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RECURRING SATURDAYS
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Sip & Shop Saturdays
160 N Main St.
9am-6pm
Free admission awesomealpharetta.com
Enjoy craft beer, wine, coffee or tea as you browse handcrafted heirloom-quality pieces at The DutchCrafters Alpharetta Showroom. This local destination features Amish and American-made, wood furniture.
RECURRING SATURDAYS
Alpharetta Farmers Market
North and South Broad Streets
8:30am-12:30pm
Free admission
K9 5K Fundraiser
See JUNE 10 for details
JUNE 24-25
Alpharetta Art in the Park at Brooke Street Park
2 Park Plz.
Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm
Free admission
This summer, spark your creative flare at Alpharetta’s outdoor artist’s market! Peruse through unique works in mediums from pottery to woodwork, photography and much more. awesomealpharetta.com/alpharetta-art-park/
JULY
JULY 4
4th of July Celebration at Wills Park
11925 Wills Rd.
Fireworks to be shot off at dusk
Free admission
Picnic and play under the stars at Wills Park, and watch as a luminous display of fireworks fills up the night sky. alpharetta.ga.us
Rain or shine, mingle with local market vendors as you fill up your basket with farm-fresh produce. Plus, don’t miss fresh flowers, herbs, soaps and an assortment of other homemade goods. alpharettafarmersmarket.com
RECURRING FRIDAYS
Avalon Nights Live
400 Avalon Blvd.
6-8pm
Free admission experienceavalon.com
Sip and sway to new live tunes every Friday night through October 20 in the Plaza.
4th of July Celebration at Wills Park
See JULY 4 for details
RESTORATION SURGERY Anderson Center for Hair
With a dedicated surgical team that has over 175 years of combined experience in hair restoration surgery, Anderson Center for Hair is at the forefront of leading technologies for fighting hair loss safely and effectively. Patients can have complete peace of mind on this life-changing journey, from knowing all the options and projected outcomes of their treatment plan, to post-surgical care and follow-up. It’s no wonder that over 5% of their patients are themselves practicing physicians and surgeons. Visit Anderson Center for Hair at one of their 2 purpose-built hair loss centers in Atlanta, and Alpharetta. www.AndersonHairCenter.com, 404.256.4247
BEST BRUNCH The Nest Cafe
The Nest Cafe offers creative takes on classic breakfast, brunch, lunch and espresso favorites in a comfortable and relaxing setting. Having served Alpharetta for almost a decade, this cozy cafe is proud to be a part of the community’s incredible growth and its everyday grind. Open daily from 7am to 3pm; The Nest is sure to be your new daily dose of caffeine and wholesome cuisine.
thenestcafe.net, 678.231.2477
2023
My Alpharetta Best Of 2023
BEST AUTO REPAIR Japanese Automotive
Established in 1989, Japanese Automotive has rapidly become the “go-to” automotive repair shop in the Alpharetta area. Specializing in Asian imported vehicles, for over 20 years, Alpharetta residents have turned to Japanese Automotive for unique, customercentered repairs and maintenance that goes above and beyond what you can find at car dealerships. Japanese Automotive’s loyal customer base and numerous referrals attest to its reputation of delivering high-quality service at a reasonable price. This family-owned business is all about relationships, not just another car repair.
japaneseautomotive.com, 770.740.0114
BEST BLINDS/WINDOW TREATMENTS
Classic Blinds & Shutters
The award-winning team at Classic Blinds & Shutters prides itself on offering excellent customer service and quality products. Inside the design center, you’ll find a wide variety of Hunter Douglas products and locally manufactured products, including automated blinds, shades, shutters and more. Experienced designers and installers have extensive training and knowledge of all window covering options and are happy to assist clients in choosing the best product for their lifestyle, needs and budget.
