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Happy Holidays, Midtown! AS THE SAYING GOES, TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN. And time sure has flown by this year as we can’t believe we’ve put together the final issue of Midtown Lifestyle in 2019 ! It seems like just yesterday we were sitting down to write our January letter to all of you—talking about resolutions and renewal—and yet, here we are, almost time to do it again. There’s a unique perspective that working in publishing brings. While we certainly

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don’t want to wish our lives away, we’re always looking toward the future. Whether it’s planning our next issue or developing story ideas for the next year, we’re often already fast-forwarded to future months before the current month has even begun. The fast-paced lifestyle this industry calls for can often make it difficult to really settle down and absorb what’s going on around us and, before we know it, the year is over and it’s time to move forward again. So this December, we hope you take the time to slow down a little bit. With the

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with family and friends, bask in the magic of the holiday season, reflect on past

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memories you hold closely in your hearts and keep the new ones you create in the

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present for as long as you can.

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

As we close out the year, Reader’s Choice Voting for the 2019 Best Of Midtown has begun!! Go on-line and vote for your favorite business’s in the community. Winners will be announced in our February issue!

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Midtown Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Midtown areas’ most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Midtown Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

2019 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS CHO OSE YOUR FAVO RI T E LO CA L BU S I NES S ES! • BEST DERMATOLOGIST • BEST FINE DINING • BEST CASUAL DINING • BEST SALON • BEST HOME REMODELERS • BEST FAMILY PHYSICIAN • BEST DENTIST • BEST COSMETIC SURGEON • BEST REALTOR • BEST BUILDER • AND MANY MORE!

WE WANT TO HE AR F ROM YOU! Who’s is the best of the best in Midtown? Select your favorite local business’s from Brand New to Tried and True! Voting is open and ends Dec 20th at midnight. Winners announced in our February Issue. Good Luck to all. GO TO:

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2019

FEATURES 14 A Commitment to Excellence Offering the best in spa services for over 30 years

16 Holiday Skating 20 Midtown's Best Picks for Holiday Gifts Something for everyone on your list

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26 Modern Design in a Contemporary New Building Plus, design strategies and tips to make any home beautiful

26 DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Times Past

26 Renovate & Refine 30 Water & Woods 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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A CHaRMâ€™ing Evening Fundraiser

Held at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, A CHaRMâ€™ing Evening raised funds to support CHaRM, the Center for Hard Recycle Materials. The event included a performance from Yacht Rock Revue, catering from Endive, beverages from Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits and Eventide Brewing, and a BMW raffle from Global Imports.

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Ciot Grand Opening More than 500 design professionals and influencers flocked to West Midtown to celebrate the grand opening of Ciot’s showroom offering the company’s unique selection of high-quality design surfaces and fixtures. Guests sipped signature cocktails while exploring the showroom’s exquisite kitchen and bath vignettes and indulged in globally-inspired cuisine, bridging Ciot’s Canadian roots and Italian history in its new Southeast home.

Yappy Hour Piedmont BARK’s Halloween Yappy Hour was again a success! Canine customers and their humans pulled out all the stops. Everyone enjoyed spooktacular treats and hauntingly delicious drinks. The 1st place winner of the costume contest was Zoe a cowgirl, 2nd place went to Artemis and Apollo as Disney Villains and 3rd place went to Mumford as a tiny banana.

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AROUND TOWN interest are in the arthroscopic treatment of hip, knee and shoulder conditions. Dr. Andrachuk stays at the cutting edge of orthopedics utilizing the latest arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques to help minimize post-operative pain and recovery time. He has authored a number of research studies regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of sports injuries.

HAMPTON INN AND SUITES NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES UPGRADES The Downtown Hotel, whose building is on

DR. ANDRACHUK JOINS NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL SPORTS MEDICINE IN MIDTOWN

the National Register of Historic Places, recently revealed the upgrades made to the property. The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Downtown renovation, which began earlier this year, was mainly

Dr. Andrachuk is a board-certified orthopedic

cosmetic and aimed to provide “a much-needed

surgeon with fellowship training in orthopedic

refresh while still staying true to historic roots,” says

sports medicine. He performed his residency at

management company McKibbon Hospitality.

Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and a fellow-

All 119 guest rooms, dining areas, meeting

ship under the world-renowned sports surgeon

spaces, and the lobby were extensively updated,

Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham. His areas of

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Team, a GA-based construction company led

Spring and West Peachtree Streets. Juniper is fully

the renovations.

designed, fully funded and awaiting final sign-off

QUICK-BUILD PROJECTS TO ADD PROTECTED BIKE LANES Mayor Bottoms announced a $5M special

from the City to begin construction. Piedmont is approaching the final design. Spring and West Peachtree have been slated for the “quick-build” installation of protected LIT lanes.

initiative to deploy protected bike lanes or “LIT” lanes (light individual transport) on strategic corridors throughout the city. Included on the list in Midtown are Juniper Street, Piedmont Ave,

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at Morehouse College, The American Dental Association, and North Georgia Dental Society where he served as president for 2 terms. One of his greatest joys over the past 15 years is to volunteer at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic every month to assist families improve their dental health. He has further been involved in the community by offering scholarships to students who are entering college. Dr. Jeter has been happily married to Angie Barrington-Jeter for over 25 years and is the proud father of two sons, Austin and Chase.

DR TERRANCE JETTER EXPANDS PRACTICE TO MIDTOWN Dr. Terrance L. Jeter & Associates, a family and cosmetic dental practice, is expanding to a second location in Midtown. Dr. Jeter is a graduate of Morehouse College.

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A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE NATURAL BODY SPA CELEBRATED ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY THIS PAST MAY. During its anniversary weekend, clients were treated to special discounts and services, gifts and raffle drawings, plus delicious food and champagne. What started out as a small store in the Morningside area of Atlanta selling natural health and beauty aids, Natural Body now has 11 locations (nine of which are in Atlanta) and over 300 employees. Founded by Cici Coffee, the CEO, the company is known for its high-quality massages, facials, waxing, and other popular spa services. It has managed not only to stay in business for all these years but to thrive as well. Cici gives a lot of credit for its success to her highly talented and loyal team. The licensed massage therapists, aestheticians, and nail technicians have developed reputations for providing the best in service and have therefore built up a large clientele over the years. She also believes that hiring the right people has helped the company stay on its true path. “We’ve always been known for hiring the most talented people,” says Cici. “They’re very disciplined and very serious about what they do.” Besides being knowledgeable about the services they provide, Cici said that their employees are also trained to be active listeners and good communicators in order to promote mutual participation between staff and clients. Plus, she stated, not enough can be said about having overall good manners and basically being polite. These qualities assist in making clients feel safe and comfortable. Cici also credits her partner and marketing officer, Celia Tully, who came on board in 2000, with a lot of their success. With a Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion and Exercise Physiology as well as a Master’s in Healthcare Administration, Celia is a great fit for Natural Body. “Celia is the more focused, grounded, and disciplined partner, while I’m the risk taker and the creative one. We balance each other out,” says Cici. 14

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Opening in Morningside

One of the major changes through the

Cici and Celia are also looking to expand

years in how they do business is through

their offerings using CBD, like their CBD

the utilization of technology. Specialized

massage, and their CBD retail products such

software enables them to recognize what’s

as soaps, lotions, hair care products, bath

working and what’s not and make changes

salts, and candles. This is something clients

in order to meet clients’ needs and wants. It

have been asking for more and more as CBD

helps to stay relevant and on-trend in order

becomes more popular throughout the coun-

to provide well-rounded client experiences.

try and its list of benefits continues to grow.

Most of their clientele come through word

“If you don’t take care of your body,

of mouth, as well as from marketing effec-

where are you going to live? That’s our tag

tively to like-minded people. Being in Atlanta

line,” says Cici.

is also a huge plus; the neighborhoods

To find out more, visit NaturalBody.com

where the centers are located are full of both

and to check out their expanded enterprise

millennials and baby boomers. So, they’re

called Skin ReMEDI, go to SkinRemedi.com.

getting people who are both new to spas and those who are seasoned spa customers. While Natural Body may continue to expand, Cici said they would have to do it slowly and carefully in order to continue to provide the highest quality services to clients. Right now, the company is focused on where it has the most growth, which is in the pain management realm.

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HOLIDAY SKATING

ARTICLE KATE RILEY

WHO NEEDS COLD AND SNOW TO ICE SKATE? Here in Atlanta, we do not! From rooftops to lakeside rinks we have great options. And if it is cold, they all have hot chocolate to warm us up!

