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Well, hello there!

This little gem is the first issue of Midtown Lifestyle magazine.

Our lifestyle gurus have carefully chosen you to receive the magazine every month knowing you like to shop locally, dine nearby, support businesses in the neighborhood and will be interested in reading about people in our community who live and work here too. Our editor (that’s me) and publisher live intown Atlanta and are embarking on this print journalism journey together because we honestly believe we live in the most amazing area in Atlanta. Right?

Just look through these pages and you’ll see news about developments going vertical (the 4.5- acre Opus Place), updates on our favorite spots and tasty stories from loyal people like the wildly successful Hugh Acheson who chose Midtown as his Atlanta outpost and Tom Murphy, our mayor of Virginia-Highland. In every issue (which will arrive in your mailbox by the first of the month and available as a digital subscription) we’ll bring you events in our calendar, news in Around Town and features that reaffirm you’re living in the right community.

This magazine is about YOU and I hope we can dialogue through our social media and email. If you know of a budding business, engaging educator, compelling collector, fab family or little-known local attraction, please DO TELL.

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personality, the way you respect history and the environment and welcome everyone with open arms. Pictured on the cover is the Ultra Lounge at the new No2 Opus Place, the luxury condominium tower going up on 14th St. From this luxurious perch you’ll look across the tops of Midtown’s most majestic high-rises. No2 will rise at 53-stories. The design and sales center is now open on 14th, just west of Peachtree. OpusPlaceAtlanta.com

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

20 Hugh Loves Midtown

His favorite spots nearby and why he chose Midtown.

28 Our Alliance

The team at Midtown Alliance keeps us all together.

34 Tom Murphy’s Summer Pours

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Good Times

Paws at Piedmont

We stopped by Piedmont Dog Park on a sunny morning and met these adorable dogs and their nice humans. The park has separate playgrounds and runs for small and large dogs. Volunteer to keep them beautiful at PiedmontPark.org. Follow us on IG: MidtownLifestyleMagazine #PawsAtPiedmont

Jessica and Winnie come to the park every morning. Henry, a Great Pyrenees, brings Rene to the park.

Need a toy or treat? The park has them at the ready.

Mo adopted Sir Burbank "Banks" four years ago from the Atlanta Humane Honey caught in a rare pose. She's the fastest pup at Piedmont. Jennifer and Society. Happy Anniversary, you two! her family adopted her from a neighbor who could no longer keep Honey.

Tory and her granddog, Atlas

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Jr. League Gives

The Junior League of Atlanta awarded $1 million in grants at a luncheon at the Piedmont Driving Club.The winning nonprofits align with the League’s mission and are poised to affect transformational change in the city: Atlanta Community Food Bank, Atlanta Legal Aid Society and Children’s Hospital of Atlanta. JLAtlanta.org

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

NEIGHBORS WELCOME When Blanche Reynolds of Virginia-Highand turned 90-something (she’ll never tell!), more than 120 friends sang to her in three-part harmony with an organ backing them up. It was glorious and she beamed. Their gift

GO GLOBAL Duck out of traffic and into Cape Dutch, located just off Cheshire Bridge Road in Atlanta’s Morningside neighborhood. Cape Dutch brings a welcome heat this summer with its South African-style braai-fired plates and an extensive collection of global wine and craft cocktails. Executive Chef Philippe Haddad introduces a refreshed menu with each season, highlighting local ingredients and celebrating produce in its prime, delivering dishes sizzling off the open-faced braai in addition to longtime crowd-favorite plates large and small. We like to spend an evening on the patio for drinks or head inside for dinner in the bar and lounge, where the full menu is available to order. Open Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. Reservations are encouraged but not required. 404.343.0313

