Entertainment

Places we love

Some of the places we love in and around Chamblee Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard/The City of Chamblee Some of the many things we love about Chamblee are the number of places to go and the fun things to do in and around the city. Chamblee is centrally located and that makes it easy to navigate different areas of the city and places nearby. Here are just a few of the many places that make Chamblee a great and fun place to live. Chamblee has The Frosty Caboose. Stop by for...

Home + Design

Spaces we love

Creating a space you love at home Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by CatMax Photography As we talk Love Local , what’s more local than where you live? At home, we want to create  spaces we love, so we asked Jenny Ochotnicky owner of JPO Interiors, a boutique design and build firm in Chamblee, for some ideas. Jenny says your home is your sacred space where you spend a lot of time and where you want to be the happiest. “I love to help clients solve a problem,” Jenny says. “They really...

Life + Culture

Local history we love

A look back at the history of Chamblee Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by City of Chamblee As we’re looking to Love Local  in this issue, we can’t fully love where we are if we don’t look at where we’ve been. So we wanted to take a look at the history of Chamblee to get a glimpse of where we came from. The city of Chamblee has a write-up of Chamblee’s unique history on the city’s website. According to the website, Chamblee was one of 10 cities in DeKalb County and was incorporated...

Health + Wellness

Oral Health

Have you visited your dentist lately? Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard Most of us don’t like to go to the dentist. However, studies show that one’s oral health can have a big impact on one’s overall physical health. So that trip to the dentist may be more important than most of us realize. Shannon Thorsteinson DMD and owner of Wellspring Dental understands the connection between the two and wants to make a difference in the lives of her patients. And with the...

Home + Design

Home Renovations: Where to Start

Cutting though the confusion of who to contact first Article by Robert Platt/Aaron Michelle Platt-Baker | Photography by Habitations LLC You thought buying a home would be the biggest hurdle. But then you didn’t find exactly what you were looking for – the kitchen needs updating or knocking down a wall would make it perfect. Or maybe you’ve been in your home for a while and now you need more space. You don’t want to move – it’s home! In either scenario, renovations are in order. Many would...

Health + Wellness

Mindful Eating

Take time to enjoy your food Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard We’re all busy these days rushing around from one thing to another. Even so, there’s one thing we must stop to do every day, and that’s eat! But even eating is something we do in a rush. When was the last time you sat down to eat and really thought about the food you’re eating? As we start 2024, we all want to begin the new year with healthy habits, and that includes eating. But we’re not talking about the...

Food + Beverage

Time to Try Hopstix

An Asian Fusion Brewpub that provides a multicultural dining experience Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard If you haven’t been to Hopstix in downtown Chamblee, perhaps now is the time! Hopstix is an Asian Brewpub known for its Asian inspired dishes and award-winning craft beer. Andy Tan, owner of Hopstix, says Chamblee was the perfect location for his restaurant. Led to Chamblee by its multicultural diversity, Andy says it reminded him of growing up in his hometown in...

Home + Design

Are You Ready for the Holidays?

Tips for decorating your home for the holiday season Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Susie Prince Decorating can be fun, but it can also be one more thing on an already lengthy “to-do” list. To make the most of decorating your home for the holidays, we spoke with Susie Prince of Susie Mae Design for tips and tricks to make decorating your home easy and fun! Front Door Start with a wreath. Make your wreath using a metal wireframe and cuttings from a Christmas tree lot. Weave cuttings...

Travel

Looking for Some Holiday Spirit?

Find it experiencing Christmas in Dahlonega Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Discover Dahlonega If you're looking for some holiday spirit, a trip to Dahlonega just might do the trick! Take a road trip about an hour and a half north of Chamblee and you’ll find Dahlonega, Ga., known for the town’s Old Fashion Christmas. From November 24 to January 7, the town is transformed into a magical, old-fashioned Christmas wonderland with a number of holiday events to bring out the Christmas...

Shopping

Holiday Shopping Guide

Buy local in Chamblee this holiday season Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard and Tana Poncsak Holiday shopping can be easy when shopping local. Whether it’s last-minute shopping, an unexpected guest for the holidays, or a hostess gift you’re looking for, Chamblee has you covered. The city has a variety of unique boutiques and shops to satisfy everyone on your holiday gift list. We visited a few of the local shops and found some things to help you round out your holiday...