Simply Buckhead

Upscale lifestyle mag covering BUCKHEAD/BROOKHAVEN/SANDY SPRINGS/CHAMBLEE/DUNWOODY.
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The June Artisan issue of Simply Buckhead has officially arrived, and we’re celebrating the magic of Homegrown Talent and Handmade Goods!

Tired of uninspired, mass-produced products and frustrating assembly instructions? We are too! That’s why we’re shining a spotlight on an incredible lineup of local artisans who pour their passion into crafting functional, breathtaking pieces. Inside, you’ll meet a dynamic duo hand-making stunning furniture for top restaurants and stylish homes, a visionary fashion designer whose multi-style skirt solves every wardrobe dilemma, and a master mixologist shaking things up with brilliant new cocktail and mocktail mixers.

We guarantee you’ll fall in love with these one-of-a-kind creations and the inspiring makers behind them!

The wait is finally over—grab your copy at one of over 400 local spots, or click the link in our bio to dive into the digital edition right now! ✨

Photographer: Erik Meadows
Producer: Jennifer Bradley Franklin
Model: Jenifer Gine
Makeup: Nyssa Green

#SimplyBuckhead #LocalArtisans #HandmadeGoods #HomegrownTalent #AtlantaMakers @erikmeadows @nyssag

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LUSH LIFE

Mario Cambardella’s ServeScape delivers Atlanta’s greenery!

Mario Cambardella’s adult life has centered around making Atlanta a more beautiful place. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s and master’s in landscape architecture, as well as a second master’s in environmental planning. After getting married and graduating, he started his first business focused on food-producing landscapes and had Atlanta History Center as one of his clients. That business helped him win a design contest with the city of Atlanta, which led to a job as the Urban Agriculture director in 2015. Cambardella served the city for four years, with some of his original projects still in play, such as the urban food forest at Browns Mill, the AgLanta Eats Festival and more.

While working for Atlanta, Cambardella focused on food accessibility. “I wanted farmers to post inventories of what they were harvesting and put it on an aggregated digital farmers market,” he says. “I thought it was important to leverage e-commerce.” That concept sparked an idea for a landscape and plant business in the same vein. Now, as the founder and CEO of Chamblee-based ServeScape, Cambardella connects plant growers with customers, all online. Here, he explains how it works.

How did you start ServeScape?

We launched in March of 2020. My last day as Urban Agriculture director was two days before we launched ServeScape—and two days before COVID shut everything down. Every store was closed. We were the only plant delivery place. We ended up doing $100,000 in our first 100 days in business, and today we have over 11,000 customers...

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SERVESCAPE
678.827.2273
https://t.co/tAbUW2fSek
@ServeScape

📝Lauren Finney Harden
📸Joann Vitelli

#SimplyBuckhead #ServeScape #AtlantaLandscaping #PlantDelivery #UrbanAgriculture

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FANDOM THROUGH FASHION

For the first time, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Atlanta, and with it comes a fever pitch.

Between eight matches hosted at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, watch parties and celebrations in the streets, you’ll want to immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether your soccer knowledge is elite or Ted Lasso at best, this list of soccer-inspired apparel will ensure you fit right in just in time for kick-off.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Atlanta Scarf ($40)

Mark this Atlanta milestone with the FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Atlanta Scarf. The matchless accessory features a bright, memorable design, and the ratio of 67% acrylic and 33% polyester fashions a comfortable feel. The scarf is 7.10-by-61.40 inches and is to be hand washed only. Wear it as an added pop of color to any sporting outfit or save it as a keepsake to honor the game of soccer.

FIFA
https://t.co/N9wZB8AoSX
@fifa

Discover more in the June issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now!

📝Katie Hughes

#FIFAWorldCup2026 #Atlanta2026 #WorldCupFashion #SoccerStyle #AtlantaSoccer

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IN THE MIX

Nicky Hines’ Brown Girl Mixers sweeten social experiences!

Nicky Hines was a longtime corporate food and beverage veteran with almost 30 years under her apron. But 10 years ago, she began an event and catering company, A Dining Diva, on the side. “I’d take a vacation day and host dinner parties, which translated into me doing cocktail classes,” she says.

She was doing so well with her side hustle that she eventually left her corporate job in 2019 to pursue A Dining Diva full-time. The timing was not great; the pandemic followed swiftly after she had made that decision.

Hines did not let world events derail her, despite feeling hopeless. “Everything we did was social; the whole concept of the company was to be social,” she says. But customers continued to ask her to show up, even in the most precarious of times, including a customer who requested she do an online cocktail class.

