Place for gamers to geek out: iSimu VR
Donkey Kong is no match for this immersive virtual reality experience in Duluth.
Pizza (Plus): O4W Pizza
Doughy, crispy, semi-deep-dish Grandma Pie reigns supreme at Anthony Spina’s O4W Pizza, which he moved to Duluth from Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward last summer. But that Grandma Pie! Sizzled in a cast-iron pan and finished with whole fresh basil leaves, it’s a must-order.
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.
3 reasons to rediscover Buford Highway
Food Terminal, Dish Korean Cuisine, and the Halal Guys all opened on BuHi this year, which is going through a revival of its own.
Antidote to modern stress: Spa at Mandarin Oriental
The new O2 Awakening Facial is a breath of fresh air. Aestheticians use products with concentrated oxygen molecules to decongest and detoxify skin, as well as a pleasantly tingling glycolic acid treatment that exfoliates and evens out skin tone on the face and neckline.
Local upholstery line: DR Collection
Bradley Odom, owner of Westside’s Dixon Rye, brings an eye for fashion to his signature furniture collection.
Neighborhood gem: Trinity Mercantile & Design
Trinity Mercantile & Design, which reps a wide variety of lines from Jaipur Living rugs to Tritter Feefer case goods, provides comprehensive retail and design services for Decatur residents.
Do-good disposal system: Compostwheels
The idea: Conserve your food scraps, and Compostwheels will pick them up and turn them into nutrient-rich soil that they then deliver to nearby farms. That means less food waste going to local landfills and more local food production.
Overdue recognition: Miller Union
This year, after five nominations, Miller Union chef Steven Satterfield brought home a James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast.
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.