SKATE THE SKY: Guests will enjoy ice skating in the clouds as The Roof at Ponce City Market transforms into a 3,500-square-foot ice skating rink ten stories above the city overlooking the Atlanta BeltLine and Old 4th Ward. The winter dreamland features over-the-top décor and intimate private igloos that seat up to eight guests. After skating, guests can enjoy other rooftop activities including Faux fur coat mini golf at Skyline Park or Nine Mile Station, a woodland forest with cozy seating areas and warm fire pits.

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Skate the Sky Igloo

SKATE THE STATION: Atlantic Station’s holiday season is going to be bigger, better and brighter than ever with the debut of Celebration at the Station. “Atlantic Station’s holiday experience is a highly anticipated tradition each year, and we’re excited to welcome our guests back for another year of merriment and magic,” says Kristie Ray, marketing director at Atlantic Station. Skate the Station invites visitors to lace up and take laps around the 10,000-square-foot ice rink decked out in twinkling lights. This Rockefeller Center-like experience has views of Atlanta’s skyline, themed skate nights, and winter treats. Other Holiday Atlantic Station activities include photos with Santa in his Cottage, Snow Shows, holiday shopping and more! CONTINUED >

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RITZ CARLTON LAKE OCONEE: What to make a weekend of it? Take the short drive to Reynolds Plantation and enjoy the lake’s festive holiday activities. Glide across the 6,000-square-foot Ice Rink in The Forest. Skate as an Olympic figure skater or boogie to the music under the disco ball over the ice. Other holiday enhancements include Caroling on the Linger Longer Express, a Life-Size Gingerbread Creation and Gingerbread Workshops, Breakfast with Santa and more! Warm up at the hotels’ outdoor fire pit as you enjoy s’mores and hot apple cider. Overwork those leg muscles on the ice? The spa awaits to finish off your weekend, and if you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of Santa on the Lake!

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EACH YEAR WE LOVE TO FIND WHAT’S FRESH AND NEW AS WELL AS THE TRIED AND TRUE! From Ponce City Market to Atlantic Station there is no reason to leave Midtown to complete your Holiday shopping this year.

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“Leili Kasraie” Earrings—Coco + Mischa is the only shop in the Atlanta to carry these delicate and unique pieces. With a selection of statement oriented and subtle designs, there’s a style that appeals to everyone. $30-68. Coco + Mischa Hornvarefabrikken Hornware—Immaculate and valued traditional craftsmanship to its core. This line includes barware, shoe horns, combs and more, each handcrafted from Ram’s horn. $18 - $75. Cobbler Union Cosmic Creativ Cutting Boards—One-of-akind pieces are not only functional as cutting boards, butcher blocks and charcuterie boards, but they double as a beautiful piece of home decor. Each is made locally in Atlanta with resin, glass and mixed mediums. $ 58-88. Citizen Supply Hand Carved Cake Stand—This gorgeous hand-carved cake stand is a two-in-one gift, the top is removable and can be used as a separate platter. Each stand is hand-crafted in the heart of the Amazon in Peru by indigenous Yanesha artisans who harvest the wood. $110. SustainAble Selected Notions Box Set—An embossed set of Merchant and Mills' nine favorite and most useful sewing notions, including 25 sewing needles, one wide bow scissors, a needle threader, dressmaking pins, tailor's beeswax, tailor's chalk, tailor's thimble, seam ripper and a tape measure. $55 Topstitch Studio & Lounge Merino Wool Throw Blanket—Part of Ball & Buck’s Signature Plaid Collection and makes a great home accessory during the colder months. Made from 100 percent Merino wool. $208. Ball And Buck Pasotti x Q Clothier Umbrella—Handmade in Italy, these unique umbrellas from Pasotti, a company founded in 1956, are exclusively made for Q Clothier. $255. Q Clothier The Doctor Hat—A popular choice this wide brim teardrop hat is made with 100% Rambouillet wool felt. The all-season style looks great on men and women. Easily packable for a weekend getaway. $150. Goorin Bros Hat Shop