“People from all over the country joined me for this girls’ happy hour,” she says. In advance of the event, Hines sent participants mixology boxes that included homemade cocktail syrups. Customers loved the concept and the syrups. Her business grew from there, eventually leading to a 100-person, two-day, online event with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.

While the events were fun, the main feedback the Upper Westside resident kept getting was that her attendees wanted syrups in bigger bottles. So in 2022, she found a commercial kitchen, applied for a Department of Agriculture license and began commercially bottling her Brown Girl Mixers line...

Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now!

📝 Lauren Finney Harden
📸 Joann Vitelli

https://t.co/fJhiygGjY6
@browngirlmixers

#SimplyBuckhead #BrownGirlMixers #CocktailMixers #AtlantaBusiness #WomenOwnedBusiness

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HOME is celebrating its 5th anniversary by opening the doors to a brand-new office at 31 Pharr Road NW in the heart of Buckhead!

This new space beautifully reflects who they are, what they have built, and the people who made it all possible. We are incredibly proud to see how much HOME has grown over the years.

There truly is No Place Like HOME.

#HOMEanniversary #BuckheadAtlanta #AtlantaRealEstate #NewOffice #AgencyGrowth

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LITTLE LUXURIES

Romanticizing your life is easy when you are surrounded by beautiful things.

Small luxuries like porcelain keepsake boxes, sophisticated tissue box covers and handmade pottery are little reminders that beauty is everywhere, if you know where to look. When perched on a shelf or front and center on a coffee table, these tiny items have the ability to bring a smile to your face.

Marbled Keepsake Boxes ($232 for set)

Double down on design with a pair of block-print keepsake boxes from Nashville-based Reed Smythe. Handcrafted in Jaipur, India, they are made using traditional marbling and bookbinding techniques. Place keepsakes like photographs or cards within, or use the paper boxes in a closet to protect precious jewelry. Keith Smythe Meacham co-founded the brand with the late Southern author, journalist and entertaining specialist Julia Reed.

Reed Smythe & Company
615.200.8287
https://t.co/ENtTWl8Ctj
@reedsmytheco

Read more in the June issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now!

📝 Lauren Finney Harden

#SimplyBuckhead #LittleLuxuries #ReedSmythe #HomeDecor #KeepsakeBoxes

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FOOD NEWS

Exciting news for Atlanta bagel lovers! 🥯 Spread Bagelry has officially opened its doors on Buckhead’s Irby Avenue, bringing a delicious taste of Philadelphia right to the neighborhood.

This beloved Philly-founded shop is famous for its unique, artisanal approach to breakfast. Each batch is meticulously kettle-boiled in honey-infused water and then perfectly baked in a custom wood-fired oven. The result is a distinctively sweet, perfectly chewy, and delightfully charred bagel that is absolutely irresistible. Whether diners are craving a classic schmear or a hearty breakfast sandwich to start the day, this is the new go-to spot.

Stop by the new Buckhead location to experience these incredible wood-fired creations, and visit https://t.co/Zo8Jh8Zu5B to explore the full menu today!

@SpreadBagelry

#SpreadBagelry #BuckheadAtlanta #AtlantaEats #WoodFiredBagels #BagelLovers

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Get ready to elevate that warm-weather wardrobe!

Tootsies is officially sailing into summer with a stunning new collection guaranteed to turn heads. The latest arrivals showcase the perfect seasonal aesthetic, featuring playful stripes, vibrant colors, and effortless dresses from Amanda Uprichard. 💙

Whether planning a seaside getaway or an elegant al fresco dinner, these fresh styles offer the ultimate blend of chic sophistication.

Stop by Tootsies to explore the beautiful new pieces and find the perfect summer look.

#AmandaUprichard #ShopTootsies #SummerStyle #NewArrivals #SummerFashion #BoutiqueShopping #SummerWardrobe

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ATLANTA FISH MARKET

A dining destination on Pharr Road since 1993, Atlanta Fish Market offers multiple seating areas, eye-catching works of art, attentive service and skilled preparations of high-quality fare. Menus boast “Atlanta’s largest selection of fresh, wild caught fish,” though steak, chicken, salads and veggies are also available. Sixteen different types of fish can be sautéed, broiled, blackened or prepared Hong Kong style with sherry soy broth, the most popular choice and the restaurant’s signature dish since 1996. Jumbo lump crab cakes are dense with meat. Gumbo marries seafood nuggets, sausage bites and zippy spices. Stuffed flounder casserole is loaded with shrimp, crab, scallops and mushrooms in a white wine sauce. Fish or shrimp tacos or a grouper sandwich make a scrumptious lunch. Desserts like toffee crunch pie are worth the calorie splurge. Before heading out, stop by Pano’s Food Shop, a takeaway market that offers daily cuts of fresh seafood plus steaks, sides, signature ingredients and desserts.

