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Atlanta<br />
GEORGIA<br />
— Bret Love<br />
GO SHOP<br />
AZTEC JEWELERS<br />
2156 Henderson Mill Rd • 770-934-2900<br />
www.aztecjewelers.com<br />
A Northlake area fi xture for more than three<br />
decades, Aztec specializes in Native American<br />
jewelry, with styles ranging from simple<br />
beadwork to exquisite sterling silver and<br />
turquoise fi ligree.<br />
BOOGALOOS<br />
246 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur<br />
404-373-3237<br />
www.boogaloosboutique.com<br />
Fall is the ideal time to undertake a makeover.<br />
Get started at this hip boutique, which features<br />
women’s clothing from BCBG Generation,<br />
Liquid and French Connection, plus Spanx for<br />
underneath and jewelry to top it off.<br />
DONNA VAN GOGHS<br />
1651 McLendon Ave • 404-370-1003<br />
www.donnavangoghs.com<br />
This quirky shop specializes in “art for all<br />
y’all,” which translates into paintings by area<br />
artists and crafts like skateboards and<br />
drink coasters emblazoned with photos of<br />
local landmarks.<br />
GREENE’S FINE FOODS<br />
141 E Trinity Pl, Decatur • 404-378-2001<br />
www.greenesfi nefoods.com<br />
Whether you pronounce it “pee-can” or<br />
“pe-kahn,” you must eat this nut before you<br />
leave town. Visit Greene’s to fi nd them honeyroasted,<br />
salted, chocolate-covered or praline.<br />
MEDITATING MANTIS<br />
1025 Canton St, Roswell • 770-645-6936<br />
www.meditatingmantis.com<br />
This wellness-promoting bookstore and<br />
gift shop offers candles, cards and holistic<br />
supplements, plus a variety of classes,<br />
including meditation, tarot and ghost hunting.<br />
MUSE SALON AND SPA<br />
4620 Kimball Bridge Rd, Alpharetta<br />
678-393-2214<br />
www.musesalonandspa.com<br />
If you’re in town for a special event, stock up<br />
on products from names like Kerastase and<br />
Shu Uemura at this boutique salon.<br />
GO SEE<br />
ATLANTA FALCONS<br />
At the Georgia Dome, 1 Georgia Dome Dr<br />
404-223-8000<br />
www.atlantafalcons.com<br />
Can Matt Ryan lead the Falcons to the playoffs<br />
two years in a row? Find out when the Dirty<br />
Birds defend their home turf against the<br />
Redskins (Nov. 8), Buccaneers (Nov. 29),<br />
Eagles (Dec. 6) and Saints (Dec. 13).<br />
MACY’S GREAT TREE LIGHTING<br />
Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Rd<br />
770-913-5639<br />
www.macys.com<br />
The granddaddy of Atlanta pre-holiday events,<br />
the lighting of the Great Tree is to the Big<br />
Peach what the the tree lighting at Rockefeller<br />
Center is to the Big Apple—a stirring way to<br />
ring in the holiday season. Nov. 26.<br />
MARGARET MITCHELL HOUSE<br />
990 Peachtree St • 404-249-7015<br />
www.margaretmitchellhouse.com<br />
This historic home of the Gone With the Wind<br />
author offers guided tours of the rooms where<br />
the book was written, an exhibition on the fi lm<br />
and memorabilia from Mitchell’s life, as well as<br />
creative writing classes.<br />
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR<br />
At Fox Theatre • 660 Peachtree St<br />
404-881-2100<br />
www.foxtheatre.org<br />
This returning holiday favorite features the<br />
world-famous Radio City Rockettes kickin’<br />
along to Christmas classics. Santa, ballerinas<br />
and toy soldiers will also be there. Nov. 19<br />
through Dec. 6.<br />
THE SECOND CITY: PEACH<br />
DROP, STOP & ROLL<br />
At Hertz Stage at the Alliance Theatre<br />
1280 Peachtree St • 404-733-5000<br />
www.alliancetheatre.org<br />
Back for a second year, this collaboration<br />
between the Tony Award-winning Alliance<br />
Theatre and Chicago’s The Second City comedy<br />
troupe brings satirical sketch, improv and musical<br />
comedy to town. Nov. 6 through Dec. 13.<br />
STONE MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS<br />
At Stone Mountain Park<br />
Hwy 78 E, Stone Mountain • 770-498-5690<br />
www.stonemountainpark.com<br />
This family-friendly celebration of the<br />
season turns Stone Mountain into a holiday<br />
wonderland, with millions of lights, nightly<br />
parades, live shows and a special laser event.<br />
Nov. 14 through Dec. 30.<br />
GO EAT<br />
DADDY D’Z<br />
264 Memorial Dr • 404-222-0206<br />
www.daddydz.com<br />
Funky and fun, this down-home, Chicago-style<br />
Surround Yourself!<br />
With Hiking, Relaxing, Dreaming, Fishing, Shopping, Rafting, Antiquing, Biking and More.<br />
www.BlueRidgeMountains.com 800-899-mtns<br />
barbecue joint hosts live blues on weekend<br />
nights, which mixes well with the tender spare<br />
ribs, chicken quarters and legendary chopped<br />
pork. $<br />
YOREKA!<br />
At The Prado • 5590 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy<br />
Springs • 404-459-9123<br />
www.yoreka.com<br />
With an rotating roster of frozen yogurt fl avors<br />
(at under 20 calories per ounce) and more<br />
than 15 toppings (from fresh fruits to Fruity<br />
Pebbles), you can eat a healthy snack here<br />
every day and never get bored. $<br />
SHOGUN JAPANESE<br />
STEAK & SUSHI BAR<br />
3420 Buford Dr, Buford • 678-541-6000<br />
www.shogunatl.com<br />
Tucked alongside the Mall of Georgia, this<br />
Japanese joint is a combination sushi bar and<br />
hibachi show. Order the shrimp and a round of<br />
sake for the best results. $$<br />
VINGENZO’S<br />
105 E Main St, Woodstock • 770-924-9133<br />
www.vingenzos.com<br />
Despite this Neapolitan-style restaurant’s<br />
snazzy style, the prices are low enough for an<br />
entire family meal. Bring the brood for sopressata<br />
pizza baked in a wood-burning oven. $$<br />
SPICE MARKET<br />
188 14th St • 404-549-5450<br />
www.spicemarketatlanta.com<br />
The Atlanta location of Chef Jean-Georges<br />
Vongerichten’s paean to Southeast Asian<br />
street cuisine has impressive desserts. Try<br />
the Thai Jewels and Fruits, featuring jackfruit,<br />
mangoes, papaya and candied water chestnuts<br />
over young coconut crushed ice. $$$<br />
CRAFT ATLANTA<br />
3376 Peachtree Rd • 404-995-7580<br />
www.craftrestaurant.com<br />
Chef Tom Colicchio’s fi rst Atlanta endeavor<br />
occupies a dramatic two-story space. Score<br />
an upstairs table to taste dishes like diver<br />
scallops with mushroom jus and beef short<br />
ribs with root vegetables. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
11 STORIES<br />
At The Glenn Hotel<br />
110 Marietta St NW • 404-469-0700<br />
www.glennhotel.com<br />
This chill rooftop lounge affords panoramic<br />
views of the skyline, with a verdant herb<br />
garden and DJs spinning cool tunes<br />
throughout the night.<br />
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NOVEMBER <strong>2009</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
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