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Claire Ruhlin
Clockwise, from left: The Southside Fizz from the Distillery of Modern Art. Owner and founder Seth Watson. A peek into the 15,000-squarefoot space.
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’BOUT TASTE Whip up this delicious Mexican corn recipe from Yumbii
Art on Display CHAMBLEE’S DISTILLERY OF MODERN HONORS TWO CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS
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ounded by event producer Seth Watson, Chamblee’s Distillery of Modern Art (DoMA) blends two creative expressions. Part distillery and part art gallery, the 15,000-square-foot space opened for tours and tastings over the summer. There’s also an additional 2,800-square-foot event space that may be rented out for private events. Here, we spoke with Watson about his vision.
What excites you most about opening the Distillery of Modern Art?
I'm looking forward to blending art and distilled spirits under one roof. Our goal is to make fantastic craft spirits that are approachable and affordable in an upscale environment. Most distilleries forget
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about the customer experience; that's where we started. The goal was to create a cohesive experience between a local spirits brand, an events space, an art gallery and a cocktail lounge under one roof. What kind of spirits can guests expect?
Our incredible head distiller, Matt Greif, will be producing vodka, peach vodka, gin, corn whiskey and amaro. As these products are being brought to market, we will produce and lay down bourbon and rye barrels. The selection will continue to expand as we perfect our offerings. What kind of artwork will be featured, and how often this will change?
We are looking to stay with modern
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art, from canvas to murals, sculptures and more. For our on-site gallery, as with our bottle art, art will rotate in and out, some staying for weeks, days and months. The goal is to work with local artists first to highlight our vibrant city and expand over time. We have zero intention of charging artists to display in our facility. We feel a duty and commitment to the arts, not a transactional relationship with artists. What kinds of events will the distillery host?
DoMA will host everything from distillery-sponsored cocktail classes, restaurant pop-ups, live music, art installations and more. But the space is also a kind of a blank canvas for others to use and create their own events. n Distillery of Modern Art 404.482.2663 distilleryofmodernart.com @distilleryofmodernart
menu of cooked-to-order noodle dishes, signature ramens, shareable plates and craft cocktails.
Taco-lovers, this one’s for you. Food-truck-turned-taco-shop Yumbii and sister restaurant The Queso Shop, a takeout destination for tacos and queso, are set to open at Moores Mill Center at the end of this year. Until then, you can get a taste of Yumbii’s Mexican corn using the recipe below.
Yumbii’s Mexican Corn Serves 2
1 cup corn, cut from the cob 1 tsp canola oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp green onion, sliced 1 tbsp red onion, small diced 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes 1 tbsp cotija cheese 1 tbsp Yumbii BBQ aioli 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped Sautée corn, red onion, green onion, season with salt and pepper. Place in a dish of your choice. A small soup cup works the best. Top with BBQ aioli, cotija cheese, chili flakes and cilantro. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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n Wave 3 Coffee will open this winter at Buckhead Commons, offering a menu of coffee, im-
n Chef Pat Pascarella, who is also behind Italian restaurants Grana in Piedmont Heights and The White Bull in Decatur,
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will soon open Bastone mozzarella bar in the former Bocado space in West Midtown. The winefocused eatery will offer hand-stretched mozzarella and cheese imported from Italy, as well as handmade pasta and craft cocktails. bastoneatlanta.com
