First, let's define WHERE Brookhaven is...
Brookhaven is located north of Buckhead and just south of Chamblee in Atlanta, Georgia encompassing zip codes 30319 and a small portion of zip code 30341. The area runs North-West of Buford Highway, West of Clairmont Road, South of Johnson Ferry Road, East of Peachtree Dunwoody Road, and North of Roxboro Road. Peachtree Road runs through the heart of Brookhaven and extends north to Chamblee and South into Buckhead. From an interstate perspective, Brookhaven is located east of GA 400, northwest of I-85 and south of I-285.
EAT
Where to eat? Well, residents who have lived in Brookhaven for many years used to drive to other parts of Atlanta to find great food. NO MORE! Brookhaven has seen an explosion of growth since 2006. Town Brookhaven on Peachtree Road is considered the hub. Many restaurants are open with more to come as the shopping center continues to fill in as of 2011. Noche is a favorite, with previous successful locations in Virginia Highlands and Vinings. Along with Noche and Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill, many restaurants at Town Brookhaven have outside seating and even bars that can be accessed from inside and from a patio. Additional places to eat include The Flying Biscuit, Wich Wich, Tre'za, Olive, Slack's, and There, a bar & eatery. Sweet shops in Town Brookhaven include Swirl, Marble Slab Creamery, and The Cup; a gourmet cupcake cafe.
Heading south on Peachtree Road you will find Brookhaven Station; home to Mellow Mushroom pizza, Pub 71, Hudson Grille, and Sugar Shack; a great place for cupcakes and sandwiches.
As you drive farther south you will find Brookhaven Bistro; located in the Health food store at Nuts 'N Berries, Terra Terroir; which is know for their wine dinners, Elwood's Pizza, Canyons Burger Company, and Bruster's ice cream.
South East of Town Brookhaven on Dresden Drive you will find another hub of activity at Village Place Brookhaven. Fine dining establishments Valenza and Haven are always busy. Across the street you will find Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub, Yoforia, Verde Taqueria, and J Christophers.
On the outskirts of Brookhaven is Buford Highway with a plethora of Ethnic finds: Vietnamese, Malaysian, Chinese, Mexican and more. We found a facebook group called "I enjoy dining out at Ethnic Restaurants on Buford Highway" if you would like more info.
SHOP
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LIVE
Many residents select this area to live in due to the convenient intown location and ease of commute to Downtown and Midtown. Buckhead, Lenox Mall, and Phipps Plaza are located just a couple of miles south, while travel to Perimeter Mall area just north west of Brookhaven is just a few additional miles. Residents also enjoy easy travel to Decatur and culturally rich East Atlanta as well as easy access to Gwinnett County, Tucker and Northlake Mall, just east of Brookhaven.
According to demographic reports, this area enjoys a higher average income and education compared to the city average. 50% of the population is female, 50% is male, and the median age is 34 years old. 34% of the residents have a bachelor's degree, and 19% of the residents have a graduate degree. 33% of the residents have never been married, while 35% are currently married. The median household income at $70,000. 45% of the homes are owner occupied, while 50% of the homes are renter occupied.
Brookhaven History
In the early 1800s, the land that is now Brookhaven was a plantation, but by the 1900s, it became a popular summer spot where Atlantans began building vacation homes. In 1910, a group of investors purchased land for a country club surrounded by homes called Brookhaven Estates. The Brookhaven Country Club opened as Atlanta's second golf course (after East Lake) in 1912. It had nine holes.
Atlanta's Capital City Club leased the club in 1913 and, two years later, expanded the course to 18 holes. Unlike the Druid Hills and Ansley Park clubs that also opened in 1912, Brookhaven is the only one that was not an addition to an existing neighborhood. Streets were laid out and homes built around the course. Construction continued through the 1920s, with architects as noted as Neel Reid and Hal Hentz putting their stamp on the designs. The oldest part of the neighborhood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the 1980s.
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