Arts + Culture

At Home With Chef Christophe Truchet

Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Kathryn McCrary and Heidi Harris Brasserie Margot and Bar Margot welcome Chef Christophe Truchet, of Brookhaven, as Chef de Cuisine, overseeing the culinary program for both concepts. A native of France with a foundation in classical French cuisine and experience spanning Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels around the world, Truchet brings a thoughtful, disciplined approach that aligns naturally with the restaurants’ modern...

Home Services

Spring Renewal, Timeless Design

Interior designers loving what they do, and it shows. Article by Summer J. Robinson | Photography by Catrina Maxwell | CatMax Photography This month, come with us through two quintessential Buckhead homes -  a charming Buckhead bungalow and a gorgeous spec home in Randall Mill. Though distinct in style, both homes reflect a shared philosophy: thoughtful design rooted in authenticity, function and respect for place. Jenny Brockman, Principal Interior Designer and Owner of The Funky Debutante...

Travel

The Everett Hotel

Bryson City's historic landmark welcomes guests with warm cookies and more. Article and Photography by Sue G. Collins Leaning against the exposed brick wall of my pretty suite at The Everett Hotel, I closed my eyes and imagined the captains of industry who had, in this very space, built a bank and contributed to the growth of Bryson City in the early 1900s. Stanley W. Black and D.K. Collins built and managed Bryson City Bank, one of the few small banks able to survive the financial crises in...

Food + Beverage

A Delicious Marriage

Meet the couple behind Mirae Article by Summer J. Robinson | Photography by Andrew Thomas Lee It’s been a few months since Mirae, Brookhaven’s modern Asian-fusion restaurant, expanded its menu and extended its hours, and the excitement has been building ever since. The steady flow of guests walking through the sleek Brookhaven doors is a testament to what husband-and-wife restaurateurs John and Grace Lee — and their team — have built together, both inside and beyond the restaurant. For the...

Arts + Culture

Relax at the Ritz

Front and center for the Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee Set along 30 acres of pristine shoreline and cradled by towering Georgia pines just 90 minutes from Atlanta, The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee is where refined luxury meets effortless lakeside calm. This spring, March 20–22, 2026, the resort becomes the center stage for the Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival, one of the Southeast’s most anticipated...

Health + Wellness

Kids First

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s 35th Annual Torch Gala Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff Olga Sherrod, MD will be honored at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s 35th Annual Torch Gala on February 7 as the Premier Pediatric Healthcare Professional of the Year for her dedication to Atlanta’s IBD community, specifically children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Sherrod is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist at GI Care for Kids. The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation’s...

Life + Culture

Art and Connection

Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces celebrates 20 years. Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff Atlanta’s art community is wide-ranging, deeply talented and constantly evolving. For more than two decades, the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces has played a central role in supporting that ecosystem, creating thoughtfully curated public platforms where artists and communities connect through professionally produced, accessible arts festivals across metro Atlanta. Founded in 2005 by arts...

Arts + Culture

What’s Filming in Georgia

A 2026 TV and film preview Article by Reneé Rayles Georgia enters 2026 with a cautiously optimistic outlook for film and television. After several turbulent years marked by the pandemic, strikes and big-budget productions relocating overseas, the state begins the new year with a boost from several sizable projects preparing to shoot.  At Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, James Gunn’s "Superman: Man of Tomorrow" is expected to begin production in April. Gunn previously filmed "Guardians of the...

Arts + Culture

Following Leaders

Buckhead's businesses are thriving Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff Who's in charge in BuckHaven? The Buckhead Business Association is a nonprofit organization that strives to create a knowledgeable business atmosphere for its members to accomplish their cultural, civic, social, economic and business goals. Additionally, BBA actively contributes to the Buckhead community's well-being. It is a private, membership-based organization that offers various opportunities for networking...

Home + Design

Head of the Class

AIS partners with Rajevac Design Studio for bright new designs Photography by Emily Dorio Rajevac Design Studio is a multi-disciplinary interior design firm known for its ability to create balanced spaces that seamlessly blend classic old-world antiquities and modern elements. Whether working on residential or commercial projects, Rajevac Design Studio’s approach ensures that every space they design feels cohesive, elegant and uniquely tailored to the client’s vision. Recently, principal...