Watershed restaurant, an award-winning Southern-inspired eatery that pioneered the Decatur dining scene when it hung its shingle on a converted gas station 13 years ago, is re-locating to The Brookwood, a 219-unit, mixed-use condominium community located on Peachtree Street in the heart of the historic Brookwood neighborhood. The move will empower owners Ross Jones, Indigo Girls’ Emily Saliers and Chef Joe Truex to realize their dream of growing the business with private dining, a patio and a wealth of parking.

They plan to maintain the integrity of the Watershed brand, including the inspired cuisine of acclaimed Chef Truex, while updating it with a modern sensibility reflective of the new location. Diners can expect to see General Manager Jones on the floor and Chef Truex in the kitchen of this Smith Hanes-designed 175-seat jewel. If you look at the photos above, the restaurant will be located on the right corner of the building. Click Here for More Photos & the Rest of the Feature

With penthouse options dwindling, it was a breath of fresh air to see this 2-story showplace at Metropolis come on the market.  I don’t know if you have been shopping around for condos (or single-family homes for that matter), but the really great homes are getting harder and harder to find.

This amazing condominium has been achieved by combining two smaller penthouse units into a single space. The result? Over 3,600 square feet of interior space in the middle of Midtown at Metropolis. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill combined condo. This was a seamless blend of two spaces. One where you can’t tell what was existing and what was added. I’ve been in a good number of combo units and many leave me wondering “why did they do that?” This wasn’t the case here.

Interior designer Lee Bryan was hired to turn the adjoining two units into one stunning, contemporary space. He integrated the electronics into one home automation system and then turned his thoughts on furnishings and artwork. He did an amazing job. (Lee also does more traditional designs as well.) Click Here for More Photos & the Rest of the Feature

The wait is over! About a week ago, I went to TOMO Japanese Restaurant on the first night it was open. I couldn’t wait any longer! The restaurant is in the “soft opening” stage, but you will not be able to tell any difference. It feels like they have been open for years, and they have! (Just not at this location.) The new restaurant is slightly larger in size and now has a full bar and outdoor terrace, two things the last location lacked. It was definitely a good move to Buckhead!

The restaurant is located at the base of the new Ritz-Carlton Residences Buckhead. A gorgeous new condominium project just steps away from Atlanta’s best shopping! TOMO is a welcome addition to the Buckhead restaurant scene, so be sure to check it out. I think it’s the best sushi in Atlanta. Click Here for More Photos & the Rest of the Feature

It’s been a long road, but Luxe has managed to nearly sell all of the remaining inventory. The only two units left are a Penterra home on the 6th floor for $729,900 and a 2-bedroom condo on the 7th floor for $499,900. In our current market, price is king and location is key. I believe these are the reasons why the project has been so successful.  I speak with many buyers who are still searching for amazing deals, but with our condo inventory dwindling, the incredible deals are getting harder and harder to find. If you have been on the fence, you had better get  moving. Click this link for Luxe Listing in the MLS.

The Residences at the W Atlanta Downtown recently unveiled two new model homes on the 18th floor to kickoff the new sales relaunch. Each home is tastefully decorated and, in this go-round, they decided to go for more comfortable surroundings instead of the hard contemporary feel from last year. It works so much better and I think buyers will relate to project. (We all know the modern aesthetic doesn’t fare so well in Atlanta real estate.)

Each residence has 10 foot ceilings, solid core interior doors throughout your unit, pre-wiring for every technological convenience, electrical outlets near ceiling for automated draperies/shades, large floor-to-ceiling windows, open floor plans, coat closets, recessed lighting, separate laundry rooms in some units, large walk-in closets, and some larger units even have a service entrance.

I particularly love the W condos because of the kitchens. The standard appliance package is so much better than anything I have seen before in Atlanta. Yes, we always see Viking®, Thermador and many other high-end appliances, but when do we see Gaggenau? And have you even heard of this German, high-end appliance manufacturer? They have won all kinds of awards for their design and innovation so be sure to check them out. Click Here for More Photos & the Rest of the Feature

The Residences at the W Atlanta Downtown has relaunched their sales campaign, this time with even lower pricing than before. These units have been reduced roughly 60% from their original prices. Pretty amazing. With only 74 units in the building, I think we’ll now see some movement in this project and have some really great condos in the downtown area to call home.

The units are spectacular, with premium finishes throughout each and every unit. Homeowners have access to all amenities and services of the hotel, including Whatever/Whenever®, the W brand’s 24/7 service philosophy; preferred access to Bliss® Spa, BLT Steak®, the Living Room,
DRINKSHOP and WETBAR; use of WET® heated pool, Sweat Fitness®, Pet Services, Private Helipad, Housekeeping, Wheels® Valet services; and Starwood Preferred Guest® Gold Membership, among other exclusive owner benefits. The on-site residents concierge can handle all of your  desires, as long as there legal.

The new pricing makes living at the W more affordable than ever. One bedroom condos now start at an astonishing $199,900, two bedrooms from $299,900, three bedrooms from $859,900 and stunning two-story penthouses with huge walls of windows from $1,282,900. Click Here for More Photos & the Rest of the Feature

I’ve been very patiently waiting for my absolute favorite sushi restaurant in Atlanta (TOMO Japanese Restaurant) to open at the new Ritz-Carlton Residences Buckhead. And finally we have some solid news regarding the transition from the current, soon to be previous, Vining’s location. Looks like we can expect a late October opening at the new location. Awesome!

This is the best kept secret for sushi in Atlanta. Everything TOMO serves is ultra-fresh, delicious and looks like a work of art (including their desserts). They have a really terrific saki menu as well, including a wonderful organic bottle which I have tried many times.

The last day you can dine at the Vining’s location is October 1st, so make sure you go before then. After TOMO moves out, a new owner will take over the space and open his own Japanese restaurant.

Check back here for updates!