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Lights, Camera, Action! 🎬✨ Our March/April issue is officially out, and we are rolling out the red carpet for the STARS OF TV AND FILM alongside the visionary INNOVATORS skyrocketing Georgia’s film industry to new heights! From the magnetic allure of the silver screen to the buzz of a local film set, Georgia has transformed into a global cinematic powerhouse—and the impact on our hometown is nothing short of electric. Whether it’s a blockbuster filming right on your street or a chance encounter with a visiting celebrity, the "Hollywood of the South" is thriving right in our backyard. Inside this blockbuster feature: -Rising Stars: Inspiring journeys of actors claiming their spotlight. -Industry Titans: A deep dive into the local studios making massive global waves. -Your Big Break: The ultimate how-to guide for breaking into background acting. The wait is over! Grab your copy at one of over 400 locations or click the link in our bio to dive into the digital edition now. Photographer: Erik Meadows Producer: Jennifer Bradley Franklin Model: Colby Natasha Nixon Stylist: Jeresa Featherstone Hair: Wankaya Hinkson Makeup: Stevie Martin Wardrobe Details Aje Agave Knit Raffia Midi Skirt: Lemon ($530), Aje Agave Knit Tank Top: ($200), Apaya Cofre Bag: Pink ($280), Aquazzura Bisous Mule: Light Blush ($885), Retailer: All items available at Tootsies, Accessories: Earrings are the stylist's own. Special Thanks: Assembly Studios for hosting our team! #SimplyBuckhead #GeorgiaFilm #AssemblyStudios #AtlantaTalent #ShopTootsies #FilmGeorgia @erikmeadows @jenniferbfranklin @colbynatasha @hairbywankaya @symartmakeup @assemblyatlanta @jeresa_featherstone @shoptootsies

EAT WELL, LIVE VIBRANTLY How to jumpstart the Mediterranean diet! The Mediterranean diet is more about healthy living in the long-term than weight loss, though that may happen, too, if you follow it. Rather than a strict method, this way of eating is rooted in the dietary habits of those living in the coastal regions of Southern Europe. This area encompasses a few of the world’s “blue zones,” such as Sardinia, Italy and Ikaria, Greece, where people often reach 90 or 100 years old and live with less chronic disease than the U.S. population. Research shows benefits for heart health, brain function, weight management, lowering inflammation and potentially reducing risks of type 2 diabetes and some cancers. “I personally believe that the Mediterranean diet can be easier for some to follow as it is not as restrictive and still incorporates all food groups,” says Morgan Cherry, dietitian at Best Within You Therapy & Wellness in Buckhead. “However, it is always important to discuss with your primary care physician before starting any sort of diet or lifestyle change.” Curious how to follow this popular diet plan? Read on for more tips. Fresh and Moderate The Mediterranean diet emphasizes fresh, flavorful and satiating foods, as well as moderate serving sizes. It starts with a plate made up of half vegetables and fruits, one-quarter whole grains or starchy vegetables and one-quarter protein. Plant Forward The foundation of this eating pattern is plants: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Roughly 40-50% of daily calories come from complex carbs such as whole grains (rice, pasta, bread), beans and starchy vegetables that provide steady energy and fiber to support digestion. Colorful produce supplies antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress—two key contributors to chronic disease... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! 📝Karina Antenucci #SimplyBuckhead #MediterraneanDiet #HealthyEating #BlueZones #Wellness #Nutrition

