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PHOTOS COURTESY OF (TOP LEFT) C3; (MIDDLE LEFT) ATLANTA FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC SPACES, PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHER PRUITT; (TOP RIGHT) PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEIDI GELDHAUSER HARRIS; (BOTTOM RIGHT) LUCIAN BOOKS AND WINE, PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTY BUSH.
24,000-square-foot food hall called Citizens to Phipps Plaza at the end of
2022. Visitors will have the chance to dine in and savor offerings from vendors like Sam’s Crispy Chicken or purchase items from a grab-and-go market. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE. c3sbe.com
New executive chef Drew Van Leuvan is bringing eclectic comfort food to Ecco Buckhead. Treat your sweetheart to a romantic night on the cozy string-lit patio while savoring memorable favorites like the fava bean ravioli with crispy prosciutto tomato butter, bread crumbs and pecorino. 3586 Peachtree Rd. NE. ecco-atlanta.com Upscale Japanese restaurant Umi recently expanded its outdoor patio. Cozy up with your darling in the stylishly minimal
space and enjoy classic and signature cocktails like the Americana Royal while waiting for your table. 3050 Peachtree Rd. NW., Ste. 1. umiatlanta.com
Romance yourself with a solo trip Get the whole family out of the house for an art-filled weekend and visit the
Chastain Park Fall Arts and Crafts Festival on Nov. 6-7. Delight in live acoustic music and food truck offerings after browsing creations by 185-plus craftspeople specializing in sculpting, painting, jewelry-making and everything in between. Inside Upper Chastain Park on Park Drive, 4469 Stella Dr. NW. chastainparkartsfestival.com
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to the recently opened Lucian Books and Wine. Purchase a new read from its selection of roughly 200 books and magazines before snagging a seat at the bar and relishing a glass of your favorite vino. 3005 Peachtree Rd. NE., Ste. 300. lucianbooksandwine.com THE BAR AT LUCIAN BOOKS AND WINE
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Taste of Buckhead is back this year at The Stave Room. At this exciting tasting event on Oct. 21, you can sample
dishes from Buckhead restaurants while enjoying drinks and live music. Enter to win a
random bottle from the Spirit Wall, where all proceeds benefit the LGBTQ+ nonprofit Lost-nFound Youth. 199 Armour Dr. NE. tasteofbuckhead.org
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