Spa Package (Splurge): Mandarin Oriental
Everything about the spa at Buckhead’s Mandarin Oriental hotel screams posh, from the plush robes to the proliferation of orchids on every surface.
Comeback: David Bies
After a four-year stint at Restaurant Eugene, Bies left not just Atlanta but the country in order to train in kitchens across Asia.
New Wine Shop: Barcelona VinoTeca
Barcelona Wine Bar’s first retail store offers exactly what you’d expect from the restaurant: a casual-cool vibe, friendly staff, and lots of Spanish wine.
Place to Catch a Broadway-Bound Show: The Alliance Theatre
The gleaming Regional Theatre Tony Award in the lobby speaks volumes about the Alliance’s stature as a creative incubator for hits like Bring It On and Sister Act, and Tony winners The Color Purple and Aida.
Microblading: Brows by Milly at Sweet Peach Wax
Brazilian-born Milly Marques was among the first to bring microblading—semipermanent eyebrow makeup, like delicate tattoos that last about a year—to Atlanta.
Doughnuts: Sarah Donuts
You could spend $4 on a doughnut that seems decorated just for Instagram. But if you’re judging on taste alone, this 12-year-old north metro chain takes the cake.
Lash Extensions: Buckhead Lash Studio
When it comes to lash extensions, forget salons that juggle a ton of different services. Go with lashes-only Buckhead Lash Studio.
New Taproom: Urban Tree Cidery
In addition to producing one of Atlanta’s only hard ciders (made with apples picked from its own orchard), Urban Tree pours local craft beers, hosts live bands, and brings in food trucks for the crowds that pack this breezy space.
Boot Camp: Gauge Fitness
After Lawrence Palmer went from flab to six-pack fab in 2009, he decided to become a fitness instructor to help others reach their weight loss goals.
Modern Meat-and-Three: Rising Son
It’s a family affair for chef Hudson Rouse and his wife, Kathryn Fitzgerald Rouse, who opened this cozy spot in the spring.
