Buckhead Atlanta Magazine Spring 2015 by OliverMcMillan

SPRING 2015 ISSUE I

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WELCOME Spring Ahead! We welcome you to this first issue of Buckhead Atlanta magazine with its focus on fashion, trends, décor, food and intriguing profiles of individuals who make special places happen. Our fashion story was photographed in Atlanta and captures our models in the spring 2015 collections as they explore the vibrant and diverse locations of this world-class city, home to Buckhead Atlanta. Take a peek behind the scenes at how the photo shoot unfolded and meet the talent before and behind the lens. “Get your groove on” with the 1970’s vibe that was prevalent on the international runways this season. Discover what inspires Robert Chavez, President and CEO Hermès USA. Meet Randy Garutti, Shake Shack’s rule breaker. Learn about Pace Academy’s mission to create prepared citizens of the world. Awaken your taste buds with our insider’s guide to the seasonal specialties at Buckhead Atlanta restaurants. We invite you to experience Buckhead Atlanta in person where you will be greeted with a warm welcome, extraordinary service and discover new happenings each month. Please come back often to stroll the cobblestone streets while shopping, enjoy an afternoon coffee with friends and be captivated by the lush, ever-evolving landscape. We will continue to delight you with new restaurant and retailer openings during the next year, from the introduction of world-renowned couture houses to providing an array of best-in-class offerings to suit your personal taste. Buckhead Atlanta and OliverMcMillan wish you a most joyous spring! - Morgan Dene Oliver, CEO OliverMcMillan

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Twillaine pullover and skirt with “Les Coupés” scarf print in silk crepe and black wool knit. Calfskin sandal. HERMÉS 404.233.1011

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30 38 36 4 THAT 70’S SHOW The Latest Runway Trends 6 HEAVENLY HERMÈS Interview with CEO Robert Chavez 8 DWELL In Haute Pursuit 10 DRESS Georgia on my Mind: Best Fashions of the Season 28 BEHIND THE SCENES 30 BEAUTY 33 PACE ACADEMY 36 DINE Spring Awakening 38 MEET THE RULE BREAKER One-on-one with Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti 49 DIRECTORY Shops and Dining

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70’S SHOW 5

This season is all about reinventing trends from the past with new styling. From fringe & beading to bold patterns, one thing is clear... the 70’s are grooving up the runways!

6 1 ETRO 2 CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 3 WARBY PARKER 4 BRUNELLO CUCINELLI 5 BELLA BAG 6 JIMMY CHOO 7 ETRO 4

Photos Courtesy of Bella Bag, Bonobos, Brunello Cucinelli, Christian Louboutin, Etro, Jimmy Choo, Jonathan Adler, Warby Parker

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Photos Courtesy of Hermès

Robert Chavez, President and CEO, Hermès USA, has taken special care to create an environment at Buckhead Atlanta that is as extraordinary as the legendary Hermès brand.

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HERMÈS

obert Chavez, the CEO at Hermès since 2000, enjoys working with customers. When he visits one of the Hermès boutiques, he prefers to blend in to the stores’ surroundings; helping shoppers find gifts for themselves or others. That way, he’s better able to provide quickresponse attention to their needs. “The first thing I look for is the store’s ambience,” he says. “To me, the most important thing is a feeling of warmth and welcoming, and a staff that’s smiling when they’re greeting our clients. If that synergy’s there, I know everything else will be fine.”

be everywhere. Our customers appreciate that. We would not, nor could we supply every store across the country where our products are in demand.” Sagely and earnestly, he’s led Hermès into key partnerships with entities that validate the brand – like the U.S. Equestrian team – and he’s devoted to charities like the March of Dimes, God’s Love We Deliver and the Luxury Education Foundation. Hermès was among the first upscale retail tenants to commit to Buckhead Atlanta once it was embraced by the developers at San Diego-based OliverMcMillan.

Like the Greek God of Commerce that shares a name with the Hermès family and the Hermès brand, Chavez has that rare knack for melding the market’s demands with a constant supply of heavenly goods.

Even when the construction cranes overhead the first Hermès boutique idled amid winds of doubt about the shopping mecca’s future, Chavez’s confidence in the local customer base and his shared vision with OliverMcMillan of a beautiful streetscape environment, never wavered.

