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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2018 PUBLISHER

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HEY Y’ALL! Michelle may be torn, but I’m not. The Dudes issue is without a doubt my favorite.

It was my pleasure to meet the gentlemen at the new Solis Hotel and watch as these power players made connections and “money moves,” as the kids say. (Gosh, I sound old!) Shannon McCollum, photographer to the stars, was our special guest artist for this shoot and I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Beth and Teonca (along with Brooke in PR) at the Solis, right in the shadow of the Porsche North America Headquarters, a jewel in our #SoFu crown.

In this issue, you’ll find some dude-pleasing food at Davio’s and coverage of our third

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HOT SPOT

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A NIGHT OUT WITH THE GUYS (& MY SISTER) AND AN INTERVIEW WITH CHEF MATTHEW ROSEKRANS

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ARTICLE ERIKKA SEARLES MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF DAVIO'S

DAVIO’S IS A PERFECT SPECIAL OCCASION VENUE OR SPOT TO POP INTO FOR HAPPY HOUR. I met my friends there as a preparty for my milestone birthday. It was the perfect setting for our group of eight. We were seated in the semi-private room, ideal for a celebration and conversation. The bar was social and the booths were secluded and romantic for date night. Basically, all occasions were covered.

The standouts—besides the exceptional service and elegant atmosphere—were the food and drinks. I’ll be happy to highlight my faves: the philly spring rolls on the appetizer menu were really good and I would go back just for the crab cakes. The bar was fully stocked and my cocktail was tasty. As far as the entrees, the steak was the star. My friend, realtor extraordinaire Mr. IBuyISellHouses Kedric Mallory, raved that it was one of the best he’s had.

There’s a really good reason for this. When I talked to Chef Matthew, he stated that Davio’s is very selective about their beef.

They only serve prime selections from the finest distributor and are the only restaurant to offer Brandt steaks. Davio’s is the only distributor of this kind of steak in the entire East Coast.

There are eight locations, mostly in the New England area. Chef Mathew worked at several area restaurants before making the kitchen at Davio’s his home. He served as chef at Pano’s, Dick and Harry’s, Van Gogh and Bliss before branching out to golf clubs and even serving 10,000 people at a time at the Georgia Dome. While the chef found that experience to be an exhilarating challenge, he said he “wanted to see the smiles on people’s faces, so he transitioned back into fine dining.

Chef Matthew has only been at Davio’s about a year and he touts the great food and people. When I asked him why South Fultonites should travel to the Lenox area to sample his fares, he laughed.

“It’s a quick 20-minute drive with no traffic and the food is great.

There’s even covered parking.”

Absolutely order dessert. If you’re watching your carbs, skip the popovers and have chocolates! My party, my sister and her date, my son’s godfather and his girlfriend Brandi Harris and my friend who is a constant fighter for social justice all agreed that they would love to visit again.

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ARTICLE CURTIS BUNN

Movers +Shakers

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LOCAL LEADERS DISCUSS THEIR ROLE IN SOUTH FULTON’S GROWTH, MUST-KNOW SOFU FACTS & THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORING YOUTH

The CEO John Brewer, Jr. Chairman/CEO of Vantage Private Capital, LLC My company focuses on strategic insight and potential job growth through small business acquisitions and development, ideal for South Fulton’s future.

South Fulton continues to flourish through local and state initiatives and development associated at a minimum by leveraging rail, freight and air.

Youth involvement is critical. Instilled by my dad’s altruism, I have read to elementary kids, mentored through the First Tee Golf Foundation and served as an engaged member of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta youth mentoring organization. I am on the Board of the Nsoro Foundation, a post foster care not-forprofit assisting youth into and through college.

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The Chairman Shannon James VP, Commercial Banking BB&T Middle Markets Chairman, Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance Secretary, Aerotropolis Atlanta CID By linking South Fulton with various corporations, I have established relationships during my lengthy career in business development. And with a leadership role in Aerotropolis, I can move strategically and accelerate the pace of results.

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I was the biggest advocate when the AeroATL Alliance Board approved partnerships with Step Up Atlanta (All Girls) and 100 Black Men of South Metro (All Boys).

