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life SaverS without limitSWhat happens when the scrubs come off ? For six Buckhead-area docs, the fun gets started.

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It took a little coaxing to convince Dr. Robert Bruce to appear on our cover. The Buckhead pediatric orthopedist isn’t at home in the limelight, and most of his patients and their families have no idea that when he leaves the hospital, he frequently defies gravity in a Cirrus SR22 aircraft. But to our delight, he agreed to let us shoot him and his plane at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, where the staff and fellow pilots all greeted him by name. He was up for trying anything our chief photographer Sara Hanna asked him to do, including manually pulling his 1965 Piper Super Cub around like a large toy!

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I wanted to thank you so much for the wonderfully written article on Jason Todd Bailey. We displayed the article promi-nently at the American Craft Council Atlanta Show, and “Make Room” was so well received and popular that the Ameri-can Craft Council is considering a second run of it for the 2014 show. Jason was thrilled and grateful for the extra exposure and he brought some great attention to the artist who designed the colorful clay pieces that he used in his room.

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As a kid, I wanted to be a lot of things when I grew up. A news anchor.

A marine biologist. A lawyer. An editor (hey, look what happened!).

But one thing I never even considered becoming was a doctor. I don’t like blood, hate needles, have no interest in hearing how badly anyone’s body hurts and get totally grossed out when someone lets out a wet sneeze.

Yet I have a massive amount of respect for doctors and what they do. Both times I’ve given birth, Dr. Gabriela Siegel has kept me calm while ushering my children safely into the world. I’m also so grateful that Dr. Laura Harris, our pediatrician, keeps a level head when I’m panicking about the kids’ fevers. And of course there’s Dr. Jamie Weisman, who detected an abnormality on my nose during a routine mole check and stopped skin cancer in its tracks.

Doctors, to me, are sort of demigods—creatures I deeply admire but know intuitively I could never emulate. And so it’s fitting that in this issue, we highlight six local doctors with hobbies that are totally unattainable to mere mortals like me. Dr. Brad Prybis races Porsches at 150 miles an hour. Dr. Sharon Weiss bakes cakes so intricate, they’re literally too stunning to eat. Dr. Robert Bruce, our cover model, flies his own plane to burn off steam. When the 12-hour workdays stop for these physicians, the fun just begins—I think you’ll be as impressed as I am by their after-hours passions.

Also in this issue, we chat with Missy McGuirk Maude, daughter of Atlanta Braves CEO Terry McGuirk and a celebrated fashion designer with her own Buckhead store. We also showcase pictures from Buckhead’s 175th anniversary celebration, which our magazine sponsored. What a fun night it was! I loved celebrating this dynamic place we call home.

I hope you enjoy this issue. I’m not sure about you, but seeing how much fun these docs are having almost makes me daydream about becoming one.

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W ith balmier temps and the proclivity for gathering, Decatur Square is going concert-crazy this May. Two ongoing concert series put on by the

Decatur Business Association feature shows that are free, non-gated and open to the public. Spread a picnic blanket on the newly renovated lawn and join fellow music lovers for live tunes, companionship, good eats (grab meals to-go from Decatur eateries) and a bundle of raffle prizes from local businesses.

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at lunchtime as well, courtesy of the ongoing Blue Sky Concerts. This mid-day series breaks up the workday with an hour-long show (from noon to 1 p.m.) every Wednesday on the Square. Though you can hear the music virtu-ally all over downtown Decatur, the prime listening spot is on the Square, and with a slew of delectable lunch spots just a hop away (Brick Store Pub, Raging Burrito, Sushi Avenue and No. 246 are literally footsteps from the stage) why venture far? Tune in for the ukulele- and guitar-strumming Yoeshi Roberts Band on May 15, the emotive sounds of Tim O’Donovan on May 21 and sunny tunes from singer-songwrit-er Jason Pomar on May 29.– kelly Skinner

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In 2006, one day before his son Jack was born, Buckhead resident Jeff Wigbels—a triathlete and nonsmoker—was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. It had metasta-sized in his abdomen, chest and brain, and his chances of survival were slim.

