Americanized Chinese: Double Dragon
Michael Lo and George Yu of Taiyo in Decatur are reinterpreting old-school Americanized Chinese dishes such as hot and sour soup, General Tso’s chicken, and Mongolian beef with organic ingredients. Their place in downtown Oakhurst is family-friendly, yet grown-up.
K Beauty: Tony Moly Cosmetic Store
Korean beauty has officially hit the Western mainstream—and with their wide selection and ultra-helpful staff, Tony Moly’s Johns Creek store is the ideal place to experiment.
Thrill ride: iFLY Atlanta
Ever wondered what it would be like to jump out of an airplane, but afraid to actually do it? Then indoor skydiving is for you. Experience the thrill of flight in a safe wind tunnel at this Cobb Parkway attraction.
Niche perfumes: Neiman Marcus
Atlanta may not have Le Labo, but Neiman Marcus offers our best selection of niche perfumes.
Rising fashion designer: Abbey Glass
This Atlanta native has been on the rise in recent years, but 2017 marked her first brick-and-mortar retail store.
New all-day eats: The Canteen
The concepts that make up the Canteen, which the General Muir’s Todd Ginsberg and his partners opened near Georgia Tech in June, aren’t necessarily new, but packed into what they’re calling a “micro food hall," they feel fresh.
Rising curator: Tracy Murrell
Since taking the helm of the Hammonds House Museum in 2013, Murrell has breathed new life into the West End arts center by pushing conversations about racial injustice and inequality. Murrell, an accomplished painter herself, is known for reaching out to younger artists.
Bikram: Be Hot Yoga Atlanta
Launched inside Urban Body Studios, this simple yet serious yoga studio focuses primarily on the ultra-hot variation known as Bikram and its consistent series of poses.
Hot trend: Luxury plumbing
In the last year or so, Buckhead’s exclusive shopping district saw the openings of three upscale plumbing boutiques: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting Gallery; Porcelanosa; and Kohler Signature Store by PDI.
Local upholstery line: DR Collection
Bradley Odom, owner of Westside’s Dixon Rye, brings an eye for fashion to his signature furniture collection.