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The Rotary Club of Buckhead is donating $75,000 over

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2. One of USA Today’s “10 great Mexican restaurants across the USA,” Alma Cocina’s new Buckhead outpost stays true to its traditional Mexican and Latin American heritage, with its approachable-yet-fresh, menu. Catch up with friends over a plate of fried avocado street tacos, served with crispy queso cotija and poblano pesto.

3280 Peachtree Rd. NE., #100. alma-atlanta.com 3. Focusing on a blend of American, French, and Indian flavors, Jai Ho Indian Kitchen & Bar serves a modern interpretation of age-old cuisine—coupled with new vegan and gluten-free options (think cauliflower bread). Savor its expertly seasoned basil cumin ginger chicken kabob, which is a visual and gustatory sensation. And be sure to order the savory garlic naan with your meal—you’ll be glad you did!

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4. Known for its sumptuous European-style cakes and gourmet sandwiches, Alon’s Bakery & Market is expanding to Buckhead this summer.

A recent—and indulgent—menu addition is the caramel lemon tart, topped off with torched meringue.

Phipps Plaza. alons.com 5. Acclaimed chef Daniel Porubiansky, whose résumé includes Bacchanalia, leads the new Mediterranean restaurant, Fia, inside The Burgess Hotel. Guests can expect wood-fired dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A favorite of Porubiansky? The grilled whole branzino served with soft herbs and a fennel-citrus salad.

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1. The new flagship location of Cafe West retains the health-centric focus of its express counterpart on Roswell Road. Enticing guests to sit and share nutritious meals in the 1,530-square-foot space, menu items include a brand-new gluten-free vegan burger, the Kalefornia wrap (also available as a salad or side), and more.

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Make a day or a night of it! Check out these fun pla FEBRUARY FEB. 8 4th Annual Onesie Bar Crawl: Atlanta Buckhead Saloon 5-11:30pm $15 for groups of four or more, $17.50 for individuals Throw on your favorite fuzzy onesie and join fellow partygoers for a night of drinking, dancing and bar hopping. eventbrite.com

FEB. 8 The Secret Place Book Club Ignite Women’s Empowerment Session

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FEB. 27 Best Self Atlanta’s 4th Annual Amazing One-Hour Makeovers 80 W. Wieuca Rd. NE., Ste. 115 6pm Free Your favorite makeover event hosted by Best Self Atlanta is back for another year!

In addition to fabulous before and afters and makeup artists, we are upping the fun and adding the latest in fashion from Tracy Nicole Clothing. facebook/bestselfatlanta.com

FEB. 29 Bubbles & Bling The Fairmont 6:30-10pm Prices vary Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta’s 7th annual Bubbles & Bling party features dinner, dancing, and an auction. Funds raised will support breast health equity in Atlanta. komenatlanta.org/ bubblesandbling

MARCH MARCH 1 Poetry Out Loud Metro Atlanta Regional #2 Competition Atlanta History Center 1pm Free Enjoy the entertainment and support performing arts, poetry and spoken word at the annual high-school competition. The winner will go on to the State Finals Competition. atlantahistorycenter.com/programs

MARCH 7 Peachtree Road Farmers Market 2020 Opening Day 2744 Peachtree Rd. NW. 8:30am-Noon Free entry Reconnect with the food you eat at the 14th annual opening of the famous Peachtree Road Farmers Market. The family-friendly event includes storytime for kids, a live chef demo, free samples, and goods from more than 50 local vendors. peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com

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Talent Development Program Recital Series 1328 W. Peachtree St. NE. 5-7pm Free Current members and alumni of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Talent Development Program showcase their musical aptitude at this yearly recital. TDP trains aspiring African-American and Latino classical musicians. atlantasymphony.org

MARCH 14 Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade Steps off at 15th Street Northeast and Peachtree Street Northeast Noon-1:30pm Free Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and experience Atlanta’s longest-running event.

This family-friendly parade celebrates the diversity of Atlanta residents, making everyone Irish for a day! atlantastpats.com

MARCH 16-APRIL 19 LiveLab Photography Residency and Exhibition High Museum of Art Times and prices vary American photographer Carolyn Drake and South African artists Mikhael Subotzky and Lindokuhle Sobekwa will create pieces relevant to Atlanta, while allowing visitors a look into their creative processes. high.org

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APRIL APRIL 26 Colin Hay Buckhead Theatre 8pm (doors open at 7pm) Prices vary Hear melodies by singer/songwriter and former Men at Work lead vocalist Colin Hay. thebuckheadtheatreatl.com

RECURRING TUESDAYS Free Community Yoga Patagonia Atlanta 34 E. Andrews Dr. NW. 7-8pm Free Danielle Roycroft hosts a relaxing class here.