A CUT ABOVE Dyana Nematalla’s Sirène salon has carved a niche. Dyana Nematalla never planned to come back to metro Atlanta. The Stockbridge native attended the Savannah College of Art and Design Atlanta and graduated in 2008. She moved to New York City shortly after for a job in fashion. “That lasted four months because of the crash,” she says. She had previously worked at a hair salon in high school and decided to go back to it because it’s what she knew, and there was still a demand for it. She landed a job in 2008 at Yves Durif Salon at the Carlyle Hotel on the Upper East Side, which changed her trajectory. “They hired me on the spot,” she says. For six years, she helped the salon cater to creatives and celebrities. Then in 2014, she moved on to another New York celeb favorite, Marie Robinson Salon, where she spent four years. After her then-boyfriend (now husband), Abed, moved to Atlanta, she lingered in New York but began asking herself the age-old question, “What am I doing here?” Once he proposed in 2017, she came back to Atlanta where she set up her salon, Sirène, on the Westside in 2019, and Tinte, her color and blow-dry bar at The Works in 2021. Here, the CEO shares her story. Why did you decide Atlanta needed another salon? I couldn’t find where I belonged. Buckhead wasn’t totally my scene, and neither was Inman Park. There wasn’t anything elevated but cool. Everything was either old-school and very fancy or grungy. I missed that high-end, cool, French girl look. I met these amazing stylists who had come from LA, Elise Kelley and Abby Andre. We started collaborating; they’d do the color, and I’d do the cut. We were sent people in the movie industry at the time, and we made those clients our niche. That’s how Sirène was created, and it just exploded... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! 📝 Lauren Finney Harden 📸 Erik Meadows SIRÈNE SALON 678.974.8389 sireneatl.com TINTE COLOR AND BLOW DRY BAR 404.969.6739 tinteatl.com #SimplyBuckhead #SireneSalon #DyanaNematalla #AtlantaHair #WestsideAtlanta @ErikMeadows

CAMP, SIMPLIFIED A new platform eases parents’ planning! Managing summer camps shouldn’t feel like a second job. Yet for many parents, the spreadsheets, deadlines and group chats start piling up long before school lets out, as early as after the holidays. That’s the chaos local mom and entrepreneur Kathryn Hatcher, founder and CEO of Camply, set out to fix with a platform built to ease planning for every school break. Entrepreneurship runs in Hatcher’s family, and from a young age she envisioned herself running her own business one day. When she was laid off from a health tech startup in late 2024 after several years in government and management consulting, she began to think about what she wanted next. With two young sons and a new camp planning season starting in January 2025, clarity arrived quickly. As Hatcher was deep in the throes of painstakingly organizing her oldest son’s third summer of camps and attempting to coordinate her youngest one’s, too, she kept thinking, “Why does a better way not exist yet for parents? Why are we doing the same thing year after year?” she says... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! 📝 Karina Antenucci CAMPLY joincamply.com #SimplyBuckhead #Camply #ParentingHacks #SummerCampPlanning #AtlantaStartups @karinasprout

ECO ON CUE Electric Owl powers sustainable productions. Electric Owl Studios in Decatur doesn’t just talk the talk when it comes to sustainability: They walk the walk. The studios, which opened in 2023, span more than 300,000 square feet and were designed from the ground up with environmentally conscious infrastructure, earning it LEED Gold certification, a designation given by the U.S. Green Building Council to projects demonstrating high environmental performance. The campus provides third-party production companies and studios, such as Netflix, Warner Bros., Disney and Paramount, with six soundproof, open-concept soundstages of 20,000 to 30,000 square feet each, along with expansive office spaces, wardrobe/green rooms and support areas as a home base for filming TV shows and movies. With eco-friendly practices as a founding principle, Electric Owl integrates a host of green features and energy-efficient systems. These include solar panels to offset 30% of the studio’s power usage, electric vehicle charging stations, living plant walls, a comprehensive recycling program, pollinator bee hives, non-toxic cleaning supplies, LED lighting, filtered water bottle refill stations and a green catering policy that eliminates Styrofoam and single-use condiments, dishes and cutlery. Even the golf carts transporting crews around the property are solar powered. The transit-friendly location just steps from MARTA further reduces the carbon footprint of visitors and locals alike. With a combination of cutting edge production facilities and practices, Electric Owl demonstrates how sustainability and productions can coexist seamlessly. ELECTRIC OWL STUDIOS 888.751.7060 electricowlstudios.com 📝 Karina Antenucci #SimplyBuckhead #ElectricOwlStudios #SustainableProduction #GreenFilming #LEEDGold #GeorgiaFilm @karinasprout

