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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com

The fine folks at The Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, Florida let me ring the sunset bell on our 30th wedding anniversary. That silly look on my face? We made it to the bell with seconds to spare, dashing out from our third fabulous course at Primrose Restaurant just as the sun was dipping below the horizon. Happy Anniversary, honey!

Hello foodies

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ELEVATED BURGERS, CRAFT COCKTAILS, SEASONAL BEERS, HAND TACOS,

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CAULIFLOWER PUREÉ, KIMCHI THIS AND

Maria Smith, Dennis Malcolm Byron, Rhiannon Johnson

KALE THAT, FARM-TO-TABLE HERE AND DOCK-TO-TABLE THERE. I like all food trends. They are fun and sometimes even tasty. But mostly, trying something new builds our confidence and gives us perspective.

I remember begging my mother to buy individually wrapped processed cheese slices thinking my street cred in the lunch room would significantly improve. No such luck on either front. My mom was dedicated to Koepplinger's 100% whole wheat bread and natural peanut butter. Cardboard on cardboard. And, rather than the zip top sandwich bags, I’d get wax paper or the basic fold top sandwich bags.

She was not one for trends, gadgets or even shortcuts.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Aubry Canales, Dennis Malcolm Byron, Maria Smith

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF SALES OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR EDITORIAL MANAGER EDITORIAL AD MANAGER AD COORDINATORS

I love all three. And, in this issue, our writers have shared favorite gizmos for the kitchen that are playful and practical. We also asked local chefs to chime in about their go-to

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meals in and out of their own kitchens.

This month, the Atlanta Polo Brunch Festival promises to again deliver the best breakfast bites from generous restaurants all over Atlanta. Join us on October 14 to watch a great day of polo with fab food from Davio’s, Pastria, Under the Cork Tree, Lucky’s Burgers and Brew, Ormsby’s, Murph’s, Dantanna’s, 1 Kept, The Mill, and Lielby’s. Both this fest and the October 13 Polo in the Pines luncheon (thank you, Capital Grille) and auction benefit

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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta pediatric cancer research.

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We look forward to seeing you then to toast to our blessings and bounty.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

FEATURES 18 Music to your Mouth Bacon, blues, BBQ and bluegrass at Palmetto Bluff.

34 Modern Southern Cookbooks Our favorite cookbooks, y’all.

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42 Techie’s Kitchen Dreams The newest technology designed with your kitchen in mind.

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local’s Choice

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Hops & Vine

32 Artist’s Palette 34 Page Turners 36 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Parting Thoughts

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AROUND TOWN

POLO WEEKEND OCT 13-14

Sandy Creek Barn on October 20. The Rhythm

Polo in the Pines is Atlanta's premier charity

& Brews Festival will feature live music from

polo weekend benefiting Children's Healthcare of

multiple bands, craft beer and wine tasting, and

Atlanta. This two-day event begins Saturday with

local and regional food trucks, all set amongst

a high-style afternoon of polo, handcrafted

a picturesque backdrop. Enjoy an all-Georgia

cocktails, elegant Legacy Luncheon by The

line-up of musical talent, including Collective

Capital Grille, live music by Grand Ville Band and

Soul, Drivin N Cryin, and Eric Dodd. Gates will

Kinchafoonee Cowboys, silent & live auction, and

open at 6:30 p.m., and complimentary shuttle

the time honored polo tradition of champagne

service will be provided from several locations.

sabering and "Stomping of the Divots."

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Sunday, the fundraising excitement continues with the Atlanta Polo Brunch Festival. Guests

FOGLER HONORED

enjoy polo, cocktails, live music and the "Best

In honor of Purple Heart Day, Atlanta event

Brunch Bite" contest hosted by 25 of Atlanta's

planning firm WM Events sponsored a hole at

top restaurants. The Charity Classic polo tour-

the inaugural Purple Heart Day Memorial Golf

nament winner, best playing pony and MVP

Tournament hosted by the Military Order of the

awards ceremony concludes this weekend cele-

Purple Heart Chapter 465. For his support, WM

bration! Lifestyle Publications is a proud sponsor.

