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y sweet mom used to remind us, March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Growing up in Michigan, we hoped and prayed that was true. By March, we’d had it with shoveling, muddy icicles mucking up wheel wells, freezing grey days and the lack of sunshine. Here in BuckHaven, March will mostly come in like a lamb and go out like a soft fluffy chick. Our mild winter (“winter”) has left me longing for cold days made for big pots of chili and fireside chats. Instead, we’ve grilled every weekend, sipped gin and tonics right through February and spent afternoons chatting on the front porch. Not bad at all! What ever you’re cooking this month, I hope you’ll gather your favorMe and my new friend at Home Ranch ite people around the table and give thanks for good health and good in Colorado where food. We have so many places to dine right here near home (should snow sports, horses you not feel like peeling, slicing or dicing) and hope you’ll share your and gourmet dining competed for my favorites on our Facebook page. attention last month. We recently ate at Nickolai’s Roof, the upscale French-Russian dinner spot with city views set on the 30th floor of the the Hilton Atlanta Hotel. The new urban chic decor adds a formal flair to the small dining room. Check it out next time you're downtown. We also like Davio's for dessert and had a chance to meet the talented pastry chef, Qiana Jacobs whose works of art were photographed by Scott Areman for our cover story. More good food news from our friends at Atlas. Atlas, the acclaimed restaurant located at the St. Regis Atlanta celebrating both art and seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences, has introduced The Tavern at Atlas. The newly designed library and lounge opens at 4 p.m. daily and offers guests fresh menu of locally-sourced small plates and hand-shaken cocktails served in a comfortable and lively atmosphere. “We want to create an experience that’s left up to the guest. We hope The Tavern at Atlas will become a go-to destination for creating social connections fueled by a spirited bar and live music,” says Atlas General Manager Geno Dew. Created by Executive Chef Chris Grossman, The Tavern at Atlas menu boasts perfectly portioned small plates crafted to be shared at by guests at their leisure. New favorites include petit lobster pot pie; citrus-cured salmon flatbread; Atlas sliders; Island Creek roasted oysters on the half shell; rosemary roasted ruby beet tartare; 24-hour cast iron seared steak and more. Tell them we sent you in to toast to your beautiful self! Cheers! Enjoy this issue full of good food and cheers!
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LOCAL ARTIST LOVE Carre' d'artistes at Phipps Mall has recently announced it will represent Atlanta artist Ronnie Beets. Ronnie Beets was born in Brazil and raised in east Tennessee. In spite of a traditional upbringing, Ronnie was drawn to art and compelled to create. While exuding the undeniable influences of Modern masters like Picasso and Chagall, his work remains boldly unique covering a broad spectrum of styles from pure abstraction to stylized realism. Ronnie is selftaught and exhibits regularly under the brand name aRtBeets. His work hangs in private collections across the United States and internationally. “I have chosen to live a life consumed by Art. Once I dismissed the notion of the 'Starving Artist’, I was free to evolve into a greater version of myself. And I will strive forward within that realization for the rest of my life.” The gallery believes contemporary art should be just for
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NORTHSIDE’S ROBOTICS More robotic-assisted surgeries are performed at Northside Hospital than anywhere else in the Southeast. New data from Intuitive Surgical, manufacturer of the da Vinci Robotic Surgery System, ranks Northside among the top one percent of all robotic surgery programs in the United States and the No. 1 gynecologic (GYN) robotic surgery program in the country. Northside Hospital is committed to offering its patients the best care possible using the most innovative and minimally invasive technology available. For most of the last decade, that innovation has
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The Dessert Place is back.
to friends and family. She was excited to return to the
After getting scoffed at for ordering just coffee
unique mix of southern and urban lifestyle that Atlanta
and sweets at traditional sit-down restaurants back
offers. Meddin revived the brand to share its adored
in 1979, Sheryl Meddin and Bennett Frisch decided
Cream Cheese Brownies with both original custom-
to cook up their own business…and the concept of
ers and new fans alike. The Dessert Place, now oper-
The Dessert Place was born.
ating as an online platform, delivers Cream Cheese
The baker duo first came together when Sheryl’s now husband, brought her to his home-
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Brownies and Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Brownies for gifting, catering, and corporate crowds alike.
town of Charleston, SC to meet his family and
Original customers from The Dessert Place have
introduced her to Bennett, his childhood friend.
been asking for the reopening of the famous des-
The two instantly clicked and voila, a seed for The
sert-only restaurant since it closed two decades
Dessert Place was planted.
