Consumer Culture
Once upon a hapless time, sculpted blond bouffants were the choice coiffeur in our city, and trendy Atlantans sported pink, popped-collar polos. Boy, have we come far!
Our favorite shops this year are stylish spots that transcend clichés. Many of our picks also keep the misers in mind — the dirt-cheap Axiom Salon for Men and the surprisingly reasonable Fab’rik boutique — with a nod to the high rollers, too — the elegant furniture showroom at Bungalow Classic and gorgeous new threads from Ann Mashburn.
We’ve also trained an eye on the work of local artisans and craftspeople: the charming letterpressed invitations at Bumblebee Press, the artful arrangements at Adaptation Floral Designs, and the gorgeously rendered sleeves of ink at Only You Tattoo. Whether you have a few grand to splurge or just a few bucks, you don’t need any excuse to submerge yourself in our Consumer Culture.
— Bobby Feingold and Amber Robinson
Best Personal Trainer BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Body Design Personal Training Staff
3220 Cobb Parkway, 404-806-8000, www.bodydesignpersonaltraining.com
Best Pet Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: PetSmart
3221 Peachtree Road, 404-266-0402, and other metro Atlanta locations. www.petsmart.com.
Best Piercing Parlor BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Piercing Experience
1654 McLendon Ave., 404-378-9100, www.piercing.org
Best Pilates Studio BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Emily Christianson at CORE Atlanta
1218 W. Paces Ferry Road, 404-814-2272, www.coreatl.com
Best Pilates Studio BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Intown Pilates Atlanta
500 Amsterdam Ave., 404-575-2333, www.intownpilatesatlanta.com
Best Place for Fashion Bargains BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: T.J. Maxx
1801 Howell Mill Road, 404-355-2581, and other metro Atlanta locations. www.tjmaxx.com.
Best Art Market BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Beep Beep Gallery
696 Charles Allen Drive, 404-429-3320, www.beepbeepgallery.com
Best Shooting Range BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club
6190 Parkway North Drive, 678-965-5504, www.bullseyemarksman.com
Best Shopping District BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Little Five Points
Best Sneaker Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Abbadabba’s
421 Moreland Ave., 404-588-9577, and other metro Atlanta locations. www.coolshoes.com.
Best Spa BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: Spa Sydell
3060 Peachtree Road, 404-255-7727, and other metro Atlanta locations. www.spasydell.com
Best Local Market BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Star Provisions
1198 Howell Mill Road, 404-365-0410, www.starprovisions.com
Best Sporting Goods Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: REI
1800 Northeast Expressway, 404-633-6508, and other metro Atlanta locations. www.rei.com.
Best Tattoo Studio BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Memorial Tattoo
809 Moreland Ave., 404-622-9222; 190A Carrol St., 404-681-9111. www.memorialtattooatl.com.
Best Taxi/Rideshare Service BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Atlanta Lenox Taxi Company
2015 Rockledge Road, 404-872-2600, www.atlantalenoxtaxi.com
Best Thrift Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: Last Chance
2525 N. Decatur Road, 404-296-1711, www.lastchancethriftstore.com
Best Toy Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: Richard’s Variety Store
931 Monroe Drive, 404-879-9877; 2347 Peachtree Road, 404-237-1412. www.richardsvarietystore.com.
Best Used Book Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Bound to Be Read Books
481-B Flat Shoals Ave., 404-522-0877, www.boundtobereadbooks.com
Best Used Record/CD Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Decatur CD
356 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, 404-371-9090, www.decaturcd.com
Best Vintage Clothing Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Rag-o-Rama
1111 Euclid Ave., 404-658-1988, www.ragorama.com
Best Vinyl BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Wax ‘N’ Facts
432 Moreland Ave., 404-525-2275, www.waxnfacts.com
Best Wine Shop BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Hall’s of Fine Wines
245 Highland Ave., 404-254-0818, www.hallsoffinewines.com
Best Yoga Instructor BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Marti Yura at Vista Yoga
2836 Lavista Road, 404-929-9642, www.vistayoga.com
Best Yoga Studio BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Vista Yoga
2836 Lavista Road, 404-929-9642, www.vistayoga.com
Best Latino Food Market BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Supermarket Chicago
5263 Buford Highway, 770-452-1361
Best Laundromat BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Midtown Wash
607 Sixth St., 404-703-1633, www.midtownwash.com
Best Lingerie Shop BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: Intimacy
Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Road, 404-261-9333, www.myintimacy.com
