Vinings October 2016

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OCTOBER 2016

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Bottoms up.

OCTOBER 2016

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ctober is one of the most beautiful times of year in Georgia. Mornings are crisp but not cold. Afternoons are pleasantly warm, not obnoxiously hot. There is also so much to do and you don't have to go far to do it. You can go apple picking and wine tasting and still be home for dinner.

This month in Vinings Lifestyle, it is all about the drinks...where to get them...how to make them...what to eat with them. Vinings and Maria shares a glass of wine with Kevin Smyrna has no shortage of places to consume Cornish at Canoe. (Photo Nikki Rau-Baker) some tasty libations. From unique Argentinian Malbec wines at Canoe to Pumpkin Ale beer (yes, that's a thing) throughout the Atlanta metro area, we hope to introduce you to some special spirits you may not be familiar with already. Be sure to also check out our review of the newest steakhouse in the area, 101 Steak and an overview of the winery in our own 'backyard' at Château Élan.

Until next month, I'll see you sipping something special at Public House or while working it off on the ALTA courts!

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October 2016

Departments

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18 Pair Away

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Our Contributors

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Food & Wine

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Hops & Vine

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Food & Wine

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Culinary Creations

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Road Trip

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

Wine and food pairings perfect for fall.

30 We’ve Got Spirit(s). Yes we do!

The best cocktail recipes from the area’s top restaurants.

34 Dream On

Secrets behind a Georgia gal's successful winery.

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Our Contributors

Meet Our October Contributors ANIQA FEERASTA'S day job is as a diversified digital marketing and e-commerce specialist based in Smyrna. She

has worked for Amazon.com, and also launched a social media program for a telecommunications company in Afghanistan. In her free time, Aniqa enjoys writing, meeting new people, and planning her next travel adventure.

So far, she has traveled to 15 countries across 5 continents, and still counting!

DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON is originally from New York and a Cornell University alumnus. He is an award-winning

journalist and photographer who has worked with various publications and websites for the past 20 years. He is also a world-renowned beer writer, blogger and event planner under the alias Ale Sharpton. Atlanta, GA is his home. AleSharpton.com

LAURA MILLER is a native Atlantan with a passion for the written word. From creative short stories to folk songs,

business writing to human interest journalism, Laura has written some of everything and enjoys a challenging topic. Currently, she writes for numerous local publications as well as small businesses. OmniaWriting.com

KENDRA PIERSON is the creator of HeadbandForToday.com, a lifestyle blog with a heavy emphasis on parenting

and travel. She doesn't make headbands, but rather wears the multiple headbands as a small business owner, board member, and community volunteer, as well as a wife and mother to two young children.

LIA PICARD has lived in Atlanta with her husband for nearly three years, hailing from the Sunshine State. She

loves to cook and explore the local dining scene, highlighting both on her blog and other publications around town. Lia loves the Atlanta community and shows support by volunteering with different local organizations including the Junior League of Atlanta. TheCardiganKitchen.com.

NIKKI RAU-BAKER is an Atlanta based photographer who has been photographing as a hobby for the past 20

years and started her own business two years ago. She lives in the Smyrna area and can be found around town taking photos of everything from conventions, to community events, and concerts. Find her work at GeekBehindTheLens.com.

PRESTON SMITH lives in historic Vinings with his wife and children (both human and canine). He traces his lineage

back to seventeenth-century Englishmen who drank beer for medicinal purposes to survive their trans-Atlantic voyage, which explains his irritable bowel, crooked teeth, snarky attitude and aversion to anything oceanic. After attending Baylor University and the University of Georgia law school. Preston worked in healthcare and served four terms as a Georgia State Senator. He squanders his spare time trying to persuade his three hunting dogs to act less like house cats and more like, well – hunting dogs. SouthernReflections.com

MARY WELCH is a business and lifestyle editor who writes on a broad range of topics ranging from the legal world

to automobiles to travel for a variety of local and national publications. She is the former editor of Atlanta Wom-

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Want to join our roster of writers and photographers? Email Maria.Smith@lifestylepubs.com.

