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We asked you to curate the ultimate guide to luxury living in Atlanta. Here are the results!
STYLE AND BEAUTY
The best boutiques, designers, lashes, tans and nails in the city
BEST FASHION BOUTIQUE
SNOWBIRD
(1442 Dresden Drive NE, Ste. 256, shopsnowbird.com)
BEST LUXURY SPORTS APPAREL
PXG ATLANTA
(3393 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. 3029F, pxg.com)
PXG colorblock sweater, performance polo and side slit logo tape skirt, pxg.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF PXG
BEST FORMALWEAR BOUTIQUE
SUSAN LEE
(1248-A W. Paces Ferry Road NW, susanleeatlanta.com)
BEST CUSTOM CLOTHIER
HIDEOKI BESPOKE
BEST JEWELER
SOLOMON BROTHERS JEWELERS
(3340 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. 1700, solomonbrothers.com)
BEST LUXURY WATCHES
SWISSWATCHEXPO
(315 E. Paces Ferry Road NE, swisswatchexpo.com)
BEST OTP SHOPPING
AVALON
(400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta, experienceavalon.com)
BEST PLACE FOR AN ANNIVERSARY GIFT
BROWN & CO. JEWELERS
(3225 Peachtree Road NE, brownjewelers.com)
BEST LUXURY CONSIGNMENT
LABELS RESALE BOUTIQUE
(3208 Paces Ferry Place NW, labelsrb.com)
BEST ITP SHOPPING
BUCKHEAD VILLAGE DISTRICT
(3035 Peachtree Road, buckheadvillagedistrict.com)
BEST SALON
STEVE HIGHTOWER HAIR SALON & DAY SPA
As one of Atlanta’s most iconic and successful salons, Steve Hightower’s business is going on a very celebrated 22 years. Hightower and his team are the experts when it comes to color, cut, styling, beauty and making their customers feel like more than just a head of hair. Having accrued many awards over the years—more than 50, to be exact—Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa’s talent and sense of family are incomparable. Hightower specializes in fine and thinning hair, and because many of his clients have faced chemo or cancer, he is there to make them feel beautiful and safe again. Along with beautiful hair, Hightower and his crew feel called to bring much-needed coverage to local charities that support children and youth in need, including the Thriving Children’s Gala, which Hightower founded. 646 Lindbergh Way, stevehightower.com
Steve Hightower BY JUDY HOST
BEST FACIAL
TAMARA TOWNSEND, STEVE HIGHTOWER HAIR SALON & DAY SPA
(646 Lindbergh Way, stevehightower.com)
BEST HAIR COLORIST
JESSICA GOLDSTEIN, J GOLD SALON
(3324 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. D, jgoldsalon.com)
BEST MICROBLADING
BROWS BY MILLY/SWEET PEACH JOHNS CREEK
(9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Ste. 182, Johns Creek, browsbymilly.com)
BEST SUGARING
SWEET PEACH WAX & SUGARING STUDIO
(multiple locations, sweetpeachwax.com)
Sweet Peach Wax & Sugaring Studio owner Raquel Souza PHOTO: BY STEVEN KARL METZER PHOTOGRAPHY
BEST PLACE TO BE PAMPERED
WARRIOR BODY SPA
(2298 Brockett Road, Tucker, warriorspa.com)
BEST MASSAGE
THE ART OF TOUCH MASSAGE + HEALTH
(855 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 2B, theartoftouchmassage.com)
BEST MAKEUP ARTIST
SARAI MATEO
BEST SUMMER SHOPPING
SPRAY STUDIO
(5590 Roswell Road NE, Ste. 250, Sandy Springs, shopspraystudio.com)
BEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS
Woo Skincare + Cosmetics
(multiple locations, wooskincareandcosmetics.com)
BEST SKINCARE
Privai
BEST HOTEL SPA
Waldorf Astoria
(3376 Peachtree Road NE, hilton.com)
BEST ESTHETICIAN
Anderson Aesthetics
(2710 Old Milton Pkway, Ste. 150, Alpharetta, andersonaesthetics.com)
BEST WAX
SWEET PEACH WAX & SUGARING STUDIO
Sweet Peach is the first spa in Georgia to bring back the ancient art of sugaring hair removal. Sticking only to hair, rather than to hair and skin like wax does, an all-natural paste made from sugar, water and lemon juice removes it all from root to tip—not to mention it is all organic and all natural. Raquel Souza, the studio’s founder, has championed this Middle Eastern technique, collecting a ton of stubble-free followers who swear by her technique. Multiple locations, sweetpeachwax.com
BEST MANICURE
SUGARCOAT
