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Home Helpers of North Atlanta Voted Best of Perimeter Home Care for 2021! Home Helpers of North Atlanta is honored to be voted the Best Home Care for Seniors in the inaugural Best of Perimeter awards! Thank you to everyone who voted for us. “Winning in the first Best of Perimeter contest is especially meaningful in these challenging times. For the past four years we have also been honored with the Best Home Care for Seniors award in North Atlanta, and it’s been so rewarding to be trusted by our clients and their families as we partner to help them” say Hilary and Greg Eldridge. “It’s our ability to constantly fine tune and deliver a truly personalized approach that makes the difference between good and great care. Change is constant - with our amazing caregivers and staff we strive to anticipate, recognize and address those changes as part of our ongoing commitment to partner with our families and deliver exceptional Care Management.” In the evolving world of COVID-19, the health care challenges our clients and caregivers face make it important to adapt quickly and help families navigate as their loved ones face their own unique situations. We recognized
early on the critical need to obtain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), deliver extensive infection control training and elevate our Care Management to a level that makes us stand apart. For many of our families, seeing their older loved ones thrive at home is now an alternative they view as a lifesaving decision. If your older loved one is in a care facility, the one on one dedicated care and warm emotional connection a heart centered Home Helpers caregiver provides can be life changing.
Being able to deliver quality Care Management at a rapid pace is a must in today’s world. It’s just not enough to set up a care plan and make a wonderful match of a heart centered caregiver to client. It takes proactive attention to detail by a team that has depth and skill, with Care Managers who form a critical link with our
families as needs arise. Proactive Care Management lets us pivot more quickly to address the questions and concerns clients have in real time, working to offer solutions and ideas before issues become critical. Hilary and Greg built this business as a tribute to Hilary’s father and set out nine years ago to raise the bar for in-home care. “I saw what a difference truly personalized care made in my Dad’s life and strive to provide the kind of care he’d be proud to have inspired”, says Hilary. “I always use his memory as a touchstone to make sure that even in the midst of change we engage the spirit of our clients as we honor the richness of their lives.” We’re here to help - from six hours a day, several days a week to 24/7 and live-in care. A Home Helpers caregiver has the skills to assist with all personal care, help around the house, safely speed up recovery from surgery, or provide specialized care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. For a free consultation please call Home Helpers of North Atlanta at (678) 430-8511.
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Perimeter people, places are special Wow! The Perimeter business community sure is a special place. When we bought the Crier in 2019 we heard from readers for months afterward telling us how special the newspaper was to them and how excited they were that new owners were coming in to protect and build on the success of their local community newspaper. Publisher Hans Appen Director of Content and Development Carl Appen Director of Sales and Marketing Mike Dorman Advertising Paul Flowers Jim Hart Steve Neese Kimberly Tyson Design David Brown Daniela Constantino Reproduction of the content of the 2021 Best of Perimeter Winners Guide is prohibited without expressed written permission. All efforts have been made to verify content. Appen Media
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I learned quickly about the pride the people of Dunwoody take in their community and how important it was for us to con-tinue to tell its stories each week in the latest edition of the Crier.
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The Crier was and is a strong local newspaper, but like any forward-thinking publishing company is doing these days, we wanted to innovate and bring new and exciting features to the newspaper that would ensure that it stayed that way. One such feature we wanted to add to Crier that we’d had some success with over the years with our Herald newspapers north of the river was an annual contest recognizing the best businesses in the area. We called it “Best of Perimeter” and over the course of two months we gave Perimeter residents the opportunity to nominate and then vote on the best businesses in the area in over 100 different categories. We also went door to door, making sure that business owners knew about the contest and would have the opportunity to promote the ballot to their customers. I made some of those visits myself and had the pleasure to meet some great people. I talked to Charles at the Dunwoody Nature Center, Debbie at Stage Door Players, Alan over at the Spruill Center for the Arts, Celia at Travelfaire, and Dawn at Camp Run-A-Mutt. I stopped by local eateries, medical offices, retail shops and many more. One central theme throughout my visits was how impressive, kind, and upbeat everyone I met was. Mind you, all of them are still coping with the ravages a pandemic leaves on a business and the often sluggish recovery that follows. But if the quality of the people and business owners I met, and the optimism I was greeted with are any indication, we’re go-ing to be just fine, and 2021 is going to be a great year. So, please take a moment to peruse the list of winners for this year’s Best of Perimeter contest. It is a list of businesses that any community would be proud to call their own. And as always, shop local.
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Hans Appen Publisher, Appen Media Group VIEW THE LIST OF WINNERS AND 1ST RUNNER-UPS; Medical: Pages 6-15 Services: Pages 16-29 Retail: Pages 30-31 Recreation: Pages 33-36 Food & Beverage: Page 37-38
Voted Best Individual Realtor for 2021 Best of Perimeter! Robin Blass is honored to be selected as the Best Individual Realtor® for the Best of Perimeter 2021. Robin has been one of Atlanta’s top-selling agents for the past 40 years, and she has earned award after award to show for her success. Robin became the youngest member ever of the Atlanta Board of Realtors® Million Dollar Club and in 2015, she was recognized as the youngest Realtor® to attain the Platinum Phoenix Award for 35 years in the Million Dollar Club. Most recently, The Robin Blass Group was ranked as the #2 Small Team for the Atlanta Realtors® Association for 2020. Robin believes the home selling experience should be personal, memorable and flawless. Specializing in residential real estate and relocations, Robin Blass exemplifies the level of professionalism that every organization wants and that all agents aspire to achieve. As a top agent in Atlanta from 1992 until the present, Robin boasts an impressive resume full of prestigious awards and recognitions. Being amongst the top one percent nationally is simply a way of life for this outstanding agent. From living in Atlanta and serving a range of areas, Robin knows the city inside and out. She successfully provides for all her clients’ real estate needs, whether they are in the market
to buy or sell. Simply put, her experience is invaluable. Robin prides herself on being completely service-oriented, and a large volume of her business is from referrals.
She tends to do everything with finesse and has a contagious personality, making the transaction processes as easy and pleasant as possible for her clients.
Known for an amiable work ethic, Robin goes above and beyond when it comes to making her clients feel like they are individuals among many.
Whether you are considering buying or selling your home, contact Robin today at 404.495.8233!
WE ARE HUMBLED.