He won’t confirm rumors that vintage Hermès handbags are now selling at auction for as much as $500,000 apiece. Coyly, he doesn’t deny them either.

“After all the trials and tribulations, we knew what I call ‘the temporary site’ was right for Hermès,” Chavez reasons. “That’s why we stuck it out. Over those five years while

“It’s all about a willingness to try new things, go new places and be surprised by what you find.” “The level of media interest in our products is always very high,” Chavez says modestly. “For six generations, Hermès has earned and maintained a reputation for the highest quality materials and craftsmanship,” Chavez adds for emphasis. “It’s about word-of-mouth. It’s about loyalty. A woman with our Birkin bag or our Kelly bag feels good knowing she can pass it down to her daughter, or even her granddaughter, and it will still be stylish.”

Buckhead Atlanta was under development, we continued to do well. We established a client base that never stopped coming.” “The only surprise since we opened at Buckhead Atlanta is the amount of traffic we’ve had,” he says. “We have a healthy and loyal clientele locally. Going forward, I think this store will draw a broader base both regionally and internationally.”

Raised in San Antonio, TX and educated at Princeton, Chavez has a long, accomplished track record in the upscale retail realm.

Hermès is a big part of the heart of Buckhead Atlanta and the location offers much more than handbags and hospitality.

He spent the late 1970s and early ‘80s as an Executive Trainer and Cosmetics and Home Furnishings buyer for Bloomingdale’s. Then came a five-year stint as a chief merchandiser for Macy’s. He spent most of the ‘90s reviving the Etienne Aigner brand as that company’s CEO.

“Now that we’re in a much larger space, we’re able to expand our product mix,” says Chavez. “Before, we didn’t have the space to showcase items like the Hermès bicycle or our home category. Now that we can show more shoes, more silks, more jewelry and so on, the clients are responding positively.”

No phase of the retail game escapes his scrutiny. Exclusivity, he insists, is the key to success and why Hermès intends to remain a family-owned label as opposed to one that’s mass-produced by a conglomerate. “We have 27 stores in the U.S. and a website,” Chavez explains. “That’s definitely a limited stream of distribution. But it’s something we’re committed to because we don’t want to

“My passion is traveling,” Chavez says. “Discovering new places and cultures and languages. I find that very inspiring.” Every season, Hermès adopts a new comprehensive theme. Fittingly, Chavez says, the theme for spring 2015 is the French concept, Flaneurie.

“It basically means wandering, exploring, discovering, taking walks down different paths not knowing where they’ll lead,” he explains. “It’s all about a willingness to try new things, go to new places and be surprised by what you find.” Chavez has lofty expectations for success at Buckhead Atlanta in coming years. But, when asked what item will be featured to entice new shoppers and excite faithful ones this spring, he refers to the most simplistic item among a vast array of fanciful ones. “The actual stunner is our silk scarf for spring,” Chavez says. “It’s bright, it’s colorful and its patterns are vibrant. It’s what, I think, our Atlanta clients want and need.” A. Scott Walton

HAUTE Pursuit

Creating the Haute House

Buckhead Village is at the Cusp of Becoming a Major Design District – and at the Heart of it All… Buckhead Atlanta

aute (adjective; French pronunciation /ōt/) Fashionably elegant or high-class.

Nestled between the sleepy bungalows and charming cottages of Peachtree Hills, the stately mansions and graceful estates of West Paces Ferry, and the trendy townhomes and heavenward-reaching highrises that line Peachtree Road, Buckhead Village is poised to become one of the city’s hottest design districts. With a stellar lineup of shops and showrooms that include heavy hitters like Jonathan Adler, diptyque, and Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Buckhead Atlanta secures its spot as a go-to destination for millennial couples, urban professionals, fashionable families and empty nesters who wish to take the design of their living spaces to entirely new levels. Whether their tastes align with a sleek and sophisticated look, an elegant and eclectic feel, an artistic and imaginative air, or a cool and kitschy vibe, Atlanta shoppers will not be disappointed with the selection of retail destinations in and around Buckhead Atlanta – with even more exciting new stores opening regularly as word spreads of this unique concept of DRESS | DINE | DWELL.