Sugarcoat has changed the nail salon experience, elevating mundane elements to maximize the client experience and provide an urban oasis. The team at Sugarcoat always uses the newest products and tech in the nail industry to exceed customers’ expectations and keep their spaces clean. Each of the beauty brand’s locations (there are six total) is as luxurious as the last, so you can enjoy your mani-pedi with peace of mind in an environment that is clean, inspiring and relaxing. Multiple locations, sugarcoatbeauty.com
A multitude of shades at Sugarcoat. COURTESY OF SUGARCOAT
Stephanie Gordon Interiors designed this space using Construction Resources sourcing. PHOTO BY: BARBARA BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY
BEST LIGHTING
EDGAR-REEVES
(425 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Ste. 16, edgar-reeves.com)
BEST LUXURY CLOSETS
CREATIVE CLOSETS
(1146 King Industrial Drive, Marietta, creativeclosetsandmore.com)
BEST OUTDOOR DESIGNER
ED CASTRO LANDSCAPE
(1125 Old Ellis Road, Roswell, edcastro.com)
BEST OTP GALLERY
DK GALLERY
(25 W. Park Square, Marietta, dkgallery.us)
BEST DESIGN RESOURCE
NANDINA HOME & DESIGN
(6170 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, nandinahome.com)
TOP MALE DESIGNER
CHRIS SOCCI, C. SOCCI INTERIORS
(404.414.5874, csocci.com)
TOP FEMALE DESIGNER
TRACI RHOADS, TRACI RHOADS INTERIORS
(675 Ponce de Leon Ave., Ste. 8500, trinteriors.net)
Gallery owner Timothy Tew at his namesake TEW Galleries in Buckhead PHIL BEKKER
TOP DESIGN DUO
SHARON FALCHER AND SHERICA MAYNARD, INTERIOR DESIGN BY S&S
(830 Glenwood Ave. SE, Ste. 510- 125, interiordesignbysns.com)
BEST PLACE FOR LUXURY HOME GOODS
TOPOGRAPHY HOME
(727 Miami Circle NE, topographyhome.com)
BEST LUXURY MARBLE
LEVANTINA
(2499 Newpoint Parkway, Ste. 300, Lawrenceville, levantina.com)
BEST LUXURY ARCHITECT
S. SCOTT WEST, AIA, WEST ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
(659 Auburn Ave. NE, westarchitecture.com)
BEST LUXURY BUILDER
SOUTHERN LUXURY HOMES
(1070 Salem Walk Drive, Ste. 4, Greensboro, arhomes.com)
BEST KITCHEN DESIGNER
DOVE STUDIO
(multiple locations, dovestudio.com)
PHOTO BY: RASHUN HAYES
BEST LUXURY ONE-STOP SHOP
CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES
Fifty-one-year-old Construction Resources is a multiproduct, multisegment industry leader in the Southeast built on family-owned and -operated roots. The team at Construction Resources is committed to treating clients like family and providing them with the best product and industry experts while still giving one-on-one customer service. It is a true one-stop shop for multiple after-paint building products, including appliances, countertops, mirrors and shower doors, fireplaces, garage doors, flooring, faucets, sinks and more. 224 Rio Circle, Decatur, constructionresourcesusa.com
An ethereal bathroom interior by Traci Rhoads PHOTO BY: RASHUN HAYES
BEST ITP GALLERY
TEW GALLERIES
Created by Timothy Tew after returning to Atlanta from Paris, this three-story townhouse gallery located in the heart of Buckhead houses an impressive collection of contemporary fine art from more than 30 artists. The gallery focuses on unique painters, photographers and sculptors from all over the world selected for their ability to instill meaning in their work, regardless of one specific style. TEW Galleries has been Atlanta’s leading source for contemporary art and consulting since 1987, providing collectors with an extensive collection of pieces from midcareer to established artists. 425 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Ste. 24, tewgalleries.com
The Graydon Buckhead’s 47 boutique residences are ideally located on Peachtree Road. ARTIST’S RENDERING
BEST DESIGN HOT SPOT
SOURCE
(425 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Bldg. 5, Ste. 30C, sourceatl.com)
TOP AGENCY: LUXURY DIVISION
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES GEORGIA PROPERTIES
(multiple locations, bhhsgeorgia.com)
BEST LUXURY AGENT
CHASE MIZELL
(1555 Peachtree St. NE, chasemizell.com)
BEST ITP AGENT
AMY FRENCH
(3035 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. 202, ansleyre.com/agents/amy-french)
BEST OTP AGENT
MEGAN & NATALIE REAL ESTATE
(240 Sandy Springs Place NE, meganandnatalie.com)
BEST AGENT TO THE STARS
DEBRA JOHNSTON
(3500 Lenox Road NE, Ste. 300, debraajohnston.com)
BEST PLACE FOR MODERN FURNITURE
LAZZONI
(3178 Peachtree Road NE, lazzoni.us)
BEST LUXURY TEAM
ANSLEY REAL ESTATE