ago. The Dessert Place and Meddin’s personal
Meddin and her husband completed their
Facebook page are always full of fan inquires, both
undergraduate degrees at Emory University while
new and old. The brand’s nostalgia is still alive and
Bennett studied at Boston University and later
well with many fans sharing their memories of the
moved to Atlanta. The duo then decided to open
original brick and mortar. Others remember work-
The Dessert Place in the heart of the Virginia
ing at The Dessert Place while in high school and
Highland neighborhood on the corner of Virginia
almost all the posts reference the famous Cream
Avenue and Highland Avenue, with four more
Cheese Brownies. Right now, Meddin lives in Ansley
locations following. After a vibrant career, the two
Park and is focusing on the brand’s famous Cream
shuttered the shop but still live in the area.
Cheese Brownies, but looks forward to expanding
After a 20-year hiatus of the brand, a new baker is
the brand’s offerings in the future. She wants to hear
in the kitchen. Marisa Meddin is picking up where her
from all her fans to help decide what to bring back
mother and godmother left off. Using the same secret
next. Puffins and Thumbprint Cookies are some of
recipe, Marisa finds fans cannot get enough of the
the requests she receives most often, but there were
Cream Cheese Brownies. After years working in both
always lots of favorites on the menu.
New York and Los Angeles, Marisa quit her corporate
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seventh annual Shaken, Not Stirred Gala, on Saturday, March 11. All proceeds from the event support the organization’s statewide education and awareness efforts and community outreach programs. Last year’s gala drew 700 attendees and raised almost $250,000. The GOCA team hopes to raise that bar even higher this year with a dazzling night in store including dinner created by Les Dames d'Escoffier International - Atlanta Chapter Chefs, specialty cocktails, dancing, casino games, tributes and live and silent auctions. Attire is black tie-optional, and festivities kick off
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at 6:30 p.m. with a VIP reception starting at 6 p.m. Christine Pullara, host of WXIA-TV’s “Atlanta & Company,” returns as emcee for the evening with entertainment provided by the Celebrity All Star Band. Guests of honor at the gala are two very special women – Amie Moore, whose battle with ovarian cancer tragically ended at the age of 23, and Emily Coughlin, who was diagnosed at 14 years old and is now a junior at the University of Georgia studying cancer research. Partners of the Shaken, Not Stirred Gala, which is produced by Sean O’Keefe Events and presented by Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, include Deoleo,
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Events. “Not only does it honor and celebrate the women in our community battling this elusive and deadly disease, such as my grandmother who passed away from ovarian cancer, it raises vital funds to support them along their journey. You can really feel spirits lifted and a sense of hope and camaraderie in the air during such a magical night.” The community is invited to support the cause by purchasing individual tickets to attend the event at ShakenNotStirredGala.com. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well. Anyone unable to attend the gala, but still interested in contributing, can donate online or bid online in the gala’s fabulous silent auction, which includes jewelry, a British Virgin Island Sailing Charter, a Zulu Nyala African Safari and many other travel experiences. For more information or to get involved further with GOCA, please visit GAOvarianCancer.org or call 404-255-1337. The mission of the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA), a 501c-3 non-profit, is to increase awareness and educate Georgia’s women of all ages, their families and the healthcare community about the risks and symptoms leading to early detection. GOCA serves the state of Georgia with public outreach programs, education and awareness efforts, and fundraising events. With no sure way of predicting ovarian cancer and no single screening test to identify it at the earlier, pre-symptomatic stages, awareness and education are an urgent priority for all women in order to protect themselves from late-stage ovarian cancer.
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iana Jacobs is the Pastry Chef at Davio’s Atlanta where you must always save room
for dessert. Qiana celebrates her one year anniversary at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse at Phipps Plaza this month. Jacobs was born and raised in upstate New York and moved to Georgia with her family as a teenager. In 2001, she graduated from the Scottsdale Culinary Institute at the top of her class. “It makes me happy to see people enjoying the
Carlos Chavez has been waiting on Davio’s guests for six years
food I create. It’s an opportunity to affect people’s sensations. And I get a kick out of it!” Her expertise in the handling and manipulation of liquid nitrogen
Qiana Jacobs with her lunch “minis.”