🎥 BEHIND THE COVER: Lights, Camera, Action! 🎬 We are so excited to give you a sneak peek into the making of our entertainment issue’s cover! For this shoot, there was only one location that made sense: the incredible, 135-acre Assembly Studios complex, located just a few miles north of Buckhead. We tapped the incredibly talented rising star, Colby Natasha Nixon ( @ColbyNatasha ), to be our cover model. Colby currently stars as Kat Richardson on CBS’s "Beyond the Gates" soap opera, which is also proudly filmed right here at Assembly! 🤩 (Pro Tip: Check out the full profile on this Brookhaven resident’s meteoric rise to daytime soap stardom on page 74!) Watch as our team gathers in the studio’s "Jewel Box," an elegant event space used for hosting, to photograph a pair of spring-perfect looks. These outfits were styled by the show's brilliant costume designer and stylist, Jeresa Featherstone, a recent transplant from Los Angeles who brought some serious West Coast flair to the A. Step into the action and watch the full BTS video now! 📺 Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead, out now! 📸: @erikmeadows Hair: @hairbywankaya @onebywankaya Makeup: @symartmakeup @symart_luxe Wardrobe: @jeresa_featherstone @shoptootsies #SimplyBuckhead #BehindTheCover #AssemblyStudios #ColbyNatashaNixon #BeyondTheGates #CBSDaytime #AtlantaFashion #ATLCoverShoot

TRACING HISTORY IN DESIGN A look at Atlanta’s decorative arts legacy. The Decorative Arts Trust, a nonprofit organization that promotes awareness of the decorative arts through educational programs, grants and publications nationwide, will present its spring symposium April 22-23. The detailed look at Atlanta’s architecture and design, Atlanta: From Railroads to Renaissance, will include lectures, tours and receptions. The symposium will explore the city’s transformation from railroad terminus to cultural capital, including tours of the Swan Coach House and private estates. Highlights include a lecture on early Georgia decorative arts at Cherokee Town and Country Club, an architectural presentation on Philip T. Shutze’s distinguished residences, immersive visits to Atlanta History Center with behind-the-scenes access to storage facilities and concluding presentations from scholars showcasing the state’s contributions to American decorative arts. Registration is $1,250, which includes all lectures, tours, meals, receptions and transportation. Attendees must be members of the Decorative Arts Trust to participate. decorativeartstrust.org/atlanta-2026 📝 Nicole Letts #SimplyBuckhead #DecorativeArtsTrust #AtlantaArchitecture #SouthernDesign #AtlantaHistoryCenter #PhilipShutze @nicolemelv

CT CANTINA’S SECRET SAUCE? FAMILY! How Rafael Jaime blends tradition, talent and teamwork in every taco. Owner of the new CT Cantina & Taqueria in Dunwoody, Rafael Jaime grew up on a ranch in Jalisco, Mexico, with 13 siblings. Today, he runs his authentic Mexican restaurant empire with the help of four of his children. How do you blend traditional flavors with modern culinary trends to appeal to a broader audience? We try to introduce what we like to our guests. We use the best meats and make quality tortillas in house. We try to teach our customers to eat authentic tacos with onions, cilantro and salsa—the way they come. Most restaurants put salsa on the side. Tomatillo salsa is not super spicy but has just enough kick to satisfy. Lettuce, cheese and tomato are an American thing. I put jalapeno in the cheese dip because I know it tastes better. There’s no flavor without it. How has growing up in a large family influenced your approach to leadership in the restaurant business? When you have a big family, you know how to deal with a lot of people. There are different personalities in the family; you get used to it. I have different approaches to working with different personalities based on what they need. How do your children’s unique talents contribute to different aspects of the business? I let them try new things and then delegate roles based on talent, so they don’t overstep. Gerardo works in the kitchen. Celeste is in charge of HR. Lorena does strategic planning. Ricardo focuses on operations, technology and menu design... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! 📝 Carly Cooper 📸Erik Meadows (portrait image) CT CANTINA & TAQUERIA 770.765.6171 cttacos.com #SimplyBuckhead #CTCantina #RafaelJaime #AuthenticMexican #AtlantaEats #GeorgiaHispanicChamberOfCommerce @carfeltcoop @erikmeadows

Every Closet Needs a Leading Role Transformation begins where organization meets elegance. Inspired Closets Atlanta is redefining the morning routine with custom designs that turn storage into a boutique experience. From sleek glass-front cabinetry that showcases your favorite accessories to high-end finishes that complement a sophisticated lifestyle, they believe every home deserves a space that performs as beautifully as it looks. With locations now open in Buckhead and Norcross, their team is ready to help homeowners take center stage with a free in-home consultation. Whether it’s a master suite or a walk-in wardrobe, they provide the "leading role" every closet needs. Contact Inspired Closets Atlanta: 770 230 4223 InspiredClosetsAtlanta.com #SimplyBuckhead #InspiredClosets #ClosetOrganization #AtlantaInteriorDesign #LuxuryHomeStorage