classicblindsandshutters.com, 770.924.0282
BEST REMODELER Morel Contracting
Founded in 1998 as KMorel Inc., Morel Contracting is a fully-insured, licensed general contracting and remodeling company. Rob and Keri Morel utilize their knowledge and experience to provide construction management, general contracting and design services to Atlanta’s residential homeowners. Morel Contracting has built its reputation on honest, reliable, cost-efficient quality craftsmanship. The individualized design process gives customers comfort in knowing their project will get done right.
kerimoreldesigns.com, 404.951.6944
The Goddard School Alpharetta (Windward)
Since 2013, Jenna Ellis has nurtured young minds as the owner of The Goddard School on Windward. An Alpharetta staple, Goddard takes a whole-child approach to learning with a play-based, STEAM-enhanced curriculum. The school serves students six weeks to six years old (and summer camp through 5th grade!) and celebrates diversity and uniqueness in a safe classroom setting. goddardschool.com/atlanta/alpharetta-windwardparkway-ga, 770.663.4155
Best Allergy Practice
Atlanta Allergy & Asthma
Atlanta Allergy & Asthma is one of the largest allergy groups in the Southeast and has been providing quality care for patients for over 50 years. Alpharetta office physicians Lily Hwang and Meera Patrawala treat patients of all ages who struggle with allergies, asthma, food allergies, sinusitis and immune deficiency. atlantaallergy.com, 770.953.3331
Best Pilates Studio
BODYBAR Pilates Alpharetta
At BODYBAR, skilled trainers offer high-intensity, lowimpact workouts perfect for increasing flexibility, muscle strength, and posture while boosting overall health. Rooted in reformer pilates techniques, the BODYBAR team creates a modern fitness experience that’s both fun and effective. The best part? BODYBAR’s amazing community members encourage and motivate one another to be strong, healthy and happy. If you’re looking for a pilates workout that challenges your body and connects you with the community, step up to the BAR! bodybarpilates.com/studios/alpharetta, 678.336.0284
BEST BACK & SPINE CARE Resurgens Spine Center
Resurgens Spine Center has been providing expert spine care in metro Atlanta since 1999. With a dedicated team of 25 boardcertified physicians and the convenience of 24 metro area locations, Resurgens Spine Center offers nonsurgical and surgical treatment options to address the full scope of neck and back issues, from herniated discs to sciatica and more. Resurgens Spine Center consistently wins top-place accolades, including Best Self Atlanta’s top spine center for six consecutive years. resurgensspine.com, 404.575.4500
BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR Financial Innovations
As a woman-owned, fee-based financial planning and wealth management firm, Financial Innovations’ mission is to help clients develop a financial road map to assist them in reaching their financial goals. The advisors at Financial Innovations combined hold the following designations: financialinnovations.biz, 404.458.0065
JDs, CPAs, a CFP°, a CFF®, a PFS and an MBA.
Best Boutique
The Pink Valise Boutique
The Pink Valise Boutique is where “a passion for fashion and a cure for cancer” meet. This familyowned business prides itself on excellent customer service, a constantly changing selection and the latest in today’s fashion for all body shapes, ages and price points. At The Pink Valise, not only does every customer leave feeling beautiful, but the team provides for cancer fighters and survivors through their annual fundraiser, donations or prayers. thepinkvaliseboutique.com, 770.733.1549
BEST ASSISTED LIVING Inspired Living at Alpharetta
Inspired Living at Alpharetta takes care of Moms and Dads. It’s that simple. Since 2017, Inspired Living has built its community and services to lessen the burden on families and to help seniors live with respect and happiness.