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Spa Gift Card—Treat one and all to a day at the Spa. Facials, Massages, Waxing. Purchase a gift card from the spa or at NaturalBody.com and receive a free $25 voucher with a $125 gift card purchase. $10-$500. Natural Body Salty Santa Trio—This handmade salt trio includes Santa Salt (pure ocean salt, organic rosemary, pink peppercorn, 6oz.), Magic Unicorn (pure ocean salt with smoked paprika, rosemary and garlic, 6oz.) and French Picnic (pure ocean salt with dijon mustard, garlic and herbs de Provence, 6oz.). $24. Beautiful Briny Sea Gabriel Bands. Add to your existing bands or create a mix and match stackable look. Flawless design and superior quality. Designer 14kt White, Yellow or Rose Gold with Natural Diamonds Starting at $350.00 Gabriel Fashion Jewelry—Enhance her style with jewelry that transforms any outfit from ordinary to extraordinary. These unique and vibrant pieces go everywhere effortlessly. Designer 14kt White, Yellow or Rose Gold with Natural Diamonds Starting at $450.00. Jack Mason Watches—Built around a series of collections that represent some of the most iconic watch silhouettes of all time. Assembled in Texas, quartz movement and natural hand stitched leather straps. Priced from $175.00-$275.00. Sweet Auburn BBQ—The restaurant's BBQ sauces are made and bottled in-house and include The Signature Sauce, a sweet, tomato-based sauce with just the right kick of spice, and Wutang Sauce, made with sweet Thai chili, sriracha, peppers and spices. Great gifts for the barbecue aficionado in your life. $10.50 Sweet Auburn BBQ Give the Gift of Beauty—CoolSculpting, Fillers, and the Newest Oxygen Hollywood Facials a Gift Certificate for the latest and greatest procedures is high on anyone's list. Dr Taliaferro and her talented staff will be sure to please even the most difficult to buy for on your shopping list. $100-$ 1000. Atlanta Dermatology and Aesthetics

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SANDRA PAWLIGER, A DESIGNER AT ROOM & BOARD IN ATLANTA, WAS CHOSEN TO BRING THE J5 MODEL TO LIFE. Her primary goal was to show that modern can be warm and to inspire buyers to follow their own design dreams. “I love the large open floor plans, the high ceilings and the floor to ceiling window walls,” says Sandra. “All of my decisions for each room were led by the desire to highlight these architectural details.” Bartow Rainey, Director of Marketing at Brightstar | Compass, is handling the J5 Condos. “We believe their customers were the right target market, so it was a great fit for those prospects to be able to experience Room & Board in our model,” says Bartow.

“ALL OF MY DECISIONS FOR EACH ROOM WERE LED BY THE DESIRE TO HIGHLIGHT THESE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS.”

Sandra’s Tips on Decorating: + There are no rules. If you love something, you can make it work. + Concentrate on finding things that are beautiful to you, as well as practical and functional. + Don’t be afraid to mix color, texture, patterns, styles and materials. Mix old with new. Overall, it’s about balance. + Invest in some well-made pieces with a timeless aesthetic and you won’t need to buy furniture as often. December 2019 | Midtown Lifestyle

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WINTER \IN BLOOM BRIGHTEN UP YOUR AESTHETIC THIS SEASON WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL FLORAL ARRANGEMENT FROM KRISTEN CAISSIE, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF MOON CANYON DESIGN CO.

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KRISTEN CAISSIE, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF MOON CANYON DESIGN CO., created this beautiful flower arrangement as part of Jenni Kayne’s floral encyclopedia. This lush arrangement is comprised of early spring blooms arranged in a ceramic vase. The wabi-sabi aesthetic of the handmade vessel adds to the arrangement’s playful proportions. Earthy yellows, rich greens, and a touch of blue tell a color story that’s unexpected, yet warm and welcoming. Perfectly undone early spring blooms (Kristen’s favorite to design with) emphasize the meeting place of winter and spring. CONTINUED >

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TWEEDIA LADY SLIPPER Characterized by the slippershaped pouch (or labellum) that sits between the petals, these orchids range in color from white and yellow to a deep pink and purple. The lady slipper might take four to sixteen years to produce a bloom, but itâ€™s worth the waitâ€” in comparison to other, more temperamental orchids, this type can be considered fairly low-maintenance.

RANUNCULUS Also known as the buttercup, these spring bloomers are coveted for their delicate layers of petals, resembling ruffled tissue or crepe. In a wide range of vivid shades, ranunculus can bloom from late winter to early summer.

