New Accessories: William Wren
Shopping at Winter Hodges’s third Virginia-Highland shop feels at once familiar and new.
Lunch: Miller Union
A righteous burger, crisp salads topped with smoked trout, and a just-plucked vegetable plate ace any other lunch in town.
Affordable Jewelry: Kendra Scott
With baubles in every color of the tropical rainbow (26 to be exact, including magenta, teal, and neon yellow), Kendra Scott makes it easy to break the mold without breaking the bank.
Kids Meal: Pallookaville Fine Foods
The corn dogs at this kitsch-covered, clown-themed Tudor dining hall are the size of sock puppets, and the child-friendly acoustics suck up the howls of delight at mac and cheese topped with Cheez-Its.
Plant Sale: Georgia Native Plant Society Annual Sale
Plants most likely to survive Atlanta’s unpredictable weather extremes are native species, and the place to find the widest selection of them is at the Georgia Native Plant Society’s annual sale.
Neighborhood Showcase: Atlanta Streets Alive
Atlanta Streets Alive closes off traffic—allowing you to walk, bike, or skateboard through a neighborhood—and gives you the chance to explore miles of the city at sidewalk level.
Easy Separates: Theory and Helmut Lang
Yes, we have two winners here, but they’re sister brands that opened a stone’s throw from each other this fall at Buckhead Atlanta. These are the places you can pop into in a pinch, for everything from a T-shirt to a fur vest.
Holistic Pet Shop OTP: Pit Stop for Pets
Tucked behind the historic Silos landmark in Crabapple, Pit Stop for Pets specializes in organic pet food and treats.
Design Atelier: Townhouse
Robert Brown, one of Atlanta’s top designers, opened his first retail store to fill Atlanta’s gaping need for classy home accessories.
Men’s Customer Service: Sid Mashburn
Boasting an almost comically high clerk-to-customer ratio, Mashburn is serious about catering to shoppers’ whims. Want a Coke? You got it. A sip of something stronger? Name your poison.
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