Consumer Culture

Imagine footwear boutique Sole engaged in good old-fashioned shoe-leather campaigning. Or Criminal Records mastering the art of retail politics. Or picture Inserection adult novelty store kissing babies. No, on second thought, scratch that image. Whatever the strategy, the votes are tallied and these and other Consumer Culture candidates have topped the Best of Atlanta critics' list. (Of course, they're joined on the rostrum by the many winners of CL's Readers Picks; think of them as the loyal opposition.) And we say, to the victors go the spoils. We expect strong turnout for the winners, from such veteran public servants as Stefan's Vintage Clothing to newcomers like B Chic consignment store. That said, we could hardly make sense of our own exit-poll data (why are mustard-stained hipsters attracted to comic books?), but that didn't stop us from going all Zogby. So keep reading and prepare to be pandered to.

– Scott Henry

Best Bakery BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2008 » Consumer Culture » Critics Pick

Alon's Bakery and Market - Dunwoody (Featured)

We've always loved the original Alon's, but the shiny new ALON'S PARK PLACE has what the original lacks: space. And that space allows for more – more wonderful cheeses overseen by expert Tim Gaddis, more fantastic and eclectic wines (and a wine bar!), and more great packaged goods and giftymore...

We've always loved the original Alon's, but the shiny new ALON'S PARK PLACE has what the original lacks: space. And that space allows for more – more wonderful cheeses overseen by expert Tim Gaddis, more fantastic and eclectic wines (and a wine bar!), and more great packaged goods and gifty housewares. And Alon's signature baked goods, sandwiches and prepared foods are just as exacting and tasty at this northside outpost as they are in Morningside. less...

BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
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Walter's Clothing

If you want to stay on top of the latest looks in casual footwear, WALTER'S CLOTHING is the place. A downtown institution conveniently located across the street from Georgia State University, Walter's always has the hot new styles before everyone else - not a month after they've dropped. From Nike tomore...

If you want to stay on top of the latest looks in casual footwear, WALTER'S CLOTHING is the place. A downtown institution conveniently located across the street from Georgia State University, Walter's always has the hot new styles before everyone else - not a month after they've dropped. From Nike to Timberland to PF Flyer, Walter's stocks the trendiest brands in an urban setting with a definite nonmall vibe. The store even provides sneak(er) previews of upcoming releases, so the style-conscious will want to keep coming back. 66 Decatur St. 404-688-8859. www.waltersclothing.com. less...

Best Outdoor Farmers Market BOA Award Winner

Year » 2008
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East Atlanta Village Farmers Market