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Go here for a Lunchtime Facelift, which according to Dr. Monte Slater (above), can add volume, reduce wrinkles, and have you back in the office in no time. 4840 Roswell Rd. NE. (770) 766-9684 | SlaterMD.com see ad on p. 10
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Fluffy french toast and craft cocktails like the refreshing Millionairess (vodka, peach purée, lemon juice, and rosemary) topped with champagne, are highlights of this bustling brunch spot. 56 E. Andrews Dr. NW. 10Apart.com/Bar-Crema
Consign your old items and shop designer names like Tory Burch and Trina Turk. 4920 Roswell Rd. NE. SkirtUpscaleResale.com
BEST COFFEE SHOP
White House Restaurant For 70 years, Buckhead heavy hitters have been powering up with a morning cup of joe at this cozy diner. 3172 Peachtree Rd. (404) 237-7601
BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Fellini’s Pizza This Atlanta institution serves up Sicilian and thin-crust slices for less than $3. Customize yours with a range of toppings like banana peppers and feta cheese.
BEST KIDS’ CLOTHING STORE
2809 Peachtree Rd. NE.
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Not your typical screen-print tees, the brand’s classically styled dresses, rompers, and more are constructed with rich fabrics. 3500 Peachtree Rd. JanieAndJack.com BEST JEWELRY STORE
BEST LIVE MUSIC
Buckhead Theatre Originally opened in 1931, this restored Spanish-Baroque beauty hosts worldrenowned acts (think Ray Charles), in an intimate setting. 3110 Roswell Rd. NE. TheBuckheadTheatreAtl.com
Kendra Scott Known for its signature drop earrings and stunning stones, sport this brand’s coastal, creative, and custom-made pieces. 3400 Around Lenox Rd. Ste. 216. KendraScott.com BEST OUTDOOR GEAR/FITNESS STORE
Fadó Irish Pub
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Friday night drink specials, live music, and bottomless mimosas make this a happenin’ watering hole. 273 Buckhead Ave. NE. FadoIrishPub.com/Atlanta
For over 40 years, knowledgeable outdoor enthusiasts have helped customers with their sporting needs. Visit its paddle shack for stand-up paddleboarding lessons and rental equipment. 3906 Roswell Rd. NE. HighCountryOutfitters.com
BEST RESTAURANT
BEST WINE/LIQUOR STORE
Buckhead Diner
Tower Beer, Wine, and Spirits
A classic American diner with a flair for fine dining. Dig into the famous housemade Warm Blue Cheese Chips. 3073 Piedmont Rd. BuckheadRestaurants.com/Restaurant/ Buckhead-Diner
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Opened just 10 years after Prohibition, shop rare Scotch whiskys, some more than 20 years old. 2161 Piedmont Rd. NE. TowerWineSpirits.com
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With over 60 years combined experience, Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. has been a voice of the injured in Atlanta. Helping victims of tractor-trailer collisions, construction incidents, and children with birth injuries, the attorneys work for the win in every case. 3060 Peachtree Rd. NW. GoldsteinHayesLaw.com
Two fenced-in parks—one for large dogs and one for small pups—provide ample space to play with fellow furry friends. 4770 N. Peachtree Rd. BrookRunDogPark.com
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Buckhead Paws Accredited by Pet Sitters International, these walkers will spend 20 to 30 minutes with Muffin and even refill her water bowl before leaving the house. 3355 Lenox Rd. NE. BuckheadPaws.com
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Buckhead Imports Specializing in European and Japanese luxury vehicles, take your vehicle here for valve cover gasket repairs and more. 28 Irby Ave. NW. (404) 631-6702 | Buckhead-Imports.com
Animal House in Buckhead Groomers pamper your pooch with services like blueberry facials. Want to pump up the drama? According to their staff, there’s even a shampoo that can darken or lighten your dog’s coat. 324 E. Paces Ferry Rd. NE. BEST PET DAYCARE
Bark & Board Thanks to the webcams at this daycare, you can watch Sparky sleep on your laptop, phone, or tablet while you’re at the office. 426 Trabert Ave. NW. BarkAndBoard.com
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2nd Annual Sidewalk In The Sun Festival 3850 Roswell Rd. NE. 11am-3:30pm Free entry Saunter around Buckhead Court and enjoy playing cornhole, receiving complimentary massages, and more. Facebook.com/ Events/408297126297321
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The section of PATH400 between Lenox and Old Ivy roads is an Atlanta Audubon Certified Wildlife Sanctuary.