DESIGN & REALTY NEWS Construction Resources, a Southeast design distributor, has won the 2025 ISFA Award for Surface Fabrication Excellence from the International Surface Fabricators Association. The Construction Resources Design Center Westside in West Midtown earned the Commercial Excellence Over $100K award at the Nov. 3 ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona. The recognition honors superior craftsmanship, creativity and technical excellence in completed surfacing projects. Opened in June 2025, the 50,000-square-foot Westside flagship is the Southeast’s largest professional home products design center. constructionresourcesusa.com 📝Nicole Letts #SimplyBuckhead #ConstructionResources #WestMidtown #InteriorDesign #ISFAAwards @nicolemelv

GENERATIONAL STORYTELLING SANDY SPRINGS AUTHOR’S BOOK PROVES MAHJONG IS FOR ALL AGES! For Gabby and Mark Spatt, mahjong is more than a game; it’s a family connection. Gabby is a director of an Atlanta-based family foundation and co-helms the mahjong instructional company, Let’s Rack and Roll Mahjong, while Mark is a partner at an investment firm, but both are creatives at heart. Gabby published her first children’s book, Shabbat and Sunday Dinner, in 2022. But Mark is the one who wrote the skeleton for the couple’s coauthored book, Bubbe and Bams, as a poem for the Spatts’ 4-year-old son, Simon. With approval from her son, Gabby suggested the couple turn Mark’s poem into a lengthier story, published in October 2025. Through its pages, a Bubbe (grandmother) teaches her granddaughter how to play the game as the little girl’s imagination brings the tiles to life. “We both grew up watching our grandmothers and our mothers play with friends; it’s in our DNA,” Gabby says. While he’s not quite old enough to play the full game, Simon is wellversed in the tiles, having learned to count and match with them. The book reflects cultural roots while embracing inclusivity. After initially settling on the Yiddish influenced title Bubbe and Bams, which weaves in words such as l’dor v’dor (from generation to generation) and kibbitz (to chat), the couple created a second version of the book called Grandma Dottie’s Dots... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! 📝 Nicole Letts themissingline.com #SimplyBuckhead #Mahjong #LdorVdor #BubbeAndBams #SandySprings #TheMissingLine @nicolemelv

FEATURED RESTAURANTS ANTICO PIZZA NAPOLETANA The best pizzas linger in memory and spark cravings long after that last piece is gone. Antico Pizza Napoletana’s original Westside location presents several contenders with its straightforward menu of 11 pizzas (five with red sauce, six with white) plus three calzones. San Gennaro makes taste buds swoon with its sweet, spicy, savory and salty combination of sausage, peppers, bufala mozzarella and cippolini onion atop the restaurant’s signature charred-yet-chewy crust. The specialty Sophia pizza is topped with mozzarella, onion, mushrooms and a hint of white truffle oil with sophisticated results. The crowd-pleasing Margherita D.O.P. presents a tantalizing combination of imported tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Lasagna pizza tops red sauce with meatballs, ricotta and Romano cheeses for flavors that are mild yet satisfying. Off-menu items include a pre-packaged salad and imported drinks. You’re welcome to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy alongside your meal with no corkage fee. Antico Pizza Napoletana 404.724.2333 littleitalia.com 📝Hope S. Philbrick 📸Erik Meadows #SimplyBuckhead #AnticoPizza #LittleItalia #AtlantaEats #NeapolitanPizza @21plustravel @erikmeadows

TIMELESS TREASURES How to find antiques and incorporate them into your home! Designer Patricia McLean is a Buckhead-based interior designer who has been in the industry since 1985. For more than 40 years, she has built a career around the artful integration of fine antiques into her spaces, and she understands how these pieces add depth and personality that new furnishings cannot replicate. For homeowners intimidated by the prospect of mixing old and new or who are unsure where to begin their antique journey, McLean advises to start small, trust your instincts and remember that the hunt itself is half the joy. How do you balance antiques with contemporary pieces? The antique anchor pieces can be sideboards, chests of drawers, library tables, end tables, dining tables and chairs. The upholstery can also be antique, but most people today want comfortable sofas and chairs mixed with antiques. I love to use antique barometers in my work. A gilded one could easily stand alone in a room full of contemporary furnishings. What is an easy place to start? I used to always begin my projects by asking my clients to invest in one nice mahogany chest to begin decorating. It can be used in a living room, dining room, den or bedroom. It is something useful and beautiful that works in any setting and can move to different rooms over time. Where do you recommend Atlantans shop for antiques? Miami Circle has one of my favorites, William Word Fine Antiques. The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center has many showrooms with beautiful antiques, including Travis and Company. For antique rugs, both Moattar and Keivan have gorgeous inventories and are two of my trusted sources. Scott Antique Markets is shopped by the whole nation, and you never know what you might find... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! 📝Nicole Letts MCLEAN INTERIORS mcleaninteriors.com #SimplyBuckhead #McLeanInteriors #PatriciaMcLean #AntiqueDesign #InteriorDesign @nicolemelv