GARDEN BLOOMS

to her wasn’t quite complete yet, though, and couldn’t be wrapped any-

A new addition to the Atlanta Botanical Garden will offer the best

ways. Her friends, the diverse congregation of Virginia-Highland Church

views of the city but also showcase the Garden to the millions frequent-

dedicated a newly designed, more accessible and neighborhood-friendly

ing Midtown’s popular green spaces, including neighboring Piedmont

front plaza to her, the church’s longest worshipping member. The new

Park and the Atlanta Beltline. Hugging the southeastern corner of the

plaza was dedicated to her and her sister last month and features new

Garden overlooking the park, the new Skyline Garden, opened in May,

safer steps, friendly benches more landscaping and a ramp from the ded-

presents the Garden’s horticultural expertise on a whole new level. The

icated driveway. The total cost for the project is just over $100,000. “We

Skyline Garden lends a modern contrast to many of the Midtown attrac-

are proud to be a part of such a vibrant and historic neighborhood and

tion’s other display gardens and features plants from opposite ends of the

hope that the newly configured space will be used by neighbors at their

spectrum for an unparalleled experience. The 1.5-acre garden extends

leisure,” said Reverend Michael Piazza. The 11 a.m. Sunday worship service

from the southeastern side of the Great Lawn south to the rear of the

is interpreted in American Sign Language. VHChurch.org

Fuqua Orchid Center on a hillside overlooking the park, where new sig-

WE LOVE SUMMERFEST

nage will identify the Garden. More than 4,000 square feet of seasonal color mark a grand entrance to this contemporary garden space. A fun

As you know, the 34th annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest welcomes

mix of spring- and summer-flowering shrubs provides the “bones” for

visitors to one of Atlanta’s most charming historic neighborhoods June 3-4,

this primarily rotational garden. Nowhere else in the botanical garden will

2017. Presented by the Virginia-Highland Civic Association, Summerfest

be as saturated in color as this space, known as the Anne Cox Chambers

celebrates the arts with a juried Artist Market featuring more than 230

Flower Walk, immersed in the seasonal blossoms of camellias, hibiscus,

artists from the Southeast and beyond, displaying works representing

dwarf crape myrtles and re-blooming azaleas. AtlantaBG.org

numerous price ranges to appeal to any level of collector. The participating artists are chosen through a blind panel comprised of art professors, cura-

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tors and gallery owners. Art lovers and collectors can expect to find works

More than 700 people

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The panel included Virginia Hepner, the President and CEO of the Woodruff

BELLINA'S BEVVIES

Arts Center; Lee Thomas, Deputy Commissioner Film, Music & Digital

Ponce City Market Italian market and café, Bellina Alimentari, recently

Entertainment for the State of Georgia; Christopher Hicks, Director of The

launched a brand new spring cocktail menu. Beverage Manager Cole

Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment. Channel 2 News Anchor Justin

Younger Just, who joined the team in late March, looked to classic cocktails

Farmer moderated the event. Additionally, the Conservancy honored two

as an inspiration for the bar’s new libations. “Classic cocktails stand the

outstanding individuals. Jim Kennedy, Chairman of Cox Enterprises, Inc.,

test of time for a reason, and I want to pay homage to them by using the

received the Green Giant Award for his commitment to environmental

best products available to us,” says Just. Among the selections are Latte e

sustainability through the company’s Cox Conserves program and his

Miele ($12) made with milk-washed gin, raw honey, lemon and lavender

longtime dedication to Piedmont Park. Virginia Hepner, also a panelist,

which serves as an ode to the classic Bee’s Knees cocktail. Another favor-

received the Legacy Award in recognition ofr her tremendous impact on

ite on the menu is Pliny’s Tonic ($12) made with gin, Dolin Blanc, lemon,

the art community and City of Atlanta.

honey and a dash of za’atar spice – a lovely nod to Bellina’s owner Tal

BABY LOVE Atlantans Brian and Keri Fosse are aiming to change the world one thriving family at a time, leading the simple babywearing movement with a focus on stylish, everyday wear that promotes child and parent bonding. The

Polstelnik Baum and her native Israel. Just also enjoys welcoming guests to the bar with a refreshing sparkling spritz cocktail incorporating ingredients provided by local farm partners.