Chastain Horse Park 2-8pm $75 Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with lawn and casino games, food and drinks, a live broadcast of the race, and more. DerbyDay.com
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4563 Polo Ln. SE. Noon-5:30pm $75 See a polo match and live concert. All proceeds go to the Jack & Jill of America Foundation and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Sickle Cell Disease Program. GNACSigEvents.org
Chastain Park 9:30am-2pm Prices vary Tennis players ages 5 to 14 will benefit from world-class training. UTATennis.com
The St. Regis Atlanta 6pm Prices vary Join 600 of your closest friends for this black-tie soirée complete with live music, a silent auction, seated dinner, and more. All proceeds benefit CURE Childhood Cancer. BelieveBall.org
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The Cathedral of St. Philip 5-9pm Prices vary Atlanta chefs prepare a family-style dinner using ingredients from the Peachtree Road Farmers Market. PeachtreeRoadFarmersMarket.com
Chastain Park Conservancy 10am-Noon Free entry Learn safe home-canning practices to preserve your favorite jams and produce from Brenda Hill, owner of The Passionate Preserver. ThePassionatePreserver.com
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JULY 4 AJC Peachtree Road Race Begins near Lenox Square, ends in Piedmont Park 7:30am Free to view Cheer on over 60,000 runners at the world’s largest 10K. AtlantaTrackClub.org/Peachtree
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JULY 23-27 Holy Innocents’ Musical Theatre Camp 805 Mt. Vernon Hwy. 12:30-2:30pm $225 Rising fourth through 12th graders explore musical theater with the help of a trained staff. HIES.org/SummerConnection
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MAY 12-13 10th Annual Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival Chastain Park 10am-5pm on Saturday 11am-5pm on Sunday Free entry Grab the kiddos and your pup and head to the park to peruse tons of paintings, metalwork, jewelry, and art. ChastainParkArtsFestival.com
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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
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Loews Atlanta Hotel Times and prices vary Attendees will enjoy education and entertainment from some of the best chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and authors. AtlFoodAndWineFestival.com
690 Miami Cir. NE. 11am-4pm Free entry Visit some of the finest art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and more at this monthly event. MiamiCircleShops.com/ Miami-Circle-Art-Walk
Miami Circle Art Walk
JUNE 23 Mississippi in the Park Chastain Park 10:30am-3pm Prices vary Get a taste of Mississippi livin’ with delicious catfish and the best of blues. MsSocietyOfGa.org
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Did You Know?
Since 2012, Buckhead has seen a nearly 135-percent increase in apartment growth. As of January 2018, 2,712 apartments were under construction.
Moana Theatre Camp Northside Drive Baptist Church 9am-3pm $289 Children ages 7 to 14 will learn and play theater games culminating in a performance of “Moana.” ForefrontArts.com
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Terminal West 9pm $120 Dance the night away to cover band Musical Fantasy at this black-tie fete to benefit the Atlanta Youth Academy. CartwheelBall.com
255 Ottley Dr. NE. 10am Free entry Join local roaster East Pole Coffee Co. for a 45-minute guided tasting of single-origin coffee samples and learn more about the java-making process. EastPole.coffee
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The goal of any breast screening program is to find cancer early and reduce false positives. The American College of Radiology Commission on Breast Imaging has performed a thorough review of the evidence that annual mammography screening starting at age 40 for women of average risk can decrease breast cancer mortality by about 40%. Benefits of screening also include tumors being found earlier and the ability to discover high-risk lesions earlier. Supported by Research
Three studies—European Asymptomatic Screening Study, SOMO•INSIGHT Clinical Study, and performance studies by Shane, et al—included adding 3-D automated whole breast ultrasound to screening mammography to improve the performance of mammographic interpretation. Adding 3-D automated whole breast ultrasound has shown a significant increase in invasive cancer detection with a nominal insignificant decrease in specificity. Eighty-five percent of cancers found with screening ultrasound are node negative invasive cancer.
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patient’s own body weight. The 3-D images generated from the ultrasound will be interpreted by the radiologist as an adjunct to the patient’s screening mammogram. Three-D automated breast ultrasound does not utilize ionizing radiation as tomosynthesis uses, therefore it can reduce the radiation exposure to the patient. OutPatient Imaging is proud of its commitment to women’s health and will continue to offer patients a choice for all of their imaging needs.
