Eco-Friendly Gifts & Decor Store

Find great gifts and home décor made locally and sustainably at EcoHome Atlanta Fine Gifts & Home Décor. By focusing on artisans who are environmentally conscious about their products, they are able to stock their shop with items both you and the planet will love. Details: 2385 Peachtree Rd., ecohomeatlanta.com

A Cut Above

By Cory Olesen Now entering its 135th year in business as the premier supplier of architectural moldings, millwork and related building materials in the Southeast, Randall Brothers, Inc. has officially acquired PMC Building Materials, LLC. Thanks to this combination, homeowners, custom homebuilders, remodelers and general contractors can expect an even larger selection of quality materials. The combined companies have set high […]

Meet the President of Alpha Arts Guild

If a person can embody a mathematical theory, then Todd Sentell is a Venn diagram. Seemingly unrelated interests like art, teaching, boxing, marathons, sales, and writing, all intersect into the center circle: Todd Sentell. Described as a Renaissance man by his friends because of his interests and skills in a variety of topics, this 58-year-old father of two grew […]

The Perfect Panorama

Passion is a word synonymous with professions in education, law, social reform, etc., but one meeting with North Georgia Replacement Windows adds their industry to the list, with co-owners Ted Kirk and Jonathan Collum stressing that what sets them apart is, in fact, the passion they have for their product and the values that define their business model. What […]

Low-and-Slow Barbecue

Things are smoking at Loyal Q & Brew with low-and-slow barbecue, delicious made-in-house sides and 48 beers on tap inside its 7,000-square-foot sports bar packed with big screens, as well as private dining. Details: 3655 Old Milton Pkwy., loyalq.com

Gu’s Dumplings is Now Open

Casual, crafty Asian-inspired classics flood the menu of Gu’s Dumplings, a smaller version of Gu’s Bistro (a Buford Highway favorite) that is now open in Alpharetta. Order dumplings, noodles, spring rolls and more (drizzled with homemade chili oil and dumpling sauce) to go, or eat in-house. Details: 6330 Halcyon Way, Ste. 750., gusdumplings.com

Reminisce on Hearty Classics

Hen Mother Cookhouse reigns as the neighborhood favorite for comfort food with hip spins on hearty classics. Come for the chicken and waffles, stay for the creamed greens, scratch-made biscuits, and smashed Yukon potatoes. Details: 11705 Jones Bridge Rd., henmothercookhouse.com

Celebrate the Sea at the Halcyon

Oysters, poached jumbo prawns, smoked lamb belly and po’boys are just a teaser to brand-new Ocean & Acre’s synergistic celebration of local land and sea, full of fresh, seasonal flavor. Details: 6290 Halcyon Way, Ste. 620., oceanandacre.com

2019 Best Plastic Surgery Center for Eyes

Congratulations to Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery for being voted by Best Self Atlanta readers as the 2019 BEST PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER FOR EYES. In practice for over 27 years, Dr. Burke Robinson specializes in the most advanced surgical and nonsurgical facial procedures to enhance and revitalize appearances while maintaining natural-looking results. Details: robinsonfps.com, 770.667.3090

4th Annual Amazing One-Hour Makeovers

Amazing One-Hour Makeovers, hosted by Best Self Atlanta (My Alpharetta’s sister publication), is back for a fourth year! In addition to fabulous before and afters, and makeup artists, we are upping the fun and adding the latest in fashion from Tracy Nicole Clothing! INTERESTED IN COMING TO THE EVENT ON FEB. 27? Follow us on Facebook for event details: facebook/bestselfatlanta