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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Sue G. Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com

Cheers to you!

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ONCE UPON A TIME, LONG LONG AGO, THERE WAS ONLY PARSLEY.

Rachel Chrisman

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

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sister and I were privy and would giggle. Now, "plating" is de rigueur for cooks, chefs, and parents wishing to not only make 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 he 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.

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

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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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ON THE COVER Aubry Canales met the

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SCHOOL NEWS Taylor Road Middle School held its first school-wide pep rally to kick off their Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. The sixth grade won the highest percentage of participation. Chattahoochee High School 2007

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to have females inducted and the first female lacrosse player to receive this honor from Chattahoochee High School. Another Hooch alumnus athlete, Jay Litherland, 2014, earned a silver medal in the 400-meter individual med-

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ley race in July at the Tokyo Olympics. He is a two-time Olympian having also competed at the 2016 Rio games. This marks his first time as a medalist. Johns Creek High School senior Savnee Puranik was recently recognized for her community service by the United Nations Association.

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UPCOMING EVENTS THE GOLDEN ASPENS OF VAIL ARE CALLING Get your Autumn on at the Grand Hyatt Vail, which is glowing after an

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AROUND TOWN

LIFEHOPE HEALING MED SPA IS ONE-YEAR OLD 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

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

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 + Legends Distillery is a family-owned distillery offers a wide selection. Try their 2021 award-winning Wheated 115 Barrel Proof Bourbon just in time for Fall. 210 Industrial Park Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 + 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, GA 30040 + Six Bridges Brewing is a father and son operation, with an emphasis on taste and consistency. Great beer, made right there. 11455 Lakefield Dr #300, Johns Creek, GA 30097 + Grapes and Grains Wine and Spirits is a veritable candy store for wine lovers. Join their loyalty program. Deliveries and special events. + The Wine Gorilla Club is your exclusive opportunity to enjoy significant savings on wine. For only $150 a year. From Cibo & Vino 9945 Jones Bridge Road Suite 202, Johns Creek, GA 30022 12

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SEASONAL COMFORT FOODS + Carson Kitchen has a fall-inspired menu including cocoa-espresso NY strip with red wine demi and pork tenderloin with cherry apricot maple chutney. + Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar has a Parisian gnocchi with wild mushroom, aged parm, and umami jus and a local Black Angus burger. + Sugo for pasta on a cool evening. Orecchiette with Italian sausage and a porcini cream sauce and a hanger steak on the Big Green Egg. + Pampas Steakhouse has been feeding Johns Creek for nearly 20 years. Their mixed grill includes lamb chops, 8oz Delmonico, house pork sausages. + Ditch the pumpkin spice latte and drink real coffee, folks. Get it at Peach Coffee Roasters. Editor's pick: Dirty Chai.

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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 Ind Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096 + Trunk or Treat. Wear your best spooky costume for candy, treats, activities for kids! Oct. 20 from 6 to 8pm. Johns Creek City Hall + Oktoberfest in Helen. Celebrate 50 Years of German music, dancing, food and drinks. Through November 7. 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545 + Tradition Company’s Mobile Pumpkin Truck. Celebrate the season with a convenient and socially distant fall experience! Truck brings the patch to your neighborhood or school. + Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center is ripe with events,

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“Delivering the highest level of hospitality standards is in our DNA.” Occupancy agreements afford Parc residents and their families the security and flexibility that fosters peace of mind. “Our longstanding reputation for integrity and service excellence inspires confidence in the priceless nature of the Parc retirement community lifestyle,” says Kadie. While we celebrate food in this month’s Johns Creek Lifestyle, Kadie walks us through the impressive dining options for residents at Parc at Duluth. “We have an ‘Always Available’ menu that contains more than 30 different items and can be ordered during lunch or dinner. Additionally, we run

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two specials for lunch and one special for dinner that changes every day.” At Parc, residents may choose from rustic buttermilk fried chicken, apple stuffed pork cutlets, char siu, seafood paella, and coq au vin. Currently, residents are loving prime rib with horseradish cream sauce, jumbo lump Maryland crab cakes with Old Bay aioli, and sweet & sour shrimp.

LE T US HELP YOU GE T THE SMILE YOU DESERVE! Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and confident with your smile. We offer implant and cosmetic dentistry with state

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idents, Parc’s chefs accommodate any dietary restrictions, but flavor is always the number one consideration. “Many people who have never been to a community like Parc have preconceived notions about the type of food we serve,” says Kadie. “Many think that the food is

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bland or comes pre-prepared with limited variety. At Parc we truly take pride in our meals. Whether it’s taking our time to make

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Staff is the Secret Ingredient at Cherry Street Brewing WITH TWO LOCATIONS, OWNER ALISA TANNER WALL HAS A LOT OF BALLS IN THE AIR. WE CAUGHT UP WITH HER!

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One of our most popul ar beers is our Halcyon Haze I PA. I t is a double-dry hopped, h azy I PA wit h t ropic al and grapefruit ch aracters.

JCL: CONGRATS ON YOUR 2-YEAR

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She is the force behind our culture here and

delivery services. We hosted a handful of

it would not be the same without her. She

staff fundraisers and provided a meal a day

started with us as a server and has climbed

to all staff members. We are very blessed to

the ladder, working every position. When it

have come out of this stronger than before!

was time for us to open the Halcyon location, it was no question that this would be her next

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step as our general manager. As we continue

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JCL: WHAT ARE YOUR “ENTRY-LEVEL” BEERS AND, AT THE OTHER END OF THE SPECTRUM, WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST FOR THE AFICIONADO? ATW: Our easiest drinking beer is our Lake Beer Lite. It is a crisp, easy-drinking lager. As for the adventurous drinkers, any of our sours or barrel-aged beers are unique and still approachable. One of our most popular beers is our Halcyon Haze IPA. It is a double-dry

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