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Good Times

Ms. Heel Boutique VIP Grand Opening Event

There is a new place in Smyrna to find fabulous footwear: Ms. Heel Boutique. This boutique specializes in high heels and other glamorous finds and recently threw a posh grand opening party to celebrate their launch. Ms. Heel is located in the new shopping center, Shops at Belmont. MsHeel.com

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Good Times

Smyrna Rotary Club Celebrates Smyrna Birthday Celebration The Smyrna Rotary Club helped to celebrate the birth of Smyrna with family and friends during the official Smyrna Birthday Celebration on August 6, 2016. High-energy music, festival foods, birthday festivities, and a kids entertainment area added to the excitement of the annual event. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SMYRNA ROTARY CLUB

Vinings Down Hill 5K Race

The 20th Annual Vinings Down Hill 5K, dubbed the fastest 5K in Atlanta, raced into the history books on this August. Hosted by the Vinings Rotary Club, hundreds of Atlantans braved the heat to run the 5K and party together in Vinings Jubilee afterward.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

BEST OF ATLANTA HOMES REAL ESTATE TOUR COMING THIS MONTH Lifestyle Publications is excited to be a media sponsor of the Best of Atlanta Homes real estate tour. This unique event is a guided

22 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. There will also be a student field trip performance on Friday, October 21 at 11 a.m. Reservations for this performance can be made at ArtsBridge.org.

Guests will be transfixed by the innovative programming that defines the breadth of classical ballet with performances of Return set to music

by Aretha Franklin and James Brown by DTH resident choreographer Robert Garland and Spelman College’s Distinguished Visiting Scholar Dianne McIntyre’s Change. The Dance Theatre of Harlem will feature three new dancers in the touring troupe that makes it's way to Atlanta.

New dancers will include Kristy Lee Denoven, former soloist with the West Australian Ballet, Choong Hoon Lee, a powerful South Korean dancer trained at Korean National University of Arts, and joining after three seasons with Oregon Ballet Theater is Jordan Kindell.

experience of some of the best homes in Atlanta. The homes on the

Tickets for these awe-inspiring performances will be priced from

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process, as well as the intricacies of buying and selling a home. And it's not just about viewing spectacular homes. Guests will also be able to indulge in delicious food, hand crafted cocktails, cigars, music, pop-up shops, and little surprises around every corner!

BANKSOUTH NAMES NEW ATLANTA MARKET PRESIDENT BankSouth names Kim Nelson, its current mortgage subsidiary

All proceeds from this real estate tour will go to Tuo-Be Youth Development

CEO, as their Atlanta Market President. The bank branch and current

Foundation in support of their programs and expansion. Tuo-Be Youth

mortgage headquarters will relocate from their Hammond Drive loca-

Development Foundation Inc. is a 501c3 community based organization,

tion in Sandy Springs to the Forum at West Paces in Buckhead, not far

dedicated to vocational growth, and development of the youth.

from Vinings, later this month. Nelson will remain CEO for BankSouth

The Best of Atlanta Homes Real Estate Tour will take place on

Mortgage and is charged with running the bank’s Atlanta operations.

October 8, 2016. It will start and end in Buckhead. For more informa-

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customers locally as well as in the Watkinsville, Athens, Atlanta, and

SMYRNA ROTARY CLUB HONORS ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR Smyrna Rotary Club recently awarded its most prestigious prize, Rotarian of the Year, to Cherry Gipson. Ms. Gipson worked dil-

Savannah areas. BankSouth has been continuously recognized as a top performing community bank in the nation. Focusing on providing superior customer service, BankSouth offers personal and business banking solutions, lending and mortgage products as well as wealth management services.

igently this past year in many Smyrna Rotary projects, such as donat-

Ms. Nelson and her team operate nine locations throughout Georgia

ing dictionaries to local elementary students and providing skills and

with a brand reputation of mortgage excellence. With the BankSouth

educational training at the Cobb Adult Education Center. She has also

Mortgage team, Ms. Nelson leads the #1 new construction lender in

had a prestigious career outside of her Smyrna Rotary Club activities.

Georgia and the #10 Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Best Places to Work.

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Smyrna Rotary Club has a proud tradition of service above self. Smyrna Rotarians plan and carry out a remarkable variety of humanitarian and educational service projects that touch people's

3RD ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE AT GRIFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL SET TO BE A 'SCARY' GOOD TIME

lives in local communities in and around Smyrna and Vinings as well

For those looking for frighteningly good time this Halloween, there's

as throughout the world community. For more information on Smyrna

no need to drive far. Just head to Griffin Middle School to check out their

Rotary Club, visit SmyrnaRotary.com.

3rd annual Haunted House. Only open the weekend of October 21st, this

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM RETURNS TO ATLANTA

Haunted House is good fun for the entire family and it helps to support children in our community. This annual event is a fundraiser for the Griffin Middle School Foundation, which is a non-profit organization formed for

Returning to Atlanta for two public performances, Dance Theatre of

the sole purpose of raising funds beyond those currently provided by

Harlem (DTH) will grace the stage at the Cobb Energy Centre on Oct.

the Cobb County School District. It helps to fund elements of education

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Cumberland Mall is a one million square foot shopping mall which provides an elegant and modern atmosphere conveniently located off of Interstate 285 and I-75.