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST REALTOR® OF PERIMETER
ROBIN BLASS REALTOR® 404-403-6561 C 770-394-2131 O
Robin.Blass@HarryNorman.com
4848 Ashford Dunwoody Road Dunwoody, GA 30338
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2021 Best of Perimeter: Medical
SUBCATEGORY Winners appear in bold 1st runner-ups appear in normal text BEST ABA THERAPIST Meade Fields Counseling Fusion Autism Center BEST CHIROPRACTOR Dunwoody Chiropractic Center Atlanta Spine Doctors The Joint Chiropractic BEST COSMETIC SURGERY Dr. Brian Maloney Plastic Surgery Group-Atlanta BEST DENTIST Dentistry With A Difference Brightworks Dentistry
BEST DERMATOLOGIST Metro Derm
BEST HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE Weinstein Hospice
Dermatology Specialists of Geogia
Hollander Senior Living of Sandy Springs
Dr. Diamondis Papadopoulos
Longleaf Hospice
BEST ENT Dr. Gregory Sachs, Atlanta ENT
BEST INTERNAL MEDICINE Laureate Medical Group
Perimeter ENT
Peachtree Dunwoody Medical Associates
BEST FAMILY PRACTICE Laureate Medical Group
BEST MEMORY CARE Berman Commons
Dr. James J. Kinahan, MD
The Mansions at Sandy Springs - Senior Independent Living
BEST GASTROENTEROLOGIST Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates Metro Atlanta Gastroenterology, Llc BEST HOME CARE FOR SENIORS Home Helpers Complete Care at Home
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BEST OBGYN Perimeter Ob/Gyn Dunwoody OBGYN
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2021 Best of Perimeter: Medical BEST ONCOLOGY Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Kaplan Orthodontics
Georgia Cancer Specialists: Center Pointe
BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST Christine Scott, DDS
BEST OPHTHALMOLOGY Mount Vernon Eye Care
Peak Pediatric DentistryDr. Aimee Cassinelli
Atlanta Ophthalmology Associates, P.C.
BEST PEDIATRICIAN Healthy Kids R Us, P.C.
BEST OPTOMETRY Briggs Vision Group Thomas Eye Group - Sandy Springs Office BEST ORAL SURGERY Peachtree Dunwoody Oral and Facial Surgery Perimeter Oral & Facial Surgeons BEST ORTHODONTIST Village Orthodontics
Dunwoody Pediatrics BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY Restorative Therapy & Wellness
BEST SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Dorothy Benson Center, Sandy Springs North DeKalb Senior Center Perimeter Adult Learning & Services BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY Berman Commons The Mansions at Sandy Springs BEST URGENT CARE Dunwoody Urgent Care
Physio
Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet Dunwoody Village
BEST PODIATRY Village Podiatry Centers
BEST VETERINARIAN Dunwoody Animal Medical Center
Atlanta Foot & Ankle Center
WellPet Humane
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Thank you for voting us the Best of Perimeter 2021! Thank You For Voting Us Best Physical Therapy! Restorative Therapy & Wellness specializes in balance and falls, orthopedics, neuromuscular disorders, stroke, vestibular dysfunction and geriatric conditions. We provide direct individualized patient care to focus on your unique diagnosis and goals.
Mo Gletsu, PT, DPT, NCS, certDN
Deborah Koval, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA, ATC, MSEd
Andrea O’Neal, PT, MPT, certDN
www.restorativept.com | (404) 236-0934 5881 Glenridge Drive, Suite 170 | Atlanta, GA 30328 8 | 2021 Best of Perimeter Winners Guide
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time specifically dedicated to you to design and continually upgrade your ideal exercise plan. We facilitate movement through hands-
We want to thank everyone for voting for us and making Restorative Therapy & Wellness Best of Perimeter 2021! This is indeed high praise and tremendous honor. Eleven years ago we opened our doors, and by partnering with all of you, we made our journey succeed: “We restore your movement.” Our mission at Restorative Therapy & Wellness, LLC is to provide the highest standard of physical therapy clinical excellence using the most up to date research, clinical expertise and quality assurance for our patients, their family members, care-givers and doctors. Our goal is to optimize your desired movement through a mutual cooperative relationship. During each visit we focus our attention on you. We apply our extensive physical therapy knowledge and skill to restore your movement to its maximum potential. We spend individualized
on techniques which promote healing, muscle integrity and postural balance. We also serve our neighbors and community by promoting health and wellness through periodic outreach programs. Our evidencedbased falls prevention program, BOLD (Balance on One Leg Daily), has been highly regarded, cost-effective and fun. We offer free ten minute physical therapy consultations and visits to our clinic. Just call to schedule. We look forward to helping you restore your movement. Restorative Therapy & Wellness 5881 Glenridge Drive Suite 170 Atlanta, GA 30328 404-236-0934
J&J vaccines available for age 18 years and above and Pfizer vaccine available for age 12 years and above BROUGHT TO YOU BY: HEALTH KIDS R US
Healthy Kids R Us, a Pediatric clinic in Dunwoody, GA, BRUTUS-DARIUS would like to send a note of thank you to the community at large for voting our clinic “Best pediatrician in the Perimeter”. It is with pride and humility that we accept this honor, and we pledge to BENZA continue to work hard to remain deserving of the trust this community has placed in us. Indeed, hard-work and increased vigilance may have carried us through this difficult and very demanding pandemic period, but it is the loyalty and gratitude of our patients that we are most grateful for. From the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU for recognizing our effort and our determination to serve the Greater Atlanta Community. Allow us to take this opportunity to also announce that Healthy Kids R Us, (HKRUS) will be increasing its role in helping to combat this pandemic. Starting immediately HKRUS has the J&J vaccines available for age 18 years and above and Pfizer vaccine
available for age 12 years and above. Since we are observing COVID19 protocols, and can only have a limited number of patients in our waiting area at a time, we ask that individuals interested in getting a vaccine call our office for an appointment. We can be reached at 770-558-3150. We are located at: 11 Dunwoody Park, Suite 190, Dunwoody, GA 30338. Lastly, we would to thank our medical staff for going above and beyond their call of duty, and for adopting and implementing all new CDC and public Health protocols as seamlessly as possible, in order to minimize any inconvenience to our patients.
Sincerely, Jessie Brutus-Darius MD, FAAP President/CEO of Healthy Kids R
Thanks for Voting Us Best Pediatrician of Perimeter! Medical Care For Newborns, Children & Adolescents
We, at Healthy Kids R Us, PC, serve patients from the first day of life (newborn) to the age of 21 (adulthood). We are an outpatient pediatric facility located in Dunwoody, GA. Our pediatric providers are board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Jessie Brutus-Darius is fluent in English, Spanish and French and Dr. Natalia Benza in Spanish and English.
