2015
5 questions for: Nick Melvin
The former Parish and Empire State South chef takes a playful yet refined approach to classic comfort cuisine at the freshly debuted music venue-meets-restaurant concept, Venkman’s.
Lakeside Luxe
A French Creole-style abode edging the banks of Grange Lake transported visitors into an oasis of laid-back luxury at the 2015 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Serenbe Designer Showhouse.
Jill Biskin
A versatile artist with astonishing depth, this Athens-based creative defies definition.
Antiquing in Atlanta
Atlanta has a strong decorative arts community, and it’s bolstered by an array of antiques shops and markets. From dealers specializing in one specific genre to design showrooms at ADAC that incorporate a broad range of antiques with their contemporary lines, shoppers can find almost every style and period of antique. While some businesses ship via the proverbial container from Europe, others carefully curate inventory via private collections, auctions and estate sales. With such an abundance of antiques shops, markets and showrooms, Atlanta remains a trusted resource for designers and clients throughout the Southeast. Here, six designers share with former antiques dealer Suzanna Cullen Hamilton their perennial favorites in Atlanta, as well as shopping experiences farther afield.
5 Questions for: Ford Fry
The chef and restaurateur’s steakhouse concept, Marcel, offers old-world romance and moody allure. Here, Fry speaks to AH&L about the westside’s only steakhouse—and his booming culinary empire.
Park Avenue Pretty
Margaret Kirkland transforms a New York pied-a-terre employing bold brushstrokes of color and pattern.
Provincial Pairing
Stan Topol carries on the legacy of Style legend Joye Hirsch in a Newnan Farmhouse that blends personal comfort and high style with luxurious enhancements.
Georgian Splendor
A comprehensive renovation of an Atlanta high-rise results in the pinnacle of classical architecture and design.