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Food & Wine

Food & Wine PAIRINGS FOR FALL

ARTICLE LAURA MILLER | PHOTOGRAPHY NIKKI RAU-BAKER

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ith cooler temperatures comes the desire to curl up with a blanket and a glass of wine. Nothing chases away the chill of autumn better than a rich Merlot!

However, one main challenge that many face is pairing the right wine with their meal.

White, red, sweet, or dry; what's to be served when both seafood and steak are on the menu?

Luckily, Kevin Cornish, Beverage Director at acclaimed restaurant Canoe, knows a thing or two about delicious wine.

There are three main things to keep in mind when pairing wine with food: the protein's fat content, the acidity of the wine, and the secondary components of the meal. Foods such as fruit can alter the flavor of the wine in ways you might not expect.

“Spicy foods are difficult to pair with and need a sweet wine," says Cornish, "If spicy foods aren’t paired with sweeter wines, the taste will become bitter.” Experimentation is key, however, and the more you try the more adept you’ll become at pairing flavors. Remember, there are no hard and fast rules! Wine should always be a way to enhance the dish that you’re serving.

“In Rias Baixas, Spain, they make wine to pair with seafood and more coastal cuisine since they are a coastal town. In Italy, they make red wines to pair well with lamb since lamb is prepared across Italy,” Cornish explains. If you’re having shrimp, find a wine made near the coast. A good steak? Inland vineyards won’t steer you wrong.

And with the changing seasons comes new opportunity for wine pairings. According to Cornish, Malbec is a popular fall choice because of its spice content and peppery notes. Canoe is constantly changing up its selection as well; new combinations and wines from around the world are always on the menu, especially when the seasons change.

While oysters and champagne pair well together year-round, there are other pairings that lend themselves to this season. "Lean meat pairs best with Malbec and Pinot. Bigger dishes, such as the [New York] strip, pair with the Stonestreet

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Food & Wine (CON TI N U ED) Cabernet made in Alex Valley, California,” Cornish says. “They mix well because of the fat content, heaviness, and dark blue notes."

Canoe prides itself on offering interesting variations of classic wines, as well as educating their staff about the intricacies of wines from around the world. Cornish recently traveled to Argentina to learn more about the unique wine that Catena Vineyards produces. He was immersed into Argentinean culture and all aspects of their old-school wine-making process. He then brings that knowledge, and those wines, back to Canoe.

“We want the average consumer to be able to come in and enjoy a nice glass of wine, and we like to work with winemakers that are passionate about their product,” says Cornish. “The Catena family has been making wine since 1902." Their high-altitude Malbec impressed Cornish immediately.

To taste unique wine offerings like these, head over to Canoe and give their fall menu a try!

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Hops & Vine

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CRAFT BEERS FOR YOUR FALL

BUCKET LIST

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ith Georgia graciously raising the alcohol limit of beer from a hindering six percent alcohol by volume to 14 percent in 2004, the gate to the South’s beer heaven has been opened. Now there are more than 40

breweries statewide, some of the most revered beer bars in nation, and retailers dramatically expanding their shelf space to supply the booming demand of ales and lagers. With this sea of craft beer comes special varieties brewed for certain times of the year called “seasonals.”

Check out two popular styles created specifically for the fall which embrace hearty dishes and often boast higher alcohol levels to warm up chilly nights. Meet Oktoberfest and Pumpkin beers.

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food and fun related!

OKTOBERFEST/MÄRZEN

PUMPKIN ALES

Traditionally, beers were brewed during the month of March

Although Halloween and Thanksgiving occur in late fall, ales brewed with

aka Märzen in Germany. They were often stored underground

nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and real pumpkin have become so

to keep them cool prior to the days of refrigeration, leading

popular, this style is hitting store shelves as early as mid-August. Medium-

to October being the right time for consuming them. They are

bodied, sweet, and complex, this style is great to pair with roasted poul-

typically malty, slightly sweet, and full-bodied averaging about

try, spicy vegetables, and numerous desserts including chocolate cake!

six percent in alcohol. Look for them in stores, bars and colossal

Usually between five and seven percent alcohol by volume, look for the

steins near you.

imperial and barrel-aged versions, as well as those that are more boozy,

EXAMPLES TO LOOK FOR:

• Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen

thick, and sweeter beginning around eight percent to double-digit levels.

EXAMPLES TO LOOK FOR:

• Wild Heaven Autumn Defense

• Dogfish Head Punkin

• Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest

• Terrapin Cranberry Pumpkinest

• Weihenstephaner Festbier

• Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale

• Great Divide Hoss Oktoberfest Lager

• Brooklyn Brewery Post Road Pumpkin Ale • Southern Tier Pumking

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LOCAL TIPS FOR BEER CONNOISEURS (OR THOSE WHO WANT TO LOOK LIKE THEM) BREWERY HOPPING: Visit local breweries to get the freshest version of their interpretations of these beers when available, including Burnt

Hickory, SweetWater, Three Taverns, and Jekyll to name a few.

