ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES
NOVEMBER 2020
PICTURE PERFECT PICTURE PERFECT
Debonair & Dynamic Design
VOLUME 39, NO. 10
Contents NOVEMBER 2020
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Blue Bliss For a downsizing couple, Judy Bentley raises a Buckhead townhouse to new heights
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Petite Parties Just in time for Thanksgiving, AH&L gathers our favorite tabletops that are as festive and stylish as they are perfect for social distancing
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Property Report Calendar Happenings this month Naomi On Timeless Style Dish Atlanta Dining Today End Note Suzanna’s Thanksgiving Editor’s Letter Ad Index
On the Cover
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Interior Design THE DESIGN ATELIER Photography by EMILY FOLLOWILL Styled by ELEANOR ROPER
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River of Dreams A restaurant icon assembles an accomplished team to bring his modernist dwelling to life
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Study in Contrast Given free reign by a longtime client, Robert Brown fashions a sophisticated in-town high-rise
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In the Clouds A young couple writes a personal story in a Midtown condo
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PETITE PARTIES AH&L revisits 5 fall tabletops—just in time for Thanksgiving—that provide the perfect blend of intimacy, festivity and, above all, style, in the age of social distancing Written by THE EDITORS
RUSTIC ROMANCE The Southern-style wraparound porch on a hunting retreat by architect Keith Summerour is designed to be the antithesis of anything complicated. A splash of color and potted plants strike a stylish note without distracting from the views of its serene surroundings.
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■ BACCHANALIA CHEF ANNE QUATRANO, a reigning force in Atlanta’s fine dining scene for years, is no stranger to innovating and adapting, having navigated her concepts through changes in location in addition to launching new service models and to-go offerings. At her highest-end restaurant, Atlanta institution Bacchanalia, guests will now find their meals delivered on covered carts so that dishes aren’t exposed until they are placed in front of them. starprovisions.com/bacchanalia
■ STORICO VINO MICHAEL PATRICK, PIETRO GIANNI and STEPHEN PETERSON—the trio behind neighborhood favorites Storico Fresco and Forza Storico—are bringing their newest concept, Storico Vino, to Buckhead Village. Launched in July as a virtual wine platform, the wine bar’s perfor al fresco dining, traditional Italian fare, beverages and more. storico.com/vino
DINING TODAY From luxurious, to-go tasting menus to membership models and small-batch pantry goods, Atlanta’s restauraunt hotspots are expanding and evolving in exciting ways Written by LAUREN IVERSON
■ LAZY BETTY Chefs RON HSU and
AARON PHILLIPS haven’t allowed unforeseen circumstances to slow them down. To counter the challenges facing the restaurant industry, the duo introduced a two-tiered monthly membership program for its loyal customer base. With “Home Chef” and “VIP” options, guests gain access to virtual cocktail and cooking classes, sommelier-selected bottles of wine, priority dining room access, gifts and more.
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BACCHANALIA BY ANDREW THOMAS LEE; STORICO VINO COURTESY OF STORICO VINO; LAZY BETTY BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN; YEBO BEACH HAUS COURTESY OF YEBO BEACH HAUS; UMI BY SARA HANNA; LUCY'S MARKET COURTESY OF LUCY’S MARKET
manent location in the former Corso Coffee space will feature a covered patio
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■ YEBO BEACH HAUS Restaurateur JUSTIN ANTHONY’s chic neighborhood restaurant and bar, Yebo Beach Haus, has relocated to Andrews Square. Restaurant regulars will be comforted by the new location’s sleek interiors, lush courtyard for dining, flavor-packed dishes and retractable doors and windows for an indoor-outdoor experience that continues to transport guests straight to the South African coast. yebobeachhaus.com
“The safer we make our guests feel, the more ready they are to come back in and regain a bit of the normalcy they’ve been missing.”—Justin Anthony
■ LUCY’S MARKET The upscale Buckhead farmer’s market is loved by many for its locally made goods, and it recently expanded its offerings thanks to THE BUTTERY ATL—a collaboration with local restaurateurs chef LINTON HOPKINS and GINA HOPKINS, the masterminds behind
■ UMI Known for its sophisticated Japanese flavors and fine dining service, sushi restaurant Umi, headed by restaurateur
restaurants like Holeman and Finch, Restau-
FARSHID ARSHID, pivoted its offerings to stay safe and acces-
rant Eugene and Hop’s Chicken. With bottled
sible to all diners. In addition to offering select menu items to-go,
drink mixes, barbecue rubs, fresh breads, pas-
something that was not available previously, Umi also introduced
tries and snacks, customers may now indulge
the Bonsai Room—a completely covered, all-weather patio
in the flavors of their favorite hotspots from
anchored with a towering 8-foot bonsai tree—for those who
home. butteryatl.com; lucysmarket.com
prefer to dine in open air. umiatlanta.com
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RIVER OF
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A restaurant icon assembles an accomplished design team to bring his vision of a modernist dwelling to the shores of the Chattahoochee River Written by TATE GUNNERSON
Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL
Styled by ELEANOR ROPER
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Natural Note A custom rock crystal chandelier by Christopher Boots from R Hughes illuminates an expandable wooden table by HellmanChang in the formal dining room.