Natalia Benza, MD
Us, P.C. Natalia Benza, MD CFO of Healthy Kids R Us, P.C. Address: 11 Dunwoody Park, Suite 190 Dunwoody, GA 30338 Phone: 770-558-3150 Website: HealthyKidsRUs.com or HKRUS.com
Jessie Brutus-Darius, MD FAAP
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To our wonderful patients,
Locarnini family Over 15 years ago, I opened Dunwoody Urgent Care. Like my father, who was a general practitioner in Sonoma, CA, I wanted to get back to the basics, emulating and rekindling the ideal of small-town medicine. My adopted hometown of Dunwoody has embodied that dream, as Dunwoodians have embraced my traditional values. My staff and I listen to our patients, and we truly care for each and every 10 | 2021 Best of Perimeter Winners Guide
one of you. We want to extend a HUGE thank you to all of our (over 34,000!) patients and the community as a whole, for the amazing support you have shared with us, particularly in the past year. It means everything to us that you voted us the best Urgent Care in Dunwoody, and that you continue to
choose us to care for your illnesses and injuries. The outpouring of support and loyalty, both in-person and on social media, has been overwhelming. It is our honor and privilege to have earned your trust! Warmest regards, — Dr. Locarnini and family
Thank you for Voting us BEST Urgent Care 770.353.2001 www.dunwoodyurgentcare.com 1730 Mt. Vernon Road, Suite B, Dunwoody, GA 30338
SERVICES: • Injury Care • Medical Care • COVID-19 Testing • Camp/Scout Physicals • Immunizations • Coming Soon – Primary Care!
We are honored to be voted the Best Veterinarian of 2021! We are thrilled to have been able to provide superior veterinary care for the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs communities for more than 30 years. Doctors Johnson, Pinsky, Gould and Hamer have over one hundred combined years of experience as veterinarians. Most of our full-time employees have worked for Dunwoody Animal Medical Center for ten years and many have worked for us for more than twenty years. Dunwoody Animal Medical Center provides the highest quality of veterinary medicine for cats and dogs. Dr. Johnson performs many surgeries laparoscopically, allowing for a marked reduction in postoperative pain and a quicker return to function. We use high-end diagnostic equipment including digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy and the highest level
of in-house diagnostic laboratory analyzers.
Dunwoody Animal Medical Center is independently owned and operated. We are not owned by a public corporation, allowing for more flexibility in our practice and more individualized care for our patients. From the beginning of our veterinary hospital, it has been important to us to support our community through our sponsorship of local non-profit organizations and charity events. These include the Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade, Lemonade Days, Dunwoody Nature Center, our local schools and numerous youth & charitable organizations. We are honored to provide the veterinary care to the K-9 Police Officers of the Dunwoody Police Department.
Dunwoody Animal Medical Center is a fully accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association. Today, only 12%–15% of veterinary practices in the US and Canada hold the “AAHAaccredited” designation. AAHA is the only organization that accredits veterinary practices in the United States and Canada. Practices that choose to pursue accreditation are evaluated on stringent quality standards
that encompass all aspects of veterinary medicine—from pain management and patient care to team training and medical recordkeeping—and are continuously updated to keep accredited practice teams at the forefront of the profession. We look forward to continuing to provide outstanding service to our clients and superior veterinary care to our patients.
D u nwo o d y A n i m a l M e d i a l Ce n t e r i s h o n o r e d t o b e n a m e d
BEST VETERINARIAN OF PERIMETER 2021! Thank you to our amazing staff, clients and patients. It has been our privilege to serve our community for over 31 years and we look forward to being a part of your lives and our community for many years to come. C.L. Johnson III, DVM | Iris Pinsky, DVM Laura Gould, DVM | Kim Hamer, DVM Williamsburg at Dunwoody 2482 Jett Ferry Rd #600, Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 698-9227 dunwoodyamc.com
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Sincere Thanks for your Votes! BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PEACHTREE DUNWOODY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Peachtree Dunwoody Medical Associates wishes to express sincere thanks to the many Dunwoody Crier readers who voted to recognize our physicians and staff. As part of the Northside Network, we take pride in our standard of excellence and aim to be personable, respectful and reliable in providing the best care possible. We are now motivated to aim for #1 in next year’s Best of Perimeter awards! We are fortunate to have four very talented and highly respected internists who have served North Atlanta for many years. Doctors Antonia Bunce, Marie Garrity, Mehwish Khan and
Mary Sams are known throughout the community for their compassionate care. In addition, Dr. Elizabeth Darsey Butler is a highly rated rheumatologist who serves patients from throughout the southeastern United States. Please visit our website at www. peachtreedunwoodymed.com to learn more about them. We are currently welcoming new patients and offer free parking at our convenient location near Northside Hospital Atlanta. Our office is located in the Metroderm building at 875 Johnson Ferry Road. To schedule an appointment, please call 404-497-1020, option 3. We look forward to serving you and your family!
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PEACHTREE DUNWOODY
Medical Associates
Call 404-497-1020 for an appointment or visit PeachtreeDunwoodyMed.com for more information.
Peachtree Dunwoody Medical Associates is a full-service multi-specialty group specializing in primary care and rheumatology for adult patients. Our board-certified physicians bring extensive experience serving patients in the Greater Atlanta area and are committed to serving each patient with individualized, attentive care. We are welcoming new patients, accept most insurance plans and offer a convenient location near the Northside Hospital Atlanta campus.
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Annual physicals Preventative care & chronic disease management for men & women Acute illness care Diagnosis, treatment and management of disorders of the muscle, bones, joints & immune system
875 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30342
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Best Dentist in Perimeter 2021 Thank you to the Dunwoody and greater Perimeter Community for voting us Best Dentist. We are truly proud and humbled to receive such a prestigious designation. For more than 30 years we have felt an obligation to be an active contributing member of this community. With your help we have held Teddy Bear Drives for the police department, sponsored the restoration of the Spruill Farm House, given college scholarships for graduating high school seniors and sponsored the Dunwoody Woman’s Home Tour to name just a few of our projects. All were made possible with your tremendous support. Together we will continue to make this community a fabulous place to live and work. Dr. Al Nordone and the Dentistry With A Difference Team.
Thank You for Voting Us Best Dentist in Perimeter 2021! Tired of your insurance company making your dental health decisions for you? Discover why our patients have chosen Dentistry With A Difference to provide the personalized quality dental care they deserve. Call us for a new patient consultation and experience the Difference!
