Dec. 14, 2004

Two new shops on Edgewood Avenue are adding to the buzz surrounding this up-and-coming district, home to a growing number of shops, restaurants, and residential projects.

La Chapeau To Toe
365 Edgewood Ave., S.E.
404-525-4649

La Chapeau To Toe, located at 365 Edgewood, specializes in vintage women's clothing and accessories. Proprietor Clara Brooks has filled her shop from top to bottom with the best of women's fashion from the 20s through the 70s — 20s flapper dresses, 40s lingerie, 70s polyester pants suits, 60s ball gowns, fur coats, plus handbags, hats, shoes, and accessories. All items have been hand-picked by Mrs. Brooks.

Javaology
466 Edgewood Ave.
404-223-3202

At the corner of Edgewood and Boulevard, Javaology is a coffee shop and cafe attracting attention for excellent drinks and food as well as being a great place to meet. The shop features wireless Internet access and seating downstairs as well as upstairs. The building has undergone a beautiful, complete restoration.