JONATHAN ADLER “Surround yourself with the things you love. Discard the rest.” – Unknown Delightfully distinctive in its scope, Jonathan Adler first made its debut in 1994 with a ceramic collection at Barney’s New York. Since then, the brand has grown to comprise home furnishings, home décor, lighting, textiles, rugs, decorative pillows, art and more. Jonathan Adler invites its clients to “build a timelessly chic foundation, then accessorize with abandon.” Inspired by mid-century modern art and pop culture, it’s no wonder that this design company that touts “style, craft and joy” has locations on Madison Avenue in New York, near the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, and on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. We are proud to add the iconic Peachtree Road in Atlanta to that list, as Buckhead Atlanta serves as Jonathan Adler’s newest location. jonathanadler.com

Photos Courtesy of Jonathan Adler, diptyque, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Opening Spring 2015

Around the Corner Restoration Hardware 3030 Peachtree Road NW – DIPTYQUE “Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived.” – Helen Keller Much like the celebrated parfumeries of old, this 50-year-old Paris-based company produces an exquisite line of fragrances and scented candles that are certain to enhance the ambiance of any home. Inspired by the fruity, floral, woody, spicy and herbal scents of nature, journeys to rustic seascapes and windswept beaches, and beloved childhood memories, the product line features dozens of scented candles from which to choose. In addition to candles and personal fragrances, patrons of diptyque will also find room sprays, candle stands, photophores and more. diptyque boasts locations all across the globe, including Milan, London, Hong Kong, Berlin and now Atlanta. diptyqueparis.com

Highly revered luxury brand in the home furnishings marketplace offering a unique and stylish collection of furniture, lighting, textiles, bathware, décor, and more.

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 3081 Peachtree Road – Internationally acclaimed home furnishings company offering upholstery, lighting, rugs, and accessories designed for comfort.

Huff Furniture & Design Peachree Plaza at 3178 Peachtree Road NW – A part of the Buckhead scene since 1957, this contemporary take on home furnishings and décor boasts a client list that reads like an issue of Vanity Fair.

Gramercy Fine Linens & Furnishings 2351A Peachtree Road NE – Inspired by Manhattan’s iconic neighborhood, Gramercy Park and the classic style of Atlanta, Gramercy Fine Linens & Furnishings features everything from crisp and coordinated bedding and monogrammed towels to contemporary furnishings and unique home décor.

Pieces 3234 Roswell Road NW – The brainchild of interior designer Lee Kleinhelter, Pieces features a bold blend of vintage furniture, contemporary textiles, eye-catching accessories, and imaginative lighting choices.

Scout for the Home 18 E Andrews Drive NW – Distinctive home furnishings and gift boutique that offers the design services of Atlanta interior designer Nancy Duffey.

Roche Bobois 333 Buckhead Avenue NE – Imaginatively designed collection of contemporary furniture and “nouveaux classiques” that is customizable to fit the unique tastes and personality of the buyer.

Huff Harrington 102 West Paces Ferry Road – Fine art, FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING GALLERY Opening Summer 2015 “In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.” – Aaron Rose One step inside the showroom at Buckhead Atlanta, and guests will be immediately treated to an immersive experience showcasing the latest styles in kitchen, bath, and lighting design from highly respected companies that include Thermador®, Viking®, Sub-Zero®, Bosch®, Moen®, Kohler®, ELK Lighting, Fine Art Lamps®, and many more. Perhaps best known for extraordinary levels of service, Ferguson product experts welcome the opportunity to take guests on an inspirational tour of the gallery in order to help them select the ideal fixtures and appliances to complete their vision. ferguson.com Kasie Bolling

furnishings and décor gallery that offers everything from accessories to tableware… with lots of special somethings in between.

Waterworks 1 West Paces Ferry Road – Bringing incredible visual appeal and impeccable performance to fixtures, surfaces and accessories for the kitchen and bath.

Charles Willis 465 East Paces Ferry Road – An Atlanta tradition since 1948, Charles Willis offers an extensive array of china, crystal and flatware from all over the world.

