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ESSENTIALS Quintessential Atlanta Long known as a destination for conventions, Atlanta is emerging as a leisure capital, combining Southern hospitality, world-class food and plenty of cosmopolitan offerings. For those willing to tackle Atlanta’s infamous sprawl, there’s a world of ﬁne dining and great fun to discover. For Atlanta’s answer to Madison Avenue, head to Buckhead. Taste Makers Visit the World of Coca-Cola (top) to learn more about the secret formula, take a tour and enjoy refreshing beverages. Follow it up with a trip to Miller Brothers for a made-tomeasure suit (lower left). There, at the intersections of Lenox, Peachtree and Piedmont Roads, you’ll ﬁnd the highest concentration of upscale boutiques in the United States—and the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead. The hotel is conveniently connected to the Lenox Square Mall, aﬀording its guests the perfect opportunity to relax after a day there or at any of the other 1,400 retail units in the area. Buckhead is also home to the city’s most elegant street, West Paces Ferry Road, where you can ogle the 24,000-square-foot Governor’s Mansion. Atlantans like big. But they J WM MAGAZINE 32 J W M A R R I O T T. C O M which oﬀers three styles of music on three separate dance ﬂoors. Trendy in the Center Atlanta’s “Intown” neighborhoods—Virginia Highlands, Inman Park and Candler Park—have revitalized many older buildings and now boast joggers, baby strollers and loving renovations of Victorian and Craftsman homes. Trendiest is Virginia Highlands, at the corner of North Highland and Virginia Avenues, the city’s most walkable neighborhood. Peruse the shops on Highland: Gado Gado for Indonesian art, Bill Hallman Original for casual clothing and Judith Bright for original jewelry. Try the sushi at Harry & Sons (820 North Highland Ave.; 404-873-2009); for haute Southern cuisine, Rosebud (1397 North Highland Ave.; 404-347-9747) is terriﬁc for weekend brunch. At night, observe COURTESY OF COCA-COLA, CHRIS RANK Big in Buckhead also appreciate charm and intimacy, traits that are especially surprising in a city that’s so spread out. For a reﬁned men’s shopping experience—and the city’s best made-to-measure suits—head to Miller Brothers (3207 Paces Ferry Place 404-233-8000). Then continue on to Anis Cafe & Bistro (2974 Grandview Ave.; 404-233-9889) to be transported to southern France, while savoring moules marinières and a plat de charcuterie. If American food is what you desire, try Hal’s (30 Old Ivy Rd.; 404-261-0025), which dishes up thick cuts of beef in an old-time atmosphere of cigar smoke, stiﬀ drinks and sports celebrities. To round oﬀ your visit, see the city-owned Bobby Jones Golf Course (384 Woodward Way; 404355-1009), named for Atlanta’s most famous golfer. Prefer a nightclub? Check out the Havana Club (3112 Piedmont Rd.; 404-869-8484), http://www.JWMARRIOTT.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of JWM - Volume 3, Issue 3

JWM - Summer 2013
Table of Contents
JW Experts
Contributors
Editor’s Letter
Distinctive Products, People, Ideas & Style
A Quiet Place
Powering Down
Sonoma
Industrial Arts
The Portal
Downtown Dreaming
Sky High
Greens Revolution
Rethinking the Bored Room
JW Experience
My Passion

JWM - Volume 3, Issue 3