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Contents 14 Editor’s Letter [ SIMPLY NOW ]
22 Travel Far: Ode to Love There’s more to Agra, India, than the dazzling Taj Mahal
24 Staycation:
Lots of Local Lodging A tony trio among Atlanta’s pool of hot new hotels
28 Approved: Autumnal Adventures Five standout spots for leaf peeping this fall
31 15 Minutes With: Londyn Green This local seventh grader is already well on her way to becoming the next Rachael Ray
32 Pets: Halloween Isn’t Just for Humans Here’s how to find or make an un-fur-gettable pet costume
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36 Home: Wowed on Wieuca A young couple purchases a model home in Chastain East
40 Fashion: Dressed For Success
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55 COVER STORY TAKING CENTER STAGE SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT ON SIX PERFORMERS KEEPING ATLANTA AUDIENCES ENTERTAINED
Two Buckhead menswear experts offer pointers for finding the perfect dress shirt
46 Entertaining: Hit The
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Right Note With Hostess Gifts
64 Review: Bodacious Breakfasts
A small and useful present is always welcomed
Franchise favorite Flying Biscuit Café feels like one-of-a-kind
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68 Foodie Journal: Hog Heaven
48 On Stage: Casting Call
Decatur’s popular Iberian Pig is set to open a new Buckhead location
Play Talent agency founder Trina Allen-Abt has a knack for finding the right actors for the right roles
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50 Art: On Display At Buckhead’s Mandarin Oriental hotel, creative artworks check in for a stay
75 Events: Places to go and things to do 79
Charitable: A spotlight on philanthropic and social gatherings
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[ BEHIND THE COVER ] Even in this day and age of copious selfies, getting your picture taken can be awkward. Where do I look? How’s my smile? Where do I put my hands? Having a professional photographer behind the lens helps, especially one as talented as our chief snapper, Sara Hanna. But drag entertainer Edie Cheezburger, who graces our cover this month, was a natural born poser, working every angle as adeptly as she works the stage. See more from this magical pairing on page 55.
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It was back in the ’70s and involved the legendary Michael Jackson and his brothers performing at the old Texas Stadium in Dallas. From our cheapest-we-couldget nosebleed seats, Michael was a mere speck dancing around the stage, but even from that distance, you could sense his immense presence and talent, and we left in awe of what a fantastic performance we had seen. I had a similar experience last year when I went to see the Luzia Cirque du Soleil show at Atlantic Station. At the time, I posted several short videos of its incredible acrobatics on Instagram and urged people to skip the Starbucks for a week and buy a ticket to Luzia instead. Such is the transformative power of entertainment. Whether we go to a show to be shocked, soothed or spellbound, we’re willing to deal with the often-requisite crowds, traffic jams and pricey concessions simply to be transfixed for a few hours. The six folks featured in our “Taking Center Stage” cover story (page 55) are doing just that. Some have been around for decades, while others are newer to the local scene, but they’re all making a name for themselves with Atlanta audiences. Elsewhere in the issue, we’ll tell you where to go leaf peeping this fall, the proper way to buy a men’s shirt, what kind of glass goes with which kind of wine and more. I hope you find the issue as entertaining as I did my first concert way back when. Best of all, the magazine is free, so you don’t have to give up your daily decaf grande latte with extra foam.
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NEWS BY:
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DANCING INTO
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A NEW STUDIO WILL HAVE YOU TAPPING YOUR TOES AND SHAKING YOUR HIPS
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says co-founder Val Chmerkovskiy, who adds that the studio “isn't about just learning how to dance; it's about living a happier and healthier life, discovering new experiences and being a part of an incredible community. It's more fun than going to the gym, and you get to explore your creative side as well. We think we'll be a great addition to an already vibrant destination.” n
ancing With the Stars pro dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Val Chmerkovskiy and Tony Dovolani have waltzed their way into Buckhead with their new dance studio, Dance With Me. Now open in Phipps Plaza, the studio offers private lessons, group classes, social practice parties and special events, all aimed at both beginners and those well-acquainted with the ballroom floor. The trio already has 12 studios in six states, and the Phipps location seems like the ideal entry point to Atlanta. “When we saw an opportunity to open a Dance With Me at Phipps Plaza, we thought it was the perfect match,”
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NEWS CLIPS BIRD SCOOTERS FLY INTO BUCKHEAD Residents now have a new rideshare option, thanks to the arrival of Bird scooters. The electric vehicles have roosted all around Buckhead, and users can rent one using the Bird smartphone app. The scooters provide a unique and fun, not to mention more energy-efficient, way to traverse Buckhead’s busy streets. They reach a maximum speed of 15 mph
and can travel approximately 15 miles on a single charge. Riders must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license, and a helmet is required (Bird provides free helmets on request through the app, but they must be mailed to users and cost $1 for shipping). It costs $1 to open a rental session, and you’re charged 15 cents for every minute of use. Bird bird.co
CLASSIC BARBERSHOP OPENS BUCKHEAD LOCATION After operating in Sandy Springs for the last eight years, Gino’s Classic Barber Shoppe has now opened a second location in Buckhead. Located in the Monarch Tower office building across from Lenox Square, the shop offers haircuts and old-fashioned straight razor shaves by master barbers. Located within walking distance
of numerous offices and residences, the new shop is owned by Gino Teyf, a native of Belarus who has practiced classic barbering techniques for more than 30 years. Gino’s Classic Barber Shoppe 3424 Peachtree Road N.E. Atlanta 30326 404.800.5749 ginosclassicbarbers.com
LOCAL VENUE BIDS FAREWELL A mainstay with many area business professionals
and residents, the City Club of Buckhead unexpectedly closed its doors a few months ago. Since its opening in 2008, the members-only club was a popular spot where dozens of business deals were brokered and was the site of countless events, from wine dinners to the regular Thursday morning meetings of the Buckhead Business Association. It’s certainly the end of an era.
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Helping Children Survive the Unthinkable Preventing further trauma During a meeting of the Junior League of Atlanta four years ago, Jana Chesley of Brookhaven chatted with a friend who headed the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy (GCCA). “Her stories of children who had been sexually and physically abused were heartbreaking,” says Chesley. “I told her to sign me up.” After Chesley and her husband, Steve, attended their first GCCA Cheer for Children ball, she became involved in fundraising for the center. This year she is chairing the ball, which takes place October 19 at The Foundry at Puritan Mill. “Our mission is to champion the needs of sexually and severely physically abused children,” says Chesley. “We partner with the special victims units in DeKalb and Fulton counties to make sure these kids receive the services they need.”
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Genna Brown found a way to easily turn household items into charitable donations.
Jana Chesley is this year's chair of the Cheer for Children fundraising gala.
Once a child is identified by the Division of Family and Children Services, GCCAtrained forensic interviewers videotape the youngster in a non-threatening setting. All partners involved can watch in real time, which prevents children from becoming further traumatized by having to repeatedly tell their stories. During 2017, the organization conducted 750 interviews, raising the total to more than 16,000 since 1987. GCCA also provides counseling and other services for as long as needed to help families heal. And there is never a cost to the families. l For more information about GCCA, visit georgiacenterforchildadvocacy.org. To volunteer, contribute or attend the Cheer for Children ball, visit cheerforchildren.org.
Mortgage Lender Gives Back
Streamlining charitable donations Genna Brown, a senior lecturer of finance at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, has found a way to help homeowners easily turn valued items into charitable donations via her recently formed 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Givin. “The idea came from a finance student who wanted to start a stock exchange for nonprofits,” says the Buckhead resident. “I told him it wouldn’t work, but that a silent auction would. When he didn’t follow through, I decided to run with the idea. The only problem was that I didn’t have the necessary background.” Enter Georgia State graduate Brandon Black, who had the know-how to run a successful business but lacked an idea. “We
Summit Funding Advisors employees participate in the Lauren's Run 5K and other charitable endeavors.
Helping families, helping kids When Buckhead resident Paul Cargal decided to add a charitable component to his financial services company, Summit Funding Advisors, he did it in a big way. For every residential mortgage the company closes, a percentage of the profits go to CURE Childhood Cancer.
Turning Treasures into Cash
“My wife, Allison, is a nurse practitioner and used to work on the oncology/hematology floor at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta,” says Cargal. “A diagnosis of cancer is hard enough for adults, but it’s even harder for children undergoing treatment. After doing our due dili-
gence, we followed our hearts and choose CURE as the recipient.” Summit Funding Advisors is also involved in various CURE fundraisers. The company was a presenting sponsor at the Believe Ball in May that raised $1.1 million for research. In addition, Summit employees and their families, including Allison and the couple’s three young children, participated in the annual Lauren’s Run benefiting CURE. Schedules permitting, employees can also take time off to volunteer at the hospital.
joined forces,” says Brown. After receiving their 501(c)(3) status, they launched the Givin site in January. “It’s the perfect way to donate things I no longer need and contribute to my favorite nonprofits at the same time,” says Lisa McKenzie, a neighbor of Brown’s, who has sold multiple items through the Givin site. Donors simply fill out the online form, take a photo of an item or service, post it on the website and then select a charitable beneficiary. Items range from art, fine china and jewelry to services from tax preparers, hairsalons, doctors, dentists and vacation homes. Donations remain in the owner’s possession until sold. l For more information, visit charitysimplified.com.
“We don’t want our employees to just clock in, do their 9-to-5 jobs and make loans,” says Cargal. “We strive for a fun environment that gives them the satisfaction of helping families buy homes and support the community.” l For more information, visit summitfundingadvisors.com.
Want to nominate a volunteer, company or nonprofit that makes Buckhead, Sandy Springs or Brookhaven a better place to live? Please contact: editor@simplybuckhead.com
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T R AV E L FA R
Ode to
Love
Above left: A majestic entrance foreshadows the grandeur of The Oberoi Amarvilas. Above right: Upon arrival, Oberoi guests are presented with a welcome drink and are showered with rose petals.
There’s more to Agra, India, than the dazzling Taj Mahal STORY:
Jennifer Bradley Franklin Above: The author, dwarfed by the Taj Mahal, takes a moment to appreciate its beauty.
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ove has inspired some of history’s best poetry, literature and architecture. In 1632, a broken heart motivated Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to build the spectacular Taj Mahal in honor of his first and favorite wife, Persian princess Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to her 14th child. My own love of travel, coupled with a lifelong obsession with India, motivated me to journey halfway around the world to see it for myself. After a full day of flying from Atlanta and a brief sojourn in New Delhi, my friend and I set out for Agra in a chauffeur-driven SUV. On the 3.5-hour drive along a brand new highway, we speculated what it would be like to see the legendary marble structure in person. Had we not known better, we might have thought that our first stop at The Oberoi Amarvilas luxury resort was the main attraction. When we approached the entrance through the forecourt of filigreed archways and fountains, we were greeted with a shower of rose petals from above, which we learned is a traditional royal welcome. A staffer then placed a marigold garland around my neck, but my attention was already laser-focused on the Taj, framed in the distance by the hotel’s floor-to-ceiling windows. After taking a moment to settle into
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our palatial room—featuring a balcony overlooking the terraced gardens, expansive pool and the Taj (all 112 rooms and suites have the priceless view)—we set off to see it up close. Our local guide, Neha Agarwal, met us for the short ride there via golf cart and gave us some history of the monument, which she called “a teardrop on the cheek of eternity,” a famous sentiment originally expressed by Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore. Seeing the 240-foot-tall mausoleum and the symmetrical platform and minarets surrounding it took our breath away. It’s easy to see why the painstaking building process took 22 years to complete. We marveled at the stoneinlay artistry and ostentatious display of affection (unheard of at a time in India when women weren’t valued), and were captivated by Neha’s stories of other guests she’d guided there, including Oprah Winfrey. That night, I had my favorite meal of the trip at Esphahân, the hotel dining room whose contemporary tasting menu elevates the presentation and flavor combinations of classic Indian fare in dramatic style. The delicate salmon filet, for example, got the tandoori treatment with a side of sweet-tart pineapple chaat and lemon-date dressing. The next day, we set out to see
more of Agra, including the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah, often called the Baby Taj because its design helped inspire the architecture of the Taj Mahal. We also visited the rambling 94-acre Agra Fort, a red sandstone complex that served as both a military stronghold and a palace until the capital was moved to Delhi in 1638. To see the city’s world-famous trade in action, Neha also took us to Kalakriti, where we watched as artisans polished tiny gemstones of ruby, tanzanite and onyx, and chiseled corresponding grooves in marble to craft mosaics the same way their ancestors would’ve created
Each of the resort's rooms and suites has a view of Agra's most visited attraction.
the inlays adorning the Taj itself. Their intricate pots, tabletops and chess sets can take hundreds of hours to complete, creating an apt metaphor for fascinating Agra. n GETTING THERE: AGRA, INDIA To re-create a similar five-star experience, work with India-based Greaves Tours (greavesindia.com) to arrange chauffeur-driven excursions, local guides and accommodations at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts (oberoihotels.com).
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S TAYC AT I O N
Above and right: The opening gates of SunTrust Park are steps from the lobby of the Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta, providing unrivaled views of the ballpark from the hotel's guestrooms.
LOTS OF
LOCAL LODGING A TONY TRIO AMONG ATLANTA’S POOL OF HOT NEW HOTELS STORY:
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ew hotels are popping up all over Atlanta, and several more distinct properties are in the works. Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown and Dream Atlanta, Buckhead are two of the most recently announced, to name just a few. (A source in a recent Atlanta Business Chronicle article stated that hotel demand in Atlanta is “record-setting and growing,” with an additional 750 hotel rooms expected in Buckhead alone within the next three years.) This accommodations explosion gives both visitors and locals looking for a special staycation lots of options. Here, meet three one-of-a-kind properties that recently hit the scene.
Take Me Out to the Omni Adjacent to SunTrust Park, the Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta offers the ultimate baseball-lovers staycation—and a pretty good time even for a fair-weather fan like myself. Opened in January, the sports-meets-city hotel has 264 guestrooms and a baseballinspired decor that fuses wood paneling and leather with the home team Braves’ palette of red, white and blue.
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Custom artwork honors America’s favorite pastime through framed antique scouting reports and oversized quotes from some of the sport’s greats. Step into the lobby on game day and the excitement is palpable. While awaiting the first pitch, guests chat over beers at the lobby bar, shop the locally curated goods at the South End Trading Company gift shop and dine at Hugh Acheson’s Achie’s, where the patio faces the ballpark’s grand entrance gates. On our latesummer stay during a home game, my family and I only made it through a few hot innings inside the park before heading back to the hotel to cool off. We kept tabs on the game via the Omni’s various vantage points—striking field views are offered from select guestrooms, public spaces and the elevated pool deck, where the 582 Waterside Lounge & Bar keeps patrons well-fed and hydrated. For the ultimate pampering, book the Presidential Suite, where you can watch the game live through windows in the bathroom while soaking in the tub. If baseball isn’t your thing, The Battery’s shops and chef-driven restaurants—from
The motorsportsinspired interior of Solís Two Porsche Drive (above) includes a mural of a 1953 Porsche 550 Le Mans race car, while the exterior (right) complements the angles of the neighboring Porsche Experience Center.
