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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Hello friends, ONCE UPON A TIME, LONG LONG AGO, THERE WAS ONLY PARSLEY. Plates of food would not exit a restaurant kitchen without a sprig. Parsley was plating, the art of designing a plate of food to make it look more appetizing. Fancier. My dad would pop it in his mouth, as a palate cleanser, much to the dismay of my mother. She understood it was just for show and was embarrassed my dad didn't respect the chef's flourish. It was one of the many times her eyes would roll at my dad's apparent disregard for intention. Not at all! He was just being practical. My sister and I were privy and would giggle. Now, "plating" is de rigueur for cooks, chefs, and parents wishing to not only make

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food look more appetizing but also to express themselves. Of course, now the average diner pulls out a smartphone to capture an image of beautiful plates presented before she pauses to pay homage to the chef or host or say a prayer of thanks. Our expectations are mountainous. We watch the waitress approach our table, sit up a little straighter, position our napkin, clear a spot on the table for the plate and set the scene, pushing aside water glasses, reading glasses and dirty silverware. We become artists, composing the shot for our next Instagram post, to commemorate the meal with a photo. Hey, I'm as guilty as the next poser and applaud the executive chef and her kitchen staff for taking the time and creative juices to present a pretty

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picture, not just a delicious meal.

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Just look at the cover this month! Or, search my work laptop for "salad," "burger"

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

or "mixed grill" to see how important beautiful food is to me and you, our readers!

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We applaud all the chefs, restaurateurs and bartenders who make presentation a

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priority. And hey, if that includes parsley, then all the better.

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Cheers to a tasty month! Enjoy this issue. All my best, 514 W 26TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO

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LIFEHOPE CELEBRATES ONE BIG YEAR Save the date to join LifeHope Healing Med Spa to celebrate their one-year anniversary on November 17. In their usual style, this vibrant boutique med spa will celebrate with appetizers and a champagne toast, with the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, incentive pricing on procedures and products, live demonstrations and a $50 gift card as a thank you from LifeHope. RSVP with Kim, KimP@LifeHope.com, or by calling 770.755.1505. Johns Creek Lifestyle staff will be there, so stop and say hello!

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FOODIE DURING THE HARVEST SEASON, OUR FOODIE COMMUNITY IS RIPE FOR THE PICKING. From family-friendly outings to pumpkin patches and apple orchards to adults-only wine tastings and seasonal dinners, our city has plenty to offer during this time of year.

BREWERIES + WINERIES + DISTILLERIES + Cherry Street Brewing at Vickery Village - Home of Rick Tanner's is a buzzing microbrewery/restaurant featuring house beers, American eats & occasional live music. 5810 Bond St, Cumming, Georgia 30317 + Jekyll Brewing at Alpharetta City Center. Try the 7 Bridges Oktoberfest! Malt forward at first, this beer is also clean, crisp, and easy drinking 15 Academy Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 + Legends Distillery is a family-owned distillery offers wide selection. Try their 2021 Award winning Wheated 115 Barrel Proof Bourbon just in time for Fall. 210 Industrial Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia 30040 + Starbright Wine is a new online wine retailer where guests can purchase a curated selection of wines with personalized consultation, for direct delivery across Atlanta. 3150 Roswell Rd NW Suite A3, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 + Monkey Wrench Brewing has live music on Fridays, plus pop-ups from Pat’s Poutine (October 3) and Li’L Pizza Truck (October 17). 3425 Martin Farm Rd, Suwanee, Georgia 30024 12

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SEASONAL COMFORT FOODS + Milton's Cuisine's fall menu includes roasted oysters with pimento cheese and applewood bacon. Dessert? Spiced apple crisp, oatmeal streusel topping and butter pecan ice cream. 780 Mayfield Rd Alpharetta, GA + Head in town to Atlanta Fish Market. Skillet Seafood “Newburg” Au Gratin with Florida Shrimp, Maine Scallops, Lump Crab, Salmon Morsels, Sherry Crab Sauce. + Carson Kitchen is serving up crispy chicken skins with smoked honey, pork tenderloin with cherry apricot maple chutney for fall. 4 S Main St, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 + Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar for pan-roasted scallops with seasonal veggies, Local grass-fed Black Angus burger with crispy shallots. 6290 Halcyon Way, Suite 610, Alpharetta, Alaska 30009