Everything their trusted staff does is based on making Moms and Dads feel safe, loved and free to express themselves in ways that give their life meaning. Inspired Living’s commitment is to you, which is why Alpharetta residents wholeheartedly voted them the best. inspiredliving.care, 470.509.5995
BEST AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM i9 Sports
i9 Sports is the nation’s largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based youth sports programs. i9 offers youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages three and up in today’s most popular sports, such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis and more. i9 Sports provides a youth sports experience unlike any other, teaching the importance of good sportsmanship on the field and in life. Register for an i9 Sports program today in Alpharetta and surrounding cities. i9sports.com, 678.731.9009
BEST LIVE MUSIC Matilda’s Music Under the Pines
Nestled in the woods, Matilda’s Music Under the Pines offers a unique, oneof-a-kind outdoor concert experience. Guests are encouraged to BYOF&D and table decor and settle in to hear authentic Americana roots music featuring local and touring artists. For a complete schedule and tickets, visit the Matilda’s Music website. matildasmusicvenue.com, 678.480.6932
Best Shower Door Company
The Shower Door Guy
From answering the phones to installing beautiful enclosures, The Shower Door Guy provides premier customer service every step of the way! The Shower Door Guy is a Norcross-based familyowned and operated business with frameless glass experience since 1994. The Shower Door Guy’s skilled team specializes in shower enclosures, wine cellars, office partitions, gym glass and more. Let the Shower Door Guy design a custom solution for your project! showerdoorguy.com, 678.477.1389
2023
MY ALPHARETTA BEST OF 2023
MY ALPHARETTA BEST OF 2023
Best Waxing Studio
Waxing the City—Alpharetta, GA
Waxing the City is an exclusive waxing salon that uses custom-formulated wax imported from Spain and France to exfoliate and soften the skin while removing hair. The team specializes in providing a comfortable experience, from soothing any pre-wax worry to giving post-wax care advice for both men and women. Brow laminations, brow henna and lash lifts are also available. waxingthecity.com, 470.275.5400
CRISTEN CATIGNANI, MD
BEST PLASTIC SURGEON—BODY
The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery
Dr. Catignani and the board-certified doctors at The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery are regarded as the most experienced aesthetic providers in the Atlanta area. From your initial consultation to your final follow-up, the focus remains on high-quality care and ends with a “wow factor.” swancenteratlanta.com, 770.667.0904
By focusing solely on cosmetic medicine in their private office and JCAHO-accredited operating suite, The Swan Center consistently provides top-notch care and beautiful results in a safe and comfortable environment.
Best Interior Design Firm
3 Cheeky Birds
3 Cheeky Birds brings a fun, fresh and attainable approach to interior design. Since 2019, 3 Cheeky Birds has helped clients transform their East Cobb and North Fulton residences into the homes of their dreams!
The innovative interior designers at 3 Cheeky Birds proudly offer services ranging from room styling to large-scale basement, bathroom and kitchen renovations. Contact the team at info@3cheekybirds.com to schedule an introductory phone consultation. 3cheekybirds.com, 404.981.3386
Best Countertop Showroom
Affinity Stoneworks
For over 20 years, Affinity Stoneworks has focused on providing high-quality service for small builders, renovators and homeowners. This award-winning showroom prides itself not only on the immaculate quality and precision of its finished products but also on the magnitude of its selection. With over 200 samples of stone, quartz and fixtures in their showroom, along with over 300 full slabs and remnants, Affinity’s skilled team can help you complete the simplest to most complex projects with ease.
affinitystoneworks.com, 770.346.9888
BEST RESTAURANT Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails is nestled in a restored 155-year-old farmhouse located in the historic district of Crabapple. The charming North Fulton restaurant serves contemporary Southern cuisine that utilizes fresh, local ingredients, many of which come from the restaurant’s on-site garden called Milton’s Acre. Executive chef Derek Dollar showcases his regionally inspired comfort food with bold, modern flavors and hosts curated garden dinners throughout the year to highlight seasonal produce harvested from the garden.
miltonscuisine.com, 770.817.0161
Best Window Replacement Company
North Georgia Replacement Windows
For the past 18 years, North Georgia Replacement Windows has helped Georgia homeowners with their window projects. They believe replacing your windows should be a simple, one-time project, which is why they went from selling over 26 different window models to exclusively carrying just one—Infinity from Marvin fiberglass windows. Avoid misinformation and sales pressure. Instead, enjoy a positive experience that gives you beautiful windows you’ll love forever. Call today to schedule your free proposal!
ngwindows.com, 770.888.1604
BEST ORTHODONTIST Hiser Orthodontics
Hiser Orthodontics has served the North Atlanta area since 2001 with three convenient locations in Downtown Cumming, Midway Park and Alpharetta. With the same doctor and staff serving all locations, they are able to treat their patients with compassionate care while delivering fantastic results.
