Food + Beverage

Pouring Love

Mend Coffee and Goods Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff Hope Heals, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization focused on accessibility awareness, just opened Mend Coffee and Goods, a coffee shop, retail concept and community hub that will offer dignifying employment to adults of all abilities. The beautiful accessibility-first spaces are thoughtfully appointed so that employees and customers of all abilities can gather, work, and celebrate with ease. After a devastating stroke nearly...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Savvy Hospitality

Meet Micaela Binion Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Aleks Kapett | Firelite Studios Micaela Binion is a marketing and brand strategist professional, number one salesperson for Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead and licensed real estate broker.   At Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead, she works with discerning clients and enjoys curating memorable deliveries to homes or in-store experiences. “My most memorable delivery was to the Harvey family. Steve and Majorie are wonderful people. Majorie trusts...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

A Lesson in Perserverence

Meet Brookhaven author Audrey Galex Article by Lora Sommers Brookhaven author Audrey Galex   has recently released her first children’s book, Turtle Rocks , an inspiring, whimsically illustrated book with a timeless message about the power of teamwork and friendship, perseverance and resilience. Illustrated by Colleen Finn,  Turtle Rocks  is an enduring story that children of all ages will enjoy. Audrey explains where she likes to go for inspiration, “When, like me, you live ‘on the edge’...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Cheers to Mom

Article by Sue G. Collins Cara McInerney lives for spring cocktails. The long, pretty days call for all-day sippers, light flavors, and plenty of fresh herbs. She gets excited for peach season, and will be bringing back one of her favorite cocktails from the Brassica vault, the City in the Forest - a high ball with Toki whiskey, soda, and a house peach shrub. Nestled inside the Waldorf Astoria in Buckhead, the Brassica team leans on the brand's prestige and storied locations around the world...

April 2024

Auto + Marine

The Ladies of Bentley

Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Jolie Loren Who are the Bentley Girls Atlanta? "We are THE group of Atlanta women who GET IT DONE! We are connected, powerful and know what we like. Our love for our Bentleys binds us!" Their Instagram page says it all. There are photos of beautiful women and stunning new Bentleys and welcoming words from the successful and independent women who own these epic vehicles. This group of dynamic women meets a few times a year and recently gathered at...

April 2024

Beauty

Gentle Excellence

Alchemy Aesthetics Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Aleks Kapett | Firelite Studios The reviews are in. Clients of Alchemy Aesthetics consistently leave glowing remarks about Dr. David Brothers and his team of aestheticians and staff of professionals. Alchemy Aesthetics is the medical spa at the Plastic Surgery Centre of Atlanta, with its own dedicated space for a complete suite of Atlanta’s top med spa treatments. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David B. Brothers specializes...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Forough's Friends

Le Bon Nosh at the Farmers Market Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Megan Chang Forough Vakili is friends with the herd sires and senior does who are behind the beautiful cheeses she serves at Le Bon Nosh in Buckhead. The herd of Saanen dairy goats live at Decimal Place Farm in Conley, Georgia where Mary Rigdon and her team create creamy chèvre and perfect feta for discerning chefs like Forough.  She has carefully forged relationships with farmers like Mary who value diligence and...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Fitness Runs Deep

Life Time coaches believe in a well-rounded practice Photography by Ken Jackson | Firelight Studios Work, stay active, eat, sleep, and have some fun.  It should be easy, right? We asked the pros at Life Time Fitness what's important about investing in your wellness. Exercise & Recovery By CJ Keener, Personal Training Leader Exercise is one of the essential elements to living a healthier and happier life.  Instead of using exercise as a punishment or chore, I like to tell my clients that we...

March 2024

Style + Beauty

Prize Pieces

Wardrobe wonders to last a lifetime Article by Robanne Shulman As we approach spring, it's the perfect time to clean out your closet and organize your wardrobe. Most people wear only 20 percent of their wardrobe, so you want to be intentional with your closet edit as well as your investment pieces. Only keep what you wear, what fits, investment pieces and quality pieces.  What investment pieces to consider this spring:  A great blazer  - Wear with on and off-duty looks. A killer black...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

A Seat at the Table

Article by Nancy Tao Jennifer Means is a proud board member of the nonprofit BCM Georgia, Inc. She was invited to her coveted seat at the board table through self-reliance and self-discovery.  Founded in 1987 as Buckhead Christian Ministry by six churches on Peachtree Road, BCM Georgia helped members of its founding churches with emergency financial assistance due to unexpected life circumstances such as job loss or medical expenses. Today, BCM Georgia is a statewide nonprofit housing...

March 2024