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YOUR MAGAZINE AND AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Lifestyle Publications is proud to announce our commitment as media sponsor for the third annual Hope Ball, the American Cancer Society’s Atlanta gala event on April 30 at the Delta Flight Museum.

We are partnering with the event chair sponsor, Delta Air Lines, to honor our friend and stage 4 cancer survivor, Jeff Wigbels of Buckhead. There are a variety of sponsorship levels available, from presenting sponsor to table sponsor, with specific needs including a valet and dessert sponsor. These opportunities are an excellent way for you to show your support of our local American Cancer Society projects through smart branding before and during the April 30 gala; a table at the black tie gala for customers, friends and family and more. Sponsorships range in levels of commitment from $20 $50,000. Email Barbara.Jostworth@Cancer.org or call Barbara at 404.327.6477 for details. Like the event on Facebook at American Cancer Society Hope Ball. Here in Georgia, ACS supports: more

GET SCULPTED Fitness model turned entrepreneur, Katherine Mason, is taking Atlanta’s fitness arena by storm with the opening of her first state-ofthe-art fitness studio and luxury active wear boutique, SculptHouse.

than 10,000 nights of free or reduced rate lodging for cancer patients and families; 3,122 uninsured or Medicaid cancer patients; 6,231 trips taking cancer patients to treatment; 600 visits by Reach to Recovery volunteers and more.

Open in Buckhead, SculptHouse is the only studio in the world to combine unique fitness programing based on the Lagree Fitness Method and human-powered machinery. Along with the beautifully designed space and fitness-fashion boutique, guests will experience sophisticated equipment including the Megaformer, a full-body strength and conditioning machine, as well as the NFL-endorsed Woodway® Curve treadmill. SculptHouse trainers will deliver classes that are tailored to suit guests’ specific needs with a focus on building long, lean muscle tone and achieving maximum results in minimal time. “We are incredibly excited to bring the ultimate fitness haven to Atlanta,” says Mason. “SculptHouse is bringing innovative technology to the fitness community in a beautiful space that sets the tone for an effective workout.” Sculpthouse.com

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technological upgrades that will enhance exhibitions and programs and will make the museum’s elegant, contemporary galleries even more visitor- and exhibition-friendly. Lettie Pate Evans Foundation – an independent private foundation that invests primarily in education, arts and culture – is part of the family of foundations that also includes the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation. And, for the second year in a row, the Zeist Foundation has granted MODA $25,000 to help

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ODYSSEY UNDERWAY Odyssey will hold its annual Odyssey Brunch at the St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead on Monday, February 8 at 9:30 a.m. The annual brunch makes it possible for 350 students to attend Odyssey's life-changing program for free. The brunch will feature a keynote address by UCLA's Distinguished

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school graduation and supporting them on their path to college.

The program is a partnership between the Atlanta Public Schools and The Westminster Schools and is held on Westminster's campus.

OdysseyAtlanta.org Pictured (on previous page) are, in front row: Honorary Chair Lindsey Kamin, Co-chairs Molly Caine and Mary Ann Groton, Honorary Chair Jennifer Kellett. Second Row: Cara Isdell Lee, Sheetal Dube, Amy Kim, Caroline Willis, Angela Bromenschenkel, Ashley Miller. Third Row: Veronica Morriesette, Helen Stewart, Catherine Flynn, Alden Potts, Christina Whitney, Catherine Jaxon.

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HELP FINISH THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER The American Cancer Society’s life-saving mission is driven by community volunteers from all walks of life. Even a few hours a month can make a difference. Opportunities in our community include serving on teams that organize special event fundraisers. From walks to galas, there’s a place for everyone to get involved. Event volunteers help recruit sponsors and participants, coordinate logistics and much more; driving cancer patients to treatment appointments; helping cancer patients with appearance-related side effects of treatment. To learn what volunteer roles might be a good fit for you, visit Cancer.org/volunteer or call 800.227.2345.

ALONE TIME WITH YOUR VALENTINE This Valentine’s Day, you might want to sneak away to the heart of Buckhead for a private escape with loved ones. Couples will enjoy a massage class in The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta’s luxurious couples’ suite. The one hour and 50 minute experience begins with a soothing candlelit, rose petal soak in the suite’s sunken marble tub and is followed by an instructional session with a highly-trained therapist including specific massage techniques that couples can use together. To help recreate the spa experience at home, couples will be given a Mandarin Oriental Signature Body Oil in the scent of their choice. The day is complete with champagne and hors d’oeuvres served on the private guest room terrace with sweeping views of the city. The Alone Time with Your Valentine package is priced from USD $1,265 per night and is valid from February 1 to 29. Call 404.995.7500 or email MOATL-Reservations@MOHG.com.