One month out and counting! CURE Childhood Cancer’s beloved Lauren’s Run & Picnic arrives April 26. The run is an official Peachtree Road Race Qualifier, starting at the Concourse Office Park and ending with Atlanta’s favorite family picnic. Lace up, bring the crew, and join the fight against childhood cancer. Register today at laurensrun.org. #SimplyBuckhead #CUREChildhoodCancer #LaurensRun #RunForACure #AtlantaEvents @CUREchildcancer

WONDERLAND They say there’s no such place, but a trip to glorious, tax-free Tennessee might prove the pundits wrong. WindRiver Lakefront & Golf Community offers a private, manicured sanctuary where days are defined by the lake, the course, the courts, and the trails. With an enthusiastic membership and exceptional residences, it truly makes you wonder—why not Tennessee? Come and see the beauty for yourself. Learn more at WINDRIVERLIVING.COM or call 865-988-1864. #WindRiverLiving #TennesseeRealEstate #LakefrontLiving #GolfCommunity #LuxuryLifestyle

NEWS CLIPS Facials Meet Fashion in Sandy Springs Base Fashion and Facial Bar has opened in Sandy Springs. The new spa-meets-retail concept combines medical-grade skincare services alongside an upscale boutique. Founded by Eldar Karen and Stefani Silverman, the open-concept studio with facial beds separated by curtains offers both traditional and advanced facial treatments. The spa offers services such as personalized skincare treatments, classic facials and high-tech treatments that use radio frequency sculpting, all completed by licensed aestheticians. The business model targets clients seeking both beauty services and fashion shopping in a single location. coveryourbase.com 📝 Nicole Letts #SimplyBuckhead #BaseFashionAndFacial #SandySpringsBeauty #SkinAndStyle #AtlantaSpa @nicolemelv

Join us for an afternoon of inspiration and empowerment! Simply Buckhead is proud to be the Media Sponsor for the 2026 EmpowHER Luncheon, hosted by Dress for Success Atlanta on Thursday, March 26. This year’s event features a keynote address by Emmy-nominated news anchor and bestselling author Amy Robach. We will also be celebrating five incredible local changemakers being honored as the 2026 Women EmpowHER Honorees: Kitty Chaney Reed, Kris Delaney, Margie Malone Tuckson, Michele Rhea Caplinger, and Susan Nethero. Every ticket supports the vital mission of Dress for Success Atlanta—helping women across Georgia remove barriers to the workforce and achieve economic independence. 📅 When: Thursday, March 26 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Where: TK Elevator Building | 788 Circle 75 Parkway SE, Atlanta 🎟️ Join us: Visit dfsatlanta.org to reserve your seat or VIP Toast access! @DFSAtlanta #SimplyBuckhead #DressForSuccessAtlanta #EmpowHER2026 #AmyRobach #WomenEmpowerment #AtlantaEvents

THE DARK AGE Once eschewed for light and bright tones, dark wood is making a comeback. Whether you see it in a midcentury-inspired lamp, a classic breakfront or an unusual and visually interesting piece of decor, it’s time to give mahogany, walnut and other dark wood grains their moment in the spotlight. Peruse these styles as home update inspiration. Jonathan Adler Buenos Aires Drinks Table ($900) Bring curves into a room with this turned mahogany drinks table. The rich wood base has been polished to underscore the natural grain and topped with a 12-inch wide piece of white Volakas marble that’s just right for perching a favorite beverage. The table sits 22 inches high, the perfect height for pairing it with an oversized armchair. Neiman Marcus Atlanta 404.266.8200 neimanmarcus.com @neimanmarcusatlanta Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! 📝 Lauren Finney Harden #SimplyBuckhead #InteriorDesignTrends #DarkWoodRevival #JonathanAdler #ModernMidCentury