(3035 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. 202, ansleyre.com)
BEST DEVELOPER
KOLTER HOMES
(multiple locations, kolterhomes.com)
BEST LUXURY APPLIANCES
SEWELL APPLIANCE
(7455 Trowbridge Road, Sandy Springs, constructionresourcesusa.com/sewell-appliance)
BEST LUXURY TECHNOLOGY FOR SMART HOMES
A MINDFUL HOME
(404.585.0323, amindfulhome.com)
BEST OUTDOOR FURNITURE
SUMMER CLASSICS HOME ATLANTA
(855 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, summerclassics.com)
TOP ULTRALUXURY LISTING
1105 W. GARMON ROAD, BROKERED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES GEORGIA PROPERTIES
(404.266.8100, bhhsgeorgia.com)
BEST DYNAMIC LUXURY DUO
ATLANTA FINE HOMES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Sam Bayne and Caroline Davenport are the perfect team when it comes to buying and selling in metro Atlanta. Davenport joined Bayne Group in 2019, and the pair have help homebuyers in Ansley Park, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Midtown, Peachtree Hills, Sandy Springs and Virginia-Highland find their perfect home. 3290 Northside NW, Ste. 200, sambayne. atlantafinehomes.com
BEST LUXE HIGH-RISE
GRAYDON BUCKHEAD
Graydon Buckhead offers a boutique collection of luxury residences to the Buckhead community in a premier locale on Peachtree Road. The swanky new building will feature valet, concierge services, a pool, a spa, an entertainment area, informal clubrooms, a fitness center with a spin studio, a yoga lawn, a news room, a dog spa and park, and two guest suites. With walkability and nearby Buckhead Village for shops and restaurants, Graydon Buckhead has checked off all the best things about city living. 3017 Bolling Way NE, Ste. 122, thegraydon.com
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These businesses are your ticket to achieving your ultimate health and fitness goals.
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
BILL SONNEMAKER, CATALYST FITNESS
(2233 Peachtree Road, Ste. M, catalystfitness.com)
BEST YOGA
BRING IT OM YOGA
(56 E. Andrews Drive NW, Ste. 11, bringitomyoga.com)
BEST SPECIALTY FITNESS
ORANGETHEORY FITNESS
(multiple locations, orangetheory.com)
BEST STRETCH STUDIO
STRETCH ATL
(2033E Metropolitan Parkway SW, stretchlab.com)
BEST GYM
E.F.F.E.C.T FITNESS
(1995B Metropolitan Parkway SW, effect.fitness)
BEST WELLNESS TREATMENT/EXPERIENCE
PERSPIRE SAUNA STUDIO
(1044 N. Highland Ave. NE; 322 Pharr Road NE; perspiresaunastudio.com)
BEST FACE-LIFT
DR. LOUIS DEJOSEPH, PREMIER IMAGE COSMETIC & LASER SURGERY
(6085 Barfield Road, Ste.100, Atlanta, premierimage.com)
BEST MOMMY MAKEOVER
DR. AMY ALDERMAN, NORTH ATLANTA PLASTIC SURGERY
(3180 North Point Parkway, Ste. 500, Alpharetta, dramyalderman.com)
BEST ABDOMINOPLASTY
Y PLASTIC SURGERY
(3330 Preston Ridge Road, Ste. 340, Alpharetta, yplasticsurgery.com)
BEST OB/GYN
DR. EJ ASPURU, NORTHSIDE/NORTHPOINT OB/GYN
(5780 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Ste. 295, nsnpobgyn.com)
BEST PLASTIC SURGERY
ATLANTA PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SPECIALISTS
(multiple locations; atlplasticsurgeon.com)
BEST BOTOX AND INJECTABLES
PREMIER IMAGE COSMETIC AND LASER SURGERY
(6085 Barfield Road, Ste. 100, Atlanta, premierimage.com)
Connect mind, body and spirit at Bring It Om, Buckhead’s premier yoga studio and boutique. PHOTO BY ATLYS MEDIA
BEST INTEGRATIVE MEDICAL PRACTICE
CENTRESPRINGMD
Founded in 2009, CentreSpringMD is dedicated to relentlessly pursuing its patients’ health through an integrative approach that individually evaluates each guest’s history, genes, relationships, lifestyle, nutrition, passion and community. The result is compassionate, empowering and transformative care provided in a stunning full medical and wellness center. multiple locations, centrespringmd.com
BEST COSMETIC DENTIST
DR. BAHAR NIA, BUCKHEAD COSMETIC & FAMILY DENTISTRY
(316 Pharr Road NE, buckheaddentistry.com)
BEST HAIR RESTORATION
ANDERSON CENTER FOR HAIR
(multiple locations, atlantahairsurgeon.com)
BEST PEDIATRICIAN
DR. SHAYNA SMITH, FLOURISH PEDIATRICS
(8601 Dunwoody Place, Ste. 565, Sandy Springs, flourishpeds.com)
BEST DERMATOLOGIST
DERMATOLOGY CONSULTANTS
(multiple locations, dermatologyconsultants.org)
BEST BODY CONTOURING
SCULPTED CONTOURS LUXURY MEDICAL AESTHETICS