Hector Santiago’s El Super Pan to Linton Hopkins' C. Ellet’s—will keep you entertained. Even during the offseason, the ambience remains lively, with the Coca-Cola Roxy hosting live concerts year-round. Before checking out, my family and I took an early morning stroll to Goldbergs for a cup of coffee and got to experience The Battery sans the baseball crowd. I may be a fair-weather fan, but a stay at The Battery’s only hotel had me reciting the tomahawk chop chant and looking forward to my next visit to the Braves’ new home.
Finding Some Solís Frequent travelers and car aficionados can get revved up about the addition of the Solís Two Porsche Drive to the local lodging scene. As the first Solís Hotels & Resorts destination in the U.S., the 214-room property borders the Porsche Experience Center and is just north of the international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Step away from the track or terminal and into a European motorsports-inspired interior that includes a mural of a 1953 Porsche 550 Le Mans Panamericana
Photos: Asher Moss
Above and right: Designed by New York-based studio Reunion Goods & Services, Hotel Clermont boasts kitschy hometown touches, including custom peach wallpaper.
Coupe in the lobby. The ode to autos continues throughout the guestrooms, including the Track View suites and Presidential Suite, where cars rounding the curves of the Porsche Handling Course and panoramic views of the planes landing on the runway can be seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Don’t worry: The threepane insulated windows keep the sound out so you can still get your rest. For another interesting vantage point, visit the eighth floor’s rooftop Overdrive Lounge, where small plates, craft cocktails and live music are paired with the spot’s own runway and track views. For a traffic-free environment, Apron restaurant on the first floor offers a Mediterranean menu of seafood, steak and housemade pasta.
Clermont Comeback Your stories about visits to the legendary Clermont Lounge— don’t act like you don’t know what we’re talking about—might soon be overshadowed by a stay at the adjoining hotel, which has been reborn after being shuttered for nearly 10 years. Undergoing a more than $20 million renovation, the Hotel Clermont reopened in June as a 94-room boutique hotel that preserves the historic structure’s colorful past. This includes the original signage and 65-foot radio tower that date back to 1940. Touting a “rock-n’-roll meets grandma’s-living-room” vibe, the hotel’s decor of velvet and
floral themes showcases arts and crafts celebrating femininity and Atlanta’s roots—think peach tree and train track bathroom wallpaper and quotes from Atlanta’s rap duo OutKast. In addition to standard rooms, the property offers 15 bunk rooms that pay homage to the hotel’s history of musical guests. The playful lodging experience continues at French-American brasserie Tiny Lou’s, named for a 1950s-era hotel dancer. There, inventive dishes from executive chef Jeb Aldrich combine French classics with Southern flair. For sparkling skyline views, hang out at the sixth-floor rooftop bar complete with street-food-inspired bites, AstroTurf and a rum-based cocktail program. n IF YOU GO … Hotel Clermont 789 Ponce de Leon Avenue N.E. Atlanta 30306 407.485.0485 hotelclermont.com Starting room rate: $199 Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta 2625 Circle 75 Parkway S.E. Atlanta 30339 678.567.7327 omnihotels.com/atlanta-battery Starting room rate: $239
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S TAYC AT I O N
Above: The Red Oak Lavendar Farm is a popular picture-taking spot.
Above: No trip to Dahlonega is complete without exploring its delightful downtown square.
North Georgia
Charmer
They’re not exaggerating when they say that Dahlonega is “pure gold”
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ny number of quaint little North Georgia towns make an excellent choice for Atlantans looking for an idyllic weekend escape, but I keep finding myself being drawn to one in particular: Dahlonega. My latest visit began when my sister and I checked in late Friday night at The Limelight Inn, a new boutique property five minutes from downtown. It has just 11 rooms, each of which boasts its own patio, which we found perfect for some nighttime stargazing after a long day of exploring. With no check-in desk or on-site staff, The Limelight runs more like an Airbnb, but folks are on hand each morning to whip up a complimentary continental breakfast in the communal dining area. Any proper visit to Dahlonega should start, as ours did, with a tour of the 19th-century town square. There are countless shops to explore, delicious wines to sample at the eight tasting rooms and plentiful artifacts to examine at the newly renovated Dahlonega Gold Museum, housed in the old 1836 courthouse. Dahlonega was a major part of the Georgia Gold Rush back in the early 1800s (the saying “There’s gold in
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them thar hills!” was, in fact, referring to Dahlonega), and a favorite pastime here is to take an underground gold mine tour. On Saturday, we took the one at the Consolidated Gold Mine, the largest hard-rock gold mine east of the Mississippi. It dates back to 1896, and our guide demonstrated the rough conditions and antiquated equipment miners once used to blast the gold from the quartz veins. At the Crisson Gold Mine, which was worked commercially up until the early 1980s, we panned for gold, which isn’t quite as easy as it looks. We didn’t strike it rich, but we did get to take home a few shiny nuggets that remained in the bottom of our pans. Sustenance was needed after all that panning, so we headed to lunch at a lovely little spot called Bratzeit. Owned by Doris and Gion Giossi, The Consolidated Gold Mine's tours take visitors 200 feet underground and 100 years back in time.
Right: The Limelight Inn is adjacent to the Juliette Chapel, and hosts numerous wedding parties.
STORY:
Jill Becker
who hail from Germany and Switzerland respectively, Bratzeit offers a menu of German and Swiss specialties including bratwurst, schnitzel, fondue and raclette, not to mention what I swear were the best French fries I’ve ever tasted. Sadly, as friendly and accommodating as she was, Doris would not reveal the secret recipe. Our next stop was the Red Oak Lavender Farm. The largest public lavender farm in North Georgia, it boasts some 2,000 plants and more than 20 different types of lavender, from the Royal Velvet variety used in foods such as ice cream and lemonade to the aromatic Grosso hybrid
lavender found in sachets, oils and other scented items. When you visit, be sure to stop by the gift shop, if just to take in the aroma. Since we planned on taking in a concert that night, an early dinner was in order. The spot we chose was Spirits Tavern, right around the corner from the venue. Even at 6 p.m., it had a fun, festive vibe and a short wait for a table. The place is known for its burgers, so of course we had to try one, opting for the Dragon’s Breath, piled high with fried onion straws, hickorysmoked bacon, horseradish mayo and Swiss cheese. Our other pick was the sloppy-but-delicious Off the Leash, a hot dog slathered with chili, cheddar cheese, onion straws, jalapeños, Fritos and sour cream. Obviously, we weren’t counting calories that day. Formerly an old-fashioned general store, The Crimson Moon is now a nationally known listening room and cafe touted as “the Southeast’s most intimate music venue.” With just 105 chairs, music lovers are given a frontrow seat to acts that have included Lee Roy Parnell, Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins, Billy Dean and The Whiskey Gentry. We were treated to some lively “swamp blues” from the band Delta
A Place Where You Belong
Above: Fall in Dahlonega delivers a blanket of reds, yellows and greens. Left: The Dahlonega Gold Museum traces the town's history during the Georgia gold rush. Below: There's not a bad seat in the house at the cozy Crimson Moon music venue.
Spend the day or evening on the Town! Discover over 50 shops, services and restaurants. Town Brookhaven is truly your one stop shopping and dining destination with a blend of interesting boutiques, delicious restaurants and useful services. ANCHORS CinéBistro/Cobb Theatre • Costco • LA Fitness • Marshalls • Publix
APPAREL & ACCESSORIES Boogaloos • Dress Up Boutique • Vestique
SHOES Big Peach Running Co.
HEALTH, WELLNESS & BEAUTY 18|8 Fine Men’s Salon • Benchmark Physical Therapy Brookhaven Orthodontics • Emory Clinic • European Wax Center GNC (General Nutrition Center) • Intown Pediatrics The Joint - The Chiropractic Place Julian’s Cosmetics and Skincare • Massage Heights Nail Talk & Tan • Saks Salon Salon Red • Salon Red Kids • Town Dentistry Vein Clinics of America • Vida-Flo: The Hydration Station
DINING
Above: Reserve your spot for Sunday brunch at Wolf Mountain Vineyards.
Moon that caused the woman at the next table to exclaim afterwards, “I enjoyed the hell out of that.” Our Sunday began with brunch at Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery. A bluegrass trio played as we sat at a table looking out towards the Appalachians in one direction and rows of grapevines in the other. Wolf Mountain’s brunch has a different theme each month, so one visit may be a celebration of Mediterranean and French cuisine or a tribute to the barbecue of the South the next. You’ll leave feeling full and satisfied no matter what’s on the menu. While there, be sure to buy a tasting flight so you can sample some of Wolf Mountain’s award-winning varietals. Wine club
director Stephen Smith says their goal is to “break the stigma that you can’t get good wine in Georgia,” and all of the ribbons and medals on the wall are proof they’re doing something right. We capped off the weekend with a trek to scenic Cane Creek Falls. As we sat at one of the overlooks and watched the water cascade over the rock, I contemplated our time in Dahlonega and remembered how Mayor Sam Norton summed up his town. “It’s 60 percent Mayberry and 40 percent Asheville,” he told us. I DAHLONEGA, GEORGIA couldn’t have said it better dahlonega.org myself. n
Amore Cucina & Bar • Bua Thai and Sushi The Flying Biscuit Café • HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern Lucky’s Burger & Brew • Marble Slab Creamery Moe’s Southwest Grill • Newk’s Express Café Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub • Red Pepper Taqueria Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea – Coming Soon • Tanaka Ramen There Restaurant and Bar • Tin Can Oyster Bar Tropical Smoothie Café • Which Wich? • Yogurtland
HOME FURNISHINGS & DÉCOR MODA Floors & Interiors • Redefined Home Boutique Sugarboo & Co.
SERVICES Bank of the Ozarks • Brookhaven Alterations Brookhaven Animal Hospital • FBC Mortgage • Keller Williams Reflections Eyecare • Town Cleaners • U Break I Fix
ELECTRONICS, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AT&T
www.townbrookhaven.net Conveniently located on Peachtree Road adjacent to Oglethorpe University.
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Amicalola Falls State Park Dawsonville, Georgia
Courtesy Georgia Department of Natural Resources
This popular mountaintop area is just two hours from Atlanta and home to one of the Southeast’s highest waterfalls at 729 feet. An easy-access overlook awaits at the top, but if you desire a challenge, start at the bottom of the falls and hike up the steep staircase; it’s easy to find on a map. There are plenty of hiking and viewing opportunities for all levels, including access to Springer Mountain, the southernmost start of the Appalachian Trail. Non-hikers can also enjoy leafy views by booking a room at the rustic Amicalola Falls Lodge. 706.344.1500 • amicalolafallslodge.com
AUTUMNAL ADVENTURES The cooler months bring on a popular pastime known as leaf peeping, which takes people on a journey to find the best fall foliage. It’s difficult to predict the exact dates for optimal viewing, but lucky for us, many nearby options make it easier to find a window of opportunity. STORY:
Jessica Dauler
Historic Banning Mills Whitesburg, Georgia Drive one hour southwest of Atlanta and discover Historic Banning Mills, an outdoor adventure park that holds two Guinness World Records for Longest Hiking Suspension Bridge and Longest Continuous Zip Line Course. The exploits are tempting any time of year, but extremists can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the 250 acres of fall foliage, which peaks in late October, while soaring through the air or traversing a suspension bridge. Non-adventurous types can also enjoy similar views by reserving the on-site treehouse accommodations. 770.834.9149 • historicbanningmills.com
Panthertown Valley Cashiers, North Carolina Sweetwater Creek State Park Lithia Springs, Georgia
Known as the “Yosemite of the East,” Panthertown Valley is a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts given its more than 30 miles of mixed-use trails, granite rock domes and 12 plunging waterfalls. Wellmarked hiking trails offer overlooks with 360-degree views of the stunning red, orange and yellow valleys below. The season starts at the highest elevation in early October, gradually progressing to the lowest elevation later that month and in early November. Peak season occurs around mid-October. 828.269.4453 • panthertown.org
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Gatlinburg Gatlinburg, Tennessee The Great Smoky Mountains offer some of the most spectacular fall colors, with more than 100 species of native trees. In fact, a TripAdvisor poll named Gatlinburg one of the top 10 foliage destinations in North America. Most of the area is great for viewing, but if you have to pick a starting point, the aerial tramway at Ober Gatlinburg is a great start. Mid-October, the leaves in the highest elevations will reach their peak. Then, about a week later, the trees in the lower elevations will show off their most vibrant colors and linger until early November. 865.436.4178 • gatlinburg.com
Courtesy Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Courtesy Jackson County Tourism Development Authority
A quick 30-minute ride west of Buckhead, this peaceful escape from city life offers everything from top-rated whitewater rafting and waterfalls to wooded trails and ruins from the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. The park contains 12 miles of trails perfect for a family hike or trail run amid the changing leaves. Sweetwater Creek’s Yurt Village allows visitors to turn day-trips into weekend getaways. 770.732.5871 • gastateparks.org/sweetwatercreek
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Doggie check-in and parade starts at The Shed at Ponce City Market and ends at Park Tavern for the after party and costume contest!
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15 MINUTES WITH
LONDYN GREEN
STORY:
Jill Becker
“I
want to take over the world, but first comes homework.” Those are the sage words of 12-year-old Londyn Green, a local middle schooler who has big dreams, and is, in fact, well on her way to making them come true. The seventh grader is already a seasoned chef who interns at several top Buckhead restaurants, including Atlanta Fish Market, Pricci and Kyma, and who spends most weekends at The Art Institute of Atlanta in Sandy Springs, breaking down whole chickens, mastering French sauces, making pasta from scratch and performing other culinary achievements unheard of for a kid her age. Her skills in the kitchen landed her in the top 40 of the Fox show MasterChef Junior when she was 10, and today she’s starring on the new season of another cooking competition, Top Chef Junior. Since the episodes haven’t all aired, Green can’t tell us if she won or not, so we’ll just have to tune in and see if she takes home the culinary crown.
Do the kids in your school know you’re on Top Chef Junior? No, not really. They’d say, “Oh, Londyn’s on TV” and ask a lot of questions. Let’s say you did win the show. What would you do with the $50,000 prize money? For one, I’d go to college at The Culinary Institute of America. I also want a commercial kitchen in my house. When did you fall in love with cooking? I was 3. Watching my dad [who did catering] got me interested. I loved the measuring, the mandolines, the pressure cookers, the stand-up mixers, all of it. What was the first thing you ever made? Pancakes. They turned out pretty good. What are your favorite cooking shows? The list includes Guy’s Grocery Games, Food Network Star, The Great British Baking Show and Beat Bobby Flay. I’m waiting for a kids’ version of Beat Bobby Flay. What’s your favorite restaurant in town? My house.