PUB LOVE: On the beer pub side, Wrecking Bar, Max Lager’s, 5 Seasons, Twain’s and others make phenomenal beers.

BEER AND FOOD PAIRING: Yes, that's a thing. Definitely consider the Brick Store, The Porter, Taco Mac locations, World Of Beer and others.

And don’t shy away from asking for tastes before committing. They should be happy to give you a 'sneak sip'!

BRING THE BEER HOME: To pick up some great brews in Atlanta, head to Hop City, Green’s, Tower, Sprayberry Bottle Shop, Ale Yeah!, Whole

Foods, Lincoln Station, and Savi Provisions. They do a tremendous job stocking their shelves with the newest beers out.

Cheers!

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A Toast to Regional Wineries Dahlonega quietly becomes the heart of Georgia's wine country.

Three Sisters Vineyards

ARTICLE MARIA SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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ine enthusiasts should head to the hills...the foothills of the North

Montaluce Winery

Georgia mountains in Dahlonega that is. While there, enjoy

award-winning locally-produced wines along with breathtaking views. The 'secret' of these beautiful Georgia wineries is starting to get out. Dahlonega is now known as the heart of Georgia Wine Country and the Wine Tasting Room Capital of Georgia.

Dahlonega, Georgia in Lumpkin County is just 65 miles north of Atlanta. It is a postcare perfect, authentic Appalachian mountain town. From Italianate hillside mansions to Appalachian-style lodges, visitors can tour six distinctive wineries and 12 tasting rooms to learn first-hand from the vineyards what it takes to coax award-winning wines from ground to grape to glass. And what a delicious education that is!

Dahlonega is located on the high inner-edge of the Piedmont in Northeast Georgia and has become a celebrated Georgia grape growing region. The region is 1,650 to 1,850 feet above sea level, and the topography, soils, and long growing season have given this lit-

tle pocket of Georgia red clay some of the most prime wine grapes.

These grapes are then turned into some of the most notable wines being produced in the South.

Dahlonega is home to Cavender Creek Vineyards & Winery, Frogtown Cellars, Kaya Vineyard and Winery, Montaluce Winery, Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery, and Wolf Mountain Vineyards.

Each vineyard has its unique grapes, grown and cultivated to possess a distinct flavor. Why not head north for a day (or more) and check out some wineries right here in Georgia?

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101 Steak

Beefs Up Vining’s Dining Scene

ARTICLE LIA PICARD PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED Executive chef Joey Ahn puts his own mark on the dishes at 101 Steak.

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Longing for an upscale restaurant without driving to Buckhead? Look no further than 101 Steak, the newest fine dining addition to Vinings. The restaurant opened its doors this past July in the former Social Vinings space and presents itself as a traditional steakhouse, but offers so much more.

My husband and I stopped by on a Thursday night and were pleasantly surprised to see the place buzzing with diners. The dining room is beautiful. The dining banquettes are plush with enclosed booths, however, unlike other steakhouses, you won’t need to whip out a flashlight app to read the menu.

Executive Chef Joey Ahn clearly put his mark on the menu with dishes like the Tempura Maine Lobster Tail with sambal aioli ($17) and Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with sour gherkins ($13). Other appetizers include East and West Coast Oysters with sour orange cocktail sauce (market price), Sea Salted Beet Salad ($10) and Braised Fennel Meatballs ($9). We opted for the Maryland Crab Cakes with vegetable slaw and peppadew remoulade ($16).

This proved to be a delicious choice. The crab cake was heavy on the crab, and light on the filling, and the vegetable slaw was zesty with a nice crunch.

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101 STEAK

(CON TI N UED)

Yes, 101 Steak has a great steak selection but don’t overlook the other entrees. There’s the Green Egg Pork Chop served with a Coca Cola gastrique and braised collard greens ($28), as well as the Roasted Springer Mountain Chicken Roulade with buttermilk whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus ($21). I couldn’t resist ordering the Frutti de Mare, a linguini dish tossed with octopus, clams, shrimp, lobster and a spicy tomato sauce ($39). The seafood was delightfully fresh, and the tomato sauce packed just the right amount of heat. There was plenty of lobster and enough left over for lunch the next day!