Entrees: $20-$56
Platters: $50-$57
Iced seafood: $22-$92
Happy hour bites: $8-$24
Sushi: $9-$16
Sandwiches: $20-$38
Soups & salads: $12-$15
Sides: $8-$39
Desserts: $9-$10
Cocktails: $8-$25
Wine: $8-$35/glass, $48-$150/ bottle

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@atlantafishmarket

📝Hope S. Philbrick
📸Erik Meadows

#AtlantaFishMarket #AtlantaSeafood #AtlantaRestaurants #FreshSeafood #BuckheadDining @21plustravel @erikmeadows

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MADE FOR WOMEN

Pvolve’s Westside studio leaders on the fitness method!

You may have seen the ads with a super fit Jennifer Aniston touting her favorite fitness method, Pvolve. The boutique fitness concept is rapidly expanding its franchises across the U.S. and wants to redefine what strength training looks and feels like for women. Sandy Springs resident Amber Jackson opened the first Atlanta studio in 2024 at Westside Provisions District and will expand with another location at Chastain Market this year. We spoke with Jackson and Director of Operations & Training Kristanne Thompson about why they believe in the method and why it’s attracting everyone from busy young professionals to active retirees.

What makes Pvolve different from traditional strength training or boutique workouts?

KT: Pvolve is built around longevity through every decade of a woman’s life. We meet people exactly where they are, no matter their age or fitness level. Our bodies were designed to move in three dimensions, not just forward and back or side to side, so the method trains those natural patterns and focuses on functional movement. It’s inclusive, accessible and always evolving with science.

Why was the Westside the right spot for the first Pvolve in Atlanta?

AJ: The Westside is very on brand for us. It’s walkable and has a diverse community, and we are around other businesses that complement us such as Flower Child, Lululemon and several spas.

Amber, you made a big leap from the corporate world to fitness entrepreneurship. What sparked that change?

AJ: I spent nearly 12 years in corporate roles, most recently as director of merchandising at The Home Depot. But after losing family members, my priorities shifted. Career stopped being number one. I wanted flexibility, purpose and to help people live healthier lives...

Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now!

PVOLVE ATLANTA
470.945.1477
https://t.co/DFHsmFMXZW

📝Karina Antenucci
📸Erik Meadows

#SimplyBuckhead #PvolveAtlanta #WestsideProvisions #WomenInBusiness #FunctionalFitness @karinasprout @erikmeadows

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FLIGHTS OF FANCY

Get liftoff with the Aviation, Air Mail and Paper Plane!

Jet-setting, gazing at the clouds and traveling to exotic locations have long been romanticized. As much as in music and the movies, defying gravity and the thrill of flight are sentiments that have fueled the imagination of inspired bartenders. Aero-cocktails are similar to the perfect takeoff, crafted with equal parts precision, balance and lift.

From the pre-Prohibition Aviation and a 1930’s rummy Airmail to the modern classic Paper Plane, together these cocktails form a flight path through history.

The Aviation fits the atmosphere of Buckhead’s Red Phone Booth, where you can sip the periwinkle hued cocktail in a 1920s-style speakeasy. Bartenders take time and care to finely strain the ingredients into a chilled coupe. Tucked into the leather sofas in the low lighting with the scent of cigar smoke in the room, you may begin talking about the golden age of travel.

A modern classic, the Paper Plane serves as a 21st century stowaway, using a bittersweet quartet of whiskey, aperitif, citrus and amaro in equal measure. It’s an easy to prepare and remember recipe that proves even the simplest design can soar...

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RED PHONE BOOTH
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@rpbbuckhead

📝 Angela Hansberger

#SimplyBuckhead #theredphonebooth #BuckheadEats #ClassicCocktails #AtlantaNightlife #CraftCocktails @englishanj

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Children with cancer can't lose time waiting for the next research breakthrough. The current research funding crisis has slowed clinical trials and grant funding—and, in some cases, brought them to a complete halt. Families facing childhood cancer shouldn't have to navigate this uncertainty.