If you could cook for any celebrity, who would it be? Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Guy Fieri, Tyler Perry … [the list went on for a while]. I’d love to cook for Oprah using ingredients from her garden. I want to cook for the Oscars and the BET Awards. I would love to cook for my [deceased] grandparents. And for people serving in the military. What’s your least favorite food? Tomatoes. I don’t like ripe tomatoes. But fried green tomatoes are good. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten? I don’t think eating anything is weird. What’s something you tried to make that just didn’t work? Japanese cheesecake. But I don’t think any chef can make something perfectly the first time. You have to keep doing it so you can perfect it. Who is your culinary hero? Chef Daryl Shular. He was the first African-American to become a Certified Master Chef [an honor awarded by the American Culinary Federation to those who
can pass a grueling eight-day exam]. You have some other food-related side gigs. Tell us about those. I’m working on a book called OMG, It Can Be Vegan. And I have a line of chef pants called Foodie Fashions Chefwear that my mom and I sew. You’ll see me wearing my pants on Top Chef Junior. When you’re not cooking, what do you like to do? I love math, swimming, reading and listening to music. And going to Six Flags. I would love to have a day at Six Flags where I got all the leftover food they don’t use, like funnel cake batter, and make a high-end dish out of it and sell it to the public. List five words that describe you. Adventurous, brave, fierce, competitive and foodie. n
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P E TS
HALLOWEEN
Isn’t Just for Humans A
Photo: Rachel Felker
ccording to the National Retail Federation, about 16 percent of American families will dress up their pets for Halloween this year. But while kitties and canines in costumes are undeniably cute, there are a few things to consider before you wrestle your cat into a bonnet or squeeze your dachshund into a hot dog bun. No one knows your furry friend better than you, so first, determine whether your pet will actually enjoy sporting an
Ophelia's costume may be spicy, but this local poodle is actually very sweet.
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STORY:
Laura J. Moss
outfit. Dogs may be more amenable to wearing clothes than cats, but even well-behaved pups may be uncomfortable, especially if they aren’t accustomed to getting dressed up. Never force your pet into clothes or a costume, as this could cause undue stress and anxiety. However, some pets may actually enjoy the extra attention they receive when they’re all dressed up. Case in point: a standard red poodle named Ophelia. “Ophelia loves the spotlight,” says jeweler Rachel Felker, who takes her pooch with her when she sells her wares at various arts festivals throughout Buckhead, Brookhaven and Sandy Springs. “It’s evident that ‘playing dress up’ for Ophelia is like any other dog training where it challenges her intellectually to hold a task and wait for a reward. She’s like a mascot at our art shows.” If you think your pet would take to a costume, look for one that fits well and allows them to move, see, hear and breathe normally while wearing it. There aren’t standard sizes for pet clothes, so choose a costume based on your pet’s individual measurements instead of by label size. Also, look for costumes that don’t have small parts such as buttons and beads that could be easily chewed off. If your pet will be joining you for trick-or-treating, consider an outfit that glows in the dark or has lights, and
make sure your pet’s collar and identification tags still fit comfortably. Try on the costume before Halloween to see how your pet does while wearing it. Watch for any squirming, scratching or vocalizing that may indicate your feline friend or canine companion isn’t happy. If it’s clear that you’re the only one who’s taken with the costume, it’s best to remove it. You can always try attaching something less intrusive, such as a bowtie or bandana, to your pet’s collar to dress them up for the festivities. Regardless of how much of a costume your pet is wearing, it’s imperative to keep a close eye on your furry friend to ensure the costume is worn properly and doesn’t become entangled on furniture or other household objects. If you want a unique Halloween costume for your pet, Felker suggests crafting your own. “The best and most creative costumes are made solely from things found at home,” she says. “Yes, the chain stores sell some really cute costumes, but then at the festival you attend or on Instagram, there could be other dogs wearing the exact same outfit. Surprise and delight are produced from stretching your creativity on limited supplies.” n
Photo: Stephanie Goldstein
Here’s how to find or make an un-fur-gettable pet costume
A group of doggies known as That Dood Squad donned ghostly attire for the bootiful top photo, while Charlie looks devilishly cute in his Halloween getup.
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HOME
Nearly all white, this Chastain East kitchen offers a faint pop of blue in the glass mosaic backsplash.
Wowed on Wieuca P36
“When we walked in the home, we thought, ‘We’d buy every single thing in here because it’s so our style.’” –Jan Nifong
Photo: Sara Hanna Photography
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WOWED ON WIEUCA
The open living room features wingback chairs from Gabby, a coffee table from Zentique and a floor lamp from Jamie Young Company.
Brian Craig and Jan Nifong, with pooch Pig, got engaged on the front steps of their brand new Chastain East home.
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t was moving day. Jan Nifong was kneedeep in boxes at her and boyfriend Brian Craig’s condo when Craig, an attorney with the law firm Wood Craig & Avery, called from work to let her know he would pick her up around 4 p.m. for happy hour. First, however, they needed to stop by their new Wieuca Road abode to discuss a hardscape project with a contractor. As the couple approached the front door, Nifong noticed rose petals strewn across the front steps. “I didn’t think anything of it at first. I
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A YOUNG COUPLE PURCHASES A MODEL HOME IN CHASTAIN EAST STORY:
Giannina Smith Bedford PHOTOS: Sara Hanna
looked around and thought, ‘Man, the wind must have really picked up and blown all these flower petals all over the front porch,’” says the dental hygienist. The couple stepped in the door and toured the 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home, giddy at the thought it was their new home. But to Nifong’s surprise, the contractor was nowhere to be found. “Brian walked me back out to the front porch, turned around and was kind of teary-eyed,” recalls Nifong. “Then he got down on one knee and said, ‘Will you marry me?’”
After accepting his proposal and slipping the engagement ring on her finger, Nifong noticed her photographer friend, Monica Kirkland, crossing the street from where she’d been hiding to capture the occasion. Says Nifong: “It was special to share that moment with a personal friend.” Since the proposal in December 2017, the couple, set to wed this month at the Montage Laguna Beach resort in California, has happily settled into their new life in the single-family home—especially since there was nothing
Above: The picture-perfect porch features a custom swing by The Iron Gate and coffee table from BOBO Intriguing Objects. Above: The kitchen is furnished with nail-studded barstools and a breakfast table from Gabby.
Left: More furnishings from Gabby (the table and lamps) fill the sunlit dining room. Below: Craig’s man cave plays host to frequent Ping-Pong tournaments and games of pool.
“When it’s raining, we love hanging out on the swing and watching TV and just lounging.” –Jan Nifong ors are filled with designer furnishings by U.S.-crafted Lee Industries; old-world, European-inspired pieces by Eloquence; and transitional items by Gabby. Step through the entrance, flanked by a formal dining room on the left and spacious office on the right, into an open kitchen and living room. Dark wood floors and distressed wood tables warm up the gray and white palette. In the kitchen, white quartz countertops and white cabinets help the backsplash of bluish arabesque glass tile pop. “The backsplash is
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to fix up and very little to move-in. That’s because Craig and Nifong purchased a fully furnished model home in the Chastain East subdivision, adjacent to Chastain Park. “When we walked in the home, we thought, ‘We’d buy every single thing in here because it’s so our style.’ It’s cozy, relaxing, very clean, crisp and airy,” says Nifong. “[Brian] was like, ‘Let’s just buy everything. It would save us so much time getting this place furnished how we’d like it.’” Decorated by Ginny Garrett of Nashvillebased The Iron Gate, the home’s neutral interi-
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not too much and not too loud. I really like it,” says Nifong. One of the few items Craig and Nifong did replace in the home was the living room seating, trading out a formal sofa for a plush white sectional from Restoration Hardware’s Cloud Collection, creating what’s now the couple’s favorite napping spot. “We wanted something more inviting, not something that [was so formal] you didn’t want to sit on it,” says Nifong. They got rid of most of Craig’s “bachelor mismatched furniture,” but kept a dark wood sleigh bed for the guestroom and hired Alan Pethel’s Furniture Repair to repaint and distress it to match the home’s style. They did the same with a dresser in the master bedroom, matching it to the canopy bed that’s dressed in Restoration Hardware linens. The room’s mercury glass lamps and marble-clad bathroom with his-andher sinks and closet round out the luxurious, soul-calming decor. Aside from their master bedroom and inviting living area, the newlyweds love to hang out on the screened-in porch. Complete with a stacked-stone fireplace and painted brick-paver floors, the space also boasts a porch swing big enough for Craig, Nifong and their pug, Pig, to cuddle on. Nifong says the swing is something all their guests seem
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Above: The master suite is furnished with a four-poster bed from Noir, antique chair from Eloquence and mercury glass table lamps from Jamie Young Company.
to enjoy. “When it’s raining, we love hanging out on the swing and watching TV and just lounging,” says Nifong. “The swing really sold us on the house.” The porch also hosts Craig’s guys’ nights, which migrate down from the man cave, a bonus room up a second set of stairs near the kitchen that’s outfitted with a wet bar, pool/ Ping-Pong table and manly leather seating (Restoration Hardware pieces that survived the condo move). “They have Ping-Pong tournaments, so when they get all hot and sweaty, they come downstairs to cool off,” says Nifong. Nifong admits they miss the amenities—especially the doorman— that condo living offers, but they are completely smitten with their new home. From the central Buckhead location and sophisticated, timeless design, it was a perfect fit from day one when they both walked in and said, “I do.” “We found this little gem hidden behind Wieuca Road,” says Nifong. “And we love it.” n The marble-clad master bathroom offers his-and-her vanities so Nifong and Craig have plenty of space to primp.
FA S H I ON
Above: Cotton will never let you down, striking the perfect balance between practical and refined.
Shirt detail photos courtesy of Commonwealth Proper
Courtesy of Hammer Made
Below: Spice up your wardrobe with patterned shirts that go with everything.
Above: When paired with jeans, the right dress shirt can exude a sense of comfortable sophistication.
DRESSED FOR SUCCESS
TWO BUCKHEAD MENSWEAR EXPERTS OFFER POINTERS FOR FINDING THE PERFECT DRESS SHIRT
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uys, whether a special event or an important business meeting is on your calendar, you’ll want to look your best. And there’s little that can make you feel more fashionable and confident than a crisp, new dress shirt. But purchasing the right shirt isn’t always as simple as it sounds. From the fit to the fabric, there are elements to consider when shopping for the ideal garment. We spoke to experts from two of Buckhead’s most distinguished menswear shops to get their advice for selecting the quintessential men’s dress shirt.
instance, a business shirt is typically more conservative and worn with a tie under a suit. A business casual shirt can be worn under a suit as well, but with an open collar; it also easily transitions to a business dinner, happy hour or even date night once it’s untucked and paired with jeans. Ultimately, when you know how you’re going to wear the shirt, decisions about details such as fit, color and fabric will be much clearer.
IF THE SHIRT FITS
SHOP WITH A PURPOSE
How should a dress shirt fit? Mike Mast, partner and Atlanta showroom manager for Commonwealth Proper, points to five key components.
According to Jason Hammerberg, founder and CEO of Hammer Made, one of the most important things to consider when selecting a dress shirt is the purpose. “What’s the event? You have to have an understanding of what you’ll be wearing the shirt for,” he explains. For
1. Shoulders. The seam on the edge of the shirt, known as the yoke, should come to the break of your shoulder, falling right where the shoulder ends and the arm begins. “That shoulder seam goes all around the arm. The closer it is to the armpit,
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the better the fit,” says Mast. “That provides a much greater range of motion.” 2. Neck. This is when a necktie comes into play. If you know you’re going to button up and wear a tie, then the fit of the collar is critical. “The fit around the neck should be somewhat snug. You should be able to fit two fingers between your neck and the collar itself,” says Mast. Additionally, the back of the collar should hit right below the hairline. 3. Sleeves. Sleeves shouldn’t be too tight or too loose. “You don’t want the sleeve to look like sausage casing,” explains Mast, “but you also won’t be comfortable if you have too much excess material.” The length of the sleeve should break right at the wrist. 4. Length. The length of a shirt should be determined by whether or not it will be tucked in. “A nice dress shirt is always tucked in,” says Mast. “It should fall about three-
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fourths down the placket [zipper area] of the pant. At that length, the shirt will stay tucked in and not pop out on the sides.” 5. Torso. While men don’t often think about it, the torso is important to the fit of a dress shirt—mainly because it leads to the hips. “Men need to make sure that a shirt fits all the way through the hips,” says Mast. Sometimes, men will choose a slim-fit cut to avoid excess material around the torso; however, this cut often can’t fit over the hips. It’s a balance you’ll have to find while trying the shirts on.
COLOR ME STYLISH When it comes to color, Hammerberg recommends choosing shades that are versatile enough to be paired with any of the main pant and suit colors typically found in a man’s closet: navy, charcoal, black, brown and denim. Mast notes that you should always have the basics as well: white and light-blue solid shirts.
ON TREND The classics always stand when it comes to men’s dress shirts, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add an extra dash of panache to your wardrobe with a sophisticated trend. Here, Jason Hammerberg and Mike Mast introduce some of today’s most stylish options.
JASON HAMMERBERG: n Fabrics comprised of textured
blends can give a dress shirt new depth, from the way it feels to the way it reflects light and features a sense of movement. n Fall is a great time to bring
out shades of purple, dark blue and moss green.
MIKE MAST: n Horizontal stripes are a
great way to update a classic look with a subtle edge. n White collars are back in
style, but this time without the matching white cuffs.
FANTASTIC FABRIC “Cotton is durable, has a long life span and is good for pulling moisture off the body,” says Mast. What’s more, it can be woven into thicker fabrics for winter or lighter ones for summer. Also, it’s often mixed with other materials to make it more polished or formal. With this in mind, Hammerberg notes that some manufacturers add resins to fabrics to provide a soft feel at the onset; however, after use and several washes, that finish can wear off, leaving low-quality cotton that feels rough. High-quality cotton shirts are often manufactured in European countries such as Italy, Portugal and Germany, so it helps to look at the label. Mast also recommends avoiding “wrinklefree” shirts, as the chemicals used in the manufacturing process can be harsh against the skin.
ASK THE PROS Whatever your needs, both Hammerberg and Mast suggest conferring with the experts. Says Hammerberg: “Decide on the pieces you need to update in your wardrobe and find someone who gives great customer service and can deliver the product.” Mast agrees. “We’re professionals. We do this seven days a week. We’re going to talk to you about your personal style, as well as our thoughts about style and trends. We can advise on what will work best for your lifestyle.”
