2015 Consumer Culture Large


Consumer Culture

Here’s the thing about consumer culture that we all tend to forget: When it comes to cultivating the character of our city, there’s nothing of greater value than how we choose to spend our dollar. The places we buy and barter from become our politics. Every time we swipe our debit card, it’s like exercising the right to vote.

This is especially true for the evolution of Atlanta. As a rebounded housing market attracts developers to the city’s core, many bring the threat of suburbanization in tow. With the growing morass of cookie-cutter mixed-use construction come chains and brand names as bland and predictable as the architecture.

But the city still has a soul. And that’s what we choose to champion. Every year, we ask readers to vote on their favorite local shopping destinations and service establishments. Then we gather our own critical mass to determine the standout artisans and entrepreneurs whose enterprises contribute to an overall sense of community or creative expression. This year, the critics picks run the gamut — from the Cord Shoes + Boots founder who’s brought the craft of handmade shoemaking back to the Southeast to a record label exec who’s countering the celebration of black male stereotypes with his Never Sold Dope line of hoodies and tees. Among the noted trends, we couldn’t help but appreciate the enduring love for all things vintage in furniture and fashion along with the neo-nostalgia for ATL-branded gear, whether it’s an exclusive cap from Fresh.i.Am or a sophisticated tie clip by Block and Hammer.

Whether you’re looking for the best boutiques or the right spot to soothe those aching feet, we’ve got you covered. Just remember, your vote counts in these streets.

— Rodney Carmichael, senior writer

Best excuse to wear your pride around your neck BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Silver ATL necklace

Best excuse to wear your pride around your neck BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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FRESH.I.AM

Best excuse to wear your pride around your neck BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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ATL Tees

Best excuse to wear your pride around your neck BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Personalized ATL skinny tie bar
The average tie clip is typically seen in passing. We notice its presence, but hardly marvel in the beauty of its construction. The personalized ATL skinny tie bar might just make us forget the tie was even there. Hand-crafted by locally based silversmiths Block and Hammer, the A-T-L-engraved piece jumpsmore...
The average tie clip is typically seen in passing. We notice its presence, but hardly marvel in the beauty of its construction. The personalized ATL skinny tie bar might just make us forget the tie was even there. Hand-crafted by locally based silversmiths Block and Hammer, the A-T-L-engraved piece jumps out at you without being a distraction. Add it to the ensemble for $18.99 and expect the compliments to flow. www.blockandhammer.etsy.com. less...
Ad327 Balanced Fit Life Courtesy

Best Gym BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Balanced Fit Life Training Studio (Permanently Closed)

Best Car Wash BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Mister HotShine Car Wash (Chain)

Best CSA BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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McMullan Family Farm

Best Local Womenswear Designer BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Megan Huntz

Best Adult Toy Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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The Mod

Best Farmer’s Market BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Grant Park Farmers Market (Featured)

Best Florist BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Allison Song

Best Garden Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Garden*Hood

Best Kids’ Clothing Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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the beehive (Featured)

Best Hair Salon BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Van Michael Salon

Best hoodie to rock while defying stereotypes BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Never Sold Dope

Best Nail Salon BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Nail Shack Salon & Spa

Best Laundromat BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Blusion Laundry (Permanently Closed)

Best Local Boutique BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Young Blood Boutique (Temporarily Closed)

Best Local Shoemaker BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Cord Shoes + Boots

Best Clothing Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Chrome Yellow Trading Co.

Best Auto Repair Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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City Auto Body Shop

Best Accessories Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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KMM & Co.

Best Record Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Criminal Records

Best recycled building supplies BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Lifecycle Building Center

Best screen printer BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Baron Press

Best Spa BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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H Massage

Best Local Clothing Designer BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Maelu

Best Wine Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Le Caveau Fine Wines (Permanently Closed)

Best Yoga Studio BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Tough Love Yoga (Permanently Closed)

Best Thrift Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Last Chance Thrift Store
Last Chance Thrift Store offers an opportunity the convenience of technology has damn near made extinct: the chance to hunt for hands-on bargains. Clothing, household wares, LPs, etc. each have their designated spot. Well, sort of. But that seriously makes the visit even more fun. Come with an open mindmore...
Last Chance Thrift Store offers an opportunity the convenience of technology has damn near made extinct: the chance to hunt for hands-on bargains. Clothing, household wares, LPs, etc. each have their designated spot. Well, sort of. But that seriously makes the visit even more fun. Come with an open mind and similar schedule and you might just leave with a darling 1960s cocktail dress for $7 or a stack of pristine wax for even less. www.lastchancethriftstore.com. less...