Kathryn Leach Home 318 Pharr Road – This fine linens and home furnishings boutique also offers the design services of talented decorators. 9

GEORGIA on my mind They say VARIETY is the SPICE of life. With that in mind, we chose to photograph our premiere fashion story in ATLANTA for the vast ARRAY of locations this magnificent city has to offer. A heaping spoonful of the flavorful 2015 SPRING COLLECTIONS provides the perfect pinch of TASTE.

SHEER GENIUS Copper linen double face structured coat with pleated silk georgette back and sleeve. AKRIS 404.939.9290 Opening Spring 2015

SHE’S GOT SOLE Pigalle point-toe patent pump. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 770.225.0280

LINKED IN On Ryan: K-way fabric overcoat. Notch lapel sport jacket. Cotton polo T-shirt. Cotton 5-pocket pants. Woven leather belt. On Viktoriya: Knit paillette cardigan with raffia pin. Silk jumpsuit. Monili flat sandals. BRUNELLO CUCINELLI 404.467.4080

AGE OF AQUARIUM On Ryan: Micro-corduroy three piece suit. Medallion printed cotton button-up shirt. Graphic printed sneakers. On Viktoriya: Multicolored deep v-neck dress with handkerchief hem. Aztec printed beaded belt. Tan suede heels with feather accents. ETRO 404.939.9210

DINNER WEAR On Viktoriya: Cushnie Et Ochs sleeveless v-neck ruched top dress. Alexis Bittar gold crystal double bar open cuff, gold collar necklace, and silver encrusted hoop earrings. Khirma Eliazov Jolie clutch. On Ryan: J. Lindeberg soft spring wool blazer and pant. SCP dress shirt. Gitman tie. SCOOP NYC 404.891.9845

CATCH OF THE DAY White Delmas trench. MONCLER 404.334.6770

FRENCH DRESSING Double-face cashmere shirt spirit coat over light wool tapered trousers. Calfskin sandal. HERMĂ&#x2C6;S 404.233.1011

EVERYTHINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COMING UP ROSES Belonging to the floral fragrance family, the handmade Roses candle blends several varieties of roses beautifully to create a scent that is discreet, pretty and light. DIPTYQUE 404.846.0602

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS Short sleeve boxy button down shirt. Center pleat ball gown skirt. Yellow flower lucite clutch. ALICE + OLIVIA 404.939.9290 Opening Spring 2015

PUT SOME SPRING IN YOUR STEP On Viktoriya: Black nappa leather shoe. Black/natural striped raffia and zebra print pony bag. On Ryan: Gunmetal mirror leather shoe. Black satin leather bag. JIMMY CHOO 404.939.9290 Opening Spring 2015

IN THE NAVY Navy cotton herringbone tuxedo. French cuff dress shirt. Silk necktie. BONOBOS 585.576.3498

HOME RUN Leather flower bag. Patent leather loafer. TODâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 404.939.9290 Opening Spring 2015

TEAM SPIRIT Lasercut leather white top and skirt. Ankle strap white sandals. THEORY 404.446.4115

a look behind the scenes of

Buckhead Atlanta

Spring 2015 Fashion Shoot

he day starts at 6 a.m., before dawn on a crisp November day in Atlanta. Laspata DeCaro, a New York-based creative agency known for storytelling with its high fashion photographs and branding campaigns, has been in Atlanta for several days, getting ready for the multi-location shoot at several locations in Atlanta. Throughout their nearly 30 year career, Rocco Laspata and Charles DeCaro have had the privilege of working with virtually every world-renowned model as well as bold-faced personalities including Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Julianne Moore, Faith Hill and Janet Jackson. Their award winning work has graced the pages of international fashion and lifestyle publications. The two work as a team and function as co-creative directors. Rocco is the photographer while Charles art directs at his computer screen, which is part of a high-tech set up on each shoot. “We’re seeing the same thing simultaneously…Rocco through the lens and me at the computer,” says Charles. “In this digital age, you have the benefit of seeing in real time that your aesthetic for a campaign is realized.” Rocco adds, “The visual narrative and consumer connectivity are crucial components in our branding strategy. For this shoot we knew in advance we wanted to capture Atlanta and the nuances that are important to the city: the parks, the Aquarium, the homes, the school children, and express the glamour of a couple exploring this worldclass metropolis. It’s beyond gratifying when the resulting imagery communicates the intended dynamic.” “We love working with friends who share our creative vision,” said Hillary Crowe, Chief Culture Officer of OliverMcMillan. “Rocco and Charles have worked on several of our developments. We chose them

“We love working with friends who share our creative vision.” for their extraordinary fashion portfolio, and over the years we have appreciated their work and the artistic touch that they bring to each photograph.”