Dr. Nordone
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2021 Best of Perimeter: Services
SUBCATEGORY Winners appear in bold 1st runner-ups appear in normal text BEST AUTO SERVICE REPAIR Dunwoody Automotive Group Wade Automotive Repair BEST BANK / CREDIT UNION The Piedmont Bank, Dunwoody Delta Community Credit Union BEST BARBER SHOP Gino’s Classic Barber Shoppe Ernie’s Barber Shop BEST CAR WASH Sunshine Car Wash
SDA CPA Group, P.C.
BEST DRY CLEANER Fabricare Center Cleaners Mt Vernon Dry Cleaners BEST FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY Alexa Kwartin Chris Conway BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER Homreich Berg Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jennifer A Howard BEST FUNERAL HOME Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care
BEST HEATING & AIR SERVICES Estes Heating & Air Conditioning Inc Premier HVAC Mechanical Corporation BEST HOME BUILDER / DEVELOPER Bill Grant Homes Ashton Woods BEST INFORMATION SERVICES Discover Dunwoody Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber BEST INSURANCE AGENCY Farmers Insurance - Robert O Brien
BEST GRAPHICS & PRINTING SHOP Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Southern Insurance Associates of Dunwoody
AlphaGraphics
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Bernadettes Hair Salon And Wig Studio
H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel
Cartique BEST CPA Blad & Associates Carol Dubberly CPA
BEST HAIR SALON / STYLIST Alexx Vosmeier
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2021 Best of Perimeter: Services BEST INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES David Long Interiors Melanie Williams Interior Design BEST LANSCAPING SERVICES Oasis Landscapes & Irrigation Handy Andy Outdoors BEST LAW FIRM Law Office of Josh Sacks Chris Conway BEST MORTGAGE LENDER The Piedmont Bank, Dunwoody Damian Cook Assurance Financial BEST PET DAYCARE / LODGER Camp Run-A-Mutt Dunwoody The Pet Resorts - Dunwoody BEST PET GROOMING Robin’s Groomingdales PetPeople
BEST PET SUPPLY / BOUTIQUE Dog City Bakery II PetPeople BEST POOL SERVICES Spartan Pool Supplies Sweetwater Pools - Atlanta (Sandy Springs) BEST PRE-SCHOOL / DAY CARE Chamblee Methodist Kindergarten
Matthew Weber BEST REALTOR TEAM The McCarty Group Barnes Young Realty Team BEST RENOVATION/HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES Echols Roofing & Home Improvement MOSAIC Design + Build
MJCCA Preschools BEST PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOL The Mount Vernon School Wesleyan School BEST REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE FIRM Keller Williams Realty - Atlanta / Perimeter Karen Cannon Realtors BEST REALTOR (INDIVIDUAL) Robin Blass
Oneida Builders Inc BEST TRAVEL AGENCY / SERVICE Travelfaire of Dunwoody Expedia Cruises BEST TREE SERVICE Griffin Tree Service Northside Tree Professionals
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When to prepare for a move BROUGHT TO YOU BY — ARJÉ AND JIM MCCARTY, THE MCCARTY GROUP, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTA PERIMETER
People always ask us when they should start planning for a future move and we always tell them that the answer is NOW! In the Atlanta real estate market, preparation always results in a better experience and, more importantly, a better sales price. When we consult with our clients in the early stages, we can share proven techniques to make the process
easier as well as strategies that will attract the most buyers to their home when they get ready to sell. We at The McCarty Group are honored to be chosen as the Best Realtor Team for the Best of Perimeter 2021 and want to thank our clients, friends and family for their support and trusting us with their moves. We are privileged to live and work in such a wonderful community. Everyone has a unique situation, and our passion is helping our buyers and sellers reach their goals. If we can help with your next chapter, we can be reached at 678298-1664 or mccartygroup@kw.com.
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A Winning Team Approach Leading Independent Brokerage Since 2003
Karen Cannon Realtors has a different approach. Karen and Anderson Cannon launched their firm over 17 years ago with a unique philosophy – a cohesive team approach. They’ve earned a reputation as the most trusted and fastest growing independent real estate firm in North Atlanta for a reason. They’ve simply built a better way to sell homes. When you hire a Realtor with Karen Cannon Realtors, you are hiring an entire team; you have professionals behind you every step of the way, ensuring that your transaction goes smoothly. The unique philosophy is based on building an experienced, professional team of quality Realtors who know Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and Northern Atlanta inside and out. They live, work and play in their local communities and can provide their clients with all the information they need. The Realtors are backed by a team of individual experts; freeing them up to be more attentive to their clients. Karen Cannon Realtors have the support of a full-time marketing specialist, listing coordinator and closing coordinator. They provide professional photography and videography, home staging, 3D virtual tours and social media
promotion on every listing. They have an extensive network that keeps them in-the-know about properties headed to the market and brings buyers to their seller’s door. The results speak for themselves. Their homes sell in half the time and at top dollar. In 2020, they sold 124 homes, 10% sold prior to listing at an average of 99% of list price. They have 300+ 5-star client reviews, a coveted 5-star Zillow rating and are an Atlanta Realtors Association Top 5% Producer. It’s no wonder they were voted to the 2021 Best Of Perimeter list. Contact their team: (770) 3529658, info@karencannon.com or check out KarenCannon.com 2021 Best of Perimeter Winners Guide | 19
Thank you for voting for Conway Law! Wow! This award is such an honor and Conway Law is truly humbled to be chosen by the community as one of the Best of the Perimeter. In 2013, Attorney Chris Conway left a national insurance defense firm to start Conway Law. He desires to fight for justice for those injured by someone else’s negligence or recklessness. He fights for his clients by using what he learned defending insurance companies. He and his family love living in Dunwoody and being involved in the community whether with Chesnut Elementary, Dunwoody North Fins, Dan & Company, Rush Union, or Orbit Arts Academy. Here is something practical to remember if you are ever in a car wreck: Conway Law’s Four (4) “C’s” for car wrecks: CALL the police. People lie and an insurance company will not believe you unless there is a police report documenting the wreck; COLLECT information. Take pictures of everything: your vehicle, the other vehicle, the locations of the vehicles after the wreck, the other driver’s tag and insurance information. A picture is worth a thousand words and often the car that hits you looks worse that your vehicle.
CARE for yourself. Go and see a medical professional if you feel pain or stiffness, persistent headaches, numbness or tingling going down your arms or legs, or pain in any other area of your body. If you wait to see a doctor hoping that the pain will go away or suffer in silence, an insurance company will use
that against you. CALL Conway Law. Insurance companies are in business to make money and try everything to diminish the value of your claim. You need someone with the knowledge and experience to fight for you.