Best Antique Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Kiwi Vintage and Green Home Market (Permanently Closed)

Best Antique Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Broad Street Antique Mall (Permanently Closed)

Best Thrift Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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ReStore (Permanently Closed)

Best Shoe Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Friedman’s Shoes
“When you’re a rookie, you get the word not to buy shoes until you get to Atlanta.” Michael Jordan had one spot in mind when he told GQ magazine that back in the ’80s: Friedman’s Shoes. Talk about timeless, this shoe store is as legendary as the celebrity clientele whose autographed photosmore...
“When you’re a rookie, you get the word not to buy shoes until you get to Atlanta.” Michael Jordan had one spot in mind when he told GQ magazine that back in the ’80s: Friedman’s Shoes. Talk about timeless, this shoe store is as legendary as the celebrity clientele whose autographed photos and jerseys decorate the walls. When you specialize in extra-large shoe sizes, from 8 to 22, you tend to attract a lot of pro athletes. Former Hawks star Dominique Wilkins was a regular during his reign. Hell, the whole team was in Friedman’s heyday, not to mention practically every other player in the NBA. A visit to the store in South Downtown today is like a three-story shopping museum for players who prefer old-school gators and contemporary Italian designer boots. Bruce Teilhaber, whose father-in-law Philip Friedman founded the shoe store in 1929, has laced his share of icons with some fancy footwear. Like the time when boxing promoter Don King dropped $64,000 on 110 pairs of shoes in one visit. In a sense, Friedman’s is still one shoe store where size still doesn’t matter. Just ask Shaq, whose 22D shoe size stays in stock. less...

Best Adult Toy Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Tokyo Valentino

Best Aesthetician BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Sweet Peach Wax & Sugaring Studio

Sweet Peach Wax & Sugaring Studio


3077 E Shadowlawn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-842-1788


AND


Amy Stufflebeam

Best Antique Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Kudzu Antiques + Modern (Featured)

Best Art Market BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Young Blood Boutique (Temporarily Closed)

Best Art Supply Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Binders Art Supplies and Frames - Buckhead
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best Asian Food Market BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Buford Highway Farmers Market

Best Auto Repair Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Summit Auto Service

Best Barber Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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The Shave Barbershop (Permanently Closed)

Best Bike Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Loose Nuts Cycles (Featured)

Best Bikini Wax BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Sweet Peach Wax & Sugaring Studio

Best Bootcamp BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Modo Fitness Boot Camp (Permanently Closed)

Best Bridal/Wedding Prep BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Kelly’s Closet

Best Taxi/Rideshare Service BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Uber (Rideshare Atlanta)
www.uber.com

Best Car Wash BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Two Minit Car Wash

Best Caterer BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Bold Catering & Design

Best CD Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Criminal Records

Best Place for Your Mind, Body and Spirit BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Any Spine Chiropractic & Massage Studio
www.drbobdalton.com

Best Cigar Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Highland Cigar Co. (Featured)

Best Clothes You Can’t Afford BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Phipps Plaza

Best Shoe Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Bennie’s Shoes

Best Comic Book Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Criminal Records

Best Consignment Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Finders Keepers Boutique
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best Cooking Classes BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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The Cook’s Warehouse - East Cobb (Permanently Closed)
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best Craft Beer Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Hop City Craft Beer and Wine - The Krog District (Featured)

Best Crossfit BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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CrossFit Atlanta

Best CSA BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Moore Farms & Friends GP

Best Doggie Day Care BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Barking Hound Village Cheshire
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best Dry Cleaners BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Sig Samuels Dry Cleaners

Best Dry Cleaners BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Sig Samuels Dry Cleaners

Best Emerging Clothing Designer BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Megan Huntz
www.meganhuntz.com

Best Local Fashion Resource BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Darling in the City
www.darlinginthecity.com

Best Flea Market BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Scott Antique Markets, Atlanta (Featured)

Best Florist BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Candler Park Flower Mart

Best Furniture Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
IKEA

Best Garden Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Pike Nurseries
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best gay-themed store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Brushstrokes Pleasures (Featured)

Best Gift Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
the beehive (Featured)

Best Gym BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
LA Fitness Ansley Mall (Featured)
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best Hair Salon BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Salon Skanda

Best Handyman/woman BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Handy Manny’s Handyman Services

Handy Manny’s Handyman Services LLC.


www.handy-manny.com 404-840-6830


AND


Tony Hix Incorporated

Best Head Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Forty Two Degrees South (Permanently Closed)

Best Health Food Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Sevananda Natural Foods Market (Featured)

Best Book Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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A Cappella Books (Featured)

Best Jewelry Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Worthmore Jewelers - Decatur (Featured)

Best Kids’ Clothing Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Carter’s AND The Seed Factory

Carter’s


2345 Peachtree Rd. N.E., 404-869-3373. www.carters.com


AND


Seed Factory


1170 Howell Mill Rd., 404-355-2043. www.seedfactoryatlanta.com

Best Latino Food Market BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Buford Highway Farmers Market

