"Sarah's List!"
Sarah Bentley Powell
Atlanta fine Homes Sotheby's International Reality
404.313.0949
sarahpowell@atlantafinehomes.com
spbentley@comcast.net
Mortgage Brokers:
Stephanie Nuesse or Adrienne Holmes - Wells Fargo 404.848.1098
Caterers:
Peach of a Party 770.350.9966
Gloriosa, ask for Keith (Special) 404.523.8077 ex. 204
Bartenders:
The Ross Brothers 404.344.2865
Robert White 404.768.2318
Loni Bolton 404.349.3946
Painters:
Nanu Gallo 770.604.9451 (He works by himself but he is very good and fair priced)
Jose 678.643.6979
Jose 770.480.7315
Decorative Painter, Bobbie 770.512.0077
Cesar - 404.312.5586
Tile Installer:
James Boone 404.330.7888
Florin 404.376.4015
Wallpaper Hanger:
The Hangman 770-985-9325
Electrician:
Mark Urdang 678.725.4100 (He is great and totally trustworthy!)
Architect:
Norman Askins 404.233.6565 (Wonderful man with a great reputation and many published homes. He also does consultations on space and projects.)
Handyman:
Arthur Cater - Has a small crew that can do all kinds of jobs including electrical work, painting anything! Their work is great and the prices are fair too. 678.508.8888
General Contractor:
Zach T. Smith - Turn Key Construction 404.202.3524 - Amazing builder who has now started a home renovation business but can also build you the most amazing home.
Dave Doerr - Doerr and Sons 770.597.7039. Dave worked on my house and did a great job.
Interior Designers:
Bella Forma Interiors, Caroline Pearson 404.775.7393 Caroline@BellaFormaInteriors.com She is my sister and I am not referring her because of that. She helped me with my house and I trust her taste completely. She will help you get a high-end look while being conscious of your budget! She worked for Suzanne Kassler prior to going on her own.
Melanie Benecki
Suzanne Kassler
Restaurants:
Buckhead - Uptown
Aria - Beautiful chic sexy restaurant
Anis - A small Buckhead French Bistro, great for lunch too.
Haven and Valenza - In Brookhaven (Owned by Michael and Tonya Arnett, super hip and great food!)
Georgia Grill (favorite casual southwestern restaurant- excellent margaritas!)
Chops (Classic steak house with a fun feel. This is a local Buckhead favorite.)
Hal's (My favorite steak house because it is authentic old Atlanta.)
MF Buckhead - Excellent sushi!
Craft - The Mansion in Buckhead
Bistro Niko - Corporate feel but the food is good.
Souper Jenny - Best little casual lunch place in heart of Buckhead. Fresh homemade soups, salads etc. made fresh daily!
Midtown - Downtown
Taco Ria de Sol - Order and then sit casual, hip Mexican. Howell Mill Rd. or Cheshirebrige Rd.
Figo - Order and then sit. They will serve up excellent Italian. Super good!
Nuevo Loredo - Super low key under the radar place, awesome Mexican!
Ecco - This cool urban spot serves great small plates and an excellent wine list.
Rathbun's - Upscale urban hip. Amazing food. Must have reservations.
Rathbun's Steak - Very urban steak house. Reservations required.
Float Away Cafˇ - This is a little gem! Owned by the Star Provisions Group.
JCT - Southern chic! Designed by Smith Haynes.
Bacchanalia - Howell Mill area. All of their restaurants are great. www.starprovisions.com
Hair
Michelle Coulter Salon. All stylists are good there but I go to Zev. 404.261.0404
James Madison Salon 404.266.8647 Ask for James the owner - midtown
Hair Color: Jennifer 770.312.6458 Lola Richi Salon on Marietta Street in midtown. She is the best! I have used her since I have lived here and would never let another touch my hair.
Beauty:
Skin IQ - Lidia 404.277.0778, Great for Facials and eye brows. She is the best!
Sugar Coat - Hip Buckhead Nail Salon with awesome products.
Electrolysis: Lara 404.364.0500
Massage in your home. Kim Englehardt 770.653.1172
Glow - Mobile Tan Service. She will come to your house to spray tan. It is so great. 610.212.9910
Gyms:
Jeanne's Body Tech - Want to get in the shape of your life? Try this gym. The best classes and personal trainers.
Body Sculpt Inc. - Great group class on Saturdays. Personal trainers are fantastic. I workout with Dolvett. 404.493.4873 www.bodysculptorinc.com
The Terminus Club - A real executive gym with a special golf clinic.
Blast - www.blast900.com above Souper Jenny
Atlanta Hot Yoga www.getreadytosweat.com
Personal Trainers:
Jeannes Body Tech, Andrew is the owner and a great trainer but a lot of the trainers are good.
Body Sculpt Inc. - All trainers are good.
Florist:
Michael Evan's - This is the best florist in the city as far as I am concerned! 404.365.0200
Lush Life - For flowers and much more! The shop is so special too! They are excellent at garden design. 404.841.9661
Wonderful Stores:
BD Jeffries - gifts, etc.
Belle Chambers - beautiful linens in Buckhead
Jeffrey - High-end designer women shoes and clothes (Ask for Steven to help you. William can help you with accessories.)
Ralph Lauren - Kathy is a great sales person.
Bungalow - My favorite home store in Atlanta.
Circa Lighting - All the editing has been done. There is nothing tacky about it.
Sid Mashburn - The most wonderful new men's store to hit Atlanta.
Rebecca Boutique - Across the street from Souper Jenny in the white cottage. You don't have to go to L.A. for casual chic! 404.816.7785 3211 Cains Hill Place
DEKA - Do you like to look hip at the gym or on the weekends? This is the shop for you.
Baby and young ones:
B. Braithwaite - The most beautiful baby store ever!- Howell Mill Rd.
Sprout - Really chic baby store- Howell Mill Rd.
Pediatrician - Julie Segal, Mt. Vernon Highway 404-303-1314
Dentistry for Children and Teens 770.934.5900 (See Dr.'s)
Mommy's morning out and Pre School, Peachtree Presbyterian Church on Roswell Rd.
For your dogs:
Dog Days- Dog Daycare - Buckhead 404.266.8668
Pharr Rd. Animal Hospital
Dog Dentist 770.343.8530
Doctors:
Dr. Wesley D. Powell, DDS, MS, PC Dentistry for Children and Teens, (Pediatric Dentist, He is my husband so I am partial but really he is wonderful and loves kids! His office is near 85 and 285 www.childteen.com 770.934.5900
Dr. Vanstrom General and Restorative Dentist
Dr. Deborah King , Cosmetic Dentist - Buckhead on Roswell Rd.
Dr. Garcia OBGYN - He is super nice and has great bedside manner. He delivered my son Pearson.
Dr. Kort FERTILITY - It is because of him that I have Pearson.
Dr. Tiffany Hamilton Dermatology and Vein Institute - She is the best! Alpharetta, GA 770.360.8881
Dr. Kirk Paulk Internist - 404.252.7226
Dr. Kahn Eye Doctor - Buckhead 404.237.0757
Dr. Warren Cargal - Buckhead Acupuncture 404.233.5080
Dr. Julie Segal - Pediatrician 404.303.1314