for food applications has become one of her favorite The popular Lemon Doberge cake is six layers of lemon sponge, Limoncello syrup, blackberry coulis, cream cheese icing with vanilla gelato and a lemon candy ribbon
ways to create new menu items for guests. She has been known make 20 gallons of ice cream in about 45 seconds with nitro alone. When not at Davio’s, Jacobs enjoys swimming,
Vanilla bean gelato, chocolate creme anglaise, house-made carmel, seasonal biscotti served with a sweetened chilled espresso shot spiked with Khalua
hiking and making organic therapeutic soaps. Ironically, she does not have a sweet tooth and prefers dining out for Vietnamese food or sipping on a bloody Mary at the bar. Jacobs currently resides in downtown Atlanta with her newly wed husband. Davio’s Atlanta | 3500 Peachtree Road davios.com/atl
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When you dine at an Italian restaurant in Atlanta, you wouldn’t expect to see a pie on the menu. No, I’m not talking about pizza pie, I’m talking about a flaky, buttery pie crust filled like a shepherds pie or a chicken pot pie. At Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante, the timballo was just that: a pie filled with Berkshire meatballs, tortelloni, ricotta, grana padano and pomodoro. “Timballo is a celebrated dish for Italian festivals and religious holidays like Easter and Christmas,” says co-owner Mike Patrick. “At Storico Fresco, we wanted to make this dish (that is known for being inaccessible) accessible to our customers.” Turns out this distinctly Italian dish varies depending on the region. In Emilia-Romagna, rice, game birds and pasta are the choice for filling, whereas in Sicily the timballo is stuffed with eggplant and pasta. Patrick traveled to many of these regions of Italy to explore and learn the culinary art of the country, from working in a porchetta production facility and pasta facilities throughout the country, to connecting with the pasta-making networks of local nonnas (Italian grandmothers). Some may know the Storico Fresco name primarily from the stand at Peachtree Road Farmers’ Market, which has been a mainstay at the market since 2009. Patrick started with just a pasta production facility that occasionally hosted pop-up dinners with themed menus, but his passion for owning an Italian restaurant was always in the back of his mind. Once he met with Pietro Gianni, now his partner in Storico Fresco, the Italian eatery and specialty grocery store became a reality. When dining at Storico Fresco, deviate beyond the traditional Italian offerings of Bolognese and ravioli, because the menu boasts many other diverse pasta shapes. “Many Americans assume that filled pasta is ravioli, but that is not the case,” says Gianni. “For example, our pi fasaac (which means swaddled baby) is an example of a unique pasta shape that delicately holds the cheese and spinach filling.” Storico’s lunch and dinner menus are similar, although lunch portions are smaller and offer a section of paninis. For Antipasti, the Callipo tuna with cannellini beans, lemon and parsley is a
refreshing way to start the meal. If you want to go for a more indulgent starter, try the panzerotti. Imagine a miniature calzone the size of a hand pie and deep fried, then stuffed with smoky caciocavallo cheese, finocchiona sausage and ricotta that oozes out at first bite. Portions are sizeable at dinner and one plate will satisfy your appetite. If you’re in the mood for a sweet, filled pasta, go for the bertu con guanciale, semi-circles of Italian sausage and ricotta-filled pasta topped with cotechino, a meat similar to salami. If you can handle the heat, the chitarra arrabiata is your spicy version of spaghetti, with mozzarella di bufala campana to tone down the spiciness. The Mains focus primarily on meat-heavy offerings, such as the tender, fall off the bone costola, a Barola-braised short rib served over creamy polenta. Make room for dessert and get the zeppoli, two fried dough balls with a zingy lemon cream filling. Those who prefer some caffeine for dessert should go for the affogato, zabaglione semifriddo (a creamy egg-like custard) topped with espresso. Use Storico’s Alimentari to purchase hand-made pastas and try your luck with them at home. The retail pasta menu rotates every three weeks, so you’ll always have different options. You can even get a slice of the timballo, with vegetarian or chicken meatball varieties in addition to the Berkshire meatball option that is on the dine-in menu. Another difference between the menu and the market is the lasagnas, where you can order from a variety of different vegetarian options in addition to the classic “carne” offerings. At Storico Fresco, the atmosphere is vibrant and energetic, so come here when you don’t mind a little bit of ambient noise. You’ll find yourself in a little pocket of Italy in the heart of Buckhead.