My husband opted for the 16oz 101 Steak Delmonico ($46). It was thick, tender, and super juicy with a nice amount of perfectly charred fat you probably shouldn’t eat (but do anyway because it’s irresistible). Being (not very) health conscious, he paired it with the pimento mac and cheese topped with crumbled bacon ($7.50). I’m defenseless against creamy, gooey mac and cheese and the one at 101 Steak is no exception. It’s served bubbling hot in a cast iron pot and is the perfect sharing size.

We couldn’t leave without dessert – and if you have to pick just one dessert, go for the chocolate cake.

It’s made locally by the Garner Girls. The chocolate frosting is creamy and thick, and nicely distributed between the layers of cake. The cake itself actually tastes like chocolate and not cloyingly sweet.

101 Steak is great for an upscale night out whether you’re a party of two or a large group. It could easily become your new favorite special occasion spot. The service is spectacular and the food is delicious and delivers in quality.

101 Steak is located at 3621 Vinings Slope, Atlanta, GA 30339 in the Vinings Main plaza. Parking is complimentary with valet or garage options. More information can be found at 101SteakATL.com.

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Food & Wine

Cheers!

Ever wonder what's in those delicious cocktails you order at restaurants throughout Vinings and Smyrna? We did too! So we asked some of our favorite local establishments to share the secret recipes to one of their top drinks. You can try to make each one at home or just head out and let the professionals have at it.

TOP COCKTAIL RECIPES FROM THE AREA'S BEST PLACES TO DRINK

ARTICLE MARIA SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

SOUTH CITY KITCHEN OLD FASHIONED, South City Kitchen Vinings, Vinings.SouthCityKitchen.com INGREDIENTS

• 1½ ounces 1792 Bourbon • 1 sugar cube • 3 dashes Fee Brothers Whisky Barrel Bitters DIRECTIONS: Muddle sugar cube with bitters.

Add bourbon. Stir over ice. Strain over king cube. Garnish with orange rind and serve.

The Millionaire, 101 Steak, 101SteakATL.com INGREDIENTS

• 1 ounce Rittenhouse Rye • 1 ounce Merlet Lune d'Abricot • ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice • ¼ ounce egg whites • ¼ ounce St. George Absinthe DIRECTIONS

Shake ingredients, except ab-

sinthe, in a mixing tin until frothy. Add ice and shake until cold. Add absinthe and swirl in a coupe or martini glass. Strain ingredients into glass. Add several The Millionaire, 101 Steak

dashes of Peychaud's Barrel Aged Bitters and enjoy!

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Ancho Repose, Muss & Turner's

Ancho Repose, Muss & Turner's , MussAndTurners.com (Drink created by Jeneva Abrams) ​INGREDIENTS

• 1½ ounces tequila • 1 Tamarind Ancho syrup (see below) • Fresh strawberry juice • ¼ ounce Averna Amaro • Dash of ​Tajin​seasoning • ​1 lemon twist​ • 2 dashes Chuncho (Peruvian bitters) ​DIRECTIONS:

Combine first four ingre​

dients in mixing tin. Shake and strain​ into​ a ​T​ajin-rimmed glass.

Garnishd with Chuncho and​

The Kokomo, The Public House (at Hotel Indigo Vinings)

lemon twist For the Tamarind Ancho syrup INGREDIENTS

The Kokomo,

• 25 dried anchos • 1 quart raw cane sugar

The Public House (at Hotel

• 1 quart pureed tamarind

Indigo Vinings),

• ½ cup Chuncho bitters

ThePublicHouseRestaurants.com/ The-Public-House-At-Vinings

• ½ cup water DIRECTIONS: Steep

the dried anchos

INGREDIENTS

• 1½ ounces Four Roses Bourbon

in very hot water for 15 minutes, then

• ½ ounce Don Q Coco Rum

drain, rinse and chop them. Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and stew for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

‘Ernest’ Politician, Canoe Atlanta

• ¾ ounce Fresh Squeezed Lime • ¾ ounce Pineapple Peppercorn Schrub • Splash of Ginger Ale

Let cool. Puree as fine as possible then strain and chill.

DIRECTIONS: Mix first four ingredients. Shake

and strain over scotch cube. Top with Gin-

‘Ernest’ Politician, Canoe Atlanta,

ger Ale and garnish with pineapple leaf.

CanoeATL.com

• Grapefruit, soda, and orange peel for

INGREDIENTS

finishing touches

• 1 ounce Quintinye Vermouth Blanc

DIRECTIONS: Stir spirits

• ½ ounce Quintinye Vermouth Extra Dry

over ice. Top with grapefruit and soda and

together and pour

• ½ ounce Luxardo Maraschino

garnish with orange peel.

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Food & Wine

(CON TI N U ED)

The Cucumber Rose, Hook Line and Schooner, HookLineSchooner.com INGREDIENTS

• 2 ounces Absolut vodka • Squeeze of agave nectar • 1 ounce lemon juice • ½ ounce simple syrup • 2 cucumber slices • 1 sprig rosemary DIRECTIONS:

Mix first four ingredients.