RIZE UP

husband and wife team behind Lalabu, which offers the only all-in-one

Rize Artisan Pizza + Salads is quickly becoming a neighborhood favor-

babywearing shirt for both moms and dads, is headquartered on Highland

ite and with the recent launch of their Sunday brunch menu, it’s not hard

Avenue. The Lalabu Soothe Shirt™ for moms and the recently released

to see why. Stop by the Poncey-Highland location from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on

Lalabu Dad Shirt™, perfect for Father’s Day, both feature an easy-to-use

Sunday, and you’ll be greeted by the bold, global flavors of house-made

pouch that calms newborns and grows with the baby, and an inner mesh

frittatas, biscuits baked from scratch, breakfast pizzas topped with the

panel, which provides cool breathability. The Soothe shirt also features a

freshest ingredients and savory breakfast sandwiches. You’ll find a bev-

built-in nursing bra that makes breastfeeding convenient at home or on

erage menu brimming with drinks to try; from mimosas and hand-crafted

the go. Both shirts retail for $75 and can be ordered online at Lalabu.com.

sangria to French-pressed coffee. As if the menu doesn’t do enough to

All Lalabu products are made in the USA and two percent of all Lalabu

convince you, Rize Artisan Pizza + Salads believes that brunch is meant

revenue is given to help moms in African countries.

to be shared and is an experience unlike any other. So slow down, sleep

MOUNTAIN LOVE The Swag, a 14-room rustic mountain hideaway in North Carolina, kicks off its 36th season on April 21st with a roster of programs that fea-

in and gather your brunch bunch to discover this local gem and spend the summer “brunching” at Rize Artisan Pizza + Salads Poncey-Highland.

SWEETLY SCENTED SPA

ture some of America’s foremost experts on Great Smoky Mountains

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta has just introduced a new

wildlife and nature. Hikes, workshops and presentations are designed

treatment that is sure to be a transcendent experience. Aroma Design

to celebrate the area’s stunning features through a variety of pro-

Bar by Body Bliss is a completely custom treatment created by the

grams. This year’s “event leaders” include nationally recognized North

guest with the help of a dedicated “Alchemista.” Through the help of an

Carolina-based storyteller Donald Davis, guest host for NPR’s Good

iPad app, the Alchemista and guest choose the desired feeling, which

Evening, singer and songwriter Doug Peters, artist Gay Bryant, mas-

guides them to an oil recipe to achieve the perfect potion. Each creation

ter naturalist and elk expert Esther Blakely, birding expert Bob Collier,

is mixed exactly to the guests’ specifications; they can choose to follow

hiking and wildlife experts Joel and Kathy Zachry, and black bear

the app recipe or incorporate a favorite essential oil—the options are

researcher Michael R. Pelton. The season runs through November 2,

endless. The therapist will hand-mix the oils into either a shea and goats

2017. For further information, contact The Swag at 800.789.7672 and

milk body butter or exfoliating scrub. Guests can either bring home the

tell them Sue, our editor, sent you! It's one of her favorite spots.

bespoke blend, or use it in one of The Spa’s most popular treatments, the

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80-minute Midtown Massage. Yes please! FourSeasons.com/Atlanta

Be a part of something big. If you are passionate about parks and urban spaces, volunteer with the nonprofit that preserves and enhances Atlanta’s premier green space, the Piedmont Park Conservancy! Volunteers are important members of the Piedmont Park community and critical to the success of the Park and its programs. With more than 200 acres, the Park offers many ways to lend a hand including landscaping, beautification, group projects, leading tours, helping at Green Market and so much more.

Join their dynamic volunteer team who are committed to conservation and keeping Piedmont Park growing! Learn more at PiedmontPark.org.