Events Principal William Fogler was honored

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with a Special Recognition Award. “My father was a veteran, so it was important to me to offer my support for veterans on this year’s Purple Heart Day,” says Fogler. “When local organizations hold events that honor members of our community who served, I am happy to be part of that effort.” The golf tournament was held in honor of the late State Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Pete Wheeler, who served in that capacity for 66 years. Wheeler's daughter and son-in law, Frances and Mark Jones, as well as two of his grandsons were in attendance along with current Commissioner Mike Roby. Proceeds from this year's event will enable continued assistance to needy veterans and support of local first responders. The day’s events culminated with Atlanta City Hall being

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THE CHEW IN ATL Co-host of ABC’s hit Emmy Award-winning lifestyle show The Chew and fan favorite on Bravo’s Top Chef, Carla Hall celebrates soul food and gives classic dishes her own fresh twists, with 145 delectable recipes updated for the way we eat now. In Carla Hall’s Soul Food, the beloved chef and television celebrity takes us back to her own Nashville roots to offer a fresh, lip-smackin’ look at America’s favorite comfort

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cuisine and traces soul food’s history from Africa and the Caribbean to the American South. Carla

Wesleyan School opened the school year

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with 1,177 students, the largest K-12 student

and mac and cheese. Traditionally a plant-based

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of educating and developing the mind, body,

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WICKED PLANT TALES Just in time for Halloween, author Amy Stewart shares her diabolical tales of the dark and mysterious side of the plant kingdom at 7 p.m., October 18

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Categorizing each plant as dangerous, deadly, destructive, illegal, intoxicating, offensive, or painful in Wicked Plants, Stewart explains their wickedness and provides anecdotes about their use or misuse. Stewart showcases more than 200 of Mother Nature’s most ill-mannered plants. The A to Z compendium of “bloodcurdling” botany is irresistible to even the most seasoned gardeners and nature lovers. Amy Stewart is the New York Times best-selling author of nine books, including her popular nonfiction titles Wicked Plants, Wicked Bugs, The Drunken Botanist, and Flower Confidential. Stewart has been awarded a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, the American Horticulture

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A DAY (OR TWO) IN BLUE RIDGE ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS

FOR THE BETTER PART OF THREE HOURS STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GIN-CLEAR NOONTOOTLA CREEK IN BLUE RIDGE, I WAS LASER FOCUSED ON A 2-INCH PIECE OF GREEN YARN. I’d glance up occasionally for a new cast, looking for foam or those treasure troves of cold dark water. My guide David Hulsey was patient, then pushy when that green yarn indicator dipped ever so slightly. Six times over that morning, I won the battle with strong and willful trout, learning when to let the fish run and when to reel like hell. Hulsey leads trips along the two miles of water over 1,200 acres owned by Noontootla Creek Farms.Other members of his team teach and guide upland wingshooting and sporting clays.

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Bill Oyster teaches shares his craft of making bamboo fly fishing rods with lucky students at his shop in Blue Ridge

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MUSIC TO YOUR MOUTH ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

PALMETTO BLUFF, SOUTH CAROLINA NOVEMBER 15-18

LOWCOUNTRY HOSPITALITY, DANCING UNDER THE STARS TO FAMILIAR BLUEGRASS FAVORITES, SUCCULENT WOOD FIRE-ROASTED OYSTERS PLUCKED FROM THE ADJOINING MAY RIVER AND BACON CURED IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS PERFECTLY PAIRED WITH CHARLESTON’S BEST BOURBON. For 12 years, a mighty crescendo has been building, as the South’s favorite music and food festival, Music To Your Mouth, lights up Palmetto Bluff.

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This foodie jamboree includes 16 events over the weekend, where more than 50 vintners, brewers, distillers and mixologists from across the South (and around the world) pour the perfect pairings to Southern plates prepared by top chefs who love the lowcountry.

Music plays an important part of the weekend’s menu, with country, bluegrass and rock ’n roll bands dotting stages throughout the gorgeous Palmetto Bluff property in South Carolina.

Other festival highlights include wine tastings with master sommeliers and winemakers, a pop-up food truck in Big Carol (Montage’s own food truck names after the legendary Union Camp era cook), hosted dinners with James Beard Award-winning chefs and writers, al fresco chef-packed lunches under century old live oaks dripping with Spanish moss, a 5k with a Bloody Mary finish and a traditional oyster roast around the five-story tree house with views of the surrounding marshlands.

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Packages start at $1,630 for the Taste of Music to Your Mouth Weekend Package based on double occupancy. A variety of accommodations are available. To book your stay, call Montage Palmetto Bluff Reservations at 855.417.5799.

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W H E R E C H E F S E A T FIND OUT WHERE YOU'LL CATCH ALPHARETTA CHEFS WHEN THEY AREN'T THE ONES COOKING.

