Sovereign, one of Atlanta’s most luxurious mixed-use towers located in the heart of Buckhead has recently announced that nearly 90% of its commercial real estate has been leased.

Developed by Regent Partners, the Sovereign building includes more than one-half million square feet of Class A office and retail space. Sovereign recently welcomed Buckhead Life Restaurant Group’s Bistro Niko, Asset Preservation Advisers, Crescent Wealth Management and the Law Firm of Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial to the building. The recent additions brought the Buckhead landmark’s total leased space to nearly 90%.

In addition to their commercial successes, Sovereign has also seen growth on its residential side, with the sale of two of the buildings exclusive luxury condos during the third quarter, including one of the Penthouse units.

In an time where the economic trend has been vacant buildings, unsold homes and Buckhead faces a historically high class A office vacancy rates, Sovereign has seen tremendous success. It’s this blogger’s hope that the trend will continue and we will see these levels of success throughout the rest of the metro-Atlanta area.

Buckhead’s Restaurant Eugene was recently named 2009 Restaurant of the Year by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Long since considered to be one of the southeast’s best dining spots, Restaurant Eugene is known for providing patrons with southern cuisine and a charming atmosphere.

Linton and Gina Hopkins opened the restaurant in the Spring of 2004 in the Aramore building in the Historic Peachtree Battle District. This nearby restaurant provides residents living in the luxury mixed-use development at the Astoria at the Aramore a fine dining experience  few steps outside of their door.

This is just one more great reason to live at the Astoria at the Aramore. These luxury condos starting in the low $300,000’s are located between Midtown and Buckhead, offering close proximity to fine dining and shopping. The (more…)

Finding the perfect dentist is like finding the perfect dress for a cocktail party, both can be very time consuming and often feel like hit or miss experiences. But it’s always worth the time and trouble in the end when you slip on the dress and you know that it is the one.

So if you are one of those people still hunting for the perfect dentist make sure to head over to The Astoira at the Aramore, a mixed-use development with retail, office, and luxury Atlanta condominiums, because that is where Dr. Didier Guillaume, DMD will be opening his practice Astoria Dentistry on November 2.

Dr. Guillaume specializes in complex, high-end restorative cosmetic and implant dentistry. He set up his practice in the Astoria because of all the amenities the space and location had to offer. In addition to the beautiful reception area and the friendly concierge, the relaxing and secluded pool (more…)

October 8th, Sovereign teamed up with Neiman Marcus to present an Evening of Glamour. Sovereign, who has long since been known as Atlanta’s finest luxury high-rise condominium was the perfect showcase for Neiman’s luxurious winter clothing line.

The exclusive cocktail party and fashion show was an invite only event held for Sovereign residents and prospective buyers highlighted the new winter lines currently on display at Neiman Marcus and gave attendees the opportunity to see Sovereign’s newest model home designed by award winning interior designer Barbara Westbrook. (more…)

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Upscale French-style  Bistro Niko, a Buckhead Life Restaurant opens this Fall at Sovereign. If you are a fan of other Buckhead Life Restaurant’s such Kyma, Nava, Pano’s & Paul’s, Chops or the Buckhead Diner, you are sure not going to want to miss Bistro Niko.

Founder Pano Karatassos said he named the restaurant after his son, Niko.

Time is running out to buy a discounted ticket for Taste of Atlanta.  Don’t miss out the offer is only good until September 7th, Labor Day.

Taste of Atlanta takes place at a new location in Midtown Atlanta this year   on October 10th and 11th.  Mark your calendar to attend the 8th annual event at Technology Square at Georgia Tech.

Named by O Magazine as one the Top 6 Food Festivals nationwide, you are sure to find something to tempt your taste buds at this event. With 80 of Atlanta’s favorite restaurants participating, cooking demonstrations by some (more…)

Located in Chamblee’s Mid City District, The Lofts at 5300 are unlike any other condominium in Atlanta because of their unique zoning. The district is zoned for both residential and commercial use, making it the perfect location for residents to enjoy a live, work, play lifestyle.

Residents of the Atlanta loft condos can easily walk to any number of nearby eateries, antique shops, art galleries or coffee shops. And even though the lofts are in the city, a newly converted biking and walking trail is close. The trail, once an old railroad, includes more than two acres of a linear park. The trail features brick pavers, an observation deck, benches and beautiful landscaping. Everyone, including bikers, dog walkers, and active runners can enjoy the beautiful and quite retreat the trail provides.

The live, work, play lifestyle enjoyed by residents at the Lofts at 5300 is made even easier with the Chamblee MARTA station right across the street. Additionally, the lofts are close to Lenox and Phipps Plaza so shoppers have nearby (more…)

Lindbergh is one of the hottest new areas of Atlanta.  There are many new condo projects going up in Lindbergh. See more at www.lindberghdrive.com

Morris and Raper is selling brand new townhomes inside the perimeter near Avondale Estates in Decatur, GA. North Village Townhomes offers stylish homes from the $170’s.  4 different 2-story plans to choose from. Take a look at North Village today. Visit the webste to see floorplans and photo gallery www.northvillagedecatur.com