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ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS

n honor of our fathers this month, we talked with Stephanie Andrews, founder of Balance Design in Candler Park, and

asked how she works with men to make their homes special and more meaningful.

ML: WE LOVE MEN, BUT WHAT MAKES THEIR DESIGN NEEDS DIFFERENT?

SA: What we've noticed about our guys is that they usually have strong feelings about what they do and do not like and take very little time to make a decision. We enjoy their subtle (and not so subtle) nuances, and we would like to shed a little insight on designing specifically for men.

ML: WHAT MAKES A ROOM SPECIAL?

SA: Make the room useful! This photograph (bottom left) features a client's kitchen who wanted a small seating area instead of the traditional breakfast table. It was important to him that this space provided a fun, comfortable spot to hang out with his kids, friends, and just have fun and play guitar.

Use a strong, unexpected accent color. The yellow table in this room really grabs your attention as a fun and interesting piece (just like the homeowner!).

ML: WHAT KIND OF ACCENTS WORK?

SA: Choose items with patina.This antique kilim rug (right) looks like it has had some exciting adventures! It's worn surface adds texture and character to the room.

ML: WE NEED INSPIRATION!

SA: Have fun! Don't take design too seriously! The pairing of the rough-and-tumble leather sofa with easy breezy plants creates a happy, carefree vibe.

ML: WHAT ABOUT ART?

Anything framed well can be art. We've framed bobbleheads, maps, sketches, even some wildlife! Believe in what you love and it can be beautiful and tell your story. Make it personal.

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HUGH’S DAY (CON TI N U ED)

SGC: YOU'RE A DAD TO TWO BEAUTIFUL GIRLS. WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF THE PERFECT FATHER'S DAY?

HA: Just a day out with them is fine by me. Maybe a hike with some ham and cheese sandwiches and iced tea. They are amazing kids and to see them smile is the best thing ever.

SGC: EMPIRE STATE SOUTH HAS AN AMAZING GARDEN PATIO AND YOU PROBABLY ARE HAPPY TO HANG OUT THERE ON YOUR DAY OFF IN MIDTOWN. WHERE ELSE DO YOU STOP, SHOP, PEOPLE WATCH AND VISIT IN MIDTOWN ATL?

HA: Midtown ATL is a very happening place these days. For coffee I love to go to my own Spiller Park Coffee cause well, DALE IS THE BEST PERSON EVER. Shopping, I love an afternoon trying on shoes I can't afford at Sid Mashburn. People watching is fun in Piedmont Park. And I do love a good cocktail at Grain.

SGC: WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE MIDTOWN FOR YOUR ATLANTA OUTPOST?

HA: Tenth & Peachtree is literally the center of the city. It just made sense at the time we signed the lease. It bucks up to great neighborhoods and has an immense amount of live/work space right there. It is the epitome of modern ATL. SGC: TO ME, THE ONLY THING BETTER THAN GETTING A GIFT IS GIVING ONE. WHAT'S THE COOLEST PRESENT YOU'VE GIVEN TO SOMEONE RECENTLY?

HA: Probably a NASA Design book to my friend and chef Matt. It is the style/graphic design manual for NASA. Very cool.

SGC: DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL SOUNDTRACK? WE WILL LISTEN TO IT NEXT TIME WE COOK.

HA: Husker Du, Fugazi, Glenn Gould playing Bach, Dilly Dally, The Afghan Whigs, Archers of Loaf, Younger Lovers, Roland Alphonso.

