New Museum: Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art
With its black concrete blocks and sprawling glass panels, the Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art, which opened in March, seems a better fit among the new downtown attractions than the red-brick campus buildings of Kennesaw State University.
Sushi Bar: Sushi House Hayakawa
Intimate and jolly, Atsushi Hayakawa’s counter is a magnet for the Japanese community and for true lovers of exquisitely fresh nigiri sushi paired with some of the best sake in town.
Beer Festival: Decatur Craft Beer Festival
Decatur Craft Beer is the Wonka factory of fests: Getting in ain’t easy. It sells out fast (within hours this year), making ticket holders feel chosen. Who can blame them?
Meal That’s Worth the Drive: Five & Ten
Fourteen years ago, Hugh Acheson opened his flagship restaurant in the college town of Athens, and today, it still cranks out the engaging, thoughtful food we’ve come to expect from him.
Quick Fix After Overindulging: Arden’s Garden Two-Day Detox
Tis the season for excess. Arden’s Garden Two-Day Detox is a fast, cheap, and easy way to get back on track.
Dinner with a Show: Gunshow
For those looking to break from the usual restaurant ritual, Kevin Gillespie’s corner in Glenwood Park is the answer.
Place to Drop Them Off: Purple Hippo Art Studio
For $15 an hour, your child (age five and up) will be turned loose on bins of clay, paper, crayons, beads, and paints to make as many masterpieces as you can carry home.
Contemporary Classics: Switch Modern
You’ll never find a knockoff here. This is as close as Atlanta gets to Milan, with iconic modern brands like Flexform, Edra, and Poliform.
New Late-Night Eats: Cook Out
It’s easy to see why Cook Out, a North Carolina import that opened in East Atlanta this spring, became a colossal hit so quickly. Who doesn’t love a meal combo that includes a corn dog as a side?
Local Furniture Store: Stanton Home Furnishings
In August, Stanton expanded next door, and it now sprawls over nearly 14,000 square feet. Light fixtures—geometric, modern, industrial—and upholstered armchairs are particular strengths, though owner Jimmy Stanton has always had a knack for accessories of the moment.
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