Jason Hammerberg (top) and Mike Mast are passionate about helping clients express a unique sense of style through their fashion choices.
TAILOR-MADE While purchasing a custom men’s dress shirt is ideal, buying off the rack is always an option. To get the right fit, Mast recommends turning to a tailor. “If you can’t find something that fits perfectly, make sure that the shoulders and neck work and then take it to a tailor,” he says. “It’s OK if it’s a bit big in the body. With a dress shirt, you can’t take anything out, but you can take the body in and slim it down.” n DETAILS Commonwealth Proper 3104 E. Shadowlawn Avenue N.E. Atlanta 30305 404.254.5553 commonwealthproper.com Hammer Made 3393 Peachtree Road N.E. Atlanta 30326 470.823.4770 hammermade.com
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Handle With Care Our eyes are delicate because the skin is thinner there than on other parts of the face, so it’s important to be extra gentle. Though each of the eyefocused products mentioned below comes with its own instructions, here are some overall techniques to get you started. n Apply creams and serums using your ring finger for a light touch. Dot the cream beneath your eye, starting from the inner corner to the outer corner. Never rub, which can cause irritation. n Gently glide the rest of the
product along the orbital bone. n The side temple is a pressure
point, so end your application with light pressure there.
The Eyes Have It Creams, serums and gels to keep your peepers looking their best STORY:
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he eyes are a window to the soul” is an oft-quoted adage, so it makes sense we’d want to take extra care to keep our “windows” looking bright and beautiful. From efficient treatments to luxury creams, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite products to keep your eyes looking youthful. n
Kiehl’s Youth Dose Eye Treatment ($39) Just released in August, this twicedaily treatment is designed to provide both instant and long-term benefits. The tan-colored formula instantly blurs any discolorations and improves the skin texture, even on the first application. Plus, it contains pro-retinol (vitamin A) to depuff and smooth lines, red grape-seed extract to brighten and erase dark circles, and vitamin Cg to smooth the fragile skin around the eyes. In Kiehl’s clinical studies, 92.6 percent of users reported smootherfeeling skin after just two weeks. Kiehl’s Lenox Square 3393 Peachtree Road N.E. Atlanta 30326 404.816.7636 kiehls.com
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Honest Hazel Eye Gels ($12 per pack of 3) Whether you need a moment of zen or some almost-instant under-eye hydration, these gels are just what the beauty writer ordered. The individually packaged gels are made with natural ingredients such as cactus collagen, aloe, vitamin C and arbutin, a compound extracted from bearberry plants to address dark circles. Place the jelly-like “clings” immediately beneath your eyes, lean back and relax for 25 minutes. My favorite tip: Store the packs in the refrigerator for an extra cooling effect, perfect for fall allergy relief. Aillea 3796 Roswell Road Atlanta 30342 470.427.3992 aillea.com
Cosmedix Opti Crystal Liquid Crystal Eye Serum ($95) Say goodbye to crow’s feet, dark circles and crepey skin with this high-tech serum, conceived by an Atlanta-based skincare brand. It contains copper gluconate to promote skin-plumping collagen production and alpha-lipoic acid to fight free radicals from the environment. It gets its iridescent blue-purple hue from liquid crystals, so you’ll get a dewy glow after just one application. White Salon and Spa 2973 Grandview Avenue N.E. Atlanta 30305 404.816.7500 whitesalonandspa.co
Chantecaille Nano Gold Energizing Eye Serum ($210) and Stress Repair Concentrate ($180) We’re fans of not just one, but two of Chantecaille’s eyecare products. If the metallic gold packaging of its Energizing Eye Serum doesn’t get your attention, its performance will. The rollerball applicator contains a solution of youth-enhancing botanical stem cells, 24k nanogold particles (said to be antiinflammatory, anti-aging and energizing) and peptides to de-puff and smooth out wrinkles. The ultra-concentrated Stress Repair Concentrate has developed a cult following among skincare pros and makeup artists thanks to its noticeable smoothing effect. This all-in-one product never has any nasties such as phthalates, parabens or synthetic fragrances and is infused with plant extracts that almost instantly iron out fine lines and wrinkles, decrease puffiness and deliver a bright-eyed look. Warning: These luxe products may be habit-forming. Woo Skincare + Cosmetics 3509 Northside Parkway N.W. Atlanta 30327 404.869.0300 2339-A Peachtree Road Atlanta 30305 404.477.5000 wooskincareandcosmetics.com
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ADVICE FOR EXERCISING AFTER A BREAST CANCER-RELATED PROCEDURE
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lmost 7,500: According to the American Cancer Society, that’s the estimated number of breast cancer cases that will be diagnosed in Georgia in 2018. A fair number of these women will face breast cancer-related surgery, and the aches and emotional exhaustion that follow. These challenges can make exercising again difficult, but there are plenty of reasons to make it a priority. “Breast surgeries can cause stiffness and pain in the arm and chest that limit activities as simple as bathing and dressing,” says Terri Robertson Elder, a physical therapist and certified lymphedema therapist with Northside Hospital. “Exercise can restore motion, increase strength, improve fatigue and mental health, and decrease pain. But make sure you’re cleared by your physician prior to beginning any exercise program.” In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve gathered some tips to help women who’ve undergone this type of surgery—from mastectomy to lumpectomy—get back into the workout groove.
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How long should I wait to return? “The average recuperation for a lumpectomy can be anywhere from two days to two weeks and four to six weeks for a mastectomy,” says Dr. Erin Bowman of Atlanta Breast Care, a Buckhead-based practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the breast. How should I go about integrating exercise back into my life? Go slowly, advises Bowman. “Walk short distances, and adjust for the shape you were in prior to your surgery,” she says. “For example, if you’ve never done much walking, keep it short and frequent, maybe down the hall and back. As you’re able to progress your walking, you can increase your time and frequency.” When it comes to strength training, Bowman recommends starting with small weights (think 1 pound). (Weight restrictions after surgery are especially common for women who’ve had reconstruction, as the wound needs time to seal and heal.) “Strength follows range,” says Bowman. “So only start true strengthening after you’ve gotten most of your mobility back.”
What is a strengthening exercise I can do? Elder suggests the wand exercise to ease back into adding resistance to your routine. Use a broom handle or other stick-like object. Begin by lying down and holding the wand in both hands. Raise the wand up overhead until a gentle stretch is felt. Hold five seconds and return to start. Perform 8 to 10 times once or twice a day. Then try it standing up. Are there any stretches you recommend? You can stretch your shoulders with the wall stretch, says Elder. Stand facing the wall with your toes about 6 to 8 inches from the wall. Walk your arm up the wall using your fingers until you feel a gentle stretch. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds as you breathe, and try to relax your shoulder muscles. Perform on both sides twice a day. To stretch the front of the chest, she recommends lying face-up with a pillow under your back, lengthwise, with the head supported. The arms can rest out to the side. As the stretch gets easier, the arms can gradually stretch higher up, closer to the
Dr. Erin Bowman (top) and Terri Robertson Elder agree that working out post breastcancer surgery can be difficult but beneficial.
head. Breathe and hold for 30 seconds to a minute, and repeat twice a day. Is there anything I can do to manage pain during and after exercise? Some pain is normal following surgery, and soreness may even increase in the weeks following surgery as the impacted nerves start to heal, says Elder. You may feel burning, tingling or numbness. “Gentle rubbing with a soft cloth may reduce sensitivity, and deep breathing exercises help restore rib and chest movements and can have a pain-relieving effect,” she adds. “Discontinue any exercise that causes sharp pain.” n DETAILS Atlanta Breast Care 275 Collier Road N.W. Atlanta 30309 404.351.1002 atlantabreastcare.com Northside Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation 993-D Johnson Ferry Road Atlanta 30342 404.236.8030 northside.com/atlantaoutpatient-rehabilitation
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Hit the Right Note With Hostess Gifts A SMALL AND USEFUL PRESENT IS ALWAYS WELCOMED STORY:
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efore we know it, the holidays will be upon us, full of parties to attend and trips to take. In the midst of all the fun, it’s important to acknowledge the host and/or hostess who thought to include you and took the time and effort to put together the party. There’s no time like the present to hunt and gather thank-you gifts so that you’re prepared for any and all invitations. The best presents are small and meaningful—and preferably something that will be used up and go away (most everyone has plenty of permanent stuff already!). Here are some of our favorite hostess gifts, all easily acquired in and around Buckhead. n
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Both men and women enjoy having hands that want to be held and lips that want to be kissed, so a gift of L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream and Ultra Rich Lip Balm will joyfully suit the host who cares about skincare. Made with quality ingredients and packaged GET IT HERE: in tubes suitable Sephora for any bathroom 3167 Peachtree sink, nightstand Road N.E. or gym bag, Atlanta 30305 they’re a sure 404.467.9565 sephora.com winner.
If your host is always at the helm of brunches and dinner parties or putting up out-of-town guests, an offering of a few well-appointed necessities will surely earn you a spot at the head of the table. A visit to the charming Erika Reade Ltd. will avail you of luxurious soaps, such as the Sea Salt or Blue GET IT HERE: Bird Egg for the Erika Reade Ltd. powder room or 3732 Roswell Road N.E. guest bathroom. Atlanta 30342 Pair them with 404.233.3857 stylish, patterned erikareade.com cocktail napkins B.D. Jeffries perfect for serving 3736 Roswell drinks and hors Road N.E. d’oeuvres from Atlanta 30342 neighboring store 404.231.3004 bdjeffries.com B.D. Jeffries.
GIVE THE GIFT OF PRETTY PACKAGING Just as important as the present is the presentation. There’s a certain sophistication in presenting a gift packaged with gratitude and creativity. Here are two area spots offering unique, fun and pretty packaging
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Two small succulents in pretty terra cotta pots, given with a small container of liquid plant food concentrate, make a lovely gift for your plant-loving host. Beautiful on a windowsill in the kitchen or bathroom, and hard to kill, these small but striking plants are available in several varieties. GET IT HERE: And your Home Depot green-thumbed 2525 Piedmont hosts will think Road N.E. of you every Atlanta 30324 time they 404.841.5608 see them. homedepot.com
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If your hosts enjoy cooking and baking, they already know that the best ingredients yield the best dishes. This is true with veggies and proteins, but also with herbs, spices, salts and peppers. Enter Penzeys Spices, where you can purchase a splendid mini gift box (example below); choices include the Baking or the Grill and Broil options. You can also create a personalized gift box with either one large and two small spice picks of your choice or four small GET IT HERE: items. Trust Penzeys Spices us, when 6269 Roswell they open Road N.E. this, you’ll be Sandy Springs 30328 invited back 404.256.7970 for dinner. penzeys.com
options, including wrapping paper, bags, boxes and more. The Container Store 3637 Peachtree Road Atlanta 30319 404.963.9602 containerstore.com
Cost Plus World Market 3495 Buckhead Loop N.E. Atlanta 30326 470.447.5788 worldmarket.com
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SIMPLY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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On Display P50
The Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta is one of the growing number of hotels worldwide that are turning their walls into mini art galleries.
“Guests have been so intrigued by the work, wanting to know what it’s made of, how long each piece took and who the artist is.”
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O N S TAGE Trina Allen-Abt (right), along with partners Lena Lees-Heidt (left) and Vickie Petronio-King, has placed actors in everything from the Oscar-nominated movie Room to the Emmy-winning series Silicon Valley.
CASTING CALL Play Talent agency founder Trina Allen-Abt has a knack for finding the right actors for the right roles STORY:
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t’s a long way from a small-town Canadian childhood to the booming Georgia film and TV industry, but talent agent Trina Allen-Abt made the jump—actually a series of jumps— with aplomb. Allen-Abt says it was hard work and a few “aha” moments that turned a once-aspiring biologist into a high-powered representative of TV, film, commercial and voiceover talent. “I was always highly motivated in the service industry,” says Allen-Abt, founding partner of Play Management of Canada and the Play Talent agency here in Brookhaven. Allen-Abt grew up in Manitoba with entrepreneur parents who operated hotels, which was good training for a public-facing job like talent-repping. “I became an extrovert and met all kinds of people and could talk to
them, even as a child,” she says. After graduating from college with a degree in biology, she realized she didn’t want a career in science. The search for a new trade followed. A pharmaceutical sales job took her to Vancouver, where the first “aha” moment occurred during an interview for another gig. “The interviewer asked me what I’d do if money was no object,” says Allen-Abt. “I thought about it and realized I liked working with artists and creative types.” The second epiphany surfaced at roughly the same time, when she reconnected with an actor friend from her university days who’d heard her express those career leanings and hooked her up with a talent agency. “I knew nothing about the film industry, but I gave the office a call,” she says. “It just so happened that the woman
who answered the phone became one of my partners in Play.” Allen-Abt was offered an unpaid internship. “Within three days, I knew I was made for this,” she says. She rose through the ranks, taking charge of the commercial and voiceover departments and jumping full-bore into signing and developing acting talent. “Trina was a terrible assistant,” jokes Vickie Petronio-King, her current partner who was at the other end of that phone call. “But she was incredible at agenting.” The collaboration hummed along so nicely that Allen-Abt, Petronio-King and third partner Lena Lees-Heidt formed Play Management of Canada in 2006. Dubbing their plan “representation by collaboration,” they consciously eschewed turning a quick buck in favor of working with the cream of the crop. “It takes time to find and develop that kind of talent,” says Allen-Abt. “I’ve had some clients for years before they’ve ever booked anything, but I believe there’s something special in them, so we work hard to help them grow. Something will eventually click for them.” Allen-Abt spearheaded the development of Play Talent in Georgia in 2012, sensing opportunity as “Y’allywood” began to blossom. The American branch has had particular success representing child actors such as Atlanta native Owen Vaccaro, star of the recent Harry-Potterish film The House with a Clock in Its Walls. Adults are well-represented as well, including actress and producer Danielle Deadwyler, whose credits include the series Atlanta. Her line of work is stressful but rewarding, says Allen-Abt. Her day starts around 9 a.m. with catching up on e-mails and industry news, segueing into matching clients to available work, arranging and following up on auditions, reading scripts and otherwise navigating the world of actors, directors and casting agents. Dealing with West Coast developments can sometimes keep her busy until 10 or 11 p.m. Then there’s her husband, twin 6-year-old daughters and three dogs. And squeezing in her fitness routine and studying Spanish. AllenAbt says that what keeps her going is “knowing that I can help find someone that career-changing or dream role, and that for all the rejection in this business, opportuniPLAY TALENT ties like that really can playtalentagency.com happen.” n
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Artist Claire Chambless’ 3-D works pop off the walls of the Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta.