Hugh Acheson is the author of the James Beard Award Winning cookbook A NEW TURN IN THE SOUTH: Southern Flavors Reinvented for Your Kitchen and chef/ owner of the Athens, Georgia, restaurants 5 & 10 and The National, the Atlanta restaurant Empire State South and coffee shop Spiller Park Coffee, and the Savannah restaurant The Florence. He is also the riculum built to serve the needs of the modern Family & Consumer Sciences (founded as Home Economics) classroom, emphasizing retainable real life skills with topics including hands on culinary instruction, conscious consumer economics, and D.I.Y. design principles. A New Turn in the South won the award for Best Cookbook in the field of “American Cooking” by the James Beard Foundation in 2012. His second cookbook is Pick a PICKLE: 50 Recipes for Pickles, Relishes, and Fermented Snacks and his third, THE BROAD FORK: Recipes for the Wide World of Vegetables and Fruit. Food & Wine magazine named him Best New Chef in 2002 and the James Beard Foundation awarded him Best Chef Southeast in 2012. Hugh competed in Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, Season 3 and starred as a judge on Top Chef, Seasons 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. He lives in Athens with his family.

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ohn and Lindsay have lived in their Midtown condo since they graduated from Georgia

Tech, working in banking (him) and for a tech start-up (her) and love everything about their central location. They hop on MARTA to get to work and to the airport. They cross over to Piedmont Park for runs after work and to go to the dog park as much as they can with their pup. They eat out more than they eat in and have season tickets to the Atlanta Symphony’s Delta Classical Series. Volunteering with the Piedmont Park Conservancy on various fund raisers, they have met other like-minded people who love living in and around Midtown.

They don’t want to live anywhere else.

But, they are outgrowing their condo, smartly purchased when the market favored new buyers. They want a newer home, with luxury amenities in a residential development that appeals to their authentic lifestyle and love of Midtown.

“These buyers are like most of the 150-plus who are on board thus far at No2 Opus Place.

They want out of their older home but haven’t had gorgeous high rise options until now,” said Kerman Haynes, Vice President, CITY HAUS Developer Services & Midtown Office for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “And now, with our partner banks offering buyers access to equity in the homes they are selling to move to Opus, the move is attainable.”

Haynes explains that after studying the current market, he and his team discovered condo owners like John and Lindsay were stuck. They had plenty of equity but often not the liquidity nor the desire to borrow on investments or 401k for the hefty deposit on a new condo.

Plus there were no new upscale, boutique residences being built in Midtown. The Berkshire Hathaway team created a solution.

Now, interested buyers can work with one of three lenders, Wells Fargo, HomeServices Lending or Brand Bank to access their equity for a deposit on their new home at No2

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Opus Place, Midtown’s new grande dame, 53-story condominium tower designed by Perkins + Will on 14th Street in the heart of Altanta’s most vibrant neighborhood. Opus Place is a 4.5-acre mixed-use development with a world-class pavilion by renown architect Richard Meier as its crowning jewel. “It’s poised to become Atlanta’s premiere destination where the luxury consumer can live, work and play amongst inspired planning, art and innovative architecture,” Haynes says. “We’re very excited.” Additionally, lenders have programs in place for 90 percent financing and even 95 percent financing on one bedroom condos priced at $850,000 at No.2 Opus.

The 14th Street sales center opened with a flourish in May with 150 commitments and another 1750-plus registered potential buyers for the project.

Details and registration at OpusPlaceAtlanta.com or 404.266.8100

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Midtown Alliance staff pose in front of the Midtown letters outside Colony Square. Top row (seated from L-R): Laura Troutt, Michelle Polak, Susannah Lee, Chris Leighty, Kevin Green, Winston Loggins, Thomas Wynn, Sarah Wilgus, Dan Hourigan, Jorge Cordero. Bottom row(standing from L-R): Than Hua, Kathleen Mitcham, Andre Turner, Kyle Guess, Ike Carter, Bradley Mason, Timothy James, Debra Brown, Shannon Powell, Veado Johnson, Reginald Woodall, Brian Carr, Marwesi Woodard, Terry Ward, Ashley Jaberi, Jonathan Hurst, Daniel Istok, Cladie Washburn, Courtney Richardson, Rusty Bishop, Alecea Connor, James Ricketson, Lauren Bohn.