"ONE CANNOT THINK WELL, LOVE WELL AND SLEEP WELL IF ONE HAS NOT DINED WELL." Virginia Wolfe No one understands this quote better than those who spend their lives and make their livelihood based on creating spectacularly delicious food. But where do chefs and restaurateurs eat when they aren't the ones making the food? What foods do they dream about someone else cooking for them?

We caught up with four local chefs/restaurant owners to find out. You may be surprised at some of the answers and glean some new places to check out for yourself!

ARTICLE MARIA SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY AUBRY CANALES

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1. WHERE DO YOU EAT WHEN YOU'RE NOT COOKING FOR YOURSELF? AND WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MEAL THERE? CAMERON UDICK, EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF, CHATEAU ELAN WINERY & RESORT: When I'm not cooking at home, my fiancée and I love to explore all the unexpected ‘pop-ups’ that seem to appear all around Atlanta nowadays. The menus are small but truly showcase the local chef’s talents.

I like to get one of everything! My favorite thing on the menu is always something I've never tried before. I'm always looking for new ideas, new flavors or a unique spin on a classic dish.

SHAUN DOTY, CHEF, KING BARBECUE: Mamak off Buford Highway. My favorite meal is Roti Canai. This is a type of crepe served with curry sauce. You tear the crepe with your hands and dip it into the sauce. Yum. CAREY WISE, PIT MASTER AND MANAGING PARTNER, KING BARBECUE: Havana Sandwich Shop off Buford Highway.

My favorite meal is Medianoche full sandwich combo.

Chef Sean Doty of King Barbecue Photo credit: Sarah Dorio

STELLA LEE, OWNER, ARI KOREAN STEAKHOUSE: I love traveling and trying new cuisine. I try to find local food that local people enjoy.

One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta is Kimball House in Decatur. Not only are their oysters and cocktails the best, all of their menu is on point. And of course, ARI Korean Steakhouse has the best Korean food in town! I never get tired of the menu. At ARI Korean Steakhouse I have Galbi, Wagyu, Beef Tartare. And the small bar snacks. At Kimball House I have oysters, Kimball House Signature Cocktail (only cocktail I drink in

Baby Back Ribs Plate with Jalapeno Corn Bread and Brisket Chili at King Barbecue.

When the Chef takes the day off, he heads to a pop-up. Photo credit: Tuan Huynh.

town), Bar Steak, and Hawaiian Roll.

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Pitmaster Carey Wise of King Barbecue Photo credit: Tuan Huynh

2. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN DECIDING WHERE TO EAT? UDICK: Often I read about a new restaurant on social media and I am instantly dying to try it. Great chefs make great food and if I’ve heard of or know the chef at the helm, I'm sold.

DOTY: Freshness and a good value.

WISE: Authentic cuisine, great customer service and a clean restaurant.

LEE: I myself am a designer so I definitely check out places with great design and ambiance, but they don't always have good food. I look for the quality of food and authenticity of the cuisine when I try to find really good place to eat.

King Barbecue opened this year in the Avalon shopping district. Credit: King Barbecue

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When the crew from ARI Korean (pictured) heads out, they look for good design and inspired food. Owner Stella Lee believes each is important.

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3. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD AND ANY DISH IN THE WORLD, WHAT AND WHERE WOULD THAT BE? UDICK: Next spring, my fiancee and I are planning a foodie trip to Tokyo. We plan on eating at every ramen bar and sushi house we can find. I can not think of a better vacation DOTY: The pressed duck at La Tour D’Argent. This is a famous, old, historic restaurant in Paris. The pressed duck dish is a well known signature dish.

WISE The jerk baby back ribs from Hometown Barbecue in NYC. It has amazing flavor, a great atmosphere and always perfectly cooked.

LEE:I love so many different places. French, Italian, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese …but of course my soul food would be in Korea. I can eat the fresh seafood near the harbor in Korea everyday.

When Chef Cameron Udick leaves the castle (that is, Chateau Elan) and looks for new food by great local chefs.

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ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS PHOTOGRAPHY FREDRIK BRAUER AND PROVIDED

Kinchafoonee Cowboys play at Polo in the Pines October 13

WHILE A GRASS ROOTS IDEA PLANTS THE SEED, IT IS THROUGH THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS WE DISCOVER OUR TRUE POTENTIAL. Tina Fowler, Polo in the Pines founder, has joyfully embraced this idea, nurturing a passion project into a viable and successful fundraising legacy.