(550 Pharr Road NE, Ste. 630, sculptedcontours.com)
BEST FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
DR. ELIZABETH WHITAKER, ATLANTA FACE & BODY
3200 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Ste. 205, atlantafaceandbody.com
BEST ORTHOPEDIC PRACTICE
RESURGENS ORTHOPAEDICS
(multiple locations, resurgens.com)
BEST RHINOPLASTY
THE MALONEY CENTER FOR FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
(6111 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Bldg. E, Ste. 201, maloneycenter.com)
BEST MEDSPA
AYA MEDICAL SPA
(multiple locations, ayaskincare.com)
BEST ANTI-AGING
BUCKHEAD FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
(1218 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, Ste. 108, buckheadfacial.com)
BEST CONCIERGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
DR. MARC HARRIGAN, CONCIERGE MEDICINE OF BUCKHEAD
(3280 Howell Mill Road NW, Ste. 207, marcharriganmd.com)
BEST PSYCHOLOGIST
CONCIERGE PSYCHOLOGY
(multiple locations, conciergepsychology.com)
BEST FERTILITY CENTER
ATLANTA CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
(multiple locations, atlantainfertility.com)
BEST PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE
FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER
(multiple locations, familypracticecenterpc.com)
BEST OPHTHALMOLOGIST
GEORGIA EYE PARTNERS
(multiple locations, gaeyepartners.com)
BEST BREAST AUGMENTATION
JOHN CONNORS, MD, PLASTIC SURGERY GROUP OF ATLANTA
(multiple locations, plasticsurgerygroupatl.com)
Enjoy a steak under the stars on New York Prime’s patio. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS AND VENUES
FOOD AND DRINK
Eat and drink the best menus, ambiance and service in Atlanta. These restaurants max out in luxury offerings and diner experience.
PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS AND VENUES
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
LITTLE ALLEY STEAK
(3500 Lenox Road NE, Ste. 10; 955 Canton St., Roswell; littlealleysteak.com)
BEST PRIVATE DINING
THE KIMPTON SYLVAN HOTEL
(374 E. Paces Ferry Road NE, thesylvanhotel.com)
BEST BRUNCH
THE SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN
(3035 Peachtree Road, thesoutherngentlemanatl.com)
BEST BUSINESS MEETING SPOT
LE BILBOQUET
(3027 Bolling Way NE, lebilboquetatlanta.com)
BEST STEAK
NEW YORK PRIME
(3424 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. 100, newyorkprime.com)
BEST PRIVATE CHEF
CHEF JOE
(470.252.8664, @theofficalchefjoe)
BEST FINE DINING
CHOPS LOBSTER BAR
(70 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, buckheadrestaurants.com)
BEST DATE NIGHT
O-KU
(1085 Howell Mill Road NW, Ste. A3, o-kusushi.com)
BEST HOTEL BAR
THE ST. REGIS ATLANTA
(88 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, marriott.com)
BEST COCKTAILS
BOTICA
(1820 Peachtree Road NW, eatbotica.com)
The signature bar and lounge area at The St. Regis Atlanta is dimly lit and perfect for slow sipping. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS AND VENUES
BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT
BAR MARGOT
Located inside Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, this French-inspired lounge features a delicious menu that ranges from snacks such as burrata salad and crab toast with avocado, lemon aioli, radish and herb to large plates like the filet mignon medallion with king crab, mashed potatoes, red wine jus and Southern lemon vin blanc. Pair your meal with inventive cocktails like the Private Eyes Report, featuring bourbon, coffee liqueur, espresso, maple vanilla and bitters. 75 14th St. NE, barmargotatl.com
KALE ME CRAZY PHOTO BY ALYSSA FAGIEN
BEST LUNCH SPOT
KALE ME CRAZY
This superfood cafe serves signature juices, smoothies, salads and wraps in seven different Atlanta locations, all complete with a sleek and upscale atmosphere. Housemade hummus, juice cleanses full of micronutrients and marinated wild-caught tuna poke are just a few of the organic restaurant’s offerings. Multiple locations, kalemecrazy.com
Bentley Bentayga v8 hits a top speed of 180 mph. BENTLEY PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
TRANSPORATION AND TRAVEL
Whether you’re looking for luxury trips abroad, a family vacation or a solo escape, these jet-setter-approved resources are first class.
