West Midtown

The post-industrial hood is so much better for the wear. Designers flock to side-street fabric and design sources just over the train tracks. Foodies get their fill at a mix of star chef and indie-rific cafes. Plenty of fire doors and natural light to go around.

EXPLORE ANOTHER NEIGHBORHOOD:

EcoEmporium

1000 Marietta St NW 404-875-5224

The earth-friendly boutique is a breath of fresh air. Bullet casings are reborn (and retailed) as pretty charms, a working demo kitchen plays home to organic cooking classes, and stylish gifts are green without being granola.

Photo: Courtesy of EcoEmporium

Tiny Bistro

1039 Marietta St NW 404-745-9561

A shoe box bistro with bright pink walls about eight tables. Fresh soups, pressed sammies with fruity and spicy spreads, and sweet local honey for sale, too.

Hop City Craft Beer & Wine

1000 Marietta St NW 404-350-9998

The inviting craft beer and vino shop is nothing to wine about. Gift drinking buddies with hops batches, home brewing equipment, and boutique suds. Tasting events with neighboring coffee shop Octane keep regulars on tap.

Photo: Courtesy of Hop City Craft Beer & Wine

Nouvelle

1011 Marietta St NW 404-835-7839

The West Midtown boutique does anything but toe the line. Zero-gravity chairs, organic polishes, and fresh lemongrass stalks soaking in your stone mani/pedi bowl will put you on the good foot.

Photo: Courtesy of Nouvelle Nail Spa

StaceAge

912 Huff Rd NW 404-350-3233

Venture way back in the Lewis & Sheron showroom and you’ll discover the futuristic furniture boutique and design gallery. Mod fabrics, Elizabethan chaises, and neon grommets galore.

Photo: Courtesy of StaceAge