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ou may be familiar with the bright blue and yellow food truck, Yumbii, that pioneered Atlanta’s food truck
movement. Now, this first and favorite food truck adds service beyond the streets with its first brick-and-mortar restaurant that opened in this past December. Yumbii’s founder, Carson Young, has finally bridged the gap that is so often a hassle in the food truck culture. “The best part about having a brick-and-mortar store is that now our customers can find us anytime, all day long!” Yumbii’s permanent parking space is on Peachtree Street in South Buckhead. Fans of Yumbii will still find the global fusions of Asian, Mexican, and Southern flavors, such as tacos, quesadillas and burritos, but new options are added including rice
bowls, nachos and a daily taco special. With multiple fillings to choose from- Korean BBQ chicken, spicy pulled pork, Asian rib-eye beef or tofu- it can be hard to decide what to pair together. Here’s a few ideas: Korean BBQ chicken and panko-crusted tilapia add a crispy crunch to the soft tacos. For burritos, the restaurant’s version is a bigger portion than the food truck and is stuffed with rice in addition to its traditional accompaniments. Add Asian rib-eye beef for a sweet and umami flavor. When deciding on what to pair with your quesadilla, go for the spicy pulled pork, which blends harmoniously with the melted cheese. While the food truck has lunch and dinner covered, the restaurant offers another added appeal. Coming in spring, Young is excited to introduce brunch, so add another spot to your weekend list and check out their inventive breakfast tacos. The larger kitchen and addition of an alcohol license and bar allow the Yumbii crew to get creative with these new offerings. Now finally the true pairings with tacosbeer, wine and margaritas - can be enjoyed by visitors. The 1440-square-foot restaurant is well-lit and colorful with homages to the food truck throughout the space. As the restaurant settles in, you’ll soon find the white walls adorned 24
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with colorful photos that chronicle the history of Yumbii’s growth in Atlanta. The location across from Piedmont Hospital is perfect for the lunch crowd that want fast counter service. Dine-in at the limited tables indoors, and come warm weather, be sure to snag a seat on the patio and sip margaritas while overlooking the bustle of Peachtree Street. “Many of our current customers live in Buckhead and asked us to open in the area, says Young, on why he chose the location for Yumbii. “I also grew up in the neighborhood and currently reside in Buckhead, so it feels like home!” Since the food truck’s start in 2010, it has been awarded “Best Food Truck” by Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing and The Atlanta Journal Constitution, and the stand-alone restaurant aims to warrant the same accolades. “We’re thrilled to have a permanent space where our guests can eat, drink and stay – rain or shine,” says Carson.
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Tech Savvy
Appy meals ARTICLE ALEXA LAMPASONA
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t seems like we rely on apps for everything from the weather to traffic, so why not rely on apps to help you find or cook food? We’ve tested six apps that will make finding a place to eat out or a
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There's no easier way to make a reservation
Ever wanted to know where Atlanta’s chefs eat
Take the fear out of selecting wine and instead
than through OpenTable, as long as the restau-
when they’re not cooking? The ChefsFeed app
rely on this app. Whether you want to pair wine
rant is on the app. A fun fact- when you're look-
pulls together insider guides of chef’s favor-
with pizza or Chinese takeout, the “Wine with
ing on OpenTable and you can't find the time
ite dining spots around the country. The app’s
Food” section let's you select from common
you want, check back in an hour. Sometimes
geo-location “Feed Me” section allows you to
dishes and gives a varietal to pair with, as well
restaurants open more reservation slots as the
find chef-recommended spots that are closest
as both Wine Spectator-rated and value bottles
day goes on. OpenTable is far-reaching into the
to you. A few of Atlanta’s chefs that have shared
to buy. Pay a premium price to scan wine labels
Atlanta metro area, where you can book a res-
their favorite dishes at local restaurants include
on the spot to find out tasting notes and pairing
ervation in outlying cities such as Dahlonega
Ford Fry, Kevin Gillespie, Kevin Rathbun and
suggestions. The app’s “Wine for Occasion” sec-
or Athens.
Steven Satterfield. A click on their profile allows
tion is a companion to help find the best bottle
you to get insider updates on their own restau-
for a date night or even a gift.
SCOUTMOB While it's not just a dining app, Scoutmob relies on local experts to seek out restaurants that
rant’s news and you’ll find a list of reviews from their must-have dishes in the city.