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First runner-Up for Best Law Firm of Perimeter 2021! At Conway Law, we pride ourselves on giving each client the attention they deserve and providing top quality representation. We do this by giving personalized attention to each client and each case. Attorney Chris Conway spent years working at one of the top insurance defense law firms in the country before opening Conway Law. He puts his experience and knowledge to work for you. Whether you have suffered, been injured or have lost a loved one in a car wreck, a tractor-trailer collision, a slip and fall or some other catastrophic situation, we will fight for you and give you individualized attention.
Chris Conway
At Conway Law, we represent client throughout the greater Atlanta area, including Fulton, Dekalb, Cobb, Clayton, Gwinnett, Douglas, and Hall counties and in cities such as Dunwoody, Chamblee, Brookhaven, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, and Sandy Springs. 1862 Independence Square | Suite E Dunwoody, Georgia 30338 404-334-3311 | chrisconwaylaw.com
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Fran Fuchs (right) and Missy Coker (left)
Every customer deserves exceptional service The Piedmont Bank is a people business. Technology is an important tool; it is not a replacement for a personal banking relationship. Our locally owned bank employs a seasoned group of professionals, each with an average of 20 to 30 years of industry knowledge and the belief that every customer is special. With 13 locations, throughout Dekalb, Gwinnett, Forsyth and North Georgia, The Piedmont Bank offers a broad spectrum of personal and business banking services. Soon, we will have two more branches coming in Cobb, Paulding and Hall County. With technology, we can offer online banking, mobile banking as well as mobile capture some of the many services available. In no way does these services replace the personal relationships appropriate to a healthy banking relationship. We invite you to come in and let us prove we are the Best Bank Around. 2021 Best of Perimeter Winners Guide | 21
Thanks for Voting Us Best Family Law Attorney in Best of Perimeter 2021!
Alexa Kwartin
Elaine Levine
Elizabeth Lawrence
Kwartin & Levine, LLP is founded upon the principles of service, accountability, and integrity. At K&L, we offer more than legal advice and forms – we are counselors and trusted advisors to our clients.
Divorce, Family Law, Mediation, Wills, Trusts, and Probate Law
(404) 692-4355
1190 West Druid Hills Drive Northeast | Suite T-90 Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Best family law attorney Thank you for your vote! I am truly honored to be selected as the Best Family Law Attorney of Perimeter for 2021! I look forward to continuing to KWARTIN deliver excellent family law and mediation services. Kwartin & Levine, LLP prides itself on providing compassionate advocacy and strategic solutions to our clients whose families are experiencing changes and/or facing legal issues. We are here to help you through the difficulties involved
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with family conflict and to assist you in reaching your desired outcomes. We handle uncontested and contested divorce cases, legitimations, child custody & child support matters, prenuptial agreements, and more. Kwartin & Levine, LLP also practices in the areas of wills, trusts, and probate law. Please let us know how we can assist you. Alexa Kwartin (404) 692-4355 www.KwartinLevine.com Alexa@KwartinLevine.com
We are honored to be chosen
Best Real Estate Brokerage
Is it Time to Consider a Career in Real Estate? BROUGHT TO YOU BY KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTA PERIMETER Is now a good time to consider a career in real estate? Absolutely the 2021 Atlanta real estate market is one of the hottest markets we have ever seen. All indicators predict a strong market all year due to historically low inventory and attractive interest rates. The agents at our office are experiencing huge success as they assist sellers get exceptional sales prices and help buyers move into this outstanding community. At Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Perimeter, our training curriculum will prepare you for success, and
our state-of-the-art technology will give you the tools you need to work with your buyers and sellers. Our staff is dedicated to supporting our agents and the atmosphere of the office is one of cooperation and camaraderie. If you would like to learn more about joining the largest real estate company in the United States and the best real estate office in the Perimeter area, call us at 678-2981600 for a confidential interview. To discuss what the unprecedented real estate market of 2021 could mean to you, be sure to reach out to your favorite Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Perimeter agent or team. They have the market knowledge and experience you need.
Thank you to our associates, clients and friends for their support.
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Best insurance agency The O’Brien Agency is thrilled to
be named Best Insurance Agency for the 2021 Best of Perimeter program. Thanks for your votes! Liz, Greg and I are here to serve your personal lines, commercial lines and Medicare insurance needs. I have been in the insurance business since 1998 and our agency in Dunwoody is in its 7th year. We have a great deal of experience to share and we care about serving in our community. Call us anytime with your questions or for an insurance proposal. 404-719-1943. Thanks again!
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Best barber shop We are so delighted and grateful to our community for this honor. As we continue to focus on tailoring the best barbershop experience for our clients, we are reminded how fortunate we are to be able to humbly serve the gentlemen and jr. gentlemen of Atlanta. Whether it’s a straight razor shave, bald fade or that neck shave between visits, our clients’ needs are front and center. To that end, we continue to prioritize barber and stylist education and work only with top
talent who are motivated to leave you looking and feeling great! And, whichever location is most convenient for you, know that you’ll enjoy The Gino’s Classic Barbershop experience every time! From our humble beginnings as Soviet immigrants back in 1979, we have called Atlanta home. Not a day goes by that we aren’t reminded just how lucky we are to live in and love this country and this city. Our sincerest gratitude to our family, staff and community for this recognition!
Thank You For Voting Us Best Barber Shop.
SHEAR. SHAVE. SHINE. Treat yourself to the classic barbershop experience today • MASTER BARBER CUTS • EXPERT FADES • HOT LATHER STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES • STEAMED TOWELS
• BEARD SHAPING & RAZOR OUTLINES • GREY BLENDING • EYEBROW, NOSE & EAR WAXING • SHOE SHINES
Founded in 2010, Gino’s Classic Barbers is an Atlanta staple. The traditions of the classic barber shop and family business run strong in the veins of this shop, which operates in our three locations: Perimeter, Buckhead, and now Midtown. Feel like family when you walk in and like a million bucks when you walk out.
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Thank you for awarding Big Frog Custom T-Shirts of Dunwoody the Best Apparel Boutique (LOCAL) and Best Graphics & Printing Shop for the Best of Perimeter 2021!
And so far, it has been both! I’m so thankful for the Dunwoody/Perimeter Communities at large for the overwhelming support our little shop has received.