Mary Kathryn Wells, Director of Marketing for Buckhead Atlanta, adds that many of the retailers at Buckhead Atlanta have worked with Laspata DeCaro. “They trust Charles and Rocco, and it is exciting for them to participate in a photo shoot of this nature for that reason,” she said. “Our retailers are all very protective of their brands – the models, clothes and locations – and want to make sure the photographs that we produce for Buckhead Atlanta are up to the standards of their brands.” Wells adds, “The looks we photographed are in high demand. Some of our clothes came from Europe and didn’t arrive until the day of the shoot.”

SWAN HOUSE A close-by neighbor of Buckhead Atlanta, Swan House, is the first location of the day. Architect Philip Trammell Shutze designed the Swan House for Edward Inman and his wife Emily in 1924, adapting Italian and English classical styles. After Mrs. Inman’s death in 1966, the Atlanta Historical Society purchased the house, furnishings and 28-acre estate, and opened it to the public. The team has to be out of the house by 11 a.m., when it opens to visitors. While the crew works on a shot in a side garden where Autumn leaves are swept from the bushes, retired Delta pilot Richard Fonda drives up to the front of the house in his 1955 MG TF and model Viktoriya Sasonkina is then styled in a retro look to show off Christian Louboutin heels. The vision is stunning.

PACE ACADEMY The team packs up and travels a short distance to Pace Academy, a college preparatory school about a mile from Buckhead Atlanta. Pace Academy, which opened in 1958, has 1,085 students, says Caitlin Jones, Director of Communications. She and Headmaster, Fred Assaf and Kris Palmerton, Director of Athletics, join the crew on the upper football field. As the Laspata DeCaro lighting team sets up for a stadium lighting effect, Lindsay Lewis, owner of L Two Productions, the Atlanta-based company in charge of local logistics, goes out on the field to prepare the cheerleaders for the shot. “The girls are so excited for this afternoon. They work so hard and this is a wonderful treat for them,” says Headmaster Assaf. “We are proud of our students and this is a fun way to represent Pace in the community.”

THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM The next day begins at the Georgia Aquarium with shoots in the incredible Oceans Ballroom and Ocean Voyager exhibit. The Georgia Aquarium houses more than 100,000 sea creatures, representing 500 species, all of which reside in 10 million gallons of marine and fresh water. It is the second largest aquarium in the world. “The ambiance is spectacular.” says Rocco. “We were all mesmerized by the majesty of the location.”

THE MODELS

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN It is lightly raining when the crew arrives to gather in the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Mershon Hall, but by the time the shot is set up, the sun is out and everyone moves out to the Japanese Garden, a lovely, meditative place, with a wrought-iron table covered with greenery and roses with the dozens of lit diptyque rose candles diffusing a sweet scent. Model Viktoriya sits behind the table looking like a goddess. “There are those magical moments when the fantasy in your head becomes a reality.” says Charles.

“There are those magical moments when the fantasy...becomes a reality.” The Atlanta Botanical Garden fosters appreciation, understanding and stewardship of plants and nature. It is a living museum featuring exhibits and cultural events such as Art in the Garden, Fuqua Conservatory, Children’s Gardens, Fuqua Orchid Center and Concerts in the Garden.

LE BILBOUQUET The shoot is almost over when late in the day, the crew arrives at Le Bilboquet, the open-air bistro that is a centerpiece of Buckhead Atlanta. When all is ready, the models, both dressed in items from Scoop NYC, settle at a table inside the restaurant where the authentic French bistro ambiance combined with the glamorous models creates an image of romance and sophistication depicting an evening spent at Buckhead Atlanta. The day ends as Buckhead Atlanta fills with visitors meeting friends and family for a memorable evening at Buckhead Atlanta.

