The Art of The Board

From a new Sandy Springs outpost, the Charcuterie Chick offers gourmet boards and educational workshops

Known for its gourmet cheese and charcuterie boards, boxes and spreads, plus popular builda-board workshops, Charcuterie Chick has officially relocated its headquarters from the Westside to Sandy Springs. Here, founder Alex Plavin shares what (besides a new address) is new and next.

Why Sandy Springs?

As an Atlanta native and longtime Sandy Springs resident, I’m excited and eager to bring Charcuterie Chick to Sandy Springs. We have worked and will continue to work with a number of Atlanta-based organizations, national charities and local companies to grow entrepreneurship in Atlanta and support the small business community.

What are you excited about?

We are very excited to be expanding our team, hours and offerings in the new spot. There are three major additions to our current menu and offerings: grab-and-go options from our retail fridge, including specialty items that will rotate and be available for lunch or excellent order add-ons; a retail wall filled with our favorite provisions— spreads, crackers, etc.; and the ability to host private classes in our space for birthdays, bridal showers or just-because occasions.

Tell us more about your workshops.

Charcuterie Chick’s gourmet cheese and charcuterie boards are available for pickup in Sandy Springs.

In addition to our public classes, which we will continue to host three to four times per year at larger venues that can hold 20-plus participants, we will be hosting workshops in our own space. The workshops will be perfect for a girls' night, date night or a fun local activity.

Do you also offer virtual workshops? We also offer an exclusive, nationwide DIY kit collection with Gourmet Dash, a national distributor. We curated a collection and video recording for customers both local and non-local to build their own charcuterie boards. n

CHARCUTERIE CHICK 470.502.4772 atlcharcuteriechick.com @charcuterie_chick

Snap Thai Fish House’s Chef Pattie Lawlertratana shares a signature recipe just in time for summer entertaining

Chef-driven Snap Thai Fish House opened earlier this year, bringing coastal Thai flavors to Buckhead. Embrace the restaurant’s fresh flavors with Chef Pattie Lawlertratana’s lump-crab papaya salad recipe.

Papaya Salad with Lump Crab

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons palm sugar

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 fresh Thai chili

1 Thai green papaya

4 cloves of garlic

10 string beans

8 cherry tomatoes (halved)

1 carrot (julienned)

2 limes (cut and ready to juice)

¼ cup roasted peanuts (optional)

3 tablespoons lump crab meat

Lettuce for serving (optional)

Instructions

In February, Monday Night Brewing’s Brewmaster Peter Kiley and the Monday Night team launched a line of spirits called Sneaky Pete that includes gin, bourbon, rye, vodka and rum. Along with signature cocktails developed by mixologist Tiffanie Barriere, the line is available at Monday Night West Midtown and Monday Night Garage. mondaynightbrewing.com n Stop by the refurbished Lobby Bar at Buckhead’s Hotel Colee to enjoy a new beverage program that includes classic cocktails as well as a considerable list of bourbon, rye, scotch and more than 80 whiskeys from around the world. hotelcolee.com n The 10,000-square-foot Damsel is slated to open at The Works in fall 2023. A new concept from Dave Green, owner of The Select, Damsel will feature a globally inspired menu and host nightly live shows (think dancers, musicians and more), after which it will turn into a dance club à la Studio 54. theworksatl.com

Shred the green papaya with a regular cheese grater with large-sized holes. There should be 4 cups. Discard the green papaya seeds. In a clay mortar or mixing bowl, pound the garlic and chilies into a paste. Add 3 tablespoons of the peanuts (reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish) and all of the beans and pound to bruise. Follow with the green papaya and carrot. Stir well with a spoon or spatula and pound to bruise the vegetables so they absorb the heat and flavor of the chilies and garlic. Add the lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar and tomato. Stir and bruise lightly to blend in with the rest of the salad. Transfer to a serving plate lined with lettuce (optional) and sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Add lump crab meat.

SNAP THAI FISH HOUSE 404.999.9995 snapthaiatl.com @snapthai

Summer Programs At Buckhead

Summertime is dance time! With a variety of Summer Programs for all ages and levels, Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education has a dance program to keep your child moving. No audition required.

SUMMER CREATIVE MOVEMENT

June–July 2023

Ages 2 to 6

Weekly classes introduce children to dance while developing body awareness, rhythm, flexibility, coordination and confidence.

YOUNG DANCER SUMMER EXPERIENCE

June—July 2023

Ages 5 to 7

Week-long sessions meet Monday through Friday, 10am to 1pm. Young students will explore ballet, music, tap, jazz, arts & crafts, and story time.

SUMMER DAY PROGRAMS

June–July 2023

Ages 8 and up

Week-long ballet classes with opportunities to explore other dance styles and genres. For beginner and intermediate levels. Three sessions to choose from, or attend more than one.

Buckhead Centre at Chastain Square | 4279 Roswell Road, Suite 703 (Second Floor) 404.303.1501 | abearden@atlantaballet.com | centre.atlantaballet.com