May 3, 2017 was a groundbreaking day as Polo in the Pines partnered with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The Sharon McCollum Knight, Polo in the Pines Pediatric Cancer Research Fund was established to fund critical research at the Aflac Cancer & Blood CONTINUED >

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Disorder’s Center of Children’s and Polo in the Pines leaders began the journey with Children’s for a deeper understanding of the needs of serving the mission to fund research. “We had a goal to find tangible results in the shortest amount of time,” said Tina.

“Tobey J. MacDonald MD, Director of the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorder’s Center Pediatric NeuroOncology Program, introduced us to personalized precision medicine for children with brain tumors through scientific collaboration.”

For more information about this program please visit CHOA.org/braintumor.

Tickets to Polo in the Pines, October 13 and 14 are still available, with Saturday’s high style luncheon and silent auction and Sunday’s more casual Atlanta Polo Brunch Festival, where families and friends are invited for more polo, brunch tastings and fellowship at the delightful Atlanta Regional Polo Center. Sunday chefs from these favorite restaurants will be bringing their best

The crew at Lucky's Burger and Brew will defend their title this year!

brunch bite for guests: Davios, Pastria, Under the Cork Tree, Lucky’s Burgers and Brew, Ormsby’s , Murph’s, Dantanna’s, 1 Kept, The Mill, and Lielby’s.

Meet Polo in the Pines 2018 team of leaders -

Lucky's OFS Breakfast Burger won Top Bite last year. Come taste and vote October 14.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Development Officers: Melisa Morrow & Angie Duprey; Event Chairs: Tina & Matt Fowler; Honorary Co-Chairs: Marie & Brad Foster; Legacy Luncheon Co-Host: Colleen & Tom Sullivan; Board Leaders: Heather Mannik, Susan Matray, Todd Williams, Nikki Butler, Jamie Brewer; Community Leaders: Corinne Martin, JoAnn Payne, Sandy Vlajk, Rebecca Wiggins, Callie Walker, Katie Gatewood, Karol Butler, Joey Butler, Morgan Fowler, Abby Barnett, Elizabeth Melton, Malika Bowling, Leigh Buono, Tori Hampton; Celebrity Ambassador: Lara Lyn Carter, Lila Sullivan, Saville Sullian and Stephanie Zimmerman; Event Producer: Sean O’Keefe; Polo Coordinator: Jolie Liston, Atlanta Regional Polo Center.

The Power of Partnerships continues through our Polo in the Pines 2018 Sponsors and Business Partners: Georgia Water & Fire Restoration, Merrill Lynch, Engineering & Equipment Company, Summer Classics Home, Atlanta Tent Rental, Mahalo Marketing, Kendra Scott, Chocolate

Saturday restaurant partner:

Mountain USA, Tootsies Atlanta, Pediatric Brain Tumor

Capital Grille

Foundation (Atlanta Chapter), Cheever Home Team, Caris

Live Entertainment: Kinchafoonee Cowboys,

Eye Centers, Automated Lifestyles, The Selling Sisters of

Grand Ville Band and Jay Memory

Hughey & Neuman, Butler Pools, R. Designs Interiors.

Tickets, Sponsorship and Donations,

Events, Familius Publishing, WALB Albany, Stephen

CHOA.org/polointhepines

Gainous-State Farm Agent, Thomasville National Bank,

See you there!

Sean O’Keefe Events, Tito’s Vodka, Four Roses Bourbon,

Atlanta Regional Polo Center

Louis Pommery Champagne, Duckhorn Wine and our

4563 POLO LANE, ATLANTA, GA 30339

proud media sponsor Lifestyle Publications.

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ARTICLE MARIA SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY AUBRY CANALES

LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER, AUBRY CANALES, DISHES ON HOW TO TAKE THE BEST FOOD PHOTOS.

5 SECRETS TO FAB FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

F

OOD PORN. It's all over social media. There's that spectacular piece of towering chocolate cake or the glistening lobster tail

tips

that makes you want to lick the butter off your iPhone screen. How do people who

don't take photos for a living get these unbelievably

delicious-looking

shots?

Local photographer, Aubry Canales, shares their secrets!

Aubry is a Johns Creek resident, mom of three, and owner of Aubry Canales Photography. She specializes in unusual and unique photo compositions for corporate clients as well as individuals, emphasizing her graphic design background. Through years of hard-earned experience, she has learned the ins and outs of taking the best photos of just about anything. Here are her tips.

» TIP #1: It’s hard but try to photograph your food before you start eating it. Presentation is everything for chefs so showcase what they give you.

