Virginia Highlands and Little Five Points: The Stores

Bella Cucina: Italian pestos, oils, vinegars, and pastas formally fill the shelves while the back area showcases recipes for taste; my day’s menu included Sweet Pumpkin and Potatoes Au Gratin accompanies by Walnut Sage Stuffing. What really brought me off the street was the hospitable, white serving dishes and the plush, hanging lighting fixtures.

Rag-O-Rama: Its size and selection define this consignment store in Little Five Points. Perfectly located near vintage and independent fashion shops, Rag-o-Rama looks to be the hipster, artistic community’s closet. Atlanta is one of three locations including Columbus and Indianapolis.

Highland Woodworking: Finding a store completely dedicated to providing a variety of woodworking equipment, tools, and resources rarely sits on a suburban main drag. Many buy from Highland Woodworking and some even come in twenty years after their first mail purchase to finally see the supplier.

Highland Row Antiques: Antique stores crop up everywhere. Some irritatingly crowded and others overpriced. Differentiating is difficult in the business, but this one stood out due to its arrangement; after entering a modest store front, go past the cashier’s desk to the downstairs assembled with former art studios.