Best Liquor Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits
2161 Piedmont Road, 404-881-0902, and other metro Atlanta locations. www.towerwinespirits.com.
Best Local Boutique BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Sage
37 W. Paces Ferry Road, 404-233-8280, www.sageclothing.com
Best Local Clothing Designer BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Rene Rene
1142 Euclid Ave., 404-522-7363
Best Local Craft Market BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Indie Craft Experience
Best Martial Arts Studio BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Martial Arts Studio BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Unit 2 Fitness
240 Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-745-3019, www.unit2fitness.com
Best Massage Therapist BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Dale Grados at Attune Body Work
644 N. Highland Ave., 404-702-5275, www.attunebodywork.com
Best Men’s Clothing Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Musical Instrument Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Firehouse Guitars & Music
2520 N. Decatur Road, 404-929-0012, www.guitarsatlanta.com
Best Nail Salon BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: Passion Nails
245 N. Highland Ave., 404-688-2599
Best Natural Hair Salon BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Clove Salon
165 Sixth St., 404-249-7855, www.clovesalon.com
Best Alternative Art Space BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Craft Beer Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Outdoor Farmers Market BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Outdoor Farmers Market BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runners-up
Your DeKalb Farmers Market
3000 Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, 404-377-6400. www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com
AND
Morningside Farmers Market
1393 N. Highland Ave., 404-313-5784. www.morningsidemarket.com
Best Pawnshop BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: PawnMart
1858 Cheshire Bridge Road, 404-541-1071, www.pawnmart.com
Best Personal Trainer BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Body Design Personal Training Staff
3220 Cobb Parkway, 404-806-8000, www.bodydesignpersonaltraining.com
Best Pet Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: PetSmart
3221 Peachtree Road, 404-266-0402, and other metro Atlanta locations. www.petsmart.com.
Best Piercing Parlor BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Piercing Experience
1654 McLendon Ave., 404-378-9100, www.piercing.org
Best Pilates Studio BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Emily Christianson at CORE Atlanta
1218 W. Paces Ferry Road, 404-814-2272, www.coreatl.com
Best Pilates Studio BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Intown Pilates Atlanta
500 Amsterdam Ave., 404-575-2333, www.intownpilatesatlanta.com
Best Bike Shop BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Place for Fashion Bargains BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: T.J. Maxx
1801 Howell Mill Road, 404-355-2581, and other metro Atlanta locations. www.tjmaxx.com.
Best Art Market BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Beep Beep Gallery
696 Charles Allen Drive, 404-429-3320, www.beepbeepgallery.com
Best Electronics Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Stationary BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Vinyl BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Shooting Range BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Shooting Range BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club
6190 Parkway North Drive, 678-965-5504, www.bullseyemarksman.com
Best Shopping District BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Little Five Points
Best Desserts BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Sneaker Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Sneaker Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Abbadabba’s
421 Moreland Ave., 404-588-9577, and other metro Atlanta locations. www.coolshoes.com.
Best Spa BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: Spa Sydell
3060 Peachtree Road, 404-255-7727, and other metro Atlanta locations. www.spasydell.com
Best Local Market BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Star Provisions
1198 Howell Mill Road, 404-365-0410, www.starprovisions.com
Best Sporting Goods Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: REI
1800 Northeast Expressway, 404-633-6508, and other metro Atlanta locations. www.rei.com.
Best Tattoo Studio BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Tattoo Studio BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Memorial Tattoo
809 Moreland Ave., 404-622-9222; 190A Carrol St., 404-681-9111. www.memorialtattooatl.com.
Best Taxi/Rideshare Service BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Atlanta Lenox Taxi Company
2015 Rockledge Road, 404-872-2600, www.atlantalenoxtaxi.com
Best Thrift Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: Last Chance
2525 N. Decatur Road, 404-296-1711, www.lastchancethriftstore.com
Best Thrift Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Toy Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
And other metro Atlanta locations.
Runner-up: Richard’s Variety Store
931 Monroe Drive, 404-879-9877; 2347 Peachtree Road, 404-237-1412. www.richardsvarietystore.com.
Best Used Book Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Bound to Be Read Books
481-B Flat Shoals Ave., 404-522-0877, www.boundtobereadbooks.com
Best Used Record/CD Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Decatur CD
356 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, 404-371-9090, www.decaturcd.com
Best Vintage Clothing Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick
Best Vintage Clothing Store BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Rag-o-Rama
1111 Euclid Ave., 404-658-1988, www.ragorama.com
Best Vinyl BOA Award Winner
Section » Print Features » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2010 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Runner-up: Wax ‘N’ Facts
432 Moreland Ave., 404-525-2275, www.waxnfacts.com
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