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+ Dine in, on their pretty patio or carryout the comforting flavors of the Silk Road from Persian Basket Kitchen. 2100 Ray Moss Connector, Johns Creek, Georgia 30022

FALL ACTIVITIES + Oktoberfest at Kurt's Euro Bistro, Sept 24-25 and Oct 1-2. With a 3-course Bavarian-inspired menu and live music and a selection of German biers and wines. 3305 Peachtree Industrial Blvd #100, Duluth, Georgia 30096 + Tradition Company’s Mobile Pumpkin Truck. Celebrate the season with a convenient and socially distant fall experience! Truck brings the patch to your neighborhood cul-de-sac or condo. Happy pumpkin picking! 112 10th St Ne Atlanta + Trunk or Treat. Safe Family Fun! Community event that features candy, treats, and activities for kids! Oct. 20. 6 to 8 pm, Johns Creek PD + “Let’s Face It” is the show through October 15 at the Alpharetta Arts Center, focusing on the many ways that artists portray people and themselves. 238 Canton St, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009

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Wine Sipping in Sonoma

The Jordan Chateau

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creamery, hit a taco truck for an afternoon snack and end the day

paired with dishes prepared by executive chef Todd Knoll, with

with a fantastic meal at a big red barn. I did all of those things and

produce from the estate garden.

more on a week-long visit to the region, hosted by the incomparable team at Jordan Winery.

I was treated to an overnight stay at the estate – a privilege usually reserved for Jordan Estate Rewards Members.

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production facility as well as an extensive guest hospitality space,

doors begged to be thrust open with a “Good morning, Your

with a kitchen, dining room and wine cellar. Founders Tom and

Majesty” inviting me to forget my mere mortal life for just a

Sally Jordan were the first to offer a whole wine experience in

couple of days.

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The guest experience continues today with Tom and Sally’s

erty, including a renovation of the guest suites, which retains

son John as CEO of the winery. Jordan produces a chardonnay,

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WHEN HOPE AND ART COLLIDE (CONTINUED) Marlayna Cooksey on opening night!

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hosted by Douglas Stratton. Many of the artists in residence at the Paper Factory attended the opening, as well as Marlayna’s friends, family, and doctors. All were on hand to celebrate the work of this extremely brave and super talented young woman! Marlayna had an opportunity before the gallery show to spend a day with the artists at the Paper Factory. “Everyone’s style is so different. Everyone’s story is so different. I learned from everyone.”

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“The other day we went to Brooklyn Joe’s, 14 of us,” Wayne says. “I’ve been here frequently so I knew it was a great pizza place.” Wayne normally eats at Brooklyn Joe’s with his family but recommended it as a Village Park outing to the community’s Resident Experience Team. He expressed that it was great getting to share one of his favorites with his neighbors and friends. As a former executive and social butterfly, Wayne appreciates that his opinion continues to be heard. “Just to be recognized makes you feel good, and in the same way, when you meet people in the hall, just knowing who they are makes you feel good.” NEW ADVENTURES Although his career led him to travel the globe, Wayne continues to find new adventures through the people he meets at Village Park and the larger Alpharetta community. “Everyone has a story. Some of them are very interesting. Some are not,” he says with a laugh. “But, we all have a story and we all have something to learn from each other.” Offering resort-style campuses suited to a diverse range of interests, Village Park communities are intentionally designed to create a shared sense of connection and a clear sense of purpose. On-site destinations include a theater, fitness center and pool, library, lounges, and more. Daily classes and events flow throughout each building ranging from Zumba to resident-led devotionals. Each experience promotes wellness, education, arts, and community. In addition to the community’s onsite social scene, Village Park residents enjoy regular outings to everything from Topgolf to shows at the Fox Theater and recently, to the highly anticipated Van Gogh Immersive Experience exhibit. Wayne, a Van Gogh collector, was thrilled to join the tour. He says he enjoys the way the Village Park community takes into account what he and other residents like to do to create shared experiences. In the midst of experiencing new adventures and sharing familiar comforts with friends, Wayne has created his own personal mantra. “My slogan here is, friends, family, future, and it’s true, we become friends, we are almost like a family, and we have a future, but what’s really indicative of this place is that everyone has a story.” Galerie Living is the parent company of Village Park Senior Living & Corso Atlanta GalerieLiving.com 26

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