BEST PRIVATE AVIATION
OUTLIER JETS
(multiple locations, outlierjets.com)
BEST STAFF
AUDI MARIETTA | A JIM ELLIS FAMILY DEALERSHIP
(1141 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, audimarietta.com)
BEST LUXURY LOCAL GETAWAY: GEORGIA
WALDORF ASTORIA ATLANTA BUCKHEAD
(3376 Peachtree Road NE, hilton.com)
BEST LUXURY LOCAL GETAWAY: SOUTHEAST
THE RITZ-CARLTON REYNOLDS, LAKE OCONEE
(1 Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro, ritzcarlton.com/reynolds)
BEST GEORGIA WINERY
YONAH MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS
(1717 Highway 255 S, Cleveland, yonahmountainvineyards.com)
BEST FAMILY VACATION
TYBEE ISLAND, GA.
BEST BEACH GETAWAY
SOUTH WALTON, FLA.
Hole 17 at FarmLinks is called the Big Gulp and features a gorgeous body of water. PURSELL FARMS PHOTO BY DON NAMAN
BEST LUXURY DEALERSHIP
BENTLEY ATLANTA
As Georgia’s only certified Bentley dealer and one of Bentley’s most successful dealerships overall, Bentley Atlanta, located in Alpharetta, is a standout on the local luxury auto scene. But the dealership is far more than a place that sells beautiful cars totally customizable to the client’s liking; its commitment to the customer’s experience, trust and happiness is paramount. Its impressive client list includes some of Atlanta’s biggest A-listers in both the music and movie worlds. 10995 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, bentleyatlanta.com
BEST GOLF WEEKEND
PURSELL FARMS
Just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Atlanta, Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Ala., is the perfect getaway with its luxe new inn, 18-hole golf course, spa and fine dining restaurant set on 3,200 sylvan acres. Play the par-72 FarmLinks course, rated Alabama’s best all-access course by Golfweek every year since 2011. The FarmLinks Golf Club is full of stories. It’s origin as a marketing strategy to sell slow-release fertilizer products is one to start, but there are so many more where that came from! It is truly a golfers’ paradise. 386 Talladega Springs Road, Sylacauga, Ala., pursellfarms.com
At Zoo Atlanta, kids and parents can get up close to the animals for a truly memorable experience PHOTO COURTESY OF VENUES
KIDS AND EVENTS
These resources will aid you in throwing the perfect events for everyone from your own children to your gala circuit.
let Fizzy ATL provide the bubbly in the best way possible FIZZY PHOTO BY GLORIOUS MOMENTS
BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
LITTLE BUCKHEAD BLUE
(3802 Roswell Road NE, littlebuckheadblue.com)
BEST BABY GIFT
BABY BRAITHWAITE
(3535 Northside Parkway NW, babybraithwaite.com)
BEST KIDS FURNITURE
BELLINI BABY & TEEN FURNITURE OF ATLANTA
(5285 Roswell Road, belliniofatlanta.com)
BEST BABY SHOWER VENUE
THE CHASTAIN
(4320 Powers Ferry Road NW, thechastainatl.com)
BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY AT HOME
SLEEPOVERS & CO.
(256.454.6786, sleepoversandco.com)
BEST KIDS ACTIVITY
READY SET FUN!