ON DISPLAY At Buckhead’s Mandarin Oriental hotel, creative artworks check in for a stay
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hether spending a day at the spa or settling in for a week’s visit, visitors to the Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta hotel in Buckhead will find themselves surrounded by art. But come back in a few weeks, and the look will have changed, thanks to a program that rotates the works of local artists. “The hotel has been working for the last five or six years with the Bill Lowe Gallery to put a selection of art on the lobby level and in the spa,” explains Sophie Dier, the hotel’s director of marketing and communications. “We were always bringing in new art from a stable of artists, some of whom were local, while others were international.” But last year, an idea sprouted to spotlight just one artist and to turn the hotel’s walls into a showcase for a collection of works in sync with the hotel’s ambience and character. The hotel would
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become an exhibition destination. “One thing that’s important to our brand is a sense of place, of things that are local to that hotel,” says Dier. “We’ve never had art created specifically for our hotel that keeps the aesthetics of this place in mind.” Until now. After reviewing the portfolios of potential artists whose work would be a good fit, Dier discovered Claire Chambless, and after a few months of sorting details, Chambless’ works went on display in June. “Claire had been doing some pieces that had a fan theme [the fan is a symbol for the Mandarin Oriental brand], and we saw how it could be a great fit for a temporary, custom exhibit,” says Dier. Chambless had started working with fans about two years ago and was delighted to design 10 new pieces that play on the fan theme while still fitting the Mandarin Oriental’s style. “Doing a site-specific installation is
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harder than what you do for a gallery, but it does give new meaning to the work,” says Chambless, who recently relocated from Atlanta to Los Angeles to begin a Master of Fine Arts program at the California Institute of the Arts. “It was different than putting up art in a white, boxy museum room,” she says. “But I particularly like that my piece in the lounge, which was designed in response to the arch of the building, is in a place where it’s really being lived with. Contemporary art can be very intimidating if you only have a brief encounter with it in a museum, but seeing it in an everyday setting normalizes it, and at the same time, exposes it to people who might not have the time to go to a museum.” Dier says the feedback from visitors has been positive. “Guests have been so intrigued by the work, wanting to know what it’s made of, how long each piece took, who the artist is,” says Dier. “I had a guest stop
me in the lobby just the other day and tell me she wanted to take the piece above the fireplace home.” And that’s completely possible: Each piece is for sale through the Bill Lowe Gallery, and buyers can take their favorite works home immediately. The rest of Chambless’ creations will stay in place until the hotel selects another featured artist, but as of yet, no changes are planned, except to keep showcasing local talent. “New pieces keep our spaces fresh and interesting,” says Dier. “And it’s another way for us to support arts and culture.” n
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, ATLANTA 3376 Peachtree Road N.E. Atlanta 30326 404.995.7500 mandarinoriental.com
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Booking It Buckhead publisher turns writers’ dreams into reality
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s is the case with so many industries, the world of publishing has evolved under the influence of new technologies. Now, manuscripts that might have grown dusty from the neglect of agents and traditional publishers often find their way to readers via online platforms or self-produced printings. Yet even those approaches have become complex, and as many writers can attest, self-published books often fall short of the professional look and style their authors want. For those who find themselves in need of someone to offer editing, layout, content and marketing advice, Vikki Jones of VMH Publishing wants to fill that void. From her Buckhead office, Jones acts as a conduit between authors and audiences, but in a way that keeps the key decisions in the hands of the creators. “People may come to me looking for a book publisher or for some self-publishing help, but most are looking for control,” says Jones. “And most people who contact us already have a strong
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customer base as well.” What they don’t have is the time or skill set to self-publish alone. Jones shares the tips she’s learned from going through the process herself five times. Her last book, How I Did It: Scaling Business W/O Investors, which debuted a year ago, offers ideas on how entrepreneurs can grow their businesses. “When I started with my first book 10 years ago, I didn’t have investors or venture capitalists behind me,” she says. “I had to learn marketing, what it took to attract folks to the company and layout. I even visited major book publishers to learn what they were doing to make their businesses stand out. I put all those practical, motivational tips into a book. I did it because I don’t want people to be discouraged.” Jones, who has a legal background working with a personal injury firm, was close to being discouraged 13 years ago when she couldn’t find a publisher for a work she’d crafted. “I pitched my proposal and didn’t even get feedback,” she says. “I soon found
that other people had written books and wanted to get them out there.” And that’s where Jones identified a need. She launched VMH Publishing and now teams with clients to map out where they want their books to go. “I try to get them to see beyond the immediate audience, so we help with the marketing to some degree,” she says. “We’ll work on content. Maybe the title needs some tweaking. Or maybe they need a website.” Jones also offers varying degrees of editing, layout design, printing and distribution advice, scaled from a flat fee that starts around $5,000 and goes up, depending on the services an author wants. “That base usually covers editing, layout and copyright services,” she says. “PR and marketing might range from $10,000 to $15,000 on the top side.” So far, Jones has overseen the publication of about 80 books written by authors from around the country. While most fall into the lifestyle category—cookbooks, children’s literature, poetry—she’s not limiting
The author of How I Did It and several other self-published books, Vikki Jones now shares her publishing expertise with others.
the list to those genres. But she is keeping the number of books she’ll publish each year to 50. “That way,” she says, “we can really focus on the quality and content. If the content is important enough, I want to pave the way to get it out there.” n VMH PUBLISHING 3355 Lenox Road N.E. Atlanta 30326 833.842.6657 vmhpublishing.com
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COV ER S TORY
TAKING CENTER STAGE SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT ON SIX PERFORMERS KEEPING ATLANTA AUDIENCES ENTERTAINED What drives a performer to take the stage and entertain us? In a culture where accumulating fame and mining new “followers” is often coveted above more virtuous pursuits such as community service, it’s easy to misappropriate the intentions of those who would seek to make us laugh, dance or swoon. But as you’ll see with these six entertainers working at venues across Buckhead, Brookhaven and Sandy Springs, the compulsion to elicit love from an audience doesn’t always arise from the need to feed one’s ego. STORY: Neal
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n a time when America is hungrier than ever for a new breed of hero, look no further than Edie Cheezburger. First Amendment warrior: check. Dedicated philanthropist: check. Tireless voice for the marginalized and underserved: check. “Something that’s very important to me is to give back to my community,” says Cheezburger, née Andrew Jones, who performs regularly at the Lips drag show palace on Buford Highway. “That’s the sole reason I [became Edie]—not to perform, but to be a fundraiser. It was something that had been eating away at me for a long time, and I was like, ‘I just need to do something, and this could be the way for me to do it.’” That something has come in the form of countless hours of fundraising work for Atlantans of all stripes, but primarily those living with HIV/AIDS. Cheezburger says her philanthropic agenda and drag performance career began eight years ago. At first, it was once or twice a month helping with community-oriented education—condom use, getting tested, etc. Then she joined the self-proclaimed longest-running drag organization in the country, the Armorettes, whose members have raised more than $2 million to date for HIV/AIDS charities. “That was the genesis,” says Cheezburger. “Then I
performed in a competition called Dragnificent—I believe at the time it was called Dragnique—and I won my season and got offered a show.” Although spending her workday as a graphic designer for some of the country’s largest manufacturing firms, she says “every Friday I would leave work, get ready for a show and perform at 9:30. As I kept doing it, I kept getting more and more recognition from my community. Now I’m hosting and managing four shows in the area, and this has become my career.” For the city’s 2018 AIDS Walk to be held in Piedmont Park Oct. 21, Cheezburger had already raised nearly $5,000 when we spoke to her in August. She hopes to double that figure by the time the walk commences, with the help of several local companies that have agreed to donate matching funds. Her efforts toward extinguishing HIV/AIDS aren’t her only altruist outlets. Another of Cheezburger’s favorite ways to give back is Storytime with Kids at Posman Books in Ponce City Market, where every other month she reads to children in full drag splendor. “Tyra Banks showed up with her son the last time I did it, which was pretty cool,” says Cheezburger. “Being able to introduce kids to inclusivity and being different is really cool, too.” n
CHEEZBURGER FOR PRESIDENT WHY IS EDIE CHEEZBURGER THE BADDEST BROAD IN ALL OF ATLANTA’S THRIVING DRAG SCENE? BECAUSE IT’S NOT ABOUT HER.
WHERE TO CATCH HER: Lips Atlanta, Brookhaven CURRENT SHOWS: Twisted Broadway (every Wednesday), Taboo (Thursdays) and Showstopper Sunday (Sundays; with celebrity lookalikes)
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PIANO MAN
WHERE TO CATCH HIM: Park Bench Buckhead
IF YOU’RE GOING TO HURL A LATE-SHOW SONG REQUEST AT IVORIES TICKLER DANIEL DEAL, KEEP IT FUNKY
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hether you’re in the market for a well-priced home or a raucous night of drinks and live music by request, Daniel Deal has you covered. Since arriving in Atlanta with his wife and young daughter 18 months ago, the masterful piano player and Smyrna-area real estate agent has already made his mark on the Buckhead music scene, while successfully splitting time between his after-dark persona and his far more buttoned-up day job. “It’s all about reading the room,” Deal says of his Dueling Pianos gig at Park Bench Buckhead. “It’s an allrequest show, so we work as human jukeboxes, if you will. When you go into a piano bar, generally, if the piano player is doing what he’s supposed
to be doing, then he’s trying to play what people want to hear. You want to play songs that everybody knows— top 20 from the last 50 years.” The bottom line: It’s all about creating an atmosphere in which everyone, no matter their musical acumen, can whoop it up and feel like they’re a part of—or better yet, a contributor to—the show. Deal, 33, was classically trained in his native Florida, where instructors at the Harrison Center for the Arts in Lakeland helped him shape his natural gift for tickling the ivories. In 2008, he was working as an Orlando-based real estate agent when the housing market leapt off a cliff. “I had just gotten into real estate when the bubble burst, and I needed something to do,”
says Deal. “So I went into Howl at the Moon [an Orlando bar with dueling pianos] one night with some friends, and that was my first time seeing the concept. Later, I auditioned there, and [entertainment director] Joe Genuardi said, ‘You’re hired. We’re going to start your training.’” After a run with Genuardi and friends, the now full-time, well-paid pianist was soon offered a contract at Jellyrolls, a club located on the Walt Disney World BoardWalk. “The players there were just amazing,” says Deal. “It was very professional and a great place to continue to train and learn the concept. There were certain guidelines we had to follow when we were onstage at Disney, so that put me in the right
SHOWTIMES: Thursdays at 10 p.m., Fridays at 9 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
frame of mind to mold my show and be able to take it anywhere.” Five years into the Jellyrolls gig, Deal became antsy. He had a brother in Atlanta he could stay with, and he already knew a handful of fellow pianist friends across the city, so he began to make regular visits. This confluence of circumstances soon led him to Park Bench, where he now enjoys playing a jam-packed show schedule to throngs of Buckhead patrons in search of a great time. Just do him a favor if you happen to stop by: no nightmare requests. “If it’s in the last hour and we’re trying to keep the energy up, please don’t ask for ‘As Time Goes By’ and kill the room,” Deal says with a laugh. n
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n the best possible sense, Lace Larrabee is something of a comedy aberration—raunchy yet refined, refreshingly antithetical, uber-talented and extremely easy on the eyes. But the 34-year-old Georgia native and fast-rising standup/actress/former pageant queen could just as feasibly have found herself rocking the cash register at Dairy Queen as rocking stages from Atlanta to L.A. “I have this little fantasy about why my parents had me so young,” she joked during a set in 2015. “I like to tell myself it’s because my mom had a plan. She was like, ‘Listen here, David. One day we’re gonna have a daughter named Lace. She’s gonna find herself broke and childless in her early 30s as a has-been, beautyqueen bartender, pursuing her dream as a standup comedian in living rooms and barbecue restaurants all over the country in front of tens of people at a time.’” A lot has changed for Larrabee in the last three years, however. She’s no longer broke, no longer performing for mere tens of people, no longer taking a stab at some far-flung, wistful dream. Yet the aforementioned bit remains a shining example of one of her comedic strengths: cleverly weaponizing hard truths. On a late-August afternoon at The Punchline in Buckhead, Larrabee blows into the dimly lit club juggling multiple appointments and phone calls. The room has a special place in her heart. It’s where, six-and-ahalf years ago, she took the mic as a comic for the first time and where she’s performed frequently since. “It was amazing,” says Larrabee. “Back then it was called Jerry Farber’s Side Door, and it sat about 70 people if you really shoved them in. I was tending bar across the street at Tin Lizzy’s, and I had a regular who encouraged me to do standup because I would talk about standup a lot. One day, he’s like, ‘I’m putting you in a show. It’s this date. You’re doing 10 minutes. Your headshot is on the flyer. Show up and do it.’” So she did. And she killed. Now Larrabee has chosen The Punchline to host her newest passion project: the Laugh Lab, a series of all-female standup classes tailored to helping local women find their voices in comedy. “As someone who comes from a pageant and cheerleading
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MAKE ’EM LAUGH LACE LARRABEE RISES QUICKLY FROM FORMER MISS GEORGIA CONTESTANT TO BREAKOUT COMEDIENNE
WHERE TO CATCH HER: The Punchline, Buckhead Nationwide standup dates CURRENT PROJECTS: ✶ Appearing alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones in Queen America, the debut series from Facebook Watch ✶ Hosting the Atlanta episode of Epix’s new standup series, Unprotected Sets
background, I know what kind of magic happens when a group of women gets together,” says Larrabee. “We’re naturally more supportive.” The inaugural session was in October 2017, and to date, she’s graduated 67 students. “I have to remind them that great women in comedy didn’t begin with Amy Schumer. It’s not like women weren’t always there.” Larrabee should know. Standup comedy is, after all, widely regarded as one of the most brutal businesses
in all of entertainment, and being a comedian requires an exceptionally thick skin to deflect frequent shots to one’s ego. But the former Miss Georgia contestant is quick to note that her conditioning for the spotlight didn’t begin with her Jerry Farber’s baptism. “There’s nothing more stressful than competing in a pageant. Talk about rejection. They’re literally like, ‘This girl’s better than you, and here are the reasons why.’” But while competing in her first
✶ Commentator on the popular Weather Channel clip show, Weather Gone Viral ✶ Co-hosting the American Couple podcast with husband and fellow standup, Jarrod Harris ✶ Teaching Laugh Lab classes at The Punchline
middle-school pageant, Larrabee found her mettle. Her mother rented her a $50 dress that “looked like the top of a wedding cake,” and young Larrabee took home the crown. “They hated me,” she smiles. “And I loved that.” n
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ou’d be hard-pressed to find a person beaming with more infectious, positive energy than DJ Yvonne Monet. Leaning over her Monday latte with a smile bright enough to blot out the sun, it’s abundantly clear that this five-foot-nothing former radio host and Detroit native hasn’t lost an ounce of passion for her craft since spinning her first record more than three decades ago. “I love making people have a good time,” she says. “It’s like delivering flowers. I get to make people smile.” Monet first made a name for herself in 1992 as a DJ on Atlanta’s alternative-rock radio station, 99x. Her live-mix show on Saturday nights, The
Beat Factory, quickly amassed a large fan base that led her to become a premier headliner at local clubs. Before leaving Atlanta in 1999 for a morning gig at 93.3 Merge radio in Dallas, she had broadened her listenership even further as a host on the popular sex-tip show Pleasure Dome with therapist Roger Libby. After a five-year run in Texas, Monet doubled back to the city where she’d first hit it big, signing on with 92.9 Dave FM in 2004. These days, though, the veteran maestro of the ones-and-twos is onstage via live, largely private events in Buckhead and elsewhere throughout Atlanta. “Not at the clubs,” says
Monet. “I work with [local event planning gurus] Legendary Events all the time, mostly in private homes— some really damn nice homes. I have a few DJs who work for me, and I’ll be like, ‘OK, you’re doing this, you’re doing that.’ And they’re like, ‘Whoa, Monet, you sent me to another [amazing house]. I win tonight.’ These are people who know that I respect their privacy. We’re not going to take pictures at their homes and post them. We’re legit.” Perhaps the coolest thing about Monet’s performances isn’t the luxury homes or swanky venues they’re held in. Instead, it’s the innovative technology she uses to execute
them. Prepare to be mesmerized by the futuristic $12,000 touchscreen interface called the Emulator. “In the simplest terms, it’s a huge iPad that you can see through,” says Monet. “There are less than 100 in the world. It’s a 46-inch tempered glass. If you’re in the audience, you can see through it and see me mixing. It’s like what’d you see in Minority Report or The Hunger Games. I can even write notes to the crowd and project what I’m seeing onto the big screen. These days you see DJs, and what are they doing? Nothing. Just headphones on, very serious. The Emulator is very theatrical; it’s showbiz. And I’m all about showbiz.” n
THE BEAT GOES ON HOW ATLANTA’S “CRATE-DIGGING” MATRIARCH DJ, YVONNE MONET, MANAGES TO STAY ONE STEP AHEAD OF THE GAME WHERE TO CATCH HER:
Oct. 19: Pink Cork event for Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition, Buckhead Club
Nov. 2: A Meal to Remember dinner benefiting Meals on Wheels Atlanta, St. Regis Atlanta Dec. 6: Holiday party, Town Brookhaven RECENT GIGS OF NOTE: ✶ Louis Vuitton, Lenox Square ✶ Opening act for Steel Panther, Buckhead Theatre ✶ 2017 GLAAD Awards ✶ Premiere of filmmaker/ author/speaker Sofia Wellman’s documentary, What’s Love Got to Do With It ✶ Private party for Born on Fifth creator and Atlanta style influencer, Emily Hertz
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or veteran Atlanta Symphony Orchestra violinist Ronda Respess, classical music isn’t just a profession. It’s in the blood. “I started taking lessons at age 4,” says Respess. “My mother was a wonderful pianist who started concertizing during World War II, and she played a lot of [Army bases] and even accompanied [noted singer] Marian Anderson on several occasions. She always played with me. I had a built-in accompanist all the time.” Respess’ father, an MIT graduate and cellist who founded the school’s first official orchestra, met his future wife, an alumnus of Wellesley College and the Longy School of Music,
outside Boston. Her aunt was a concert violinist in Boston as well. And Respess’ only daughter is also a professional violinist who, until recently, played with The Florida Orchestra in Tampa-St. Petersburg. “My aunt died before I was born,” says Respess, “and before she passed away, her son asked if there was anything my parents wanted. They said, ‘We’d love her violin.’” The famed Guarneri, recognized as one of the bestmade instruments in the world, later fell into their unborn child’s eager hands. If there was ever an argument to be made for believing in destiny, this would be it.
BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE LONGTIME ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VIOLINIST RONDA RESPESS PAYS IT FORWARD WITH FOUR STRINGS AND A FULL HEART WHERE TO CATCH HER:
Oct. 28: Halloween
Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree Street N.E.
Nov. 1, 3: Mahler’s
UPCOMING CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS:
A Tchaikovsky Thrill Ride
Oct. 5-7:
Matt Morrison with the ASO
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
Oct. 13: Vive la France
at Hogwarts 10th Symphony
Nov. 15, 17:
Nov. 16:
Nov. 18: Music for the Very Young: Peter & Friends
Nov. 23-24: Love
Oct. 20: Hanson:
Actually in Concert
String Theory Live with the ASO
Nov. 25:
Oct. 25, 27: Britten War Requiem
Disney in Concert: A Silly Symphony Celebration
Oct. 26:
Nov. 29:
The Tenors: Fan Favorites Tour
Rachmaninov Revisited
Now, some 50 years after Respess nailed her first audition with the ASO and set her career alight, her love of the music that filled her home as a young girl and, later, afforded her what she calls “a beautiful lifestyle,” still hasn’t abated. She has played the most esteemed concert halls in all of classical music—gilded venues spanning the globe—and to this day, the thrill of tuning up with her fellow chambermates still induces an endorphin rush like no other. “For me, that’s all of it—besides the love of just playing,” says Respess. “Just to be able to hear it and be part of it, then sit in the middle of it, that’s the best seat in the house.”
But that level of elation rarely comes without a cost, and ASO musicians certainly aren’t spared this truth. It’s a grueling, full-time schedule gearing up to perform a minimum of three shows per week, and Respess somehow retains the stamina to also juggle several side passions. For starters, she is actively engaged in Franklin Pond Chamber Music, the nonprofit school for talented young string students that she founded in 2001, and she teaches private lessons from her home in Sandy Springs. “If Google Calendar didn’t exist, I don’t think I could live,” she says with a laugh. “It’s really hard work, but extremely rewarding.” n
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oughly 10 years ago, when Joe Gransden met Kenny G at a party hosted by Clint Eastwood, there was instant chemistry. “We hit it off pretty good,” Gransden says of befriending the international sax superstar, who recently lent a tenor solo to the title track of Gransden’s latest studio album, Go Getta. “My band was opening for Kenny that night. We were soundchecking and Clint was in there watching, and he came up and suggested that Kenny and I do something together. So we played a duet during the show and became good friends.” Joe Gransden & His Big Band are no strangers to the adulation of celebrity fans. When playing gigs across Atlanta, it’s not unusual to catch a glimpse of high-profile faces stationed throughout the crowd—Vanessa Williams and Craig Robinson, for instance, as well as Eastwood when he’s filming in Georgia. For the making of Go Getta, Gransden’s 16-piece outfit surrounded themselves with revered company. This time, it was on the recording side of the equation. The album was laid down at the home studio of Zac Brown Band founding member and multiinstrumentalist, John Driskell Hopkins. “I knew at 10 years old what I was doing with the rest of my life,” Gransden recalls of his music-obsessed childhood. “I always had this vibe towards music, and in my house growing up, through my father and mother, it was always there. Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Miles Davis, anybody you could think of who was in that world, they played.” A well-established penchant for performance was also embedded in the Gransden family DNA. His father was a professional piano player and singer. His trumpet-player grandfather gigged with Harry James, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and others. His mother was a choreographer. Young Gransden became so consumed with trumpet playing that he nearly disfigured himself. “It became like a drug,” he says. “I couldn’t stop practicing, and I didn’t let the muscle tissue around my lips rest enough; I never gave it a break. Subsequently, I kept moving the mouthpiece around to find a place that didn’t hurt. I had to start over when I was about 20 because I’d done so much damage to my chops.” Decades later, his self-possession with his instrument has paid off in spades. Joe Gransden & His Big Band are currently celebrating their nine-year anniversary with shows every first and third Monday at Cafe 290 in Sandy Springs and a show each Wednesday at Valenza in Brookhaven. They’re also waiting for word on whether or not Go Getta and/or Christmas Song, his upcoming holiday LP, will receive 2019 Grammy nominations. n
BLOW, JOE, BLOW WHY JAZZ BAND LEADER JOE GRANSDEN IS WILLING TO RISK EVEN BASIC LIP FUNCTION TO KEEP THE GENRE ALIVE
WHERE TO CATCH HIM: Cafe 290, Sandy Springs Valenza, Brookhaven CURRENT PROJECTS: Go Getta, new studio LP Christmas Song, forthcoming holiday LP
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SHOWSTOPPERS A peek at the incredible lineup at the new Performing Arts Center at City Springs
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rts and culture lovers looking for music, dance, outdoor movies, author lectures and other ways to be entertained need travel no farther than the new gem of Sandy Springs. The Performing Arts Center at City Springs opened in August, yet in the few months since then, it’s already established itself as one of the premier venues in metro Atlanta. The complex boasts two stages: the Byers Theatre (pictured), with seats for 1,075, and the Studio Theatre, an intimate, black-box setting for 400. Both have schedules that are quickly filling with not-to-be-missed performances.
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In addition to the national acts that will be on stage, the center has joined forces with several local arts organizations to bring their special talents to the venue at various times throughout the year. Look for Broadway favorites such as Elf the Musical and South Pacific from the City Springs Theatre Company, classic and contemporary dance from the Roswell Dance Theatre and the Atlanta Ballet, and select performances by the Atlanta Opera. The complete lineup can be found online at citysprings.com, but here’s a look at some of the upcoming events that showcase the variety of talent that will be in town.
OCT. 11: Late Night Tailgate. Live comedy
niversary of the Czech state with its cultural classics.
with a Champagne toast at midnight.
centered on what’s happening now in sports and pop culture.
NOV. 1: Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company. This leading
JAN. 29: Simone Dinnerstein and Matt Haimovitz.
OCT. 13: Rob Bell. The popular podcaster and author of Love Wins and What is the Bible? talks about his work.
international troupe, based in Israel, displays its unique choreography.
OCT. 16: “DEA Narcos”
Leaders of New Orleans funk, R&B, soul and jazz come together on one stage for an evening of classic Louisiana-style music.
Chasing Pablo: The True Story of Pablo Escobar. DEA agents Javier Peña and Steve Murphy recount their investigation into the tracking of narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar. OCT. 20: Fifth Annual Tower of Talent. This Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta fundraiser brings more than 125 kids to the stage to show off their musical and dramatic abilities. OCT. 21: Sweetheart
of the Rodeo 50th Anniversary Tour. The Byrds’ Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman perform the classic album in its entirety. OCT. 25: Prague Philhar-
monic Children’s Choir. The renowned singing group marks the 100th an-
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NOV. 3: Take Me to the
River-New Orleans Live!
NOV. 6: Maxim Galkin USA 2018 Tour.
Pianist Dinnerstein and cellist Haimovitz, also noted for their contemporary compositions, present several of their own works. FEB. 1: Broadway’s
Next Hit Musical. Improv comedy moves to another level with this unscripted show that turns into a musical that’s different at every performance.
The Russian-born actor, singer and comedian shares his remarkable impressions and more.
FEB. 5: Cirque Éloize: Saloon. The Wild West is the theme of this family show that blends music with acrobatics.
DEC. 22: Boston Brass– Christmas Bells Are Swingin’. This jazzy
MAR. 14: Exploring Mars with NASA Engineer Kobie Boykins.
ensemble rings in the end of the year with big band and holiday classics.
The supervisor of the mobility and remote-sensing teams for the Curiosity rover discusses all things Martian.
DEC. 31: New Year’s Celebration with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Trumpeter Joe
APR. 3: Isaac Ben Israel: The Cyber Revolution and the Next Steps.
Gransden and singer Francine Reed join forces with the ASO in an evening of celebratory music that ends
The retired major general of the Israeli Defense Forces discusses the latest issues in cybersecurity.
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SIMPLY DELICIOUS
Come and get it, y’all! The Flying Biscuit serves a Southern breakfast in all its glory.
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like the Flying Biscuit Café. A lot. Sure, it’s a chain—franchised, actually (at last count, there were 16 in the Southeast). What unites them is a commitment to a square meal, fairly priced, with all the comfort and quality you’d expect from a small-town diner (albeit one with a slightly healthier edge). When I originally visited the Flying Biscuit years ago, I felt like Joe Pesci in My Cousin Vinny when he first encounters grits and all the simplicity, beauty and heft that is the classic Southern breakfast. Like Pesci’s character, I was as green as a fried green tomato when it came to appreciating the region’s
Kitschy tablecloths and faux Fiestaware give the dining room a vintage, “grandma’s kitchen” vibe.
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What better way to start the day than with tasty turkey hash with moondusted potatoes, fried eggs and melted cheese.
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traditional fare. But in my now six years here in Atlanta, I’ve become not just a fan, but a bit of a cognoscente. Even more, in a town where green and clean is all the rage (think kale and poke), it’s heartening to know you can still find a stick-to-your-ribs meal just a stone’s throw from home. The Brookhaven outpost has a distinctly grandma’s kitchen vibe with its green wainscoting, floral tablecloths and faux Fiestaware. The earnest, smiley staff completes the illusion. The 20-foot ceilings and walls painted with flying biscuits and superheroes make the room feel whimsical and funky, like a downtown artist’s loft where both Keith Haring and Marvel Comics came to work. On my first visit, the signature biscuits were, to be sure, superb—flaky and golden brown on the outside, dense and moist on the inside—but the grits were the real highlight. I’ve tasted countless variations— stone-ground, hominy, instant, quick— and FB’s grits have them all beat. “Creamy dreamy” is how the menu describes them, but that’s being modest. Perfectly
seasoned and al dente, they were the most gratifying forkfuls on my Famous Flying Biscuit Breakfast plate. The chicken sausage, not so much. The first round arrived too dry to cut through, but my server promptly returned with a fresh plate of the herbscented patties, and they complemented the famous biscuits and my farm-fresh scrambled eggs just perfectly. And nothing goes down with a hearty breakfast here like an organic cold-brew coffee. Brookhaven’s Flying Biscuit is a well-oiled machine of efficiency, civility and fun, and Sunday morning is the best time to witness this. Arrive early enough not to wait in the long line for a table but not so late as to miss the church/Sunday Costco/hangover crowd. Because that crowd is where it’s at— your neighbors at their most colorful. A lone diner in the middle of several large parties, I overheard my server ask a family of 12— dazzling in suits, bowties and wide-brimmed hats—“Would you like separate checks or one check?” Having waitressed plenty in my lifetime, I feel justified in saying that sepa-
Above: The Sunday brunch plates combine the best of both breakfast and lunch. Below: The Not Your Mama’s Pimento Cheese is everything a great sandwich ought to be.
Right: The Famous Flying Biscuit Breakfast features “creamy dreamy” grits, fried eggs, chicken sausage and those yummy biscuits.