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Northside Hospital Cancer Institute treats more men with prostate cancer than anyone else in Georgia. And Northside’s patients have access to the latest research and treatments. These are a few more reasons why people from across the country trust Northside for their cancer care. No team works harder to help make cancer a distant memory. For help finding a cancer specialist, call 404-531-4444.

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ulling up the long welcoming driveway to the The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee after a short but taxing drive east from

Atlanta, I checked my watch (for the last time, I promised myself ) and bolted across the courtyard to the spa. The warm staff showed me to my locker and I changed into the thick robe and spa sandals, sinking into one of the over-stuffed armchairs in the softly lit lounge.

My 50-minute Winter Resistance Ritual massage was, hands-down, one of the best full-body, multi-sensory treatments I’ve ever had. I was a pool of happiness after the dry body brushing (for exfolia-

tion), a massage with tea tree and eucalyptus oils (my new favorite), a very warm rain shower with infused steamed towels around my feet and warmed volcanic stones in my willing palms and cooling moisturizer again massaged into my renewed skin. The large sauna, steam room, whirlpool tubs and private showers beckoned in the newly expanded women’s lounge. I was welcome to lounge then or, as a hotel guest, was encouraged to come back anytime during my stay. I couldn’t imagine staying away.

The National Tavern and (below) the broad lawn at The Ritz

Too soon, I floated the few steps through the cool lake country air to the lodge-like lobby of The Ritz-Carlton. Just 75 miles from noisy Atlanta, the AAA Five Diamond lakeside resort is glowing from a multi-million dollar renovation. Through the bank of windows in the grand beamed lobby, the tranquil outdoor infinity pool, whale-shaped kids pool, updated sun deck, and fire pits dot the broad lawn leading to the lake.

My travel companions, still glowing from their massages, ventured out to the 6,000-square-foot ice rink where hot cocoa was being served. A lakeside bonfire was being stoked, ready for s’mores later. We found a sofa inside in front of another roaring fire and chatted with guests - a group of ladies celebrating decades of friendships and coworkers attending a team-building weekend. Lucky them! Cockplemented by an arugula salad. These pair-

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soon become ours, too. “Shareable bites” included the steamed pork

Lake Oconee by the folks at Jittery Joe’s in

buns, Mason jar shrimp and prosciutto and melon. Each had plenty of

Athens) we indulged in a starlit constitution-

merits. The incredibly juicy wood-grilled pork chop burst with flavor

al around the lovely lawns of The Ritz, where

thanks to careful barding (that is, securing a bit of pork fat to the chop

swings and hammocks are tucked away

during roasting) served up with tender cider beets and crispy fingerling

among the tall hardwoods. I opted to tuck

potatoes. The savory rosemary lamb meatballs were served atop a bed

myself into the dreamy king-sized bed in the

of house-made lemon pasta and the grilled mountain trout was com-

gorgeous lake-view room. Dreams included.

tails were served all-around by a friendly waitress.

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The magic is in the delivery of these flowers, candy, jewelry and cards. What better and more unique way is there to celebrate your love than a winter picnic?

Begin with the location. Pick a local park with picnic tables or grassy areas.

Find a spot near a body of water, if possible. The quiet, soothing sounds will be a perfect backdrop to the romantic meal. Murphey Candler Park in Brookhaven has numerous large, grassy areas as well as shaded picnic tables, all complemented by the large, peaceful lake.

Set the scene. A large, soft blanket is key. Add some candles, flowers, and some large pillows to make dining more comfortable and intimate. Don’t use paper plates and plastic utensils – real plates and silverware transform a casual picnic into a special dinner.

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“We had quit buying tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, melons, lettuce, and a host of other foods at the grocery chains because none of it tasted the way we remembered fruits and vegetables tasting when we were growing up,” says Greer.

Mary Holmes is mentally and physically disabled, and the visits to the market are a chance for her to be adventurous and spend time getting to know the farmers, whom her parents jokingly call Mary’s “boyfriends.”

The farmers market also became the place that the Tirrills found Georgia Organics. Since 2010, they have been Seed & Soil Society Members, one of the highest membership donor levels where community members donate $1,000 annually to assist in funding Georgia Organics. The Tirrills have lived in Buckhead for 14 years, and since their love of organic food has grown, they moved to a twoand-a-half acre lot that gives them more space to grow a garden of herbs and compost their food waste.

“It’s satisfying to know our charitable giving is going to an organization that is grassroots in the truest and best sense,” says Greer. “Money from donations through the Seed & Soil Society goes directly to support farmers, from educational workshops to hands-on assistance in the lengthy, expensive process of becoming certified organic.”