As a Diamond Plus Invisalign Provider, you can rest assured you’re in great hands when it comes to Invisalign clear aligner treatment. hiserortho.com, 470.330.9083
BEST REALTOR Ansley Real Estate –The Cueny Team
A top-producing team locally and nationally, The Cueny Team helped over 125 clients close over $105 million in real estate sales in 2022 alone. The team’s success has enabled them to give back to the community through organizations like Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and North Fulton Charities. Their real estate professionals truly care about their community and believe who you hire to help you sell or find your dream home makes all the difference! thecuenyteam.com, 770.284.9900
BEST ELECTRICIAN Meer Electric
Meer Electric has grown far beyond the small business it was established as in 1984 and now celebrates 39 years as a reliable, third-generation company serving much of Atlanta. Throughout the years, Meer Electric has upheld its excellent customer service reputation with fair pricing and honest assessments. The family-owned company specializes in residential service and installations and has recently broadened its horizons to underground boring and weather sirens installations. meerelectric.com, 770.993.8028
Best Nonsurgical Body Sculpting
The Spa at The Swan Center
The Spa at The Swan Center is where luxury meets the most advanced noninvasive aesthetic treatment options. Whether you want to refresh, refine, tighten or tone—they have you covered! With highly trained providers and cutting-edge treatment options, you can trust your results will exceed your expectations. Find out how you can diminish stubborn fat, enhance your curves and lift aging skin without surgery or downtime!
swancenteratlanta.com, 770.667.0904
Best Appliance Showroom
NorthPoint Appliance
For more than 20 plus years, NorthPoint Appliance has proudly served customers across Georgia. The family-owned company carries top brands such as Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove, Asko, Thermador, True, Speed Queen and many more. Visit NorthPoint’s Alpharetta showroom to meet with the highly qualified and experienced staff to discuss your next project. northpointappliance.com, 770.754.1390
BEST DECK/PORCH COMPANY
Exovations
Summer is on its way, and it’s time to make the outdoors great again! Spend time with your family and friends on a newly renovated deck, porch, or portico – courtesy of EXOVATIONS, the stress-free exterior remodeling experts. Don’t stay inside all summer; call them to start your stress-free remodel today! exovations.com, 877.396.8632
Best Brewery
Six Bridges Brewing and Craft Spirits
Six Bridges Brewing and Craft Spirits is Georgia’s father-son brewery and distillery. Beginning their journey in the heart of Johns Creek in December 2018, Charles and Clay have mastered the flavor of local, unfiltered craft beer with the best ingredients. This father-son duo’s real passion shines as they create spaces where the community can gather with friends and family, listen to live music and relax on the patio. Be sure to visit their Milton location in Crabapple, where they’ve partnered with Spiced Right Ribhouse!
sixbridgesbrewing.com, 678.404.5095
LTRC-Tree Specialists
LTRC-Tree Specialists takes pride in turnkey services: tree removal, tree installation, stump grinding and healthcare solutions that save trees. Strategic in-house equipment and processes allow LTRC to accomplish any job. LTRC’s highly trained crews present effective solutions that save time and money. Furthermore, LTRC will handle all tree permit applications in-house for customers, provide excellent customer service and they guarantee that they will work hard until you are satisfied and happy. Your Trees. Their Mission.
ltrc-tree.com, 404.288.5872
Best Audiologist
North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center
North Georgia Audiology is one of the nation’s leading private practices for hearing healthcare. The devoted team leverages a state-ofthe-art facility and the latest diagnostic tools to provide top-tier care. North Georgia Audiology’s NGA Upgrade Program is a game-changer. The program allows patients to pay a small monthly fee to update their devices to the latest technology every two to three years. yourhearinglink.com, 770.814.1260
BEST WOMEN’S DOCTOR OR PRACTICE
Northside Women’s Specialists, part of Pediatrix Medical Group
Northside Women’s Specialists has provided care to the women of Atlanta and Alpharetta since 1979.