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE Gabriela Eisenhart’s Silo Studio Design breathes new life into spaces. Designer Gabriela Eisenhart grew up in Atlanta and in her family’s restaurant business. Nino’s Italian Restaurant, which has been open since 1968, was an education for her. “I learned from a young age that hard work was important,” she says. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2006, specializing in film. She then worked in film production for a few years before she founded her design studio in 2012 after the birth of her second son. Originally, the firm was eponymous; she changed the name later to reflect the joining of her two sons’ names, Silas and Oscar. “It started organically; people were asking me to do their homes,” she says. “I started very small, and now we do everything: renovations, new builds and projects all over Atlanta and the country.” Here, she shares more about her work. How did you go from film to design? I did a lot of production work in film, and it wasn’t working out for me. I wasn’t happy. But I think the two fields are related. Design and production speak the same language. I had to bring all my organizational skills from my film days to design projects. I run my firm like I would run a production. It’s a little different on the creative side. On set, you’re thinking about visuals. It’s flat. Now, it’s more about how a client feels in a space and how that contributes to their well-being. How do you approach design? What I love most is a layered, organic and modern look, even though the term “organic modern” is a bit overused right now. I love to create texture and warmth through neutral layers and natural materials. I like very calm spaces. I’m a highly anxious person, and muted, layered spaces keep me calm. I also do more vibrant stuff and rooms with more personality, with more color and pattern, where I can tell my client’s story... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! 📝 Lauren Finney Harden SILO DESIGN STUDIO 470.352.1733 silostudiodesign.com #SimplyBuckhead #SiloStudioDesign #GabrielaEisenhart #InteriorDesign #OrganicModern #AtlantaDesigner

DELBAR BUCKHEAD A bazaar for the senses, Delbar Buckhead offers a taste of the Middle East with its lavish decor, boisterous vibe, vigilant service and bold spice levels. It’s a winning strategy based on its busy dining rooms, numerous online fans and Michelin recommended status since 2023. Expect a blend of tradition and modernity across menus packed with options. Cocktails taste spirit-forward while alcohol-free options range from spicy to sweet. Adana tops a rich lamb kebab with spicy/herby zhoug and spicy sesame tahina sauces for abundant heat. Falafel balls are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside with an herby punch. Honey harissa chicken coats tender chicken with a sweet/spicy sauce. Sabzi polo is a rice that pairs with anything. The koobideh sandwich at lunch features a blend of lamb and beef. Thick fries are crisped to perfection and sprinkled with a tangy spice blend. Desserts include cardamom gelato, a soothing finish to a zesty feast. Appetizers: $7-$28 Greens and grains: $8-$23 Meats, $20-$99 Desserts: $8-$13 Lunch sandwiches: $18-$21 Brunch bakery: $9-$24 Delbar – Buckhead 404.738.9302 delbaratl.com/location-buckh… 📝Hope S. Philbrick 📸 Erik Meadows #SimplyBuckhead #DelbarBuckhead #AtlantaDining #MiddleEasternCuisine #MichelinRecommended

HOOVES FOR HOPE SUPPORTING LOCAL THERAPEUTIC HORSE PROGRAM! Bourbon & Burgers will celebrate its fifth anniversary on April 26, raising critical funds for the equine therapy program at Chastain Horse Park. The fundraiser supports equine-assisted services for individuals with autism, cerebral palsy or speech delays, as well as survivors of human trafficking through Wellspring Living and other organizations. In 2025, the event raised more than $350,000. Chastain Horse Park was founded in 1998, but the property on which it sits has been an equestrian facility since the 1930s. Today, the park serves three distinct groups within the same facility with programs for public lessons, boarding and therapy. Funds raised through Bourbon & Burgers provide therapy services at discounted rates and support a robust scholarship program. “Chastain Horse Park is one of only two remaining urban horse barns in the United States and hosts more than 5,400 therapeutic sessions each year, making this work both rare and deeply impactful,” says event co-chair Cynthia Ruff. “Caring for horses is costly, and caring for horses in the city is even more so.” Expenses range from daily grain and hay to veterinary care... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! 📝 Nicole Letts chastainhorsepark.org @ChastainHorse #SimplyBuckhead #ChastainHorsePark #EquineTherapy #BourbonAndBurgers #AtlantaNonprofit