Pour into glass and garnish with cucumber slices and a sprig of rosemary.

Porch Pounder, Porch Light Latin Kitchen

Porch Pounder, Porch Light Latin Kitchen, PorchLightLatinKitchen.com INGREDIENTS

• 1½ ounces Don Q Rum

The Cucumber Rose, Hook Line and Schooner

• 1 ounce Bacardi 8 • ½ ounce triple sec • ½ ounce amaretto • 3½ ounces fresh juices

Soho Cucumber Ginger Collins, SOHO Atlanta

(pineapple, orange juice, lime Juice) DIRECTIONS:

Pour

in

12

ounce glass top with ice, and add a splash of soda water. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and a cherry.

The Pineapple Ecstasy, McCray's West Village, McCraysTavern.com INGREDIENTS

The Pineapple Ecstasy, McCray's West Village

• 1½ ounces Van Gogh Pineapple vodka • Splash of pineapple juice • ½ ounce tropical pineapple schnapps DIRECTIONS: Mix

all ingredients and drink up.

Soho Cucumber Ginger Collins, SOHO Atlanta, SOHOAtlanta.com INGREDIENTS

• Fresh cucumber • 1½ ounces Hendricks gin • ¾ ounce fresh Sweet & Sour (store bought can be used) DIRECTIONS: Muddle two fresh slices of cucumber in a glass. Add in the gin and Sweet & Sour

mix. Finish with Ginger Ale and garnish with fresh cracked pepper and cucumber slice.

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Culinary Creations Photo Brittany Hanson

M

ost wineries start as a family business. Phifer Pavitt is not one of those. Some wineries are owned by a company with a lot of

money and a business plan. Again, not Phifer Pavitt.

Living the Dream

Instead Phifer Pavitt was hatched when Ringgold, Georgia-born

Suzanne Phifer Pavitt was drinking wine with her husband, Shane Pavitt, in Italy and played a game of ‘What if.’ Both wrote down what they would love to do in 10 years. It turns out that Phifer, who at the time worked for a Fortune 500 company, and Pavitt, a stock trader, had one common dream: to own a small boutique winery and make artisan wine.

“I’m a girl who loves a project and over the next year our date night

would be going all over the western half of the U.S. looking at different places. The path led us to 24 acres of never developed land in Calistoga, CA,” she says. “We made an offer on the back of a restaurant’s menu, sent it to the owner and 30 days later, we owned some 'potential'.”

For the next couple of years, Phifer Pavitt and her husband worked

on clearing the land and talking about the 'potential'. “It was a great adventure and it was all on-the-job training. With the wine business, you don’t mess around. It’s costly and time consuming."

The duo decided to make what they liked to drink, which was

Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. "The joke was that the

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worst case scenario was that if no one like it, our family and friends would still drink our wine,” she said with a laugh.

They partnered with the Temple Family Vineyards’ Lakespring

Ranch, an organic estate vineyard that produces grapes with intensely favorable berries. The Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Juliana Vineyards ranch, also known for excellent fruit.

Photo Bob McClenahan Photo Marin Kristine Photo Adeline and Grace

“We didn’t have the ‘if you build it, they will come,’ philosophy. We have been incredibly blessed. My intuition told me that if we stuck to our guns and did what we believed in and were good stewards of the land, it would happen.”

Today, the winery produces between 1,600 to 1,800 cases of award-winning Date Night wine a year. It’s called Date Night because every important decision the couple ever made occurred on date night. About 85 percent of the wine is sold directly to Suzanne's sass has been instilled in her from her Southern roots.

those on their mailing list or who visit the winery in person. It is also available in a few restaurants nationwide, including C&S Seafood in Smyrna.

Like any successful entrepreneur, the biggest challenge is controlling the growth, getting things done while still being hands on.

“I can’t clone myself. I am the brand ambassador but it gets more challenging each year.” Shane serves as the company’s CFO and fulltime dad to their two teenage sons.

For Phifer Pavitt, her life in the Napa Valley is much different from her years in north Georgia, where her family didn’t even drink.

Though it seems as if the life she created is the one she is supposed to be living. She has cultivated her dream with passion and a strong desire to responsibly care for the land. And with perserverance and hard work, Phifer Pavitt is making her dream reality.

“I believe in karma and I have a Southern work ethic. When Shane asked my father for my hand, he told him he could if he could handle me.” Adding, “I’m a bit of a pistol.”

Those who have tasted Date Night are thankful for that spirit.