But instead of settling for the usual treatment of chemotherapy and radia-tion, Wigbels visited MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, where he learned about Biomarker-Integrated Approaches of Targeted Therapy for Lung Cancer Elimination, a type of clinical trial that matches medicines to the molecular aspects of a tumor by first examining the genetic profiles of indi-vidual tumors.

Less than two years later, the only cancer left in his body was the tumor in his lung—and even that had shrunk by 50 percent. To this day, the cancer has not returned and many of the dead cancer cells killed by treatment have disappeared.

“I have a strong desire to live, to give back and to educate others,” Wigbels says.

To fulfill this calling, Wigbels, a finan-cial advisor by trade, now runs a 501(c)(3) nonprofit called Take Aim at Cancer. The organization hosts events where

Wigbels shares his story and presents the latest targeted therapy findings to raise funds for further research. Take Aim at Cancer also holds educational programs at several area high schools, including Westminster and Lovett, to help students understand what friends or relatives might be going through.

Wigbels has committed to raising $10 million through Take Aim at Cancer—thus far, the organization has raised more than $900,000—but he won’t stop there. “I’m dedicated to finding a cure,” he says.

On the first Saturday of every month, Buckhead residents (and anyone nearby) can recycle household chemicals, leftover paint, old electronics, Styrofoam and paper goods as part of the Buckhead Eco Collection. The drive-through program, which originated in Midtown in 2008, was moved to the Old Fourth Ward in 2010 and brought to Buckhead in May 2012.

“The collection location in Old Fourth Ward was getting very busy and we knew a number of people coming were from the Buckhead area,” says Peggy Denby, executive director of Keep Atlanta Beautiful, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a cleaner and greener city, and sponsor of the Eco Collection.

Held at the Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church at 2175

Peachtree Road Northeast from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Buckhead Eco Collection attracts 162 cars of drive-through donators, on average, per Saturday; Denby hopes to raise that number to 300—or about one car per minute—this year.

So next time you have old phone books, documents that need shredding, laptops that no longer work, or other recyclables, stop by the Eco Collection.

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Virginia Highland resident Tom Verkooijen has been volunteering with the Georgia Aquarium for five years. A consultant for Buckhead-based Slalom, Verkooijen has served several functions during his time at the Aquarium, from preparing fish food to entertaining visitors; his favorite is using his scuba skills to clean the tanks from the inside,

which takes about 45 minutes to an hour. One of about 100 volunteer divers, he’s dedicated one or two weekends each month to this task for the past four years.

“The aquarium is the best place on earth to dive,” he says. “Most of my adventurous encounters have been in Ocean Voyager. The large manta rays love to swim inches over our heads as

we scrub the rocks, hoping to catch something in the cloud of algae we produce.”

He continues: “I did once have a close encounter with a whale shark. He was coming straight down, slowly, and I was underneath him. Your pe-ripheral vision is limited with a mask on. But, thanks to the attentive safety divers in the exhibit, it is nothing more than a good story.”

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W hen I moved from Central Florida to Buckhead, I traded being close to the ocean for being close to the

mountains. That was OK with me; I love to mountain bike, hike and watch the sun rise over the peaks just as much as I love to swim, sunbathe and watch the sun sink below the ocean. But since moving here, a funny thing has happened: I rarely go the mountains on weekends the way I thought I would. There are tennis matches to play, kids to take to the park, errands to run. I have effectively traded the ocean for a concrete jungle, and edging out Mother Nature is never a good idea.

Recently, my husband and I made a trek to the Great Smoky Mountains to set things right. We started our trip in Maggie Valley, a town outside Waynesville in western North Carolina. It’s an easy three-hour drive from Buckhead, and we opted to stay in a moun-taintop rental home called Majestic Retreat, which