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While nurturing her relationships with other seasoned dentists, Dr. Nia is poised to lead the way in creating beautiful smiles through modern cosmetic dentistry. This approach is sure to attract not only families but also the likes of sports superstars and local celebrities. For Dr. Nia, creating long-term personal relationships with her patients helps her bring them the best possible care. “I have a holistic approach. Treating the whole patient gives insight into a variety of problems with symptoms that show up in the mouth and teeth—grinding, sleep apnea, and nutrition,” Dr. Nia says. She feels honored by the trust her patients have in her and respects the challenges that might lead them to her office door. “For me, cosmetic dentistry really isn’t just ‘cosmetic’ at all. These are life-changing improvements, which bring new confidence to people. That’s extremely important.” The new office of Buckhead Cosmetic & Family Dentistry places Dr. Nia at a location where she can be close to her house, Atlanta International School (AIS) where her daughters attend, as well as be central to the community she’s made her home base. “We love this area. We are huge fans of the restaurants Chops Lobster Bar, Umi, and Le Bilboquet, and the shopping at The Shops DR. BAHAR NIA WITH HUSBAND, FRANK, AND DAUGHTERS Buckhead Atlanta. There’s just so much happening around here.” Dr. Nia’s practice gives her the flexibility to participate in programs with the Buckhead Business Association in which she’s an active member and it also puts her in close proximity to AIS where she volunteers. “The annual gala at AIS is something we really enjoy; every year focuses on a theme from a different country and this year, it’s Morocco.” BuckheadDentistry.com, 316 Pharr Rd. NE., 404-400-0400. The content for this article is brought to you by Buckhead Cosmetic & Family Dentistry.
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Over-the-Counter or Professional Treatment? When to choose expert care… So what does a top cosmetic dentist recommend for everyday care? Turns out, many of the drugstore items work quite well. “I am pro over-the-counter products such as Sensodyne® ProNamel® and I love Philips Sonicare,” Dr. Bahar Nia reveals. However, she warns over-the-counter whitening products won’t measure up to professional because the formulations are too different and cannot give “the wow factor as most patients wish.” She feels the same about night and sports guards, noting “the overthe-counter products are of a one-size-fits-all mentality … not comparable to one that is custom made by taking a mold of the teeth.” For serious problems, such a malocclusion, crowded teeth, heavy staining, or dental trauma, Dr. Nia advises concentrated professional attention by a cosmetic dentist with an artistic eye to give phenomenal results.
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yndi Sterne knows a thing or two about a comeback story. Owner of the sought-after cooking school Hal’s Kitchen, she has never let a misstep derail her dreams.
After the original location of Hal’s Kitchen, named after her father, closed its doors a year after opening in May 2011, she turned the setback into an opportunity to take her talents citywide. “I licked my wounds and took a step back. But the phone kept ringing,” Cyndi says. The freedom to teach cooking classes anywhere and everywhere allowed her to host events at prominent showrooms and partner with brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Coca-Cola, Ernst & Young, and Wells Fargo. Having worked in the food industry since she was 15 years old, Cyndi’s decades of experience was evident in her classes. “Like a lot of culinary professionals, my education comes from working in restaurants and with other chefs,” she says.
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Once the cooking is complete, the new chefs dig into their creations. “I love when guests pull something out of the oven and I see their look of surprise like, ‘Oh my gosh! I did this?’” Cyndi says. An especially popular menu is the Pizza, Pasta, Parmigiana one that includes pies baked in the school’s New York-style oven, scratch-made pasta, chicken or eggplant parmigiana, and a chocolate amaretti torte. (Our very own Atlanta Best Media staff experienced this class during a recent Team Activity Day. We give it our stamp of approval!) Cyndi is always coming up with ways to take the school to new heights. This summer, Hal’s Kitchen will host a kid’s cooking camp. And for the more grown-up clientele, chefcentered courses and classes with themes like meal prepping are continuously being added. When Cyndi hangs up her apron, Cafe West Express is a go-to for a bite and Range Boutique is a must to pick up the perfect outfit. HalsKitchen.com
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Perhaps most well visited by Atlantans is the massive Lake Lanier with lake life classics like high-end residences, rentable water sports and wide channels for larger-than-life boats.
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Whether jumping off the roof of a boathouse on private, pristine Lake Burton, water skiing between North Carolina and Georgia on blue-green Lake Chatuge, or taking a dip in Lake Rabun, these northern lakes offer postcard-worthy snapshots, and plenty of fun things to do. Perhaps most picturesque is the crystal clear aquamarine waters of Lake Blue Ridge. This familyfriendly area offers access to picnic and campsite accommodations, plus a home base for bike rides, easy shoreline hikes, fishing, kayaking, paddleboards and more. Spend a day hiking, antiquing, visiting wineries and popping into unique eateries.
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