Every breakthrough, treatment option, and clinical advancement depends on continued support. Thanks to a generous donor, every donation made today will be matched—doubling your impact for children fighting cancer.

Visit https://t.co/ddY18MhK2G to help us keep critical research moving forward.

@CUREchildcancer

#ChildhoodCancer #CureChildhoodCancer #PediatricCancer #CancerResearch #DonateToday

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Prepare to drool over this decadent, house-made Seven-Layer Chocolate Cake at Burton's Grill! 🍰

Layered with chocolate frosting and hot fudge, then finished with sea salt and a raspberry coulis drizzle, it is the ultimate indulgence. The best part? It’s completely gluten-free!

Burton’s Grill is offering a gluten-free diner's dream menu prepared with strict allergy safety protocols. Before diving into dessert, diners can safely enjoy everything from firecracker shrimp and crab cakes to General Tso Cauliflower, Crab-Crusted Haddock, and their signature Maxx Burger. 🍔

Treat yourself to an unforgettable and safe dining experience! Visit https://t.co/gYk9zvVZrz or stop by their new Buckhead Landing location today.

@BurtonsGrill

#BurtonsGrill #BuckheadAtlanta #GlutenFreeEats #AtlantaRestaurants #SevenLayerCake

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Throwing it back this Thursday for a behind-the-scenes look at the May "Kid Entrepreneurs" cover shoot! 📸✨

The set at Alice Park’s Buckhead studio was buzzing with young ambition! The team captured budding jewelry designer Elise Park expertly posing for photographer Erik Meadows after getting camera-ready with Nyssa Green. The camera also caught the brilliant brothers behind Lil Homies with Lemonades and the teen mastermind of Chastain Cookie Bros in their element.

Want to read about these inspiring young owners? Grab a FREE copy of the May issue before it leaves stands next week!

Photographer: Erik Meadows
Producer: Jennifer Bradley Franklin
Model: Elise Park
Makeup: Nyssa Green
Wardrobe: OshKosh Striped Smocked Romper, Blue ($38), available at https://t.co/fca3fX98Qs.

Special thanks to Alice Park Photography for hosting our team.

#SimplyBuckhead #YoungInnovators #AtlantaEntrepreneurs #NextGeneration #SupportLocal #CommunityLeaders @erikmeadows @nyssag @Carters

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INSIDE OUT

’Tis the season to bring the indoors outside.

While patio living and al fresco dining are nothing new to Atlantans, it might be time to upgrade your space with soft goods that will make outdoor living more enjoyable. These items can help add interest to your experience.

Annie Selke Hobnail Stripe Pillow Cover [$128]

Create a comfy seating nook without worrying about precious fabrics with this Annie Selke pillow. Made in India from a faded denim-style fabric with coated yarns, it is weather-, child- and dog-proof. Tuck the 22-by-22-inch pillow behind you while lounging on an outdoor couch, or bring it to a firepit for a bit of extra support. Choose a down alternative or feather blend insert as an add-on.

Marguerites on Dresden
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@Margsondresden

Read more in the May issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now!

📝Lauren Finney Harden

#SimplyBuckhead #OutdoorLiving #AnnieSelke #PatioDecor #MargueritesOnDresden

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Fashion 101 goes beyond the classroom! During the opening week of the exhibition “Dior: Crafting Fashion” at @scadfash in Atlanta, SCAD students had the rare opportunity to learn directly from Dior’s ateliers, who shared insight on expert-level tailoring.

Embark on an extraordinary journey celebrating Dior Haute Couture. The exhibition runs through August 23, 2026, at the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film, located at 1600 Peachtree St. NW in Atlanta.

Visit https://t.co/8NKTeH1gkg to plan your visit!

#SCADFASH #DiorCraftingFashion #AtlantaEvents #HauteCouture #FashionExhibition

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NEWS CLIPS

Nontoxic Salon Arrives

Frenchies, a new, non-toxic nail salon in Sandy Springs, opened in January. To avoid harsh chemicals, the company doesn’t offer acrylic nails and instead focuses on natural nail care with toxin-free products. The business uses a three-step sterilization process for stainless-steel tools, while files, buffers and orangewood sticks are used once then given to clients or discarded. Freestanding basins replace traditional jet-equipped pedicure chairs to eliminate spaces where bacteria can grow. Other eco-friendly measures include emailed receipts, LED lighting and washable hand towels instead of paper products. Manicure services start at $45, and pedicures begin at $57. The salon has eight manicure desks and an equal number of pedicure stations.

https://t.co/9q4iJlIK2R

📝 Nicole Letts

#SimplyBuckhead #FrenchiesNails #SandySprings #NonToxicNails #CleanBeauty @nicolemelv

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BATTER UP

SISTERS ARE TURNING KIDS INTO CONFIDENT CHEFS THROUGH SUMMER COOKING CAMPS!