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Road Trip ARTICLE KENDRA PIERSON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

A Vineyard in Our Own Backyard EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY, AND CONVENIENCE, OF CHÂTEAU ÉLAN WINERY

More than 20 varieties of wine are produced onsite at Château Élan.

C

hâteau Élan is a luxury European-style

include the Wine Market and the Viking

resort set among acres of lush vine-

Culinary Studio.

yards. And it's right here in Georgia! Located

Many of Château Élan’s recent successes

just 50 miles from Atlanta, this posh retreat

at wine competitions can be attributed to

is perfect for the casual wine lover, serious

Executive

wine connoisseurs, or anyone in between.

joining the winery in 2013. In addition to a

Winemaker

Simone

Bergese

The Winery at Château Élan is the most

$1.5 million winery renovation, the classic

awarded winery on the East Coast. It has

European varieties that had taken a toll on

won more than 220 awards in the last three

the vines were replaced with native dis-

years from well-respected sources such as

ease-resistant Muscadine grapes. To pro-

Wine Enthusiast, Denver International Wine

duce the classic European varieties, Bergese

Competition and International Women’s

hand-selects locations during his seasonal

Wine Competition. They produce 27 varieties

California vineyard tours. These changes

of wine ranging from the Muscadine wines

have only improved the quality and popular-

made from grapes native to Georgia, white

ity of the Château Élan Winery.

wines, red wines and their newest variety,

Want to taste some of these wines for

super-premium Fingerprint reds. Guests can

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taste them all in the newly-renovated Wine

throughout the Smyrna and Vinings area.

Tasting Room at the resort.

From grocery stores to 'package stores' to

In 1984, when Don and Nancy Panoz

Cost Plus World Market, no one has to go

opened the Château Élan Winery, it was the

far to enjoy wines produced on a vineyard

first winery in the region since the Prohibition

so close to home. Visit ChateauElan.com/

era. Over time, the winery has grown to

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For a special weekend, Château Élan will host the 20th annual Vineyard Fest Food and Wine Festival Sunday, November 6. The Vineyard Fest features over 100 domestic, regional, national and international wines to taste, wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, live music and much more. Tickets and overnight packages are limited so book early. In addition to the winery, Château Élan boasts 63 holes of championship golf, a tennis center, seven onsite restaurants, a full spa and a AAA Four Diamond Inn and conference center.

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Lifestyle Calendar

October OCTOBER 1 & 2

OCTOBER 15 SPOOKTACULAR CHASE COBB PARK The Spooktacular Chase boasts a 10K, 5K, and Kreepy Kilo 1K race. All runners are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes!

The Chase supports the work of Vision Re-

NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR

habilitation Services of Georgia, a non-profit

JIM MILLER PARK

dedicated to helping people who are blind

The final weekend of the North Georgia State

or visually impaired live independently. "The

Fair is October 1 and 2, 2016. As the largest fair

Springers" from King Springs Elementary

in metro Atlanta, the North Georgia State Fair

consistently brings one of the largest teams.

attracts nearly 300,000 people every year. The

SpooktacularChase.com

fair features live music, free attractions and shows, farm animals, flower shows, blue ribbon

OCTOBER 22 & 23

competitions, local entertainment and deli-

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM

cious fair food. NorthGeorgiaStateFair.com

COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to the architecture, and interior design. In addition

stage at the Cobb Energy Centre for only

to touring spectacular homes, guests will

two public shows. Guests will be trans-

indulge in food, cocktails, cigars, music and

fixed by the innovative programming that

other surprises. BestOfAtlantaHomes.com

defines the breadth of classical ballet with

OCTOBER 10 ON BOARD ATLANTA: AN IN TOWN INTER-CITY VISIT

performances of Return set to music by Aretha Franklin and James Brown. Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m

COBB GALLERIA

OCTOBER 22 & 23

The Atlanta Regional Commission and the

FALL JONQUILL FESTIVAL

Regional Business Coalition are hosting a

SMYRNA VILLAGE GREEN

CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL BAND

partnership event to create a regional con-

The Fall Jonquil Festival will feature

COMMUNITY RECYCLE DAY

versation about metro Atlanta’s future. Join

120 hand-made arts and crafts booths, as

CAMPBELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Atlanta’s business and civic leaders to learn

well as local non-profits, puppet shows,

Help keep music in our schools! The Camp-

from the leading experts and case studies

live music, delicious festival foods, and

bell High School Band will host a com-

on enhancing our region. Expert speakers

all types of children's activities. Artisans

munity recycle day on October 8th in the

from Dallas, Chicago, Charlotte, Denver, and

from all over the southeast will show-

parking lot of the Campbell Middle school.