Brookhaven’s Flying Biscuit is a well-oiled machine of efficiency, civility and fun. rate checks are a pain on a slow day, much less a busy Sunday morning. Mercifully, the family asked for just one check, but I’m confident our server would have handled either response with a courteous smile. Weekday brunch has a decidedly more relaxed feel. At 11 a.m. the day I popped in, the dining room was about half full, mostly with young families, and the cheerful staff bent over backwards to get orders right. My companion and I opted to share a plate of turkey hash with “moon-dusted” potatoes. More like pot roast than hash, it consisted of oozy, crisp-edged fried eggs draped over shredded turkey topped with melted cheese. The meat was rich and tender, just like pulled pork, but better because, seriously, who needs all that extra fat? The “moon dusting” was heavy on the rosemary, and there was no skimping on the skillet-fried spuds. On a follow-up weekday lunch, we couldn’t resist trying the cutely named Not Your Mama’s Pimento Cheese sandwich. I’m not sure whose mama they’re referring to, but there’s no arguing with the winning flavors
of this BLT knockoff. With its thick-cut turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato and generous herb-flecked scoop of cheesy goodness, it was everything a sandwich ought to be: light, filling and right at home between the bread. We were seriously looking forward to our baked mac and cheese, but this side order fell flat. Even its thick layer of gooey cheddar couldn’t hide the chalky texture of the pasta. All gastronomic gripes were tabled, though, when our decadent biscuit pot pie arrived. Huge chunks of chicken and potatoes and a sprinkling of colorful peas and carrots in a classic, creamy gravy were ladled between two pipinghot biscuits. Even though it was a portion that could’ve fed four, I’m pretty sure the plate was clean when the two of us left. If you’re looking for trendy eats such as avocado toast and watermelon-cucumber coolers, this isn’t the place for you. But if nostalgia with a side of eggs, biscuits and grits holds a special place in your heart, then look no further than the Flying Biscuit. n
The heaping serving of chicken and biscuit pot pie could easily feed several hungry diners.
FLYING BISCUIT CAFÉ 705 Town Boulevard, Atlanta 30319 404.963.7744 flyingbiscuit.com Prices: Breakfast: $3.29-$12.99. Lunch: $4.99-$12.99. Featured favorites: $9.49-$12.99. Sides: $1.39-$4.59. Recommended dishes: Famous Flying Biscuit Breakfast, turkey hash with over-medium eggs and moon-dusted potatoes, Not Your Mama’s Pimento Cheese sandwich, biscuit pot pie. Bottom line: Flying Biscuit’s founders (“biscuiteers”) say it best: “Our menu reflects dishes and ingredients that have helped define the South. We associate our food with happy family memories.”
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WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR VINO DRINKING VESSEL, SHAPE MATTERS STORY:
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Wine Glass 101 W hy are there so many types of stemware on store shelves? Because the enjoyment of wine actually begins with the right glass. The proper vessel allows the drinker to explore the intricacies of the tastes and scents, while the wrong one can flatten a vintage. “Part of my job as the chief sommelier at Restaurant Eugene is to understand the aromatic condition and composition of a wine and select a glass that will lead to a better enjoyment of that wine,” says Alexandria Brashears. Adds Erin Mason, beverage director at the new Ecco location set to open soon at Phipps Plaza: “The shape and feel of a glass have an impact on the experience, from preserving freshness and acidity to softening aggressive tannins.” Base, stem, bowl, rim—all of these components of a wine glass help showcase its contents. Here are Brashears and Mason’s recommendations on what to pour in each type of glass, with a bonus wine pick from Mason for each.
aromas and acidity. “I use these specifically for expressive white varieties: sauvignon blanc, gewürztraminer or riesling,” says Brashears.
WHITE WINE GLASS White wines should stay chilled with limited exposure to oxygen. They need a smaller, shallower bowl, as it preserves and delivers floral
BURGUNDY GLASS This is the big guy, with a large, round bowl and a narrower rim. It’s Mason’s personal favorite “because there’s plenty of room for swirling.” The shape helps lighter and more
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Pick: Bründlmayer Kamptal Grüner Veltliner Terrassen, 2015 (Austria)
Red wines are typically fuller bodied with lots of aromas. You need space above the wine to collect and release the bouquet. “Mitigating tannins is important,” says Mason. BORDEAUX GLASS This glass typically has a taller stem and a large, elongated shape. The bigger surface area “softens tannins and can subdue higher levels of alcohol,” says Mason. “It lessens the smell and burn of higher-alcohol reds,” adds Brashears, who reserves Bordeaux glasses for aromatically powerful reds, such as cabernet sauvignon, syrah and merlot. Pick: Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino, 2013 (Tuscany, Italy)
delicate reds by directing wine to the center of the palate, highlighting the rich fruit. “It’s perfect for wines with a reserved aromatic intensity because it helps funnel the smell into your nose, so you can pick up those subtleties,” says Brashears. She uses Burgundy glasses for pinot noir, gamay or nebbiolo. “Even more fullbodied, textured white wines [such as chardonnay] can benefit from the broader mouth of the glass.” Pick: The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve, 1985 (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
DESSERT WINE GLASS The smaller shape of a dessert glass helps direct wine to the back of the mouth and concentrates the sweetness. It also keeps pour sizes appropriate for higherin-alcohol wines such as port. “Dessert wines also tend to be highly aromatic and don’t need the surface area,” says Brashears. She uses these for sherry, sauternes and vino santo. Pick: Hammer & Tongs L’Afrique Rosse Vermouth (Portland, Oregon)
SPARKLING WINE GLASS While flutes are festive for serving Champagne because of the way they showcase the bubbles, sommeliers prefer a different shape for the sparkly stuff. “In my experience,” says Brashears, “the limitation of a fluted glass is that you sacrifice your ability to detect many of the sparkling wine’s aromas and flavors, as they don’t have the room to develop.” Mason prefers a white wine glass. “It’s all about the effervescence and aromatics, and this shape helps preserve all of that.” Brashears likes a tulip shape because it tends to show off the fragrant complexities. Both agree, though, that if it’s your intention to celebrate with Champagne, go for the flute for dramatic streams of bubbles. Pick: Los Pilares LaDona’s Sparkling Muscat, 2014 (San Diego County, California)
Ultimately, both sommeliers agree, drink what you like in the stemware you prefer. “Wine rules, like all rules, were made to be broken,” says Brashears. n
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FOODIE JOURNAL
Culinary News & Notes
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Lia Picard small tapas format. We still stay true to some of the important pieces of that concept, like the charcuterie program with all the Iberico meats and cured meats from Spain.
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Will any dishes be unique to the Buckhead location?
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Yeah. The original menu has evolved a lot over time, and the same thing will happen in Buckhead. So we’ll open with a menu that’s mostly the same, and then as the restaurant [begins to] fit into the community and what’s going on there, we’ll start to create new and different things, and the menus will diverge over time. Tell us about the cocktail program. Fred Castellucci is bringing Iberian Pig specialties such as the Iberico mac and cheese to its new Buckhead location.
HOG HEAVEN DECATUR’S POPULAR IBERIAN PIG SET TO OPEN NEW BUCKHEAD LOCATION
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hen the owners of the Castellucci Hospitality Group (CHG) opened The Iberian Pig in Decatur in 2009, they knew they had a winner on their hands. The Spanish-inspired restaurant has won people over with its creative takes on tapas and cocktails. CHG is opening a second outpost this winter in the Hanover Buckhead development. We chatted with CHG president Fred Castellucci in anticipation of the new location.
How did you know the time was right for a second location of The Iberian Pig?
A lot of thought, time and effort go into this stuff. Iberian Pig still has this incredible following and great guest response, and we felt it was mature enough that we were ready to think about doing a second one. Everything we’ve done up until this point has been unique, individual concepts, which is fun for me to
create something from scratch. But there’s also something valuable and enjoyable about bringing something that people already love to a different neighborhood and seeing how it interacts with the people and what’s happening in the neighborhood. How would you describe the food to someone who hasn’t been to the Decatur location?
Iberian Pig is really all about this framework of Spanish cuisine, but we don’t stick strictly to the authentic, classic dishes of Spain. We’re a bit more creative and whimsical with it and try to just create fantastic dishes that people are going to love in a
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It has always been a key piece of what we do at Iberian Pig. When we opened in 2009, it was literally one of the few classic upscale cocktail programs in the city. It was really Holeman and Finch, us and a couple others. Since then, the movement has exploded. Now if you open a restaurant without a great cocktail program, you’re not really even trying. We’ll certainly have a good representation of well-done classic cocktails, but then we’ll also have some stuff that’s a bit more creative. Of course, we’ll have the Iberian Old-Fashioned, our most popular drink, which features bacon-infused rye whiskey. n The Iberian Pig 3150 Roswell Road N.W. Atlanta 30305 theiberianpigatl.com
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Witch’s Goo Serves 4-6 PUDDING: l 8 Simple Mills Double
Chocolate Crunchy Cookies (or brand of choice) l 4 ripe medium avocados, pitted and fleshed l 1/₃ to ½ cup maple syrup (start with 1/₃ cup and adjust for taste) l 2/₃ cup cacao powder l 2 teaspoons vanilla extract l ¼ cup milk
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Buckhead resident Athena Pearson is the woman behind the Instablog Southern Healthy Living (southernhealthyliving), where she posts beautiful photos of homemade dishes along with recipes. To get in the spirit of Halloween, we asked her to share a healthy but fun treat. The result is Witch’s Goo, a pudding made with avocado, chocolate and a ghoulishly delicious fruit garnish. It comes together quickly and makes an excellent treat to serve at a kid’s Halloween party, although even adults will enjoy it. RASPBERRY GHOSTS: l ½ cup raspberries,
washed and dried l ½ cup Siggi’s vanilla yogurt
(or brand of choice) l 1 tablespoon dark chocolate,
melted In a food processor or blender, pulse the cookies until crumbled and set aside. Combine the avocado, maple syrup, cacao powder, vanilla extract and milk. Blend ingredients until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Evenly disperse the pudding into jars or cups (use 2-ounce shooter glasses if serving a crowd) and top with the crumbled cookies. To make the raspberry ghosts, carefully dip the raspberries into yogurt until fully covered and set on a lined baking sheet (open side of the raspberry facing down). Freeze for 25-30 minutes. Dip a toothpick into the dark chocolate and dot eyes and mouth. Place raspberries atop the pudding and store in fridge until ready to serve.
n Sarpino’s, the national pizza chain specializing in quick-prepped pizzas and late-night delivery, has opened a second Atlanta location on Piedmont Road in Buckhead. The pies come with creative toppings. The Super Taco pizza, for example, has ground beef, sautéed onions, cheese and salsa. You’ll also find calzones and wings on the menu. gosarpinos.com
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A health-focused blogger shares a Halloween recipe
Casi Cielo’s rib eye with cilantro chimichurri.
n La Cosecha Group, the team behind La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant, recently opened Casi Cielo in Sandy Springs. You’ll find the Oaxacan-style restaurant in the new Modera development. casicieloatl.com n The sixth annual Whiskies of the World returns to Atlanta on Nov. 2 at the InterContinental Buckhead. Tickets start at $120 and include unlimited whiskey sips and bites. whiskiesoftheworld.com
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Bonnie Owings (left), along with her son Tyler and daughter Sally, founded Sally’s Gluten Free Bakery, known for its celiacfriendly treats.
FUN FACT Bonnie Owings collects vintage kitchen items. She also loves quilts and has one dating back to the 1890s.
Gluten-Free and Loving It BONNIE OWINGS MAKES CELIAC-FRIENDLY COOKIES, CAKES AND PIZZAS THAT ACTUALLY TASTE GOOD
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onnie Owings started cooking and baking for her family at age 10. When she found out she was gluten-sensitive, she struggled to find gluten-free breads and desserts that actually tasted good. So she started experimenting. “I would bake [gluten-free items] and bring them to my doctor’s office,” says Owings. “Everyone liked them, and my doctor said they needed someone to be a gluten-free resource for others.” So she partnered with her daughter, Sally Chasteen, and son, Taylor, and in 2009 opened Sally’s Gluten Free Bakery in Sandy Springs. An Alpharetta location followed a few years later. Chasteen recently decided to leave the business to spend more time with her children, but Bonnie’s other son, Davis, got involved as well, making it truly a family affair. Together, they sell gluten-free muffins, cupcakes, breads, pizzas, pies, cakes and cookies, many of which are also dairy-free, egg-free or soy-free.
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Owings comes up with the recipes, oversees the baking and assists customers. “I’m proud of what we’ve done,” she says. “It’s rewarding to help people every day. People are used to bad gluten-free stuff. They’re always surprised by how good ours is.” Here, she shares her secret to delicious gluten-free goods. How do you come up with ideas for recipes? I read recipes books and the food section of the AJC. After a while, you get to where you can convert recipes to gluten-free. I tweak and tweak and tweak until I get it right. What’s the secret to gluten-free baking? You have to experiment a lot and use ingredients with moisture, like applesauce and pumpkin puree. Most of our stuff is brown rice-based. We also use tapioca, cornstarch and potato starch.
We have a few paleo items using almond flour and coconut flour as well, because a lot of people are sensitive to corn or rice. How often do you work on recipe development? I do a lot at home for myself. At the bakery, we have to keep it simple. We introduce something new about every six months. Our bestsellers are chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chip cookie cake. Most people can’t tell they’re gluten-free. We also make a cinnamon raisin and walnut bread—a breakfast bread called CRAW. It’s really unique with healthy ingredients and low in sugar. How do you avoid munching on baked goods all day? I’m around it so much that I’m really not even tempted. What’s your favorite part of the job? Interacting with customers. Everyone
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who’s gluten-free has a story. I hear a lot of interesting things. People talk about going from doctor to doctor, and when they eliminated gluten, it cleared up migraines, reflux and other gnawing health problems. For me, it was inflammation. Besides baking, what do you do for fun? I have two grandbabies, ages 21 months and 3½, and I love reading to them and spending time with them every Monday. I like to cook and enjoy getting out on the hiking trails near the Chattahoochee River. I also like going up to the North Georgia mountains. I love the outdoors. n SALLY’S GLUTEN FREE BAKERY 5920 Roswell Road Sandy Springs 30328 404.847.0211 sallysglutenfreebakery.com
FEATURED RESTAURANTS
Ceviche de ahi atun— raw tuna with spicy ponzu sauce—is a fusion favorite at Eclipse di Luna.
