Food + Beverage

A Legacy in my Kitchen

Please meet my favorite and the greatest of all time cooking companions! Article by Sean O'Keefe Having been a private chef for many years and now cooking primarily at home for my family and guests, I’ve come to appreciate that great meals begin long before the first ingredient hits the pan. They start with the tools of the trade that you trust; those shaped by history, craftsmanship and experience. Pots and pans are the quiet partners in every successful dish, influencing flavor, texture and...

Home + Design

No Looking Back

Article by Summer J. Robinson | Photography by Aleks Kapetanovic A year ago, Alpharetta’s Classic Blinds and Shutters welcomed its newest team member, Zack Zare. After years of learning the family business firsthand and earning a degree in business from the University of Alabama, Zack was more than ready to join the team. "Joining the family business means I get to carry forward my parents’ legacy and decades of hard work," Zack shares. "Being their only child, I feel a deep responsibility to...

Life + Culture

Hometown Pride

Meet three Johns Creek Chamber board members who walk the walk. Article by Johns Creek City Lifestyle staff Adrian Vlaic 3A Global Solutions, Founder & Fractional CTO Adrian serves as a Board Member and participates on two Chamber committees, as well as the AI & Automation Council. He served as Committee Chair for the Jingle & Mingle event and supported other initiatives like Taste of Johns Creek, working alongside other members to strengthen local engagement and small business visibility. ...

Arts + Culture

Mad for Mahjong

Ancient game builds community in Johns Creek Article by Sue G. Collins Mahjong  is a layered, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. The game originated in China, but its exact origins are shrouded in story and myth. Some claim it was the game of Chinese royalty, played in secret to keep the knowledge to themselves. Others claim it was invented by a Chinese General to amuse his troops during long months of battle. The game originated in China and was popularized in the United...