(6331 Roswell Road NE, Sandy Springs, readysetfun.com)
BEST MOBILE BAR
THE AERO BAR ATLANTA
(3470 Montebello Parkway, Cumming, theaerobaratlanta.com)
BEST INTIMATE EVENT SPACE
PARK TAVERN
(500 10th St. NE, parktavern.com)
BEST FLORAL FOR A GALA BOLD CATERING & DESIGN
(887 W. Marietta St. NW, bold-events.com)
BEST FLORAL DELIVERY
BOUQUET ATLANTA
(404.548.8505, bouquetatlanta.com)
BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY PLACE
READY SET FUN!
(6331 Roswell Road NE, Sandy Springs, readysetfun.com)
At Fernbank, education and fun go hand in hand. PHOTO COURTESY OF VENUES
BEST CATERER
PROOF OF THE PUDDING
As one of the largest Southern catering companies, Proof of the Pudding has always been Atlanta’s go-to for executing flawless get-togethers. Boasting fresh and innovative catering menus alongside myriad design services, Proof of the Pudding has spent the last 40 years perfecting top-notch food, service and experience for its clients throughout Atlanta and beyond. Now, along with its catering services, Proof of the Pudding also offers a Gourmet-to-Go program that delivers freshly made meals right to your door for an event or just an everyday meal that is extra-special. 175 Chattahoochee Ave. NW, Bldg. A, proofpudding.com
THE ST. REGIS ATLANTA PHOTO COURTESY OF VENUE
BEST KIDS EXPERIENCE
ZOO ATLANTA
Since 1889, Zoo Atlanta has drawn families from the world over due to its renowned interactive programs, such as wild encounters with giant pandas and giraffe feedings. The zoo recently welcomed the arrival of a newborn endangered crowned lemur, seen in the Living Treehouse. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, zooatlanta.org
BEST EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
FERNBANK MUSEUM
Between its natural history museum, giant-screen theater and 75-acre old-growth forest, Fernbank provides fun for all ages. For younger guests, the Fantastic Forces exhibit is where leisure meets learning. For the 21-and-up crowd, Fernbank After Dark offers museum exhibits, live music, full bars, tapas menus and science demonstrations once every month. 767 Clift on Road, fernbankmuseum.org
BEST WOW FACTOR
FIZZY ATLANTA
No event is complete without memorable libations and confections, and this mobile bar service supplies just that in a setting like no other. The brand’s fully restored vintage Italian Piagg io Apes, named Fizzy and Bean, serve beer, wine, cocktails, prosecco, coffee, cold brew, kombucha, gelato and pastries. Hosea L Williams Drive SE, getfizzyatl.com
BEST BALLROOM TO HOST A GALA
THE ST. REGIS ATLANTA
With 10 event rooms and approximately 27,810 square feet of total event space, The St. Regis Atlanta’s luxury resort-style environs can really elevate your next gala event. The Astor Ballroom features sparkling chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows while the Grand Terrace features a clear sky of stars, lush green surroundings, a dramatic waterfall and stunning palatial columns. Finally, The St. Regis Atlanta’s new maisonette features three distinct spaces crafted as perfect backdrops for galas, charity events, weddings and more. 88 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, marriott.com
WALTON JR. PHOTO BY RASHUN HAYES
BEST WEALTH ADVISER
JESSE WALTON JR., MORGAN STANLEY
Located in Morgan Stanley’s Atlanta-Perimeter branch, Jesse Walton Jr.’s team has over 36 years of combined financial planning and investment experience. Through applying their advanced level of experience and knowledge across critical financial disciplines, the group guides corporate professionals, executives and privately held business owners in reaching their financial goals. 5 Concourse Parkway, Ste. 2000, advisor.morganstanley.com
MISC
Explore the best in law, wealth management and cultural experiences.
BEST FAMILY LAW
KESSLER & SOLOMIANY LLC
(101 Marietta St. NW, Ste. 3500, ksfamilylaw.com)
BEST ESTATE PLANNING
MEYRING LAW FIRM
(2931 Paces Ferry Road SE, Ste. 201, meyringlaw.com)
BEST PRIVATE WEALTH
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
(1180 W. Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 1800, hklaw.com)
BEST SENIOR LIVING
ORCHARD AT BROOKHAVEN
(634 Afton Lane NE, orchardseniorliving.com)
BEST CLEANING SERVICE
AMAZON CLEANING
(6065 Roswell Road, Ste. 450, amazoncleaning.net)
BEST CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
SCAD FASH MUSEUM OF FASHION + FILM
(1600 Peachtree Road NW, scadfash.org)
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