Opening the doors on January 8th 2020, I was very hopeful, excited, and ready to clothe the community in Custom Apparel. I anticipated that the first year would be the hardest, and perhaps the most rewarding.
In the spirit of Award-Winning Academy Stars, I need to thank my ROCK STAR team: Madot, Nick, Marlin & Bryn; the Best Husband Ever: Matt Carothers; the Best In-Laws Ever: Jim & Sherill Carothers; all our friends and
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colleagues; and the most AMAZING CLIENTS IN THE UNIVERSE and all the other places too! We love the creativity and passion that our clients put into making Direct-To-Garment tees, hoodies, totes, gorgeous embroidery, and screen prints. Y’all are the MVPs of the t-shirt world and it’s so fun working with you to bring your vision to life.
Thank you for honoring us!
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We want to thank you for voting us the “Best Pet Daycare/ Lodger” in all of the Perimeter area! Every day we strive to provide the community with a premier cage free dog daycare and boarding paradise. Our indoor/ outdoor camp is beautiful (see for yourself on our Muttcams), fun, safe and supervised 24/7. Camp Run-A-Mutt™ Dunwoody features over 11000 square feet of indoor and outdoor play area for your dog to romp, play and socialize to their heart’s content! Watch your camper online as they run on the spacious grassy area, cool off in the custom waterfall/splashpond, relax on the sun deck or under the cooling misters on a hot day. We also offer dog washing, grooming, boutique, obedience training and surprises you’ll find only at Camp Run-A-Mutt™. Your pup will love it, and so will you. It’s not just the amenities that make us unique. Camp Run-A-Mutt™ is also 100% cage-free for both daycare and overnight boarding. Your pup will receive exceptional care by our well-trained, attentive staff who are certified in pet CPR and first aid. Overnight Campers enjoy the security of a caring human in the same room while they snooze. Our goal is to make boarding fun by minimizing the stress and anxiety some dogs experience when they are away from home. “Pack boarding” instead of cages, human love instead of being alone, it’s a no brainer.
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How Community Improvement Districts Improve the Community BY ANN HANLON For over 20 years, the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts (PCIDs) has invested private dollars to build projects in Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and Brookhaven. Founded in 1999, the PCIDs has funded over $30 million in improvements in the community to benefit both the private sector and residents. The business district of the PCIDs includes all of the major corporations in the Central Perimeter market, including Cox, UPS, State Farm, IHG, Met Life, Insight Global and VMWare among others. Each of these companies have contributed and continue to help fund transportation projects in the District that benefit everyone – and these projects include landscape maintenance, intersection improvements, sidewalk construction, and larger coordination with the Cities and GDOT for regional projects.
out of the District. The CID works with Cities and GDOT to enhance mobility for all modes of transportation, and to create value for the commercial property owners through trails, landscaping, lighting, safety enhancements and sense of place installations. Recent key projects, such as the mid-block crossing for pedestrians at Hammond Drive and the Dunwoody MARTA station, benefit all people who work, live and travel through the Perimeter area.
Independently or with its partners, PCIDs identifies projects that improve access in and
The CID recently partnered with MARTA for a cleanup of the Dunwoody station and hired a
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mural artist to create an installation on several internal walls of the station. Two intersection projects are currently under construction in Dunwoody and Brookhaven and should be complete by the fall. As a result of these dedicated improvements, the commercial, multi-family and residential markets benefit as a regional community. The PCIDs has an aggressive capital work plan and will continue working to build projects in the Perimeter market to benefit all. Find out more at www.perimetercid.org
About PetPeople Let’s face it, the world would be a better place if people were more like ‘em. Aside from taking over our beds, occasional judgy looks, and some funky odors, they are about as good as it gets when it comes to loving us and bringing out our better qualities. That is why Mike and Trish Elkind were always on the lookout for food, products and supplies worthy of their pets, Cody and Bear. They soon saw an opportunity to offer other pet parents the kind of high-quality, natural options they preferred, starting with 3 PetPeople stores in Columbus, Ohio. Equal parts neighborhood gathering place and smart retail store, PetPeople is all about helping dogs and cats thrive. The best foods, natural products,
and an educated, passionate, dedicated and pet-loving team of associates, come together to make the lives of our four-legged friends the best they can be. Stop by and visit one of our local stores – Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, and Buckhead. Each store of quality foods, treats, toys, and supplies, along with a self-service dog wash. Our Dunwoody location also offers grooming. Shop your way at PetPeople. We offer in store shopping, same-day delivery within 10 miles of our locations (auto-order available), along with curbside pick-up. Visit www.petpeople.com for more information. We look forward to serving you and getting to know your fur-family.
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Best Of Perimeter Dunwoody • Sandy Springs Brookhaven
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BEST PET SUPPLY/BOUTIQUE & BEST PET GROOMING OF PERIMETER 2021
From making sure that pet parents can count on us for healthy food and treat options, to supporting local pet rescues and animal charities, everything we do is about helping pets thrive. Thank you for making it all possible!
PetPeople now has 3 Atlanta locations. DUNWOODY - (678) 353-6660
5556 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Grooming now available
SANDY SPRINGS - (404) 500-2653
4920 Roswell Road, Suite 48-49, Atlanta, GA 30342
BUCKHEAD - (678) 949-9347
2345 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 9, Atlanta, GA 30305
SPAW Wash available at all locations
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2021 Best of Perimeter: Retail SUBCATEGORY Winners appear in bold 1st runner-ups appear in normal text BEST ANTIQUES STORE My Favorite Place Southern Comforts BEST APPAREL BOUTIQUE (LOCAL) Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Nancy’s BEST ART GALLERY / RETAILER Spruill Center for the Arts Abernathy Arts Center
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BEST BEVERAGE / WINE STORE Dunwoody Beverage
FlowerCraft, Inc.
Total Wine & More
BEST JEWELER Camelot Jewelers
BEST BOUTIQUE SHOP (LOCAL) Under The Pecan Tree
D. Geller & Son
Enchanted Forest BEST CBD RETAILER Your CBD Store - Dunwoody, GA The Georgia Hemp Company & CBD BEST FLORIST Blooms of Dunwoody
BEST PHARMACY (LOCAL) Carlton’s Concord Pharmacy Dunwoody Pharmacy BEST SHOPPING/ENTERTAINMENT PLAZA Shops of Dunwoody Town Brookhaven
Honored and humbled Nancy and her staff are honored and humbled by your confidence in our ability to serve your retail needs. We appreciate the Dunwoody community support that accompanies this award. We are grateful for your continued patronage. We feel privileged to be of service. Thank you for shopping and sharing your lives - you will always find a friend at Nancy’s. We offer comfortable clothing, jewelry, accessories and shoes. Our hours of operation are 11:00 to 4:00, Tuesday through Saturday.
