Food + Beverage

Siren, Now Serving

Michel Arnette Debuts Modern Coastal Restaurant Brookhaven Photography by Andrew Thomas Lee With over two decades of success in Brookhaven with his restaurants Haven, Valenza, Vero and Arnette's Chop Shop, restaurateur Michel Arnette decided it was time to add a modern coastal seafood restaurant to the neighborhood.  Located next to Arnette's Chop Shop, Arnette dreamed up Siren’s concept for several years, and the result reflects his vision of creating a fresh dining destination centered...

Arts + Culture

Ale's Beer Tour

Intown Atlanta's beer bars with awesome eats. Article by Dennis Malcolm Byron | Photography by Andrea Byron/AlleWays Open Creative Traveling the world as a beer pioneer, journalist and influencer, I’m always on the hunt for one of my favorite dynamic duos: great beer and food. And although I’ve experienced some incredible programs across the globe, I’m proud to say my own backyard of Atlanta boasts one of the best concentrations of destinations taking both seriously. Here are four of the...

Arts + Culture

Bless Your Heart

Buckhead Writer Pens Thriller Article by Sylvia Small Do you remember "I've Got a Secret?" It was a popular TV program that premiered in 1952. Celebrity panelists tried to determine a contestant's secret: something that was unusual, amazing, embarrassing or humorous about that person. That’s what I thought while reading “Bless Your Heart,” the first-time thriller written by Leigh Dunlap. The only difference is that all the characters in the book (except possibly one) have a secret. While I’m...

Event Planning + Services

Bridge in a Bottle

Local Wine Maker Quentin Wilson's love affair with Crémant de Loire. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Jolie Loren Photography There is a moment in time, just before a cork gives way to the swiftness of the sword, when the entire world leans in. Brookhaven resident Quentin Wilson has built a company designed especially for that very moment. Q10, is a Crémant de Loire made the old way. Méthode traditionnelle. A second fermentation. Years of patience before a single glass is poured. But...

Food + Beverage

Let's Go Out!

What restaurants around town are serving and celebrating Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Brandon Amato and provided This month, we take you on a tour of local restaurants stirring up seasonal dishes, pouring wine pairings, dreaming up no-proof cocktails and sharing kitchen secrets. We hope next time you dine out, you'll check out these spots, armed with menu inspiration and local knowledge. Bon Appétit! Carmel CarmelATL.com  IG @CarmelATL 3009 Bolling Way NE, Suite G130 Meet...

Home + Design

Stylish Picks for Good Living

Article by Stacy Conde Huskmilk Pottery Bird Mug   Kara Klimshuk’s pieces are hand-crafted in her Atlanta ceramics studio. Colorful stripes, geometric designs, and – in this case – birds elevate the ordinary morning ritual. Huskmilk.com    Andrew Pearce Wood Salad Bowl There’s something about a fresh green salad served in a wood bowl that feels effortlessly chic. Andrew Pearce wood bowls are hand-turned in their Hartland, VT workshop from solid walnut or cherry.  AndrewPearce.com ...

Home Services

Inspiration: Marble

Home transformation through thoughtful planning rather than dramatic structural changes. Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Robert Peterson The famous Danby Marble Quarry in Vermont’s Dorset Mountain has been producing breathtaking marble for more than 100 years. It was the first marble quarry in the United States, and it’s the largest underground marble quarry in the world, producing quintessential white slabs, dancing with black veins. The marble’s bold veining is the inspiration for...

Home Services

Family Style

A designer's eye helps this family build a forever home. Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Catrina Maxwell Danielle Maslan Interiors is a full-service interior design firm serving metro Atlanta. Danielle brings a hands-on, collaborative approach to every renovation and furnishing project, designing homes that feel warm, luxurious and personal to each individual client.  When you met with the family, what were their goals for the design?  This was a large-scale renovation for a...

Home + Design

From Spec to Spectacular

Iris & Oak Interiors adds meaning to a brand new home. Article by Sue G. Collins When a Brookhaven family purchased a spec home, they had a hard time visualizing the interior as their own. They wanted to move beyond its builder-grade origins and create an environment that felt custom, layered and highly personal. Another important challenge was thoughtfully incorporating furnishings and décor the family already owned while introducing new pieces that elevated the overall design. Also, an...

Home + Design

Bringing Style Home

Pro tips on interior design from Allie Hauser Article by Sue G. Collins We express our personal style every day, with what we pull from our closet and how we present ourselves to the world. If pressed, we could probably silo ourselves into a fashion category: timeless classics, urban expressive, boho or romantic. We take the time and effort (and expense) to choose clothes that help us feel our best and perhaps hint at our nature.  Allie Hauser, owner of The Designery Atlanta, has opinions on...