The farmers market is an example of how Georgia Organics is living their mission: to connect organic food from Georgia farms to Georgia families in the community. By bringing local farmers to the markets, they are encouraging Atlantans to buy and eat local foods.

When other sustainable farmers see the community’s increased demands for Georgia-grown foods, they, too, become involved. Georgia Organics was founded in the 1970s, and since then has developed many programs to enhance Georgia’s sustainable local food systems through education and advocacy.

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Georgia Organics’ incentivizes schools to participate in the Farm to School Program through The Golden Radish Award. In 2015, 39 schools received a Golden Radish Award, up nine schools from the previous year. More than 18 million meals were served with local food and the Farm to School program reached 700,000+ students.

For the second year in a row, Atlanta Public Schools received the Gold level, the highest level possible for the Golden Radish Award.

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TEPPANYAKI, SUSHI AND SAKE AT KATANA

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6.

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ALEXA ROSEMARIE

hen Katana opened in Buckhead, they

Many of the same dish-

broke the mold for hibachi restaurants.

es are served, but there

Guests watch chefs prepare artful Japanese

are more choices for

dishes on an open grill, executed to perfection.

appetizers, which all

Katana was inspired by Japanese steak-

3.

offer playful flairs

houses, however that is where the similari-

on

ties between the two end. Katana deviates

classics. Squid

from the standard image of a hibachi-style

Leg Fries are

grill. Fresh Maine lobster, Icelandic lamb,

served crispy

and organic free-range chicken are con-

with

verted into plated creations like Chilean

ping

sauce,

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Miso

Cauliflower

pops. Food is then beautifully plated on a

flash fried coated in miso chili,

collection of eclectic plates. The only menu

a Pork Pop sits alongside foie gras, and

items not prepared in front of guests are

Baked Lobster is adorned with caviar.

Japanese

5.

dipis

4.

and green tea

the soup and orders off the sushi menu,

Both Hu and Muh are Korean, and their

which are hand-rolled at the sushi counter.

lives and travels across Asia are infused

powder comple-

“At Katana, guests won’t feel like the chef

into Katana’s style. They want to emphasize

menting tequila blanco.

is rushing to prepare their food,” says Mali

Asian ingredients and add their own flair. Hu

Hu, who is co-owner of Katana with her hus-

and Muh also own Ichiban, a more traditional

shot, literally, to try one of the many sakes. Sake

band George Muh. “Watching the chef pre-

Japanese hibachi steakhouse.

Manager Johanes Yoharry is certified though

Beyond the cocktails, it’s worth a

“Katana’s Teppanyaki is not better, it’s just

International Kikisake-Shi, a sake certification

The sushi takes on a playful edge, much like

different," says Hu. She considers Teppanyaki

program that is only available in English in Los

the owners’ other restaurant, The One Sushi

a form of family-style dining, with the added

Angeles and Japan. He recommends trying the

+ in Brookhaven. The seafood for the sushi

excitement of a chef cooking before your eyes.

“Sake Tasting:” 3 shots of Asahiyama Junmai,

bar is imported weekly from Japan. In addition

Hu is also the mind behind many of

Amabuki Yamahai Junmai (made with marigold

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roll. The Blacklist roll takes spicy tuna to a new

juices and syrups. One of Mali’s cre-

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ations, One Night in Beijing, combines a

Never Say Never Again is a roll loaded with

Chinese liquor called daqu with St. Ger-

shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and crabstick.

maine, house-made blood orange shrub,

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Local Limelight

HAVE YOU SMILED TODAY?

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id you know that February is National Children's Dental Health

a fun and exciting time for all.” This year at

Month? For the occasion, our local limelight shines on Dr. How-

their annual "Candy Buy-Back" Halloween

ard of A+ Pediatric Dentistry of Atlanta, where kids always seem to be

Party, where kids come "sell" their Halloween

smiling and can't wait for their next check-up.

candy for a dollar per pound, Dr. Howard and his

While in dental school at Howard University, Dr. Jaha Howard had

team bought back over 700 pounds of candy. They

an epiphany. “After completing a rotation in pediatric dentistry, I re-

then send the candy to troops serving overseas⎯that's

alized that I had the unique opportunity to have a positive impact on

an A+ for everyone.

kids who were forming habits that they would carry for a lifetime.”