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By definition, NANCY’S is a Boutique, in the strictest sense, a specialty apparel shop. But if you ask the many long-time customers of NANCY’S, they will tell you that her shop is the only shop for them. It’s the whole package, not only clothes, but shoes, scarves, purses and jewelry.
First Runner Up Best Apparel Boutique (LOCAL)
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Our Customers are the Best of Perimeter! THANK YOU! I am so honored that you’ve selected Under the Pecan Tree in the inaugural Best of Perimeter contest!
products, men’s gifts, puzzles,
Spending my days under the pecan tree for the past 5 ½ years has been a such a blessing! I get to fill the store with products I hope you’ll love… items to celebrate a birthday, graduation, marriage or baby, commemorate a baptism or confirmation, thank a hostess, or grieve a love one. When you affirm my selections with your purchase, and now your vote, it’s so rewarding… and so humbling.
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candles galore, Christian gifts, etc.
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Best Boutique (Local)
Take advantage of our Savings programs. Follow us on Facebook® or Instagram® to be in-the-know about new products, promos, etc. I can’t tell you enough how much the community’s support has meant over the years… especially during the pandemic!
If you haven’t shopped under the pecan tree, please visit soon! (We are on closed for vacation April 12-19.) Think of Under the Pecan Tree as a general store with products for every member of the family from infant to grandparent. You’ll find jewelry, baby products, tabletop items, home décor, body care 32 | 2021 Best of Perimeter Winners Guide
— Amanda Scoles, owner Under the Pecan Tree 5482 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, #27A Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-694-8704 underthepecantree.net
Find us in The Shops of Dunwoody 5482 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd Dunwoody, GA 30338 678-694-8704 Open Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4 Closed Sun & Mon Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Find Savings Stamps Coupons at underthepecantree.net
2021 Best of Perimeter: Recreation SUBCATEGORY Winners appear in bold 1st runner-ups appear in normal text BEST ART LESSONS/STUDIO Spruill Center For the Arts Painting with a Twist BEST COMMUNITY EVENT Dunwoody Lemonade Days Butterfly Festival at Dunwoody Nature Center BEST DANCE LESSONS /STUDIO Expressions In Motion Dance Dan and Company BEST DATE NIGHT HOTSPOT Vino Venue McKendrick’s Steak House
BEST DAY SPA / MASSAGE The Woodhouse Day Spa - Dunwoody Heavenly Foot Massage BEST GOLF COURSE Dunwoody Country Club
BEST PLACE FOR KIDS TO HAVE FUN Dunwoody Nature Center Brook Run Park BEST SPORTS PROGRAM
Capital City Club Brookhaven
Murphey Candler Baseball
BEST GROUP / CORPORATE ACTIVITY Dunwoody Nature Center
Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta
Battle and Brew
BEST SUMMER CAMP
BEST GYM / FITNESS FACILITY Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Life Time Athletic BEST PERFORMING ARTS / THEATRE City Springs Stage Door Players
Dunwoody Nature Center MJCCA Preschools BEST WEDDING VENUE
Dunwoody Nature Center Donaldson- Bannister Farm
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Thank you for naming us 1st Runner Up in Appen Media’s Best of Perimeter! Stage Door Players is now Stage Door Theatre! We are very excited about where we are headed, and you have helped make it all possible through your support! Our newest addition to our theater family is Willie E Jones, III, our new Artistic Director, who’s presence will prepare us for our reopening of the theater in late summer. Willie’s energy, enthusiasm, theatrical knowledge, interest in the community and his willingness to work with our City, our artists and our schools is exciting for all of us. Stage Door’s mission is to Inspire, Engage, Educate, and Entertain and the Academy will seek to further that mission by bringing both Virtual and In-Person training to students with a professional team of instructors; where all students will be inspired by the magic of the theatre, engaged in the creative process, educated in new skills and techniques, and, of course, entertained by the joy that theatre brings. Stage Door Theatre’s first MainStage program
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will be in August featuring ‘Becoming Dr. Ruth” with Eileen Koteles. In September, we are partnering with another theater company who will be producing “Fences” for one weekend in our theater. Stage Door OutDoor will be the first weekend in September with ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ at Brook Run Park’s Amphitheatre,
followed by many other new and exciting ideas that we have been working on. We believe you will be as excited about them as we are so Stay Tuned! We could not have made it through this past year without your positive vibes and your financial support so believe us when we say…. We can hardly wait to see all of YOU!
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The Dunwoody Preservation Trust Since 1994, the Dunwoody Preservation Trust (DPT) has been the keeper of Dunwoody’s history and heritage. Today DPT owns and manages Dunwoody’s most beloved landmark, the white farmhouse at the corner of Mount Vernon and Chamblee-Dunwoody roads. Known as the Dunwoody Farmhouse, the Cheek-Spruill house is the site of many significant community events including Light Up Dunwoody, which launches the community’s holiday season. In 2008, after the City of Dunwoody acquired the neglected 1870 Donaldson-Bannister Farm, aka the Farm, at the corner of ChambleeDunwoody and Vermack roads, DPT agreed to rehabilitate and manage it as a public park and private event venue.
In 2018, after ten years of rehabilitation accomplished by fundraising, financial support from the City and untold volunteer hours, the Farm officially opened to the public. Since then, it has been a much soughtafter private venue for weddings and other significant private and corporate events. At the Farm, DPT also hosts significant public activities, including Dunwoody’s only children’s history camp in addition to a children’s summer yoga camp, adult history classes, Afternoon Tea, Farm-to-Table Dinner, yoga classes, Apple Cider Days and Spring Fling. DPT also manages three local historic cemeteries. To fund its many activities, DPT
produces Dunwoody’s most popular community event - Lemonade Days at Brook Run Park, attended by 80,000 over its five-day run. Usually held in April but canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic, the festival is scheduled this year for Aug. 18-22. Clearly, DPT is more than just a preserver of old buildings. Believing that people are happiest
where they feel the greatest connection, DPT is committed to connecting people through activities that preserve the past, celebrate the present and build the future. Varying levels of memberships and corporate sponsorships as well as lifelong friendships are now available. For information, go to https:// dunwoodypreservationtrust.org.
We love you, Dunwoody.
Thank you for loving us back.