KITCHEN STORIES If you're a visual learner, this app is for you!
are worth discovering, so you can rest assured
EPICURIOUS
knowing that any option in the app has been
This is a perfect app for finding recipes that
step-by-step videos and user-rated recipes.
vetted. Be sure to read the descriptions of the
you want to cook for a dinner party or nicer
Head to the “How To” section for short vid-
restaurants to get insider tips on dishes to or-
meal. The recipes are sourced from Bon Appe-
eos that detail each instruction of the recipe.
der and even personal stories about the own-
tit, SELF, and even the much missed Gourmet
Always wanted to see how you should really
ers. You can search by neighborhood or nearby
magazine. In addition to step-by-step recipes,
knead dough? Or how to make crushed ice
locations, and in general every restaurant deal
the app includes how-to videos, ingredient
for cocktails? It's all here. Seeing someone
offers 50 percent off a meal.
round-ups and a “smart timer” that gives in-
else prepare the recipe before you makes a
structions on cooking time and temperature for
picture-perfect dish possible.
specific foods.
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Most of its recipes are showcased by short,
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Driver’s Notebook
2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 Roadster AN AFFORDABLE GERMAN GEM. ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON
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he all-new 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 Roadster realizes the dreams of even their most frugal enthusiasts by delivering an attractive, hardtop convertible replacing the SLK line starting at $47,950. At first look, the exterior restyling of its more rounded front, diamond grille, LED lights, tail lamps and
rear bumper were not only evident, but applauded. Under the hood, the 2.0L inline-4 Turbo engine boasts 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft torque to responsively expedite lane changes, get jumps on green lights, and ultimately feed the driver’s hunger for road-grabbing power controlled by 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic transmission. The efficient, wallet-friendly gas mileage (25 city/32 highway) further sweetens the deal.
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The retractable Panorama roof provides a
upgrade, chromed diamond grille); and Night,
bird’s eye view of the luxurious, two-passenger
which includes AMG’s 18-inch, multi-spoke
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25 city/32 highway
MB-Tex upholstery, dual roll bars, and Bluetooth
comed extras. Another standout was the high-
BASE PRICE:
connectivity. (When fully lowered, there was still
ly-recommended MAGIC SKY control where a
$47,950;
remarkably a decent amount of trunk space for
driver can control the glass roof’s amount of tint
AS REVIEWED WITH NUMEROUS PACKAGES
a pair of weekender bags.) Our review model
and light exposure by hand ($2,500).
$63,795
was loaded with numerous package upgrades,
And sure, the more expensive AMG SLC 43
including mbrace Connect for multi-function
flexes a significant 362-horsepower upgrade,
remote access; Nappa leather seating; Premium
but the 300 Roadster still leaves very little to
2 (DVD, COMAND with navigation, Apple
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Realty Report BuckHaven Realty Report NEIGHBORHOOD
LIST PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/LIST
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
Lynwood Park Brookhaven
$749,000
$712,000
95%
61
5
4
Chastain Park
$825,000
$755,000
92%
89
4
3
Garden Hills
$775,000
$760,000
98%
79
4
4
Peachtree Park
$799,000
$776,000
97%
2
3
2
Chastain Park
$850,000
$810,000
95%
65
4
3
Peachtree Hills
$824,500
$810,000
98%
82
5
4
Brookhaven Heights
$875,000
$847,000
97%
69
5
3
Buckhead
$895,000
$872,000
97%
65
4
3
Weiuca Hills
$895,000
$885,000
99%
30
5
3
Woodchase
$879,900
$885,000
101%
6
4
4
Buckhead
$915,000
$900,000
98%
3
3
3
Cambridge Park
$999,000
$937,180
94%
1
5
3
Kingston
$1,150,000
$1,060,000
92%
63
5
5
Park at Olglethorpe
$1,199,777
$1,174,777
98%
24
5
5
Buckhead
$1,379,000
$1,275,000
92%
17
4
4
Ridgedale Park
$1,349,000
$1,309,000
97%
91
6
4
Buckhead
$1,495,000
$1,375,000
92%
47
4
4
Peachtree Park
$1,329,000
$1,543,308
116%
45
5
5
Buckhead Brookhaven
$1,725,000
$1,550,000
90%
86
7
7
Whitewater Creek
$1,950,000
$1,935,000
99%
19
5
7
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Lifestyle Calendar
March VARIOUS DATES AND TIMES THROUGH END OF MARCH THE ADVENTURES OF MIGHTY BUG
MARCH 11 ATLANTA ST. PATRICK'S PARADE MIDTOWN ATLANTA Featuring various Irish groups, bands, local celebrities, and more, the Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade is one of the oldest in the country. Don't miss the clowns, floats, bands, bagpipes, drum corps, dancers, and drill teams. AtlantaStPats.com
