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Serving Beautifully

Handmade glass and crystal turn on the glam Article by Sue G. Collins Entertaining should be a delight, offering a prime opportunity to pull out your very favorite pieces to share with your very favorite people. We asked the design-savvy professionals at B.D. Jeffries about their picks for our annual Food and Drink issue.  William Yeoward Corinne A collection of contemporary handmade glass for the bar, Corinne evokes the style and glamour of the 1920s and 1930s, when the new experience of...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

From Buckhead, With Love

Entrepreneurs answer nut needs Article by Jessica Pope Research has shown that most peanut allergies can be prevented with early and regular peanut consumption, starting in infancy. But parents seeking to follow the latest pediatric recommendations were running into a big challenge: nuts and nut butters are choking hazards for babies, and the baby industry is nearly entirely nut-free.  Mission MightyMe solved the problem with its game-changing Nutty Puffs: the first and only...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Books, Beverages and Daily Bread

Lucian Books and Wine Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff | Photography by Andrew Thomas Lee Husband-wife duo, Katie Barringer and longtime wine professional Jordan Smelt, opened Lucian Books and Wine, a restaurant and specialty bookstore in Buckhead, three years ago to rave reviews. Together with longtime Atlanta fine dining veteran chef Jason Paolini, they’ve crafted a sophisticated, thoughtful menu of simple, European-inflected dishes (think: French omelette with caviar and crème...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

There's a New Naan In Town

Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff “We used to eat dinner around the table in Nashville and wonder why our friends didn’t eat more Indian food,” says Neal Idnani, CEO of Naan Stop. “Our mother was a great cook. Our neighbors just devoured her food, so much so that she started a catering company to keep up with demand. But for American kids our age, it was just a little too different for them.” “They wouldn’t go to an Indian restaurant,” says Neal's brother and CFO Samir Idnani. “That was...

September 2024

Arts + Culture

Dance That Pulls You In

Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff “There’s magic in ballet. That’s why we’re obsessed,” says John Welker, co-founder and artistic director of Atlanta’s Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre. “With every performance we create and present, our goal is to leave our audience amazed and saying, ‘How did they do that … that was incredible!’” Since its founding in 2017, this athletic group of highly-trained, skilled dancers and artists has done just that and more. Based on the rave reviews, sold-out...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

The New Ladies' Night

Article and Photography by Ladies, get ready to shake up your midweek plans! Arnette's Chop Shop proudly presents "Mix It Up" Ladies, a vibrant and exciting evening designed just for you. Every Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM, head to the Lanai for an unforgettable experience featuring DJ Grace Lamour, cocktail specials and a curated “Mix It Up” bar menu. Grab your gal pals and “Mix It Up” Ladies with Arnette’s Chop Shop.  Grace Lamour is the leading female DJ in Atlanta and she prides...

September 2024

Entertainment

Harmony for Hope: Defeating ALS

Article and Photography by Sean O'Keefe John Driskell Hopkins (Hop), founding and active member of the Zac Brown Band, was diagnosed with ALS, in December of 2021. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease impacting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Progression of the disease can vary from person to person, affecting movement, speech, and breathing. ALS is 100% fatal. In response to his life-altering diagnosis, Hop and his wife Jen were called to activism, and in May of 2022, this...

August 2024

Arts + Culture

From Bollywood to Hollywood to Atlanta

Article by Johns Creek City Lifestyle staff SCAD FASH's exhibition  Manish Arora: Life is Beautiful  honors the trailblazing Indian designer Manish Arora, presenting the designer’s exquisite and bold creations from his runway collections, exclusive collaborations, and looks worn by an international cadre of celebrity clientele from Bollywood to Hollywood. On view at SCAD FASH through September 15, discover creations that incorporate techniques of Indian craftsmanship fused with Western styles...

August 2024

Arts + Culture

Off To The Races

Dornoch of Buckhead's own West Paces Racing claims victory once more Article by Sydney Kate Lewis Named after West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead, West Paces Racing was originally formed by co-founders Keith Mason and Larry Connolly in 2019. Five years into their establishment, this racing group would accomplish what so many dream of achieving. Partly owned by four other businesses, WPR is the majority owner of Dornoch with 33% ownership. Dornoch (pronounced “Door-Nick”), named after the Royal...

August 2024

Entertainment

Setting the Stage

Meet Atlanta Opera costume designer, Amy Sutton Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Orel Cohen Following the resounding success of  Cabaret  in 2022, The Atlanta Opera is once again pushing artistic boundaries and bringing two productions to Pullman Yards as edgy, immersive audience experiences. The groundbreaking rock musical  Rent,  which transformed Broadway and continues to inspire audiences worldwide, pairs with a modern take on Puccini's timeless classic La Bohème  to create...

August 2024