Washington, D.C. will also be present.

case their own handmade crafts, paint-

OCTOBER 8

Money raised will go directly to support the

ings, clothing, furniture, jewelry and

band! They will be accepting metals, elec-

OCTOBER 13

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COWETA CLUB

CASPER'S FRIENDLY CASTLE

Mark your calendar for Thursday, Oct.

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OCTOBER 8

much more. Admission is free.

13th for The SAE School's 3rd Annual

Bring pre-schoolers to the Smyrna Com-

BEST OF ATLANTA HOMES REAL

Golf Tournament Fundraiser. The tourna-

munity Center on Friday, October 28 for a

ESTATE TOUR

ment will be held at the Coweta Club, in

fun-filled morning of carnival games, moon

BUCKHEAD

Newnan. Registration is $125 per golfer or

walk, giant inflatable slide, magic shows, arts

The Best of Atlanta Homes Real Estate tour is

$400 per foursome. This fundraiser helps

and crafts, face painting, and even a hay ride

a guided experience of some of the best

to support the SAE School, which is a

around the Village Green and more. Regis-

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business directory DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS A+ Pediatric Dentistry (678) 391-7453 atlantakidsmiles.com

Atlanta Smiles & Wellness (404) 262-7733 atlantasmiles.com

DERMATOLOGISTS Gardner Dermatology and Medical Spa (770) 952-2100 gardnerdermatology.com

EDUCATION

The Goddard School - Vinings (770) 432-1231 goddardschools.com

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Tonchu Martial Arts Academy (770) 801-1210 tonchumartialarts.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNING Bank South Mortgage (770) 709-6785 banksouth.com

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Tito’s Handmade Vodka (404) 452-3308 titosvodka.com HP Spine Center (770) 952-5353 hpspinecenter.com

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Englishman’s Fine Furnishings (404) 351-4464 englishmansfurniture.com

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Bartlett Heating & Cooling, Inc. (770) 429-0278 callbartlett.com Closets by Design Atlanta (770) 418-2112 closetsbydesign.com Randy’s Painting Plus (770) 424-4114 randyspaintingplus.com

Champion Yard Services (770) 431-8442

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SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES

Delmar Gardens of Smyrna (770) 432-4444 delmargardens.com

OTHER

Hotel Indigo Atlanta-Vinings (770) 779-1762 hotelindigo.com/atlvinings

KITCHEN & BATH Spartan Kitchen & Bath (770) 333-9918

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Parting Thoughts

VETTING VINO

DON'T JUDGE A GLASS BY ITS COST.

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY PRESTON SMITH

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n our first dinner date, my wife, Liz, asked me to order a bottle of wine. Narrowly avoiding the onset of panic, I surreptitiously chose an unfamiliar bottle based upon its affordable price-point.

“A finer choice could not be made!” exclaimed François, our flamboyant French waiter, who evidently sensed my desire to impress without the benefit of private equity funding. He promised it would “demonstrate the confident elegance that reflected a life well-lived, approaching like a trusted friend, awakening the senses, bursting adventurously with a complex flavor of incredible intensity and retaining a dry personality without sacrificing sweetness or an unforgettably bold finish that brings happiness to all who have the pleasure of making the acquaintance.”

That sounded like the best $38 I would ever spend.

Over the years, Liz and I since have enjoyed spectacular glasses of dry Falanghina on Italy’s Amalfi Coast; a wonderfully acidic, Assyrtiko in Santorini, Greece; and, a dramatic Cabernet Sauvignon at the Silver Oak vintage reveal in Napa Valley. Each of them different, yet memorable.

One favorite experience involved visiting a small family-owned vineyard where the owner demonstrated the patient nurturing needed to provide mottled sunlight to the individual grapes. Over a picnic lunch in the

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vineyard, she explained each vintage had a unique personality based upon the grape varietal, soil condition, weather and a host of other variables. In short, the life experience of each grape uniquely shapes the ultimate character of the wine. To complicate matters, each person tastes the wine uniquely on their pallet based upon individual senses, food pairing and other factors. This is why every taste of wine can be unique!

Judgments about the quality of a particular wine based upon preconceived ideas about its color, pedigree, and cost rarely correlate to the actual performance of the grape or appreciation of the pour. Wines, like people, need to be vetted based on actual experience to be judged.

When you enjoy your next bottle of vino, swirl your glass and let the character of the wine slowly reveal itself to you. Allow your pallet to search for the aromatic tastes of black cherries, tart apples, oak, butter or even crushed oyster shells. You may be surprised by the wine's "personality" and what you taste when you're really paying attention.

I myself remain hopeful that François will one day deliver the eulogy at my funeral. It would be nice to have someone attest that I “demonstrated the confident elegance that reflected a life well-lived."

I’ll drink to that.

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