» TIP #2: Use different angles. Go ahead and get your phone/camera down on the table so you are on the same level as the food. Or take the photo from directly above if there is a unique design to show off.

» TIP #3: Get up close. Food often has great textures that we overlook. Most cameras have a “portrait/ macro” mode which helps you focus on something closer, while putting the background slightly out of focus. It creates a fantastic effect.

» TIP #4: Always be conscious of the background when taking the photograph. Move glasses, silverware and other items out of the background. This will simplify your photo. Also, just tweaking your camera angle slightly can change the background.

» TIP #5: Lighting is everything! If you have natural light, use it! If you need light, try not to use the flash on your phone/camera. Instead, have a friend turn their phone’s flashlight on and light the food at an angle from above. This trick also works really well when taking photos of people too.

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Learn more at AubryCanales.com .

Try this good food for yourself!

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Modern Southern Cookbooks NEW COOKBOOKS MIX CURRENT CULINARY TRENDS WITH TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN STYLE TO CREATE FLAVORFUL MODERN FAVORITES

TODAY’S COOKBOOKS HAVE EVOLVED FROM DIFFICULT, TEXT-HEAVY, PICTURE-FREE COLLECTIONS TO BECOME BEAUTIFUL MODERN STORYBOOKS. Southern cooking and baking has also evolved to include new ideas, fun trends, and daring spins on the classic comfort foods we know and love. Inspired by home cooks, chefs, and heirloom family recipes, the following three cookbook authors have put delicious twists on traditional Southern fare with their contemporary recipes. Full of crisp photography (you’ll definitely want to put them on display when they’re not in use) and easy-to-follow directions, these newly released cookbooks will quickly become the favorites in your collection.

For more book reviews and suggestions, follow Rhiannon Johnson on Instagram @writerrhiannon.

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ARTICLE RHIANNON JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

SOUTHERN BAKED: CELEBRATING LIFE WITH PIE AMANDA WILBANKS In just six years Amanda Wilbanks’ Southern Baked Pie Company has grown from a single Gainesville retail bakery to include three Georgia retail locations and a distribution center.

Wilbanks is now sharing her Southern take on a variety of sweet and savory pies—all based on a single pastry recipe.

SOUTHERN SNACKS: 77 RECIPES FOR SMALL BITES WITH BIG FLAVORS PERRE COLEMAN MAGNESS Highlighting local ingredients and traditional techniques, Perre Coleman Magness shares 77 scrumptious snack recipes that highlight the diversity of Southern cuisine. Ranging from classic to contemporary, this collection of small bites will have you prepared for any event—perfect for this season’s football tailgates and next season’s holiday parties.

THE NEW VEGETARIAN SOUTH: 105 INSPIRED DISHES FOR EVERYONE JENNIFER BRULE Chef Jennifer Brule shows you how to skip the meat without a second thought. Bringing Southern-style food together with plant-based approaches to eating, Brule’s enlightening cookbook appeals to vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike. It also highlights the fact that many traditional Southern dishes are in fact vegetarian.

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR Don't miss the silent auction! Funds

will be October 6 at 3 p.m. CWG is an open

raised will benefit many initiatives in

group for diverse writers looking to join a

the North Fulton area.

writing community.

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can enjoy food, free happy hour

RALLY ATLANTA

PURPLE PURPOSE LUNCHEON

courtesy of SweetWater Brewery,

TBA

Metropolitan Club

silent auction, a BOTE raffle (pack-

Rally Atlanta is the first official road

To purchase tickets or for more infor-

age valued at $2,000) and a variety

rally hosted by, in, and for the Atlan-

mation, Family Haven at 770.889.6384.

of vendors, fly shops and outfitters

ta exotic and high performance car

All proceeds benefit Forsyth County

who will be showcasing their goods.

communities. What's even better is

Family Haven, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit

Chattahoochee.org

that Rally Atlanta is a charity event

organization, serving domestic vio-

benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy

lence victims and their families in For-

Association. RallyAtlanta.com

syth and neighboring counties. $75

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Featuring Band X. Enjoy a night of

CARNEGIE WRITERS GROUP

POLO IN THE PINES

fun under the covered arena at Wills

Alpharetta Library

Atlanta Polo Club

Park Equestrian Center with the Ro-

Come celebrate the first Carnegie Writ-

Benefiting Children's Healthcare of

tary Club of North Fulton. Tables

ers Group in Atlanta at the Alpharetta

Atlanta, pediatric cancer research.

and sponsorships are now available!