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RECURRING THURSDAYS Latin Nights in Buckhead Eclipse di Luna Miami Circle 7:30-10:30pm Free entry Get dolled up for free salsa lessons coupled with live Latin entertainment. eclipsediluna.net/miami

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hen medical aesthetician Nancy Shim first got into the business, lashes were a side gig to the skin care services she was already known for in Midtown. But as her reputation for bigger and bolder lashes and brows grew, so did her need for space. In 2018, she reopened as Sweet & Lashful Day Spa / In 5,000 square feet, Sweet & Lashful is a one-stop beauty shop. The boutique offers both classic and volume lash extensions and keratin lash lifts executed by a highly skilled team of lash masters using medical-grade, organic products to promote lash health. In addition, Shim’s team of technicians includes experts in waxing, semipermanent makeup, nail care, skin care and massage, as well as a full menu of the same services geared toward men.

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A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO WANT TO POP IN BEFORE THE WEEKEND FOR THEIR SERVICE.” —NANCY SHIM But what makes Sweet & Lashful different from the myriad of other beauty service spas in the neighborhood is the sense of serenity Shim has built the brand around. Entering the day spa is an immediate escape—that’s on purpose.

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“It was really important to me when we came over here that people would get that chance to truly relax,” Shim says. “We serve moms on the go, business men and women who don’t have a lot of spare time, and a lot of people who want to pop in before the weekend for their service. Having those clients come in here and feel like they’ve escaped—

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“When we came to Buckhead, I realized these women—and men—have seen it all,” she says. “But what I could offer them by treating them from the inside out was unlike anything they’d been exposed to before. We provide that holistic, complete service that benefits your health; and when you feel better as a whole, that helps deliver better results on the outside. It’s what makes you want to keep coming back.”

That said, it’s no surprise Shim and her team have earned repeated “Best of” Atlanta awards since inception, plus several awards amongst their own industry leaders. They’ve paved the way for a future that includes expansion of a teahouse into a custom wellness corner where clients can consult with supplement experts to renew their spirits, events to showcase new and different treatment options, including an extended list of medical-grade skin care, such as lasers, injectables and more, plus space for wellness programs like yoga and private parties, and finally, in-house training opportunities to better equip existing technicians and harbor new talent to continue serving a growing clientele.

When she’s not serving the men and women of Buckhead, Shim loves to eat at Le Colonial at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, and you’ll often spot her hanging out at Divan.

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“I didn’t want treatments to become a burden—it’s a treat!” Shim says. “We can customize what an appointment looks like so it’s an escape from that everyday hustle and bustle. Then not only do clients leave looking great, but they feel better.”

Memberships start at $85 and allow clients to select services from different departments (think lash extensions, massage) each month. A self-care membership program for $99 allows guests to save on skin care, waxing, and other services. In addition, Shim is working on the “On-The-Glo” app to offer clients quality services on-site as well as off-site.

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When talking about contemporary art in the South, there’s one name that consistently comes up in conversation: Fay Gold.

Known as an art icon in Atlanta, this woman deftly shared the diverse work of contemporary artists in a region that hadn’t yet discovered this breadth of talent.

Born in South Carolina and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Fay graduated with a degree in theater and art history. She made her way back south in 1966, when her husband relocated his manufacturing plant to Georgia. Fay then began her career in the Atlanta art scene as an educator, teaching children in her backyard and eventually expanding to students of all ages. As she taught over the course of 15 years, she began to acquire a major private art collection, much of which was New York Pop Art.

ON A MEMOIR OF HER LIFE TITLED “BASQUIAT’S CAT,” WHICH WILL BE PUBLISHED THIS YEAR. “I created ‘Fay’s World’—a world of art, knowledge and history,” she says. “That little art shack in the backyard is where I spent time and changed people’s lives.”

Eventually in 1980, she opened Fay Gold Gallery (and kept an art school in the back), with notable work from artists like Robert Rauschenberg and Jean-Michel Basquiat. As Fay puts it, “I brought real contemporary art to the South; I had no competition.” And this did not go unnoticed. Global art dealers and collectors have always respected Fay, as her reputation exhibiting at international art fairs was bar none.

The 87-year-old continues to consult and help build private and corporate collections.

And currently, she’s working on a memoir of her life titled “Basquiat’s Cat,” which will be published this year.

This mother and grandmother isn’t letting her professional or personal life slow down any time soon. In January, she traveled to Antarctica with her son, and February includes a trip to Thailand with her sister-in-law.