The Surgeon Dr. Jacques Gordon Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Oral health is an integral part of a patient’s overall health. As the only oral and maxillofacial surgeon in South Fulton, it is a privilege to provide oral and facial health care needs for its citizens.

South Fulton has everything millennials are looking for. It is rich in culture and history, has great restaurants, affordable housing, a booming film industry.

It is imperative that young men in our community have someone that they can look up to and emulate. They yearn for direction, love and acceptance. For our communities and families to thrive, our young men must thrive.

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MOVERS + SHAKERS

(CON TI N U ED)

The President a n d S e r va n t L e a d e r Derrick E. Bell Engineering Executive, Assistant Vice President Starr Companies As President of the Omicron Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Inc., I’m dedicated to making our chapter’s resources available to city officials, businesses and residents in alignment with the fraternity motto, “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All.” We desire and deserve great schools, safe communities and economic growth. South Fulton is well-positioned for economic development. Companies stand to benefit immensely by locating here.

I am a testament to how positive role models can stop the cycle of poverty and poor choices that have a lifelong impact. Our Alpha Chapter mentors boys and provides scholarships.

T h e M o t i vat o r Shaun Banks Creator of Camp Warrior King Youth Development program, South Fulton Performance Group, “You Can Have It All” Conferences and “I AM Defense” for Women & Children Author of Persevere Overcome Win, a book about how to effectively develop youth.

The role of developing youth for tomorrow is important to me. I speak to organizations about the most effective strategies to do it.

South Fulton develops and continues to develop some of the most talented youth in the world. Mentoring youth is our utmost responsibility.

Children can learn to use their authority. The Word of God is the foundation.

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The Entrepreneur a n d P h i l a n t h r o p i st Robert E. Golden Director of Operations - Business & Community Development, Sproxte operations Mentor at Georgia Supreme Athletics, Inc. I use my time, talents and means to achieve sustainable social change. I own and operate businesses and nonprofits whose focus is the citizens and youth of South Fulton.

South Fulton is home to every major transportation artery to the Southeast, the USA and globally. It contains the last buildable dirt, a county where the shortcomings of GA 400 can be improved upon in the form of South Fulton Parkway.

Where I live, earn a living, own real estate, educate my son and volunteer my time are conscious decisions that strengthen my impact on young men in South Fulton.

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Planks: The Core of Your Back Pain?

By Pickens A. Patterson III, MD

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ey fellas! As the weather finally warms up, many of us are trying to get our abs summer-ready. When it comes to exercises, we know the plank can't be beat for building strong abs from the inside out. The plank, a simple, static bodyweight exercise, contracts all layers of the abdomen. As a result, it is an excellent way to strengthen the core.

It involves propping yourself from the floor on your forearms, elbows, and toes, engaging your core muscles to keep you up.

Not only is the plank exercise praised for helping sculpt abs, it is said to help with back pain by stabilizing the spine. See, if muscles around the lower back are weak, your body will rely more on passive structures, such as the spinal ligaments, bones, and discs for stability, which puts painful stress on the spine. In educating my patients on managing their lower back pain, I always advise strengthening the core.

Taking my own advice, I’ve recently begun doing planks— great way to get my six-pack and protect my spine, right?

Unfortunately, as I started seeing results, I challenged myself to increase the length of time for each plank. Increasingly, I would finish with significant pain in my lower back.

As a physician, I looked into the paradoxical effect doing the plank exercise was having on my spine-- causing more back pain, rather than helping it.

Here’s what I found: The most important element of a good plank is a completely neutral spine. Like any exercise, proper form is king for seeing results and reducing injury. With the plank, increasing the time ruins neutral positioning of the spine and creates impaired stabilization. As gravity begins pulling your abdomen toward the ground, the lumbar region slumps downward into hyper-extension, placing an unreasonable amount of force on the spinal bones and joints. In the end, this can lead to aggravation of low back pain and slower results on those abs.

The key to correct this is maintaining proper form and restricting the time each plank is done. This can be done by planking in front of a mirror or using a long stick down the back to ensure even contact with your head, shoulders, spine and hips, and limiting the time to one minute or less.