Branch Library! The inaugural meeting

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When it’s your child, nothing’s more urgent When your pediatrician is unavailable, our Urgent Care Centers are open 7 days a week, including holidays. Because when they’re not feeling well, the last thing you want to do is wait.

To find out which of our 8 locations is nearest you, and even save your spot in line, visit choa.org/waittimes.

CHILDREN’S AT NORTH POINT

3795 MANSELL ROAD, ALPHARETTA

©2018 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR GALA PROM BRIDAL PAGEANT COUTURE EVENING WEAR MOTHER OF BRIDE

Guests

to

Saturday's

elegant,

high-style afternoon enjoy an exciting polo tournament, culinary presentations throughout the day, handcrafted

cocktails,

live

mu-

sic, Legacy Luncheon, silent and live

auction,

champagne

saber-

ing and the time honored polo tradition of "Stomping the Divots."

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Sometimes it's difficult to pigeonhole a book in a single category, so now there's a Cross Genres theme with authors with books about everything from a family in 4000 BC to traveling with a rock band. These events are free and open to the public. Door prizes!

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2018 WALK & ROLL FOR RESCUE Wills Park

In addition to raising money for the ASPCA (the national leader in saving and rehabilitating animals from neglect and abuse), this day is raising awareness and funds for Waggy World Paw Park and Throw Away Dog Project, that rescues dogs from high-kill shelters and trains them to be Police Dogs or Military Dogs.

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20 WALKING TOUR Downtown Alpharetta

Restless In Resthaven is a historic walking tour featuring some of Alpharetta's most interesting people from the 1850's on up. You will think you are back in time, experiencing CONTINUED >

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OCTOBER

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20 ANNUAL RHYTHM & BREWS FESTIVAL Lake Oconee

Reynolds Lake Oconee and Oconee Performing Arts Society are pleased to present The 2nd Annual Rhythm & Brews Festival at The Sandy Creek Barn, featuring live music, craft beer and wine tasting, and local and regional food trucks, all set amongst a picturesque backdrop.

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NOV 10 2018 MILTON LITERARY FESTIVAL 106 Rowe Lane

Save the date. Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump and Allies will be one of 70+ storytellers across mediums including national best-sellers, local authors, journalists, musicians, and unsung heroes.

Enjoy book signings, live music, food, and panel discussions. Meet local service dog trainers, watch a live podcast, write Six Word Memoirs®.

Young Adult and Children’s authors plus activities. Free.

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PARTING THOUGHTS THE NEWEST TECHNOLOGY DESIGNED WITH YOUR KITCHEN IN MIND.

COOL TECH F OR YOUR KITCHEN

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GONE ARE THE DAYS WHEN THE ONLY THING BEEPING IN A KITCHEN IS AN EGG TIMER! Check out out favorite gadgets to make cooking more fun and better looking.

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1. SMART MEAT THERMOMETER World’s first truly wireless leave-in meat thermometer with internal and external temperature sensors to ensure perfectly prepared meat for any meal.

Meater.com $69.

2. DRINKWELL 360 STAINLESS STEEL PET FOUNTAIN Your pets need to drink water too but now you can throw out that old water dish. The Drinkwell 360 Stainless Steel Pet Fountain mirrors a natural water source and holds one gallon of water, making it perfect for multi-pet households. Chewy.com $65

3. DIGITAL AUTOMATIC YOGURT MAKER

5. RED VOLCANO POPCORN MAKER

This automatic yogurt maker sets you up with enough homemade yogurt

What sets this popcorn maker from the rest is how simple, quick and easy it

for a week—made just how you like it. You customize flavors and ingre-

is to use. Popcorn drops straight into the bowl below and once it's done just

dients and the machine takes it from there to create perfect portions of

detach the bowl and you're set. It also doesn't require oil so the popcorn is

healthy and tasty yogurt. TheGrommet.com $49.95

healthier! Jane.com $32.95

4. VSPIN WINE AERATOR

6. 3-IN-1 S'MORES, FONDUE AND GUMMY BEAR MAKER

The vSpin utilizes technology to provide a two-hour decant in just 5 min-

Save shelf space with this fun 3-in-1 kitchen gadget. Why choose one treat

utes. By accelerating oxygenation through its patented technology a gen-

when you can have all three? You can create gummy candies, roast marsh-

tle, silent wine vortex is created to increase the surface area of wine in a

mallows, or melt chocolate all using the stainless steel heating element.

controlled and continuous manner. vSpin.com $250

Kids will love this! Jane.com $16.95

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