Around Alpharetta/Milton/Windward

Traditions Framing and Trophies recently opened at 12330 Crabapple Road. The shop features custom framing, awards and photography. It also specializes in shadow boxes for preserving memories and it showcases Sandra Thornington’s photography. For more information, please call (770) 663-0002.

Schakolad Chocolate Factory recently opened in the Plaza Shopping Center, 5530 Windward Parkway. Franchise owner Andrea Werkheiser will delight you with the chocolate truffles and more that are made on-site. You can get all your Christmas shopping done in one quick stop, for family, friends, and your co-workers. For more information, please call (678) 297-3000 or visit www.schakolad.com.

Press Café recently opened at 3960 Old Milton Parkway. The restaurant is open for lunch offering cold and pressed sandwiches, salads and more. Catering is also available. For more information, please call (678) 218-0200 or visit www.the-press-cafe.com.

Lotus Vision recently opened at 3400-A Old Milton Parkway, Suite 520, in the Northside Alpharetta Medical Campus. This ophthalmology practice offers a variety of services including: comprehensive eye exams, laser vision correction, cataract surgery, cornea transplantation, dry eye treatment, glaucoma management, glasses, contact lenses, Botox, and dermal fillers. Dr. Nemi, an Emory-trained physician, is the founder and medical director of Lotus Vision and is proud to offer his patients the highest quality care without the wait. Same day and walk-in appointments are also available. For more information, please call at (678) 762-1700 or visit www.seewithlotus.com.

Atlanta Eye Care recently opened its third eye care clinic as it has merged with Alpharetta Eye Care. Alpharetta Eye Care and Dr. James Lundy have been located on Main Street for the last 29 years. Recently Dr. Lundy joined three optometrists, Dr. Thomas Arey, Dr. Sean Alexander, and Dr. Michael Walker, along with associate and general manager Robbie Hall, to establish a team of dedicated eye specialists. The group prides itself on being "Your Neighborhood Doctors of Optometry". Atlanta Eye Care’s three divisions, Windward Eye Care, at 5315 Windward Parkway, Suite F; Cumberland Pointe Eye Care, 3155 Cobb Parkway; and Alpharetta Eye Clinic, at 2725 Old Milton Parkway, (770) 475-1777 will help you with all your optical needs.

Stonewood Village, located on Hwy. 9 just south of Windward Parkway, has completed phase I of its redevelopment with newly renovated shops and exteriors. New tenants include Design Cosigner, an upscale consignment boutique offering designer and boutique labels in women’s apparel size 0 — 20, handbags, footwear, headwear, fine jewelry, and accessories. For more information please call (770) 777-0032 or visit www.designer-consigner.net. Queen of Hearts Antiques, featuring American and European antique furniture, silver, books, jewelry, china, glassware, linens, Persian rugs, collectibles, stained glass, military, coins, home furnishings and accessories. For more information, please call (678) 297-7571 or visit www.queenofheartsantiques.com. My Friend’s Place Deli, featuring pitas, wraps and club sandwiches, made with fresh and wholesome ingredients to promote the ideals of a healthy lifestyle. For more information, please call (770) 667-8414 or www.myfriendsplacedeli.com. Phase II of the redevelopment is scheduled to begin in 2009 with the addition of a new building for multiple retail shops and a stand-alone building for Dunkin Donuts.