Besides art, Fay has a passion for food and loves to cook with her daughter, Ames (their best dish is Chinese chicken salad). When dining outside her home, Fay’s favorite restaurants include Chops Lobster Bar and Aria. She also loves visiting Blue Ridge Grill with her “lovely boyfriend.” faygoldgallery.com

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Life is good for Russell Kohl. As the president/ CEO of Freud/Diablo Inc., an industry-leading cutting and portable power tools company, a jet-set lifestyle comes with the job. Though his trips to Italy allowed him to master one of his favorite culinary hobbies, dry-aging meat, it’s being surrounded by loved ones and the outdoors that make life meaningful for this Buckhead and Florida resident. Here, he talks giving back, fostering the next generation of leaders, and more.

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RK: Michelle Hodgson was an incredible influence on what I am doing personally with my company to create a legacy of making the world better, which led to the development of the Best in the World, Best for Our World theme for my life and approach to business. Once we connected, I helped her raise money for Children Helping Children, create structure, and organize. In return, she challenged me. The Young Presidents’ Organization, which I’m also involved in, has had a huge influence on me as well.

RK: I am off East Paces Ferry Road and they just opened up PATH400.

I am super stoked because I love the Atlanta BeltLine. I also recently started doing yoga.

I have the coolest instructor named Georgia Deane at the Buckhead location of Highland Yoga.

She makes me want to sell everything I have, buy a VW bus, go to California and soak in suntan lotion. I love to generally be outdoors, too. And I tell you, there is nothing better than Saturday brunch at Le Bilboquet. freudtools.com

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Russell Kohl: It’s part of creating a legacy. It set in when the College of Business at my alma mater, Florida State University, asked me to come back and be a keynote speaker. I was shocked they knew who I was. That showed me the importance of making education better and sharing what I’ve learned. I want to make sure I’m giving back, and not just with money, but by being involved.

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It is important to inspect your flashing. Flashing is an extra-protective part of your roof designed to direct water to run off the slope of the roof. In all seasons, we suggest keeping your Chad Cruce gutters clear so that your gutters do not clog up with debris. The added debris can lead to standing water, which can cause damage to your fascia, soffit, and siding.

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The U-factor indicates how well a window keeps heat inside your home. The lower the number, the better the insulating qualities.

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It is invaluable that siding is installed to the direct specifications provided by the manufacturer.

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Think you can’t afford a superstar sales or marketing person? Commission-based

Host a bi-annual meeting of the minds. Assemble all your trusted

advisors twice a year to make sure everyone’s on the same page. Include your CPA, attorney, personal financial advisor and anyone else who’s involved in strategic planning for your business and personal finances. Or you can use a

Maximize your personal wealth and minimize your financial risks with these seven wealth-building tips for business owners:

Treat your HSA (health savings account) like a retirement account.

You get an immediate tax break for annual HSA payments, and the principle and interest grow tax-deferred if you ultimately use the funds for medical expenses.

Consider an HSA as an alternative to buying long term care insurance. The key is to start early and let it grow until you reach retirement (when medical expenses tend to increase).

Be your own landlord. Consider a lease back for company assets such as buildings, equipment, and cars. A leaseback arrangement means you buy the building/ equipment/car, then lease it back to the company. There can be significant financial, tax and personal wealth building advantages to owning versus paying rent.

Self-insure your business. High-

income earning business owners can selfinsure their business using what’s called a “captive insurance company.” This means you’re underwriting your own supplemental property and casualty insurance to cover exclusions or exemptions not covered in the regular market, rather than paying a bona fide insurance company. Your business may deduct up to $2.2 million in premiums

compensation arrangements can make top talent more affordable. They get paid what they’re worth, and you get most out of your investment.

Tap into the gig economy. The gig

economy, with its wide array of independent workers, gives small to mid-size companies more affordable access to professional expertise in areas such as creative services and sales support. Caveat: Avoid creating a de-facto employee relationship by exerting too much control over how, when and where independent contractors do their work.

Hire family. Pay your kids to appear in advertising and make a one-time contribution to their Roth IRA as compensation. You save money on marketing, and your kids get a head start on their own savings.

CPA firm that provides integrated tax and investment planning services to avoid tax time surprises.

Basic financial wellness gives you the freedom to take advantage of wealthbuilding opportunities like these and more.

If you don’t already have your business and personal finances in order, there is no time like the present to start.

For more advice on achieving financial wellness and how your business can make more money and keep more of the money it makes, contact Angela Dotson at angela.dotson@aprio.com or call (404) 814-4981.

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