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City Scene

(CON TI N U ED)

A

fter rising from the ashes of the Civil War, Atlanta adopted the

Midtown experienced the largest rezoning in the city’s history and more

motto resurgens, Latin for rising again. The story of Midtown

than $4.5 billion in new investment, including 6.2 million square feet of

personifies this motto—a neighborhood that rose along with Atlanta

office space, more than 7,600 residential units, 656,000 square feet of

and enjoyed a long post-war boom, fueling the development of such

retail, and more than 1,300 hotel rooms. Critical to the success of Midtown

landmarks as Piedmont Park, the Georgian Terrace Hotel, the Biltmore

Alliance was the creation of the Midtown Improvement District, a voluntary

Hotel, the Fox Theatre, and countless mansions lining Peachtree Street.

assessment of commercial property owners that has raised and helped to

Post-World War II suburban sprawl left Midtown vulnerable once

leverage more than $100 million to implement the Blueprint.

again, however, a commercial and residential center now largely

Midtown Alliance went on to design and implement Blueprint

abandoned and forgotten. Refusing to leave Midtown’s future to

Midtown II beginning in 2003, and is now building on the success of

chance, a group of business leaders and community volunteers came

these efforts. Blueprint 3.0 highlights include:

together in 1978 to form Midtown Alliance, a nonprofit organization committed to the neighborhood’s present and future.

Today, nearly 40 years later, Midtown’s resurgence is due in large part to Midtown Alliance, which has carefully guided the neighbor-

• Building an “art walk” that connects the Midtown and Arts Center MARTA stations.

• Installing dynamic bridgescapes as gateways into Midtown at 10th and North Avenue.

hood’s planning and development. The result is the progress we see

• Implementing a robust, low-stress bike network for Midtown.

today: a safe and accessible live-work-play community with a very

• Constructing a pedestrian-and-bike-only bridge at Peachtree

high quality of life. All the good they do happens in partnership and

Place crossing over the Downtown Connector linking the east and

coordination with the City of Atlanta.

If you’ve counted the number of cranes across the Midtown skyline, followed news stories of major employers moving to Midtown,

west sides of Midtown.

• Incorporating a one-acre public park into a new development on the south side of the District.

enjoyed an exceptional urban art, culture, shopping, or dining

• Constructing a park over the Downtown Connector.

experience, or simply felt the energy of this neighborhood, Midtown

• Adding new east-west, high-capacity transit connections on North

Alliance would probably tell you that none of these things is acciden-

Avenue and 10th Street.

tal or coincidental, and it all started with Blueprint Midtown.

Beginning in 1997, Midtown Alliance spearheaded a remarkable

At the heart of Midtown Atlanta’s next great chapter is the redevelop-

community planning process that went on to become an award-win-

ment of Colony Square at the corner of Peachtree and 14th Streets, the

ning, nationally recognized model of excellence. According to Midtown

first mixed-use development in the Southeast. Opening its doors in the

Alliance, the Blueprint “stimulated dramatic changes to Midtown by

mid-1970s but languishing in recent years due to a fiercely competitive

providing a framework and catalyst for new housing, desirable office

commercial market, Colony Square was recently purchased by North

space, transportation improvements, public safety initiatives, environ-

American Properties and is in the planning stages of a major renovation.

mental clean-up, and a pedestrian-friendly streetscape program.”

Want to become a part of Midtown’s progress? Attend the Midtown

Midtown Alliance engaged the community throughout the process,

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seeking ideas, feedback, leadership, and support, and the results were,

and consider becoming a member of Midtown Alliance, and enjoy

quite literally, groundbreaking. During this six-year period of transformation,

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Lifestyle Calendar

June JUNE 1 - 4 ATLANTA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL MIDTOWN ATLANTA Enjoy a sample of the best food that Atlanta has to offer. Various times and locations, until Sunday June 4. ATLFoodandWineFestival.com

JUNE 9 MOON RIDE PIEDMONT PARK The Atlanta Moon Ride is a 6-mile nighttime bike ride through some of the city’s coolest neighborhoods with several thousand of your closest friends! 7 p.m. - live music, food trucks and entertainment for all ages.

