Out Of The BOX-Alpharetta
My "Best Of" list for shaking it up in the suburbs...no chains allowed!

1. Best Italian Pastries and Cappuccino: Alpine Bakery
Mouth watering cannoli and sfogliatelle and case upon case of gorgeous desserts.
www.alpinebakeryandpizzeria.com

2. Best Way to Get Groovy: Soul Grooves w/ Tonita, Lifetime Fitness, Alpharetta
75 min. of booty shaking to the best tunes in funk, soul, and hip hop from the past 4 decades. A true club experience (if you can forget that it's 9:30 AM).
www.lifetimefitness.com

3. Best Tomato Basil Soup and Panino: Rosa Mia Ristorante Italiano
Italian owned, and in the hood! Yummmm.
www.rosamiaitalian.com

4. Best Makeover: Ashley @ Bob Bteele Salon, Windward
The best cut and highlights I've had in years!
www.bobsteelesalon.com

5. Best HOME Makeover: Lisa Gabrielson Interior Design
Room by room design service for a high-style, low cost transformation using what you already own. $150.00/room for instant gratification...satisfaction guaranteed!
email: lisagabrielson@att.net

6. Best Bronx Bagels: BB's Bagels
Made fresh daily in a funky silver bullet on McFarland.
www.bbsbagels.net

7. Best Downtown Vibe: KOZMO Gastropub
Cool cocktails, creative cuisine, urban decor + no sitter needed! Shhh...outdoor lounge is in the works.
www.kozmogastropub.com

8. Best Sandwich Shops:
They do the soup/salad/sandwich thing right.
Wildflour on Windward Pkwy/N. Point Pkwy www.wildflouratlanta.com
Hannah Cafe' on Hwy 9 www.hannahcafe.com

9. Best Mother/Daughter Shopping: American Threads @ The Avenues Forsyth
"Adorable threads at amazing prices" is their motto, and it's true!

10. Best Margarita: PURE Taqueria
...toxic... and the food's pretty good too.
www.puretaqueria.com

11. Best "trip" to Italy: Italian Lessons at home.
Native Italian and licensed teacher, Silvia Mentasti, will teach you all the basics for $25.00/hr.
usa2italy@gmail.com

12. Best "Let Your Hair Down" Night: 70's night @ 37 Main, Buford
Live band takes you back in mind, body and soul. Check online schedule.
www.37main.com

13. BestButt-Kick: Mattea Jones Personal Trainer
In home custom work-out. Darling girl, killer bod. She'll help you get one too.
matteajones@yahoo.com

14. Best Antiquing OTP: Queen of Hearts Antiques and Interiors, Alpharetta
The best variety of merchandise, the best prices, and the best staff! Visit my three booths with dealer code "LAG" on Bull, Calhoun, and Broad St. New "finds" several times a week!
www.queenofheartsantiquesandinteriors.com

15. Best Girls Night Out: Late Night With the Queen
Shop late every Thursday from 6-8PM with wine and cheese. Queen of Hearts, Alpharetta
And Pure is just down the street for dinner...
www.queenofheartsantiquesandinteriors.com

What's your favorite "Out of The BOX" Alpharetta destination? Please share!