VIKTORIYA SASONKINA When asked what it’s like to see herself on larger-than-life graphics at Buckhead Atlanta, Viktoriya answers, “My first thought was I need to take a picture of it and send it to my grandmother in Odessa.” RYAN COOPER At the time of the shoot, Ryan was also in the midst of filming the first episodes of MTV’s murder-mystery Eye Candy, noting that he did not know yet if his character is innocent. When asked if he would mind if he turns out to be a murderer in the series, he says, “Oh, I hope so! Brenda Lloyd 29

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The story began with a stroke of red nail colour applied to the sole of a shoe, and the legend continues with the introduction of nail lacquer. Et voila! The signature Rouge Louboutin was born. Following on the heels of the Rouge Louboutin, there are 30 additional colours, all inspired by iconic Louboutin shoes and grouped in three families of 10: The Pops (shown here), The Noirs and The Nudes. To showcase these groups, it was important to highlight and differentiate them with a design accent...

THE POPS: Nothing allowed the bright colours to stand out more than the silver cap.

THE NOIRS: Made up of blacks, intense blues, dark browns and greens, Christian chose a gunmetal cap to best showcase these deep tones.

THE NUDES: Named after a recent capsule collection of the same name, the rose gold cap emphasises the varying nude tones. From vanillas to chocolates to soft pinks and khakis.

PACE ACADEMY a global education for every graduate

Pace Academy’s Isdell Center for Global Leadership creates prepared, confident citizens of the world.

hen Pace Academy students returned to school this past fall, they faced a fun and formidable task: understanding water.

The endeavor is part of the Buckhead school’s Isdell Center for Global Leadership (ICGL), a program launched in August 2014 that supports and enhances Pace Academy’s mission to create prepared, confident citizens of the world. “In implementing the ICGL, our goal was to remain at the forefront of teaching and learning, and to develop young men and women who not only have a deep understanding of the world and the people around them, but who also want to be successful while making a positive difference,” says Pace Academy Headmaster Fred Assaf. Therefore, from the time a student enters Pace Academy’s doors until graduation, all educational experiences are viewed through an overarching global lens. The ICGL fosters this culture of global learning and leadership by exploring an annual global theme. Education around themes is supported in Pace Academy’s Lower, Middle and Upper Schools by curricular, co-curricular and handson activities, as well as a scholar-in-residence program, leadership fellowships, internships and study tours.

Photos Courtesy of Pace Academy

The inaugural theme is water. The ICGL leadership team selected as its first visiting scholar Charles Fishman. An award-winning journalist and author of The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water and New York Times bestseller The Wal-Mart Effect, Fishman spent a week on the Pace Academy campus in September. From early morning meetings to dinnertime discussions, Fishman talked solely about “the most familiar substance in our lives,” encouraging all those with whom he spoke to consider the important role water plays in their day-to-day existence.

His visit kicked off the water conversation and, since then, students and faculty have heard from guest speakers, raised funds for water relief organizations, participated in water fun days, written essays regarding pertinent issues, explored solutions to water problems, and generally increased their knowledge and awareness of the important subject. During his time in Atlanta, Fishman also met with Pace Academy’s first class of Global Leaders, four students who, after a competitive application process, were selected to spend the school year exploring water through travel, research and customized learning experiences. In the fall, these Global Leaders, and three faculty advisors, hit the road – or, rather, the river – to explore the Chattahoochee and Apalachicola rivers in Georgia and Florida in an attempt to understand the decadesold water wars between Alabama, Georgia and Florida. In March, the group traveled to the Rio Bravo del Norte in Mexico, and they’ll explore Southern Africa’s Okavango River Delta over the summer. “Water issues seem really complicated,” says Global Leader Sarah Lettes, a senior, “but most people we’ve spoken to believe that physical limitations aren’t the biggest obstacle in solving the water problems, but rather a lack of conversation. Everyone – from dam and mill operators to oyster harvesters – has strong reasons to need water and wants to have a real, productive conversation.” And that productive conversation, Pace Academy’s leaders say, is the point. “As the world becomes increasingly complex and interconnected, we want to make sure we provide students with meaningful opportunities to explore the connection between learning and life in the wider world,” says ICGL Director Trish Anderson.