Dr. Howard owns A+ Pediatric Dentistry of Atlanta and has a

No wonder Dr. Howard, along with the A+ Pediatric Dentistry of Atlanta team, is one of the most

unique approach to treating children’s teeth. Many children are

loved dentists in the community. Their passion

frightened of the dentist, and many more don’t understand the im-

and dedication shines through and creates

portance of keeping a healthy mouth. Dr. Howard and his associates

a safe, comfortable environment that chil-

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dren look forward to visiting.

fice. It helps that Dr. Howard knows magic! He can make a trouble-

“We plan to keep showing an un-

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common and unmatched expression

naughty tooth, they win a prize.

of love for our patients and the

What’s different about Dr. Howard, however, are his social media sites and fun community activities.

entire community…it’s all about giving every kid a unique

“Our team makes it a point to find ways to engage our pa-

and awesome dental ex-

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perience. At the end of

AtlantaKidSmiles.com, features interactive games, quizzes and

the day, our kids win

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the A+ Pediatric Dentistry of Atlanta team got together to film

really matters.”

their latest YouTube video, Straight Outta Vinings. Seriously hilarious, it was a hit with patients and the community alike.

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esides the Meadowcreek High School students who are already scheduled to report to her classes throughout the day, it is a regular occurrence for alumni, aspiring chefs, industry professionals and faculty to pay Culinary Arts Instructor Chef Simone Byron a visit. Their reasons for stopping by range from simply saying hello, to getting a dose of Chef Simone’s humorous, yet authoritative instruction; or simply catching a whiff and—if lucky—a forkful of whatever delectable dish is being prepared. Her laboratory is a recently erected state-of-the-art kitchen rivaling the most upscale restaurants in Atlanta, courtesy of the Gwinnett County School System that realized the potential of her current and future students.

Chef Simone and her pupils have garnered accolades and awards locally and nationally in her brief three-year tenure.

Chef Simone, age 32 and a graduate of the Atlanta Art Institute, is devoted to her diverse student body and reminds them they are all one family, and she graciously accepts the role as the mama. She can’t help it. It’s in her blood.

When our great grandfather Cyril Byron Sr. served as the executive chef on Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Line on the way to America by way of Jamaica, he went on to start the Byron Catering Company in Bronx, New York, during the early 1900s.

Since its inception, the Byrons’ Thanksgivings were on Saturdays because they had to work on the traditional Thursdays, leading to a family tradition that is still honored.

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Chef Simone’s mother Brenda Byron was an incredible elementary school teacher for more than 40 years earning numerous accolades in education and appearing on national television shows including the CBS Morning News and the Oprah Winfrey Show; the latter reunited Brenda with one of her students from decades ago while she was instructing her third grade class at Hapeville Elementary School in front of millions of viewers. (Simone was an honorary student in the background at age 8 that day.) Fittingly, mom was also a phenomenal cook who perfectly reinvented recipes she came across in cookbooks, magazines and eventually online. Before Brenda’s passing from the unforgiving return of cancer the day before Thanksgiving in 2012, Simone was by her side mentally recording every chop, stir and dash of spice.

Even I, Simone’s oldest brother, played a small role by sharing what I learned at one of the most lauded hospitality institutions in the world, Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.

We all knew Simone was destined for greatness. Now, others are investing in Simone’s prerogative to provide her Meadowcreek students with a future.

World-class hotels including Loews Atlanta provide her wide-eyed pupils tours of their hectic back-of-the-house operations; restaurants such as Surin of Thailand, Foundation Social Eatery, and South City Kitchen host heavily discounted—if not free—dining experiences; esteemed Atlanta-based culinary authorities such as Certified Master Chef

Daryl Shular and Westminster Academy Executive Chef Eric Centeno happily give lectures on what their occupations demand; culinary-themed field trips hundreds of miles away in cities such as Philadelphia, Pa., occur annually; and Publix, United Way, the Gwinnett Health Department and Vulcan have recently funded a Meadowcreek High School community garden Chef Simone wrote a proposal to support neighborhood sustainability.

And when her students are not winning silver and gold medals during regional and national culinary competitions, Chef Simone balances being a National ProStart Invitational Competition coach and the perfect mother of her 8-year-old son, Cameron, who is also destined to be a chef. Oh, and she is also catering for realty gurus, politicians, lawyers, corporations, and school officials to name a few under her burgeoning company Dishful Thinking.

Ultimately, Chef Simone does her best to use the finest, freshest and most flavorful ingredients for anything she serves up, but the one that is the most immeasurable is love, and her students, growing clientele, and family savor it with every heavenly bite.

Dennis is a monthly contributor to Lifestyle Publications and, while honoring his sister, they would also like to pay respects to Chef Simone Byron’s lead student and mentee for four years before his tragic death in a car accident, Abdirahman Bashir.

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