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BACK STAGE

“A Gentleman’s

Guide to Love and Murder” A n I n t e r v i e w w i t h J a m e s Tay l o r O d o m

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FIFTH THIRD BANK BROADWAY IN ATLANTA’S 2018/2019 SEASON ARTICLE ERIKKA SEARLES MITCHELL

JAMES TAYLOR ODOM IS A GEORGIA BOY, A NATIVE OF LAWRENCEVILLE AND A PROUD BERKMAR HIGH SCHOOL ALUM. He comes from a musical family. With a grandfather that had success as a country music songwriter, the family’s passion for music is no surprise. His love of the theater stems from watching classic movies with his dad.

“Theater and this show in particular is a wonderful escape from everyday hustle and bustle,” says the actor.

When asked how that love translates into his cur-

The music and singing are exceptional. Odom says the

rent career in musical theater, he said it was easy:

costumes and sets are richly designed, the writing is

Musical theater requires all of the theatrical skills at

clever and the romance between the characters is pal-

once. Trained in piano, Odom is thrilled to be able to

pable, making for an all-around good time.

act, sing and dance on stage.

I asked Odom to give South Fulton Lifestyle readers

It’s truly a homecoming for Odom. And the story of

a fun fact about him and his answer did not disappoint.

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is a rousing

Turns out he’s a huge fan of the Golden Girls! When

ride. When Monty Navarro finds out that he’s going to

asked to pick his favorite, he simply couldn’t. He said it

get quite an inheritance, he’s not going to let his place

would be like choosing his favorite family member that

at ninth in line for the fortune stop him from getting

he plays in “Gentleman’s Guide.”

rich. Someone’s got to go. Our hometown guy plays those eight members of the family as each one meets a bitter or comedic end. Crazy, right? Not for Odom.

He’s got lots of experience in both one-man shows and playing multiple characters on stage. In a previous performance of “Murder for Two,” he played 13

“Each one is her own kind of perfect and they all need each other,” says Odom.

Watching James Taylor Odom realize his Broadway dreams is its own form of perfection.

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different suspects. In “A Gentleman’s Guide,” he pulls off one split second change after the next, becoming a whole new character in 14 seconds or less.

Odom has carefully considered what each member of the family wears, how they speak and the manner in which they move. This show offers a unique theater experience that is at once classic and contemporary.

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WHETHER YOU’RE COOKING FOR ONE OR COOKING FOR MANY, THESE EASY DISHES ARE SURE TO IMPRESS ANYONE GATHERED AT YOUR KITCHEN TABLE ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

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FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH JALAPEÑO SLAW INGREDIENTS (SANDWICH) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Cayenne pepper, to taste Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Vegetable oil (as needed) Sesame seed bun Pickles

DIRECTIONS 1. Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper together in a shallow bowl.

2. Fill your skillet with oil to about 1-inch deep and heat to 350 degrees.

3. Coat your chicken breasts in the flour and seasoning mixture, then carefully place them into the heated oil.

4. Cook until golden brown with an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

5. Lightly toast your sesame seed bun, then top with pickles, fried chicken breast and slaw to taste.

FOR THE SLAW Combine mayo, hot sauce, garlic and dill pickle juice with shredded red cabbage, pickled onions and candied jalapeños.

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IN A BREAKFAST MOOD? CREATE THIS SANDWICH WITH WAFFLES INSTEAD OF A BUN AND ADD SYRUP TO THE CHICKEN ONCE FRIED.

CARNE ASADA STREET TACOS WITH AVOCADO RELISH INGREDIENTS (TACOS)

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1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons adobo sauce

MARINATE THE STEAK IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR UP TO 24 HOURS FOR EXTRA FLAVOR.

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons dried oregano Salt and pepper, to taste Choice of steak Fresh flour or corn tortillas Lime, optional

DIRECTIONS 1. Blend the red onion, garlic, adobo sauce, olive oil and seasoning in a food processor or blender, adding water as needed until smooth.

2. Marinate the steak in the mixture for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large grill pan and add the steak, cooking to desired doneness. Let rest in a foil tent for 10 minutes then chop into small pieces and assemble tacos as desired.

FOR THE RELISH Chop and combine avocado, fresh jalapeĂąo, cilantro, onion, lime juice and salt to taste. Top with queso fresco and pepitas as desired.