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NARCISSUS Daffodils are instantly recognizable by their six petals surrounding a trumpet-like corona, most often in variances of white, yellow, or both. The ubiquity of the daffodil dates back to ancient times, both medicinally and botanically. They have been said to get their name because the image of languid daffodils along a stream evoke the image of Narcissus gazing into his reflection.

This delicate perennial is coveted for its light fragrance and pale blue star-shaped petals. Found commonly in vines and trellises, tweedias are prime for an arrangement as they cut well and last long.

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from Ugly Sweaters to Holiday Pj's

organization

all to help Benefit Children's Cancer

through volunteers and fundraising

CHRISTMAS AT CALLANWOLDE

Research. Tickets include admission

events. The VHCA mission is to improve

exclusively

to 10+ Midtown hot spots & estab-

the quality of life in the community. Tour

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

lishments with drink and food spe-

begins at John Howell Park.

This year, visitors of all ages will enjoy

cials throughout the night Proceeds

touring the 27,000 square-foot historic

benefit The Anna Charles Hollis Fun

mansion elaborately decorated by

managed by CURE Childhood Cancer.

some of Atlanta’s top interior and floral

Registration at Publico Kitchen & Tap

designers, an expansive artist and holiday market, and themed events for all.

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7 CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARADE

8 GALA HOLIDAY CONCERT Rialto Center For The Arts

An Atlanta tradition for over 20 years, the annual Georgia State University Gala Holiday Concert brings together

Peachtree Street

GARDEN LIGHTS, HOLIDAY NIGHTS

talented student and faculty per-

The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

formers from the School of Music in a

Atlanta Botanical Gardens

Christmas Parade is an Atlanta tra-

joyful celebration of the holiday sea-

This year returns with new features

dition. With floats, giant helium-filled

son. Hear beloved holiday favorites

and crowd favorites—including all-

balloons and marching bands, the

with an international twist performed

new music and motion for Atlanta’s

parade is the largest holiday parade

by 200 members of the Georgia State

favorite holiday spectacle, Nature’s

in the Southeast. Thousands of

University Symphony Orchestra, jazz

Wonders, the largest curtain of

spectators lined up along the streets

band, choruses, and ensembles.

synchronized light and sound in the

eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa

world. Roast a s’more and sip warm

and the official beginning of the holi-

beverages while touring favorites

day season in Atlanta.

like the Ice Goddess, Tunnel of Light, Orchestral Orbs and so much more.

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CANDLELIGHT NIGHTS

REINDOG PARADE

a candlelit stroll through beau-

Atlanta History Center

Experience

Christmas

gardens

with

WINTER WONDERLAND

tifully

Dress your pooch in holiday finery

grounds. Visit three historic houses

Fernbank

to compete for prizes with celebrity

to experience how Southerners cel-

Enjoy a season of celebrations

judges or to just show off. Enjoy pho-

ebrated Christmas. Holiday traditions

during

Fernbank’s

Winter

Wonderland:

10th

decorated

past

Atlanta Botanical Gardens

and

annual

tos with Botanical St Nick and con-

of years past come alive with inter-

Celebrations

nect with local canine enthusiasts and

preters, music, and special activities.

& Traditions Around the World. This

businesses in the Doggie Expo. The

Christmas Market filled with local

holiday-inspired exhibition features

first 100 registered dogs to check-in

crafts and artisanal creations. Food

trees and other displays decorated by

will receive a special treat. Don’t have

and drinks are available for purchase.

local cultural partners that recognize

a dog? Just come enjoy the show.

celebrations including Christmas and Hanukkah, as well as traditions and practices like origami, indigenous art and national symbols.

7-8 VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS TOUR OF HOMES

14 BELTLINE PUB CRAWL

Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail

From Inman Park to Piedmont Park,

John Howell Park

the East Side Trail of the Beltline con-

This year marks the tours 25th year! Visit

nects some of the best restaurants

eight stunning Midtown homes featur-

and pubs in town. Enjoy up to five

Publico Kitchen & Tap

ing beautiful architecture and interior

complimentary beverages along the

Midtown's largest Santa Pub Crawl &

design while sampling food from local

BeltLine along with food and drink

Holiday Party! You'll see everything

restaurants. The VHCA is a nonprofit

specials at each participating location.

MIDTOWN SANTA SRUMBLE

supported

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