Asha and Anjali Gowda have always known their way around a kitchen. Long before they launched Cooking Kiddos, their summer baking camp for kids, the Buckhead sisters were preparing recipes together at least once a week. Now at 17 and 15, Anjali and Asha, a junior and a sophomore in high school respectively, are not your average camp counselors. They design the curriculum, test every recipe in advance, source the ingredients, handle registration and post daily recap videos to their Instagram.

Camp runs out of the family’s home kitchen, with a maximum of eight kids per week, with ages ranging from 5 to 11. On the first day, campers get a lesson in kitchen safety before a single ingredient is touched. “We teach them to be careful around stoves and ovens while having fun,” Anjali says. Once safety is out of the way, there are two baking sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, plus arts and crafts, outdoor play and lunch the kids make themselves.

Each week centers around a unifying theme, such as Under the Sea or Around the World. For 2026’s Under the Sea week, the girls have already started curating a menu with items such as ocean-themed cupcakes, sand dollar snickerdoodles, pearl oyster puff pastry dessert and treasure chest cake. The sisters are also keenly aware of their audience, ensuring results are kid-and parent-approved. “We always make recipes single-serve,” Anjali said.

That attention to detail has helped their business thrive since they launched it in 2024. The sisters test every recipe before camp begins to make sure it tastes great and works at a scale for younger children to manage on their own. The goal isn’t just a finished product; the girls hope to teach kids the power of tangible results...

Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now!

📝 Nicole Letts
📸 Joann Vitelli

#SimplyBuckhead #CookingKiddos #AtlantaSummerCamps #KidChefs #TeenEntrepreneurs @nicolemelv @jvitelli95

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LUSCIOUS & LIVELY

THAI FLAVORS BLOOM AT PINK LOTUS IN WEST MIDTOWN.

Glance around West Midtown’s Pink Lotus restaurant and you will see the eponymous color in varied shades: Fuchsia cushions and raspberry triangle pillows dot long benches around the main dining room, pale fresh blossoms sit atop tables, candy-hued paper lanterns hang from the ceiling, and a bright mural showcases the namesake flowers. Less expected are the numbers of people seated around the space who are wearing pink. Though there’s no dress code that requires or even suggests pink clothing, on my recent visits there seemed to be communal agreement that it’s fun to wear the titular hue. But if your wardrobe lacks pink, don’t let that stop you from visiting. Decor elements from floor tiles to framed fabrics underscore the fact that all colors and even gingham and plaid are welcome here.

With Pink Lotus, the 26 Hospitality Group team aims to spotlight lesser-known dishes of Thai cuisine. Presenting authentic regional specialties from across Thailand, the menu offers a range of dishes from homey classics to modern creations. Shareable appetizers and combination plates at lunch and dinner make it easy to sample multiple temptations in one visit.

As a greeting and awakening of the senses, once seated you’re given a towelette with essential oils to wipe hands and a delicate drink made of lemongrass and pandan, a spiky plant known as “Asian Vanilla,” to perk up the palate. Servers are eager to answer questions and recommend favorites among the array of menu options. From mild to super hot, spice levels can be customized to suit personal preferences. Many dishes can also add additional proteins including chicken, seafood, beef or tofu...

Read more in the current issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now!

📝 Hope S. Philbrick
📸 Madelynne Grace

Pink Lotus
470.346.2609
https://t.co/PcHFNmPwFH

#SimplyBuckhead #PinkLotusThai #WestMidtownEats #AtlantaFoodie #ThaiCuisine #AuthenticFlavors @21plusTravel @BitesAndBevs

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STARFISH BALL

After inclement weather scuttled the original January date, the Starfish Ball finally had its moment in February at The St. Regis Atlanta in Buckhead.

The benefit was the 21st annual event to support the nsoro Educational Foundation. The festivities included dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and an after party and tributes to supporters Juanita Powell Baranco and Reginald McKnight. Along with corporate sponsors, the more than 500 attendees raised $1.1 million for the nonprofit that supports youth aging out of foster care.

@nsoroFoundation

📝 H.M. Cauley
📸Kimberly Evans

#SimplyBuckhead #StarfishBall #NsoroFoundation #AtlantaEvents #FosterCareSupport