Steak marinade from CulinaryHill.com

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OLÍS TWO PORSCHE DRIVE IS ATLANTA’S NEWEST DESTINATION HOTEL. An iteration of Solís Hotels and Resorts brand by Capella Hotel Group, the hotel is managed by WP Hospitality Group Chairman and CEO Horst H. Schulze – a proven thought leader in executing world-class service standards while forging a new path for luxury-standard hotels across the world.

Solís Two Porsche Drive strives to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere for visitors to relax, perhaps after spending an exciting day at the nearby Porsche Experience Center or while traveling through

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and offers a number of unmatched guest experiences to infuse each stay with cosmopolitan comfort.

In addition to 24-hour in-room dining service, the hotel’s culi-

nary offerings include Apron, a signature full service restaurant, and Overdrive Lounge, a rooftop haven complete with handcrafted signature cocktails – perfect for relaxing and recharging after a long flight or a day on the neighboring Porsche Experience Center handling course.

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Also a highlight for guests of Solís Two Porsche Drive is the elegant rooftop Overdrive Lounge, which offers a comfortable, yet chic rooftop experience, hand-crafted cocktails, small plates and regular entertainment. Guests of the open-air, eighth-floor lounge are also privy to panoramic views of the

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THE STORY OF SAM COOKE

JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

SINGING WITH THE SYMPHONY

Decatur

West End

Midtown

Sam Cooke was the celebrated sing-

Juneteenth is a free three-day music fes-

Matthew Morrison (who played opti-

er, songwriter, and entrepreneur re-

tival at Morris Brown College. A Satur-

mistic teacher Will Schuester on TV’s

sponsible for hits like “Chain Gang”

day parade leaves Mozley Park at noon

“Glee”) sings with the Atlanta Sym-

and “You Send Me.” A Change ‘Gon

and follows MLK Drive to the festival.

phony in Atlanta Symphony Hall.

Arts Center in Decatur

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NEIGHBORHOOD APPLEBEE'S FLAPJACK BREAKFAST

CELEBRATION & LESSONS IN LIVING FEATURING MICHAEL L. THURMOND

FRIDAY OUTDOOR MOVIES

Come presents his story and his music at Porter Sanford III Performing

Cascade

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Come join the Hillside Community Out-

Join Dr. Barbara King at Hillside Interna-

Mableton

reach Ministry (HCOM) on Saturday,

tional Truth Center in welcoming Michael

See an outdoor movie at the Free Mov-

June 16, to experience fun and fellow-

L. Thurmond, CEO of DeKalb County, as

ie Series at Mable House Amphitheatre.

ship at our neighborhood Applebee's

he delivers the Father's Day message.

• June 8 - Jumanji

Flapjack Breakfast from 8 a.m.-10 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - Service in the Faith Chapel

• June 22 - The Greatest Showman

Funds raised will go to assist HCOM''s

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9:45 a.m. - Inspirational Singing

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LOCAL’S CHOICE ARTICLE KIMBERLY WRIGHT

L E T ’ S TA L K A B O U T

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Art Auction RADCLIFFE BAILEY AND LESLIE PARKS BAILEY OF CASCADE HEIGHTS SERVED AS HOST COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS!

THE 19TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION REPRESENTED 19 YEARS OF GETTING IT PERFECTLY RIGHT. To say the least, I can only imagine how nice the 20th Art Auction will be next year, because this affair had the perfect synergy and was completely sold-out!

The Art Deco theme, top-shelf cash bars, delicious cuisine from popular local restaurants, an abundance of collection-worthy

VIP PREVIEW

art, spirited live music and a hot local DJ made this an evening of just the right vibes

Sponsors, Host Committee, and VIP tickets + Opportunity to buy works at the

of good karma for the art scene. And did I mention the weather was also perfect? This

VIP Preview prior to public opening + Meet the exhibiting artists and learn

should definitely be a must-attend event for art lovers both young and old.

The show featured artwork from over 250

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Ceramics,

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artists from around the world with unique

Art, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography,

visions and talents. It was truly impressive and

Sculpture and Work on Paper. Bidding was

hearing the spectator buzz around the room

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was electrifying. Watching bidders and funds

which was so exciting as I watched well over

about their work firsthand + All-evening access to VIP lounge with open bars and complimentary hors-d'oeuvres by Chef David Sweeney

ART AUCTION & PARTY

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$100K raised to benefit Art Papers’ award-win-

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