Northside’s clinical teams provide comprehensive OBGYN services for women and a coordinated team approach for the management of routine and highrisk pregnancies. They also offer a specialized Virtual OB maternity care program that uses medical-grade equipment, apps and smart devices that empower patients to proactively monitor their health and their baby’s health at home during their entire pregnancy. pediatrix.com/womensspecialistsnorthside, 678.352.0254
BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL Rivers Academy Private School
Rivers Academy is more than a school; it’s a community where education and balance work together to create the leaders of tomorrow. Offering grades five through 12, Rivers Academy is the first school in the greater Atlanta area to provide a rigorous college preparatory curriculum in a three-day school week. Their well-equipped faculty and staff have successfully offered travel plans for students for 15 years, allowing them and their families to pursue their passion without academic compromise. riversacademy.com, 770.475.0081
BEST HANDYMAN COMPANY The Trusted Toolbox
When you need your home repaired or updated, it is important that you work with a trusted contractor. The team at The Trusted Toolbox can handle any job, from household repairs to bath and kitchen remodels. They have the knowledge to get the job done correctly the first time and on time. Since 2008, they have set the standard as the mark of excellence in home repair and remodeling in North Metro Atlanta. thetrustedtoolbox.com, 770.623.3097
BEST URGENT CARE COMPANY
Piedmont Urgent Care
Piedmont Urgent Care is redefining the urgent care experience with its unique approach to patient-focused service and a commitment to high-quality care for the whole family. Piedmont Urgent Care clinics are open 365 days a year to walk in, book ahead or schedule a virtual visit. For non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, sports physicals, occupational medicine and more, visit Piedmont Urgent Care in Alpharetta, Milton, or Johns Creek. piedmonturgentcare.org
MY ALPHARETTA BEST OF 2023
BEST CBD STORE ATLRx (Atlanta Rx)
ATLRx is a CBD company based in Alpharetta that produces a wide range of high-quality, hemp-derived products, including tinctures, topicals, gummies, flower and more. As the first West-Coast style dispensary to come to this market, they pride themselves in having the best products and overall selection. All products go through third-party lab testing, have precise label accuracy and are backed by a 30-day customer guarantee. With thousands of five-star reviews, this is the place to check out! atlrx.com, 770.676.9775
Best Cosmetic Dentist
David M. Mastro, DDS, PC
This dental practice has provided cosmetic, general and comprehensive dentistry to the local community and abroad for over 35 years with the number one goal being dental excellence. Dr. Mastro has made it a priority to provide quality aesthetic dentistry that lasts for his patients with the help of the most modern technology and a compassionate team. Call today and let them show you why so many families have chosen them for their dental needs. alluringcosmeticdentistry.com, 770.642.9900
Best Outdoor Lighting
Southern Landscape Lighting Systems
For 13 years, Southern Landscape Lighting Systems has delivered the best outdoor lighting solutions to Georgia homes. In addition to being voted Alpharetta’s best, Southern has received My Home Improvement magazine’s “Best of Exterior Lighting” award six out of the last seven years, various Houzz service awards and several Consumer Choice awards. Southern’s qualified team is committed to offering superior customer service and creative ways to enhance your home or business. Southern does its best to use American-made products and routinely offers military discounts and promotions throughout the year. southernlls.com, 678.324.6842 my georgiacradiovascular.com
Office: 770-755-5825
Bobby Kahn, MD, PhD
Office: 770-755-7549
Brian Harley, DPM
Office: 770-755-5719
Michael Papciak, MD lifehope-neurokinetic.com
Office: 678-856-1700
Bronson Walters
Jordan Gaillard Kareis-PT, DPT, Cert. DN
Jason Reingold, MD 1 lifehopehealingmedspa.com
Office: 770-755-1505