Best Laundromat BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Blusion Laundry (Permanently Closed)

Best Liquor Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Green’s Beverages - Buford

Best Local Accessories Maker BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Neva Opet AND Shop Heart Mercedes

Neva Opet


www.nevaopet.com


AND


Shop Heart Mercedes


www.etsy.com/shop/heartmercedes

Best Local Bail Bond Agent/Agency BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Bond James Bond Bail Bonds Marietta Cobb County

Best excuse to wear your pride around your neck BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Silver ATL necklace

Best excuse to wear your pride around your neck BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
FRESH.I.AM

Best excuse to wear your pride around your neck BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
ATL Tees

Best excuse to wear your pride around your neck BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Personalized ATL skinny tie bar
The average tie clip is typically seen in passing. We notice its presence, but hardly marvel in the beauty of its construction. The personalized ATL skinny tie bar might just make us forget the tie was even there. Hand-crafted by locally based silversmiths Block and Hammer, the A-T-L-engraved piece jumpsmore...
The average tie clip is typically seen in passing. We notice its presence, but hardly marvel in the beauty of its construction. The personalized ATL skinny tie bar might just make us forget the tie was even there. Hand-crafted by locally based silversmiths Block and Hammer, the A-T-L-engraved piece jumps out at you without being a distraction. Add it to the ensemble for $18.99 and expect the compliments to flow. www.blockandhammer.etsy.com. less...

Best Adult Toy Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Tokyo Valentino

Best Aesthetician BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Sweet Peach Wax & Sugaring Studio

Sweet Peach Wax & Sugaring Studio


3077 E Shadowlawn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-842-1788


AND


Amy Stufflebeam

Best Antique Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Kudzu Antiques + Modern (Featured)

Best Art Market BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Young Blood Boutique (Temporarily Closed)

Best Art Supply Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Binders Art Supplies and Frames - Buckhead
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best Asian Food Market BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Buford Highway Farmers Market

Best Auto Repair Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Summit Auto Service

Best Barber Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
The Shave Barbershop (Permanently Closed)

Best Bike Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Loose Nuts Cycles (Featured)

Best Bikini Wax BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Sweet Peach Wax & Sugaring Studio

Best Bootcamp BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Modo Fitness Boot Camp (Permanently Closed)
Ad327 Balanced Fit Life Courtesy

Best Gym BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Balanced Fit Life Training Studio (Permanently Closed)

Best Bridal/Wedding Prep BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Kelly’s Closet

Best Taxi/Rideshare Service BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Uber (Rideshare Atlanta)
www.uber.com

Best Car Wash BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Two Minit Car Wash

Best Car Wash BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Mister HotShine Car Wash (Chain)

Best Caterer BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Bold Catering & Design

Best CD Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Criminal Records

Best Place for Your Mind, Body and Spirit BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Any Spine Chiropractic & Massage Studio
www.drbobdalton.com

Best Cigar Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Highland Cigar Co. (Featured)

Best Clothes You Can’t Afford BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Phipps Plaza

Best Shoe Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Bennie’s Shoes

Best Comic Book Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Criminal Records

Best Consignment Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Finders Keepers Boutique
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best Cooking Classes BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
The Cook’s Warehouse - East Cobb (Permanently Closed)
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best Craft Beer Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Hop City Craft Beer and Wine - The Krog District (Featured)

Best Crossfit BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
CrossFit Atlanta

Best CSA BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
McMullan Family Farm

Best CSA BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Moore Farms & Friends GP

Best Local Womenswear Designer BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Megan Huntz

Best Adult Toy Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
The Mod

Best Doggie Day Care BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Barking Hound Village Cheshire
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best Dry Cleaners BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Sig Samuels Dry Cleaners

Best Dry Cleaners BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Sig Samuels Dry Cleaners

Best Emerging Clothing Designer BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Megan Huntz
www.meganhuntz.com

Best Farmer’s Market BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Grant Park Farmers Market (Featured)

Best Local Fashion Resource BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Darling in the City
www.darlinginthecity.com

Best Flea Market BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Scott Antique Markets, Atlanta (Featured)

Best Florist BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Allison Song

Best Florist BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Candler Park Flower Mart

Best Furniture Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
IKEA

Best Garden Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Garden*Hood

Best Garden Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Pike Nurseries
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best gay-themed store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Brushstrokes Pleasures (Featured)

Best Gift Shop BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
the beehive (Featured)

Best Gym BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
LA Fitness Ansley Mall (Featured)
And other metro Atlanta locations.

Best Reason to Live in Atlanta BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
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Best Reason to Live in Atlanta BOA Award Winner

Year » 2015
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2015 » Consumer Culture » Guest Critic

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