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
MARCH 12
Scorpiana is on the loose and threatening the insect citizens of
SHAMROCK 'N ROLL ROAD RACE
Bugville! Is our hero Mighty Bug up for the challenge? Find out in this
ATLANTIC STATION
science-filled, comic-book-style adventure! Puppet.org
The JLA’s Shamrock ‘N Roll Road Race will feature a family friendly
MARCH 4 OYSTER CRAWFISH FESTIVAL
5K Run, 10K Run, and 1K Belk Kids Run. With 1800 runners, walkers, strollers and dogs in 2016, the Shamrock ‘N Roll Road Race is one of Atlanta’s fastest growing family focused races. JLAtlanta.org
PARK TAVERN
MARCH 17
For the past 13 years thousands
2017 AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW
have gathered for Oyster Craw-
COBB GALLERIA
fish Festival at Park Tavern. The
The American Craft Show returns to Cobb
Oyster Crawfish Festival com-
Galleria Centre, where more than 225 of the
bines the best of New Orleans
country’s top craft artists will present their
with oysters, crawfish, and your
handmade creations in jewelry, clothing,
favorite beverages to provide
furniture, and home décor. The show, which
you a day of Music, Food, & En-
will celebrate ACC’s 75th anniversary, will
tertainment. ParkTavern.com
run for three days. Show-goers will enjoy
MARCH 11 ATLANTA BRUNCH FESTIVAL
programs like Make Room, Hip Pop, Let’s Make and Style Slam. craftcouncil.org
ATLANTIC STATION
MARCH 17 & 18
Atlanta loves brunch, and now there's a festival to celebrate some of
LUCKYFEST XL
the best restaurants in the brunch game serving up tasting size por-
PARK TAVERN
tions including Bloody Marys, Mimosas, beer and wine. We will also
A 3-part event, Luckfest 2017 will feature live music, cold drinks, brunch
have live music and a DJ. AtlantaBrunchFestival.com
with green kegs and eggs, and lots of green! ParkTavern.com
MARCH 25 & 26 BROOKHAVEN CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL BLACKBURN PARK A road race, live music, delicious food, and, of course, those gorgeous cherry blossoms, welcome an early spring in Brookhaven at the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival. BrookCherryFest.org
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Parting Thoughts ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS PHOTOGRAPHY CATMAX PHOTOGRAPHY
High's
PICKS
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re you a wine lover? Then don’t miss “The Big One,” the 25th year of the High Museum
Atlanta Wine Auction, March 22–25. The Auction is the largest charity wine auction in the United States benefiting the arts and the largest fundraising event for the High Museum of Art. The co-chairs for the 2017 Auction are wine enthusiasts and philanthropists Vicki Palefsky and Alessandra Potts. Palefsky, a resident of Buckhead, has been a supporter of the Wine Auction since 2006. Potts, a resident of Milton, is owner of the wine storage business Vine Vault and has been a supporter of the Auction since 2010. Since launching in 1993, the Auction has welcomed more than 12,000 guests and uncorked more than 60,000 bottles of the finest wines from 400 of the world’s top wineries. To further delight your palate, amazing chefs from Atlanta’s most renowned restaurants bring their culinary creations to the table. Proceeds from the Auction have amounted to more than $26 million over the last 24 years and provide significant funding for the High’s exhibitions and educational programming. Wine Auction Week officially begins March 22 with Dine Around Dinners at local restaurants, tasting seminars, Winemaker Dinners at private homes, and more. The festivities wrap up with the Friday Fete on March 24 and the Vintners’ Reception and Live Auction on March 25. More info and tickets are available at Atlanta-WineAuction.org We asked Vicki and Allesandra to share their favorite bottles with our readers. Cheers!
VICKI PALEFSKY’S PICKS:
ALESSANDRA POTTS’ PICKS:
Favorite Red: Peay Vineyards Scallop Shelf Estate Pinot Noir
Favorite Red: Ovid Napa Valley
Favorite White: Williams Selyem Drake Estate Chard
Favorite White: Rudd Mt. Veeder Estate Susan's Blanc
Value Red: Van Duzer Pinot Noir Rose
Value Red: Sherwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Value White: Martinelli Chardonnay
Value White: Torbreck Steading Blanc
Best Bubbly (U.S): Schramsberg J. Schram Rose
Best Bubbly (U.S.): Schramsberg 2007 Reserve
Best Bubbly (International): Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve
Best Bubbly (International): Billecarte Salmon Brut Blanc de BlancsGrand Cru
Best for Hostess Gift: Paul Hobbs Hyde Pinot Noir
Best for Hostess Gift: Buckhead 2012 Shiraz (the Potts’ private label)
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