Food + Beverage

Les Marmitons, gentlemen's cooking club

Local men who share a common interest in fine food, wine and the culinary arts Article by Roswell City Lifestyle Staff   Les Marmitons is a gastronomic and social club of gentlemen who share a common interest in fine food, wine and the culinary arts.  Through regular gatherings in professional kitchens members gain knowledge and experience in the planning, preparation, presentation, and dining of various fine cuisines under the direction of a professional chef. Its motto is: Gastronomie et...

Life + Culture

Trumpets, Trans Ams, and the Road Back

How Jazz, Grit, and a Long-Lost Car Helped Joe Gransden Find His Way Home Article by Summer J. Robinson To Joe Gransden, his 1979 Black Trans Am wasn’t just a car—it was a reflection of his hard work, dedication, and passion. Over 30 years later, after 25 years apart, the same still rings true. Gransden, a professional jazz recording artist, trumpeter, singer, and big band leader based in Atlanta, GA, has a love story like no other. Growing up in Williamsville, NY, “everybody loved cars,” and...

Auto + Marine

Roswell Business Legacy

One Roswell family supports the community one golf cart at a time. Article by Wendy Edwards What do golf carts, white tigers and hot air balloons all have in common? Ideas that come from the mastermind businessman, Gary Grim the Roswell legacy he has created for the past 40 years.  When he moved to Roswell in 1987 he had procured a lifetime’s worth of knowledge and prowess in the automobile sales industry. Eighty hour work weeks and unrelenting ambition have a penchant for producing a perfect...

Entertainment

GNFCC Spring Soiree Celebrates:

An enchanted evening of connection, celebration, and community to welcome the vibrant season of spring Article by Vernalisa Rougeux | Photography by Paul Beezley Photography The Greater North Fulton Chamber’s annual Spring Soiree is an outdoor gala that brings together business professionals and leaders from across North Fulton. The event honors the annual North Fulton Regional awards, including the Citizen of the Year Community Service Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award, and features...