Oh, the Places They’ll Go This year, Pace Academy’s Isdell Center for Global Leadership has or will offer study tours to Japan, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Germany, New York City, Patagonia, China, Romania, Italy, Spain, France, India, Cambridge, Botswana, Namibia, Greece, Dominican Republic, Australia and Costa Rica. Learn more about the ICGL at paceacademy.org/icgl

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Buckhead Atlanta restaurants share their seasonal specialties

AMERICAN FOOD AND BEVERAGE Open since mid-January, American Food and Beverage is led by Executive Chef Jeremy Miller. Miller brings experience working at the French Laundry, Jean-Georges, and other famed restaurants to this modern American spot, where he serves everything from Carolina trout with pole beans to sorghum-glazed crispy quail. On the bar side, Kara Czaplicki runs the show with a bourbon and whiskeyheavy cocktail list. With the Kentucky Derby approaching, Czaplicki is offering her own take on the Mint Julep, called the Blackjack. It features coffee bean-and vanilla-infused bourbon, muddled fresh mint and simple syrup. Fourteen beers are available on tap, and a larger format beer program is expected to launch soon.

DORAKU SUSHI An izakaya or Japanese gastropub, Doraku offers both traditional and fusion dishes. There’s sushi and sake, as well as teriyaki and tempura options. Menu items include pan-seared sesame citrus tuna, yaki soba noodle stir-fry, steamed mussels, and Asian ribeye. There’s traditional miso soup and seaweed salad, salmon carpaccio, rainbow rolls and tuna avocado tartare, too. Don’t hesitate to order a cocktail at the bar. There are plenty of fruity options that fit well with the nice weather. Enjoy a strawberry Asian Mojito, a Mango Jalapeno Martini, or an Asian Pear Sake-tini.

GYPSY KITCHEN A see-and-be-seen hotspot, Gypsy Kitchen combines a whimsical atmosphere with Spanish and Moroccan influences. The eats are designed to be shared. There’s boquerones, garlic shrimp, and lamb kefta tagine, to name a few. But the real highlight is the drinks. Designed by bar manager Michael Searles, the Seville Rose stands out for its mix of vodka, roses, egg white, lemon and soda. Made with small batch Mississippi vodka, it contains hints of ginger, rose petals and candied lemon zest. 36

Photos Courtesy of American Food and Beverage, Doraku Sushi, Gypsy Kitchen, Le Bilboquet, Qing Mu, The Southern Gentleman, Thirteen Pies

It’s not just bears that hibernate. Every year when springtime hits, Atlantans come out in droves. Whether it’s the warm air, the flowers blooming or the allure of seasonal delicacies fresh from the farm, spring means a busy time for local restaurants. Here’s what you can look forward to at Buckhead Atlanta restaurants this season.

LE BILBOQUET This French bistro – located smack in the center of Buckhead Atlanta – stems from New York City’s Upper East Side, where it first opened in 1986. (The New York outpost moved to Midtown Manhattan in 2013.) General Manager Jon Skinner oversees the Atlanta location, along with Maître d’ Ilona Knopfler, who brings French heritage and 25 years of international hospitality experience to the restaurant. Le Bilboquet’s signature dishes are perfect for springtime. Lighter options include steamed mussels in white wine sauce, crab meat and avocado salad, tuna tartare and halibut Riviera. Enjoy them with a cocktail or glass of wine as you watch the passersby.

QING MU With the tagline “Use Your Noodle,” Qing Mu is a Chinese noodle shop that allows diners to customize their meals. The focus is handmade noodles served in soup, and diners can add in vegetables, meat, chicken, seafood, tofu and/or duck. You choose the level of spice, and wontons, dumplings and salad are available on the side. Don’t know what to order? The signature dish, the Qing Mu noodle, is comprised of ramen, Qing Mu original broth, pork belly char siu, thinly sliced beef, hot spring egg, bok choy and bean sprouts. Five other pre-designed selections are available, too.

THE SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN A gastropub, The Southern Gentleman has a more staid design with large leather booths and white marble countertops. The menu offers snacks like deviled eggs and pimento cheese gougeres, as well as a culotte steak and a burger with pork and bacon-bourbon jam. When guests want something lighter, executive chef Randy Lewis recommends the sunflower salad. He utilizes every part of the sunflower, from the petals and heart to the sprouts and oil. He even uses local honey to candy the seeds, and then tosses it all in a nutty brown butter vinaigrette.