Lemonade Days Festival
Donaldson-Bannister Farm
Voted Dunwoody’s Best Community Event
Voted First Runner-Up for Best Wedding Venue
Brook Run Park, Aug. 18-22, 2021 Sponsorships now available
4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Indoor and outdoor tented facilities available
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By preserving the past, celebrating the present and building the future, we’re building a community that residents want to live in and their children want to come home to. Host your wedding or special event at the historic 1870 DonaldsonBannister Farm. Bring your family to Lemonade Days, promote your business by becoming a sponsor - or join us as a volunteer or member.
2021 Best of Perimeter: Food & beverage SUBCATEGORY Winners appear in bold 1st runner-ups appear in normal text BEST ALL AROUND RESTAURANT Marlow’s Tavern
BEST BURGER NFA Burger Village Burger
BEST MEXICAN FOOD Taqueria Los Hermanos Chupito’s Azteca Grill
Porter Brew & Que Brewery
BEST COFFEE SHOP (LOCAL) Crema Espresso Gourmet Café Intermezzo - Dunwoody
BEST PATIO DINING Marlow’s Tavern
BEST ASIAN FOOD Nai Thai Cuisine
BEST FAMILY DINING Vintage Pizzeria Dunwoody
Vintage Pizzeria Dunwoody
JINYA Ramen Bar
Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant
BEST PIZZA Vintage Pizzeria Dunwoody
BEST BAKERY Alon’s Bakery & Market
BEST FINE DINING Carbonara Trattoria
The Hearth Sandy Springs
Zukerino Pastry Shop
McKendrick’s Steak House
BEST BBQ Pig-N-Chik BBQ
BEST HAPPY HOUR Novo Cucina
City BBQ
Moondog Growlers
BEST BREAKFAST /BRUNCH J. Christopher’s
BEST ITALIAN FOOD E. 48th Street Market
Egg Harbor Cafe
Carbonara Trattoria
BEST BREWERY /BREWPUB Moondog Growlers
BEST LOCAL FLAIR RESTAURANT Dunwoody Tavern
Porter Brew & Que Brewery
Rumi’s Kitchen Sandy Springs
BEST SALAD Marlow’s Tavern The Hearth Sandy Springs BEST SEAFOOD Seasons 52 Hammocks Trading Company BEST SMOOTHIE / JUICERY Press Blend Squeeze Tropical Smoothie Cafe
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Honored to be voted as one of the best Doug & Claudia McKendrick along with the entire McKendrick’s Team are incredibly honored to be voted as one of the “Best Fine Dining Restaurants” & “Date Night Hotspots” in the Perimeter. Since 1995, this timeless American steak house, with its classic fine dining’s attention to detail, has become a favorite of the Atlanta dining scene. To the casual observer, McKendrick’s Steak House is a comfortable, upscale restaurant across from Perimeter Mall, but for regulars and scores of longtime employees, it defines excellence in the hospitality industry. Executive Chef Brent Ross serves only the highest quality of prime steaks and the freshest of fish and seafood available in the market.
The seasoned front of the house service staff at McKendrick’s Steak House has become a staple for Atlanta dining. Their professionalism and unique characters contribute tremendously in developing the loyal clientele the restaurant has enjoyed. Many of the current employees are the original staff from the restaurant’s opening day. The quality of food and the dedication to service is the equation to McKendrick’s long-lived success. Doug McKendrick knows it’s all about taking care of our guests. It is McKendrick’s pleasure and privilege to continue to serve the community.
Celebrating Over 20 years of Great Steak! Locally Owned and Operated
770.512.8888 | www.mckendricks.com
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5 Reasons to Visit Dermatology Specialists of Georgia Most adults know they should see their primary care doctor each year for a routine physical. Fewer realize that they should also be scheduling annual appointments with their dermatologist. Dermatologists diagnose and treat more than 3,000 different conditions and diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Think about it -- skin is the largest organ and skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, an estimated 20 percent of all Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their life. Which is why we encourage you to make an appointment with one of our skin care experts.
Experienced & Caring Providers. Patients have access to a professional team of physicians, certified physician assistants and nurses who are trained in the medical and surgical sub-specialty of dermatology. Dr. Josh Hammel, a native to Marietta, GA, is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. He has extensive knowledge in dermatological research and specialized training in surgical dermatology, including the use of advanced plastic surgery repair techniques. Before gaining her experience in the world of dermatology, certified physician assistant Alexa Deck worked as a medical assistant at the Piedmont Heart Institute and as a physician assistant for a family medical practice in the area. Both providers are compassionate, skilled and eager to help you manage your skin care needs. Comprehensive Dermatology. Patients have access to quality medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services to help achieve and maintain healthy skin at all ages. MEDICAL: Our skin care experts diagnose and treat chronic conditions, and prescribe medications to common, and sometimes not so common, skin conditions such as acne, eczema, rosacea and psoriasis. SURGICAL: We are committed to offering the most advanced, state-of-the-art care available. We provide local excisions and Mohs Micrographic surgery, the most effective technique for treating common skin cancers. COSMETIC: Our providers utilize a variety of treatments for aesthetic concerns including cosmetic injectables such as Botox and rejuvenating laser treatments for sun spots and wrinkles. In-House Dermatopathology Lab. Our centralized dermatopathology laboratory is accredited by the College of American
Pathologists (CAP) and enables our providers accurate and timely biopsy results for their patients. Patient Satisfaction. Providing outstanding patient care means more to us than just practicing good medicine, it involves listening to our patients and continuing to improve so that every experience is a positive one. “This is the most efficient, professional, and friendly dermatology practice I have ever been
to. I was immediately checked in and seen by very friendly staff. Dr. Hammel took time to listen to me and we discussed the best plan for my problems. He is amazing and super smart! I had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend!” – Manjusha D. Quick Access to Care. Calls today and be seen this week. We firmly believe that no one should wait weeks to see a dermatologist. Simply call 770-452-5667 or visit mydermspecialists.com to make an appointment. 2021 Best of Perimeter Winners Guide | 39
Thanks For Voting Us Among The Perimeter’s Best! Being named the first runner-up “Best Dermatologist” in this year’s Best Of Perimeter is a true honor. With that said, we’d like to thank all of the readers who voted for our team. The confidence and trust you place in us not only inspires us but drives our pursuit of being our best for you every day. We’d also like to thank our entire team for their continued dedication and commitment to our patients.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS *If insurance pre-approval is required, scheduling may be affected.
Josh A. Hammel, MD
Alexa Thomas Deck, PA-C
Board-Certified Dermatologist & Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon
Certified Physician Assistant
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4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Suite 260