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A LONGTIME FLY FISHERMAN and sailor, George McKerrow has enjoyed a lifelong love affair with the water. In fact, his aptly named restaurant, Canoe, one of many in his portfolio, is located along the banks of Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River. So, when a nearby 1-acre property hit the market, George and his wife, Ginair, planted a proverbial flag and hired architect Jordan Williams of Plexus R+D, builder Michael McLaughlin of Craft and interior designer Melanie Millner of The Design Atelier to design the modernist home they had long envisioned. “Our backyard is a canvas that moves with the weather and the time of the year.” says McKerrow. “It’s an ideal spot.” To capture those views while protecting against floods, the house is built atop concrete piers, its boomerang-like shape ensuring that the river can be seen from every room. On the street side, a sinuous stone wall conceals the piers, perfectly complementing the home’s white stucco and stained cypress exterior. 29
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STUDY IN CONTRAST Given free reign by a longtime client, ROBERT BROWN fashions a sophisticated in-town high-rise filled with fine art Written by TATE GUNNERSON
Photographed by JEFF HERR
Styled by SUZANNA CULLEN HAMILTON
Triple Threat A rug unifies three distinct areas in the living room, which provides room for dining, conversation and work. The tripod lamps are from Townhouse by Robert Brown.
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IN THE
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Light the Way Apparatus chandeliers through R. Hughes illuminate the living room, where plush matching sofas by Lee Industries face each other in front of vintage aluminum cocktail tables by B&B Italia.
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Using furnishings, fixtures and accessories as their vocabulary, a young couple writes a personal story in their 18th-floor condo overlooking Ardmore Park Written by TATE GUNNERSON
Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL
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LIFE
END NOTE
THANKSGIVING REVISIONS DOES PINOT NOIR TASTE as smooth and silky from a plastic cup when served with a roasted turkey leg and enjoyed while socially distanced around a firepit? Can one virtually run the Fourth of July Peachtree Road Race on Thanksgiving Day and log a credible time without actually slogging up Heartbreak Hill during the blanket of summer humidity? In addition to chomping on state fair food and breaking world record race times, Thanksgiving 2020 is likely to bring a host of changes to our traditions. For some, Thanksgiving will mean setting the table with fine china and crystal after months of curbside pickup during stay-at-home measures. Others may prepare a fourcourse feast—even if loved ones can’t travel far and the table is only set for two. Some are considering activities instead of gathering for a meal. A hike and picnic lunch with turkey sandwiches might be a peaceful way to spend the day, and one that negates having to wash dishes. Since we’ve been home for eight months, being home for the holidays may not sound as enticing as it once did.
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However, there’s still something grounding about it—something that binds us to the people and the place; something that gives us strength and stamina to continue lumbering through this unprecedented and tumultuous year. My hunch is that holiday tables will be set more beautifully than ever before as immediate family gathers together in thanks for the blessings of one another, and for having persevered through this year. We might not know until the last minute whether we’ll enjoy the Macy’s Day Parade or cheer our favorite football team to victory, but we can definitely plan to take a walk in our neighborhood, say hi to friends along the way and uplift those who dare to fry a turkey in a Big Green Egg. I’m relishing everything about the holidays: decorations, food and creative ways to safely connect with friends and family. As for the best way to enjoy pinot noir? I’m going to walk 6.2 miles and wave to my neighbors, then I’ll pour two glasses: one in plastic and one in crystal. After all, everyone deserves a double pour this year. Cheers to happy holidays!
PHOTO BY EMILY FOLLOWILL; INTERIOR DESIGN BY LAUREN DELOACH; STYLED BY ELEANOR ROPER
From the Fourth of July on Thanksgiving Day to fine wine in a plastic cup, SUZANNA CULLEN HAMILTON embraces the creative changes to the way we’ll celebrate Thanksgiving 2020
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