THIRTEEN PIES As the name suggests, this Texas-born pizza joint offers just over a dozen pies daily. There’s garlic and sage white, lardo red (with Calabrian chili!) and Parma prosciutto, among others. There’s no telling what the special 13th pie will be on any given day, but if you’re looking for something seasonal, look no further than the pasta special. At the height of English pea season, Thirteen Pies is offering pan-fried potato gnocchi with English pea puree and pea tendrils. Like all of the pastas, the gnocchi is made in-house. Looking to lighten things up as bathing suit season approaches? Thirteen Pies offers an assortment of salads, ranging from shaved vegetable and apple to the Georgia Bibb with goat cheese and red wine vinaigrette. Courtney Frank

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Rule Breaker One-on-one with SHAKE SHACK CEO RANDY GARUTTI

hake Shack CEO Randy Garutti’s favorite phrase is “whoever wrote the rule that…” It’s one he and Union Square Hospitality founder Danny Meyer used when creating the original Shake Shack – a hot dog cart in New York City’s Madison Square Park. The duo realized that there was no rule that said they couldn’t use all-natural, hormone- and antibiotic-free beef at a park-side shack, and the industry was changed forever. Back then, Garutti was Chief Operating Officer of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG). Madison Square Park had fallen into disrepair, and a local artist was putting together an exhibit to raise money for it. Since USHG owned two restaurants nearby, the artist asked Garutti and Meyer to create a hot dog cart to benefit the park. “For three years we made the food in our fancy French kitchen [at Eleven Madison Park] and every penny went to the park,” Garutti says. “After that, the city asked if we wanted to run a full-time kiosk there. That was the birth of Shake Shack.” Today, there are more than sixty Shake Shack locations worldwide, and Garutti, who got his start at a New Jersey bagel shop at age 13, is in

charge of them all. He has a degree from Cornell University, he worked in Aspen, Maui and Seattle, and managed Tabla and Union Square Cafe, but it’s the USHG culture and mindset that he says keeps employees the happiest. “We teach the technical skills but hire for the emotional skills,” he says. “We have fun training. We call it leadership development. Our goal is to graduate people to different jobs.” When he’s not traveling to Shake Shack openings, Garutti resides in New York with his wife and three young children. He eats at Shake Shack about once a week—the SmokeShack bacon burger is his favorite. He balances all those burgers with frequent bike rides and enjoys practicing Bikram yoga. When he’s not working or exercising, he’s coaching his children’s Little League teams. At the office, Garutti spends his time strategizing growth opportunities and sharing values and expectations with his team. “The bigger we get, the smaller we need to act,” he says, adding that the focus of the Atlanta team is making the Shake Shack there the best mirror of the Buckhead community possible.

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spring menu items: Whether window shopping or enjoying the sun on the rooftop patio, Shake Shack offers seasonal frozen custards to satisfy your sweet tooth. Flavors include strawberry cheesecake in May and strawberry almond and cherry streusel in June. These rich and creamy desserts are spun fresh daily and can be ordered in a cup or cone, spun into a milkshake or blended into a concrete with other mix-ins.

“Being on Peachtree Road is the iconic place to be”

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To that end, Shake Shack has created a large rooftop deck to take advantage of Atlanta’s fair weather, and specifically chose the Buckhead Atlanta location because “being on Peachtree Road is the iconic place to be,” Garutti says. The Atlanta menu features local specialties like the caramel-peach Peachtree shake, and two “concretes” (frozen custard with premium mix-ins) use local products – one even has an entire slice of Holeman & Finch pecan pie!

Hungry for more? Shake Shack offers all-natural Angus beef burgers and hot dogs, crinkle cut fries and even a couple of treats for pups. For those ages 21 and up, there’s beer and wine, too.

“We’ve been blown away at the response Atlanta fans have had,” he says. When asked if there are other Atlanta locations in Shake Shack’s future, Garutti is tight-lipped. “Right now we’re concentrating on one burger at a time in Buckhead,” he says. Carly Cooper 39

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