian Books and Wine, a restaurant and specialty bookstore in Buckhead, three years ago to rave reviews. Together with longtime Atlanta fine dining veteran chef Jason Paolini, they’ve crafted a sophisticated, thoughtful menu of simple, European-inflected dishes (think: French omelette with caviar and crème...

Food + Beverage

There's a New Naan In Town

Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff “We used to eat dinner around the table in Nashville and wonder why our friends didn’t eat more Indian food,” says Neal Idnani, CEO of Naan Stop. “Our mother was a great cook. Our neighbors just devoured her food, so much so that she started a catering company to keep up with demand. But for American kids our age, it was just a little too different for them.” “They wouldn’t go to an Indian restaurant,” says Neal's brother and CFO Samir Idnani. “That was...

Arts + Culture

Dance That Pulls You In

Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff “There’s magic in ballet. That’s why we’re obsessed,” says John Welker, co-founder and artistic director of Atlanta’s Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre. “With every performance we create and present, our goal is to leave our audience amazed and saying, ‘How did they do that … that was incredible!’” Since its founding in 2017, this athletic group of highly-trained, skilled dancers and artists has done just that and more. Based on the rave reviews, sold-out...

Food + Beverage

The New Ladies' Night

Article and Photography by Ladies, get ready to shake up your midweek plans! Arnette's Chop Shop proudly presents "Mix It Up" Ladies, a vibrant and exciting evening designed just for you. Every Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM, head to the Lanai for an unforgettable experience featuring DJ Grace Lamour, cocktail specials and a curated “Mix It Up” bar menu. Grab your gal pals and “Mix It Up” Ladies with Arnette’s Chop Shop.  Grace Lamour is the leading female DJ in Atlanta and she prides...