A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead BY: Wendell PHOTOS:
Brock, Rebecca Cha and Angela Hansberger
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1KEPT KITCHEN & BAR This hidden, club-like space took over the home of old-school French restaurant Toulouse in 2013. Manned by a trio of chefs with equal authority, the collaborative kitchen strives to keep up with the contemporary culinary game. When they nail it—with the likes of pimento cheese boards, fresh seasonal salads, old-fashioned pecan pies, killer brownies and what is surely the best steak frites in town—you’ll find yourself sated and happy. Start with a classic Sazerac, then drink in the ambience. Proprietor Thaddeus Keefe attended Buckhead’s Atlanta International School as a lad, and this is his vision of the neighborhood of today: young, prosperous and ready to embrace the good life. Salads, starters and flatbreads: $6-$14 Entrées: $20-$27 1kept.com
BANGKOK STATION Of all the restaurant staffs in Buckhead, these folks may be our favorite. Polite and accommodating to a fault, they make it nearly impossible not to enjoy its exotic comfort food. Whether you eat in the cavernous dining room or out on the sexy, music-infused patio, starters such as peek gai tod, thoong-thong and Crying Tiger will crush any doubt you
may have about whether there’s good Thai food down South. For more substantial but no less authentic fare, dig in to the massaman and panang curries, Drunken Man noodles or our favorite Thai chicken dish, gai yang som tum. Save room for homemade coconut cake; it’s as sweet and genuine as the staff’s warm invitation to return again soon. Starters, soups and salads: $7-$23 Curries, sautés and noodle and rice dishes: $14-$23 Main entrées: $19-$32 Desserts: $5-$9 bangkokstationthaifood.com
BHOJANIC After a couple of meals at this North Indian restaurant, we’ve come to admire the flavorful, long-simmered, aromatic home cooking. The samosa chat was a wonderful smash-up of potato-and-pea samosas topped with tamarind and mint chutneys and cool yogurt. As for the entrées, we loved the intensely flavored goat curry and wanted to sop up every drop of the gravy with rice. This second location of Archna Becker’s beloved Decatur restaurant is an appealing minimalist space, and it’s easy to get in and out and have a solid and affordable meal. Tapas and appetizers: $4-$9 Entrées: $12-$18 bhojanic.com
The homemade coconut cake at Bangkok Station is sweet relief after a spice-infused meal.
BUTTERMILK KITCHEN Chef Suzanne Vizethann offers thoughtfully handcrafted food in a room as pure and simple as its namesake drink. Southern classics are the foundation of this Roswell Road breakfast-and-lunch spot, and you can’t go wrong with the Brunswick stew, chicken salad, pimento cheese or the fried chicken biscuit with pepper jelly and pickles. Vizethann’s love of sweet confections really shines at weekend brunch, when folks line up in front of the inviting brightblue cottage for the likes of toasted blueberry coffee cake and poppyseed pancakes with strawberries and lemon curd. Breakfast dishes: $8-$13 Salads and sandwiches: $8.25-$11.50 buttermilkkitchen.com
CAFÉ LAPIN Like a Parisian patisserie with a bit more legroom, Café Lapin is a lovely place to savor handmade baked goods or spoon to the bottom of a definitive, cheese-encrusted crock of French onion soup. A small business surviving largely on word of mouth, Café Lapin is a casual, moderately priced restaurant where lunch is never an afterthought. You may get a serious cheeseburger and fries or an elegant slice of as-
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paragus tart. Quiches are standardsetting—the crust is arguably the best in town—and selections vary daily, from Lorraine to mushroom and onion to ham and asparagus. Café Lapin is such a delightful addition to the city … only problem is, it might be habit-forming. Lunch entrées: $7-$12 Dinner entrées: $10-$22 cafelelapin.com
ECLIPSE DI LUNA At the tail end of Miami Circle is one of the most convivial joints in town. Head over for happy hour Monday through Thursday when most drinks and tapas are half price, and there’s live music. Yummy small plates of habanero-spiced ahi tuna ceviche, smoky sun-dried-tomato mac and cheese (made with three different cheeses) and refreshing Granny Smith apple salad are some of our favorites. Still hungry? It’s hard to pass up the succulent balsamic-y spare ribs and flavorful, crunchy calamari. If you’re with family (or a family of friends), consider the exquisite saffron-infused paella, made with authentic Calasparra rice. Tapas: $2.95-$14.95 (most in the $5$8 range) Large plates (for two or more): $20-$24 eclipsediluna.com
At Haven, Southern sensibility meets nouvelle cuisine in hot-from-the-fryer Gulf oysters and cornichons on a bed of lemon-scented grits.
HAVEN RESTAURANT AND BAR Haven is exactly that—a safe, inclusive place where your every gastronomic need is met. If weather permits, enjoy the serenity of patio dining while indulging your taste buds with crisp Gulf oysters, the Southern cheese board or Timmy’s Wild Georgia shrimp. Or go inside and soak up the classy atmosphere while digging into seared Georges Bank scallops or spiceroasted Green Circle Farms chicken, and wrap things up with a warm chocolate brownie with artisan espresso sauce. On Tuesdays, many four-star bottles of wine are half price. Sunday is burger night, available from 5 p.m. until they run out. Small plates and salads: $6-$15 Entrées: $18-$38 Steaks: starting at $51 Sides and desserts: $7 havenrestaurant.com
NEWK’S EATERY This Mississippi-based chain has popped up in the Atlanta market, and though it looks like a fast-food joint, it tastes like homemade. Salads—from shrimp remoulade salad to a delicious steak-and-blue-cheese version to old-fashioned chicken salad—are a standout. At this casual, familyfriendly, crowd-pleasing spot you can also get sandwiches, pizzas and mac and cheese but, refreshingly, no burgers. We are pretty crazy about the sausage-and-pepperoni pie, with its thin crust and warm and gooey toppings. And who can resist a crispy rice treat with chocolate and peanut butter? Not us.
are tasty. The drinking experience is worth celebrating as well, with a large selection of sake, shochu and whisky. We recommend the smoked toro, tender slices of tuna served under a dome of hickory smoke and the bulgogi-like Gangnam-style roll.
are the margherita pizza, steak tacos and Mediterranean chicken pita. Recommended drinks include the non-alcoholic Cucumber Cooler and Medicine Man tea or the buzz-inducing lemongrass margarita, citrus skinny margarita and Strawberry Smash.
Dinner: $6-$37 theonesushiplus.com
Salads, sandwiches and pizzas: $7-$11 newks.com
TRUE FOOD KITCHEN
Starters and vegetable plates: $7-$13 Salads and bowls: $10-$14 (added protein $3-$9) Pizzas and sandwiches: $12-$16 Entrées: $14-$26 truefoodkitchen.com
the food has evolved into a unique combination of home-style Southern and Greek standards. At lunch, you might have moussaka and collards or fried grouper and a Greek salad, finished off with a dish of banana pudding. But breakfast is king here. We recommend the Olympic omelet, stuffed with spinach, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and peppers and served with a side of tzatziki, or a breakfast sandwich laden with sausage, cheese and egg.
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THE ONE SUSHI + This glam space wedged in the back corner of Brookhaven’s Town Village is a neighborhood hot spot for Japanese small plates. The freshest fish flown in from Japan’s Tsukiji Market will impress the discerning sushi eater, while colorful rolls with clever names please the occasional dabbler. Sharable offerings and inspired snacks of zesty, yellowtail jalapeño shots and crispy fried bangbang rock shrimp are as fun as they
Don’t be put off by the mobs of hipsters waiting for a table or the funky menu items with unfamiliar ingredients such as hemp, flax and chia. Though it could easily be mistaken for an ephemeral, crunchy beardo hangout, True Food Kitchen is here to stay—not just because of its good intentions and exemplary karma, but because of its tasty eats. Favorites include the shiitake lettuce cups, spring asparagus toast and the T.L.T. (tempeh, lettuce and tomato) sandwich. Good for the uninitiated
At this venerated breakfast nook, you’ll find Atlanta movers and shakers in ties and starched shirts huddled over omelets and pancakes. But regardless of a guest’s status, owner Demos Galaktiadis, who came to America from Greece in 1966, treats everyone the same. He has run this Peachtree Road institution for 45 of its 68 years, and over time,
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ALL IN GOOD TASTE SAMPLE DISHES AND DRINKS FROM SOME OF THE ATL’S TOP EATERIES
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ow in its 17th year, Taste of Atlanta brings together more than 90 area restaurants and chefs whipping up their best dishes for resident and visiting foodies alike. The event starts Friday, Oct. 19, with a kickoff party, with the main events on Saturday and Sunday. “Throughout three days of bites and beverages, Atlanta’s favorite restaurants will show off their most craveable dishes,” says Dale DeSena, event founder and CEO. In addition to the tastings, look for hands-on cooking classes and demonstrations from local cooks, including Seven Chan of Poke Burri, Stephen Franklin of DAS BBQ and
Tregaye Fraser, winner of season 12 of the reality cooking competition Food Network Star. New this year is the Race for the Taste 5K on Saturday and an Atlanta chef pop-up area taking place on Sunday.
TASTE OF ATLANTA Oct. 19-21; check schedule for times Tickets start at $25 Historic Fourth Ward Park 680 Dallas St. N.E. Atlanta 30308 tasteofatlanta.com
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Godspell is one of several favorites gracing the Act3 stage this season.
BUZZ ATLANTA CHILI COOK OFF Oct. 13 atlantachilicookoff.com Amateur chefs and restaurant pros compete for the chili king crown at this annual event taking place in Brookhaven Park. In addition to filling up on the unlimited chili tastings, festivalgoers can enjoy live music and a kids’ zone.
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Stagestruck ACT3 PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS ITS FUN-FILLED NEW SEASON On the heels of welcoming new Executive Director Mary Sorrel, Sandy Springs’ Act3 Productions unveiled its new 2018-2019 season of shows, which is filled with a selection of theater favorites. The season kicked off in September with Godspell and continues with The Graduate Oct. 12-28. Next up is A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol (Nov. 30-Dec. 16), followed by Peter and the Starcatcher (Feb. 8-24) and Big Fish
(April 12-28). “When sitting down to select the season this year, a theme of nostalgia started to show through in several choices,” says Artistic Director Michelle Davis. “We’ve put together a season of stories that people have heard before and would be eager to revisit—some just as they remember them, and others with a little twist in the telling.” Single tickets start at just $15, and season ticket packages are available.
Oct. 19 thebuckheadtheatreatl.com The popular polyester-clad, Atlanta-based ’70s cover band Yacht Rock Revue takes the stage at the Buckhead Theatre for a night of musical thrills and chills.
BROOKHAVEN ARTS FESTIVAL ACT3 PRODUCTIONS 6285-R Roswell Road Sandy Springs 30328 770.241.1905 act3productions.org
Oct. 20-21 brookhavenartsfestival.com More than 140 artists creating in practically every genre share their wares at this free juried event. The weekend’s worth of activities also includes live music, food and drink, and a classic car show.
PAINTING WITH A PURPOSE Oct. 21 paintingwithatwist.com/studio/ atlanta-buckhead/event/1654514 Benefiting Girls on the Run Atlanta, a nonprofit devoted to helping young women reach their full potential, this bringyour-own-beverages-and-food painting party at the Painting With a Twist studio is the perfect opportunity for a girls’ night out, a date night or a relaxing outing off-the-clock with co-workers. Registration is required.
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Happy Haunting Scare up some fun this month at Haunted Sandy Springs, a free event at the Williams-Payne House (Heritage Sandy Springs Museum). Throughout the evening of Oct. 26, live music, psychic readings, a fire pit with a s’mores bar, a special movie screening and, of course, spirits will preside. “Haunted Sandy Springs is a howling good
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time,” says Keith L. Moore, Heritage Sandy Springs’ director of historic resources and education programs. For more spooktacular fun, take the $15, 90-minute tour through the Sandy Springs United Methodist Church cemetery and hear the haunted history of its residents. “As you take a stroll through the oldest cemetery in Sandy
Springs, you’ll learn about the ghosts who roam after dark,” says Moore. “But be warned, they don’t always enjoy telling their story.” (Due to the content of the tour, anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.) Tours are limited to 30 people per group and sell out quickly, so purchase tickets early.
HAUNTED SANDY SPRINGS Oct. 26, 7-10:30 p.m. Free; $15 for cemetery tours Williams-Payne House 6075 Sandy Springs Circle Sandy Springs 30328 404.851.9111 heritagesandysprings.org
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CH AR I TABLE
Libby Blanton, Valeria Maxwell, Cortney Foster
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Marta Figueroa, Brandon Lewis, Joanne Hayes Photo: Ben Rose
JEFFREY FASHION CARES
B Shirley Bernes, Melinda Wertheim, Alli Halpern, Dorita Arnold
Mary Lasseter, Lauren Gean, Daffany Murphy, Dan Miller
Berk Hammer, Renate Trussell
reast Cancer Awareness Month is an apt time to tout the good works being done by Jeffrey Fashion Cares, an annual fundraiser that over the course of its 26-year history has raised more than $12 million for Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta and other causes. At this year’s event, several hundred guests gathered at Phipps Plaza to join Jeffrey Fashion Cares founder Jeffrey Kalinsky and event chairs Lila Hertz, Jeffrey McQuithy and Louise Sams for a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a live auction with spirited bidding on items such as an Irene Neuwirth pendant, an all-inclusive South African safari at the Thulani Game Lodge and a deluxe package to the US Open tennis tournament in New York City. The main event saw models strutting the runway in the latest looks from designers including Celine, Balenciaga, Christian Dior and Givenchy. As usual, Jeffrey Fashion Cares was the perfect way to kick off the local fall social season.
Jeffrey McQuithy, Lila Hertz, Jeffrey Kalinsky, Louise Sams
Ronnie, Jill and Amy Agami
Blanca Durand, Keith Carringer
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THE HIGHEST POINT OF FITNESS!
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE Pinnacle Fitness is the Premier Personal Training Fitness Center in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia with revolutionary equipment including the only Kinesis Wall in the area. At Pinnacle Fitness, you will be carefully guided by professional, certified trainers and a staff dedicated to your personal fitness and wellness program, which also includes nutritional guidance. It’s no wonder that members often define Pinnacle Fitness as a New York or LA facility with Southern charm - and with a commitment to have each of its members reach their own Pinnacle of Fitness.
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Carolyn Oppenheimer, Rick Lenner
Craig and Hope Kaufman
Arielle and Brad Birenberg Mariella Volio, David Rachelson
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t a lavish affair held recently at the Flourish event space in Buckhead, more than 700 guests gathered for the annual Sky’s the Limit fundraiser. Hosted by the Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF), a local nonprofit that provides interest-free loans to Jewish students seeking higher education, the soldout event raised more than $500,000 towards the cause, including a $150,000 matching gift contributed anonymously by two JELF families. Attendees spent the early part of the evening networking and enjoying an open bar along with a performance by the Joe Alterman Trio. Following the reception, guests savored a seated dinner as JELF Board President Stan Lowenstein recounted the organization’s accomplishments over the last few years. Other speakers included event chairs Joanne Birnbrey, Nancy Galanti and Doug Spear; JELF CEO Jenna Shulman; and JELF board member Eydie Koonin, who introduced this year’s honoree, local attorney and activist Helen Zalik, a JELF loan recipient herself back in 1989.
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