The ride officially kicks off at 11 p.m. Established in 2012, the Atlanta

JUNE 1 - 29

Moon Ride allows bike enthusiasts to ride at night without having to battle traffic all while showcasing Atlanta's beautiful skyline. All pro-

THURSDAY MOVIES IN CENTRAL PARK

ceeds benefit local nonprofit organization, Bert’s Big Adventure.

ATLANTIC STATION

The 2017 season of Movies in Central Park will feature films from

JUNE 10

1990-2000. The free films will begin promptly at dusk. June 1: FRIED

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JUNE 3 & 4 VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND SUMMERFEST VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND

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JUNE 11

arts, crafts, music and food festival that closes down North Highland

ATLANTA STREETS ALIVE

and Virginia Avenues and brings people from all areas into the High-

MARIETTA ST. & HOWELL MILL RD.

lands. The festivities include a 5k, parade, several spots of live music,

Organized by the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, Atlanta Streets Alive will

and much more. VaHi.org

introduce in June a brand new route in uncharted territory for open

JUNE 3 & 4

streets via Marietta St. and Howell Mill Road, during the Atlanta Cycling Festival. Neighborhoods include Downtown, Georgia Tech,

BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL

English Avenue, Marietta Street Artery, Home Park, Atlantic Station,

CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER

Blandtown, Berkeley Park, and Underwood Hills.

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JUNE 18

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CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN

counters, plant sale, refreshments, food trucks, live music, face paint-

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDENS

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Parting Thoughts

T

om Murphy has been a restaurateur and wine aficionado in Atlanta for more than 35 years. You

can find him most days at his well known restaurant Murphy's, where Virginia Avenue and North Highland meet, and you can also find a fantastic gem of a wine shop there, too. Tom spent some time thinking about what the perfect wines would be for Father's Day week-

end. Here are his top five choices: 1. NV LAURENT-PERRIER BRUT, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE PRICED AT $41.99

According to Tom this is an elegant man's Champagne.

Crisp, clean and citrusy he would pair this with brunch dishes like Egg's Benedict or French Toast. It scores 91 points with Wine Enthusiast and is worth the splurge to treat Dad. 2. RED CAR ROSE, SONOMA, CALIFORNIA $24.99

Dry and aromatic, this is perfect for day drinking. Tom thinks this wine is perfect for a day at the pool, a picnic, or a backyard barbecue while watching the Braves Game.

Flavors of tangerine oil, grapefruit and bing cherries, this is day drinking wine at its finest and affordable for a crowd.

3. ARGYLE RESERVE PINOT NOIR, 2014, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON $29.99

For Tom, this glass of pinot is perfect for a summer afternoon and early dinner. Served at cellar temperature, this would be his pick for an evening outside on a patio with grilled salmon and fresh vegetables from the local farmer's market. Toasted, rich and earthy with flavors of sweet cherry and red heart plum this is a silky wine with firm tannins and a well-bodied mouth feel. Practically the perfect pinot.

4. CHAPPELET MOUNTAIN CUVEE, NAPA VALLEY 2013 $34.99

This Napa Valley blend of the Bordeaux varietals is rich and enticing with layers of blueberries, blackberries, baking spice and toasted wood. Bay leaf, black pepper and a hint of dark chocolate can be found on the nose and Tom would suggest this be served with a nice steak from the grill or maybe even a Cuban cigar (it is Father's Day after all.) It drinks like a much more expensive wine than it actually is.

5. JORDAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA $59.99

A wonderful expression of Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, rich, elegant, fruit filled and well balanced, this wine would be the highlight of any Father's Day Dinner. Tom is a fan of this Bordeaux style cabernet sauvignon, that is crafted with care and with old world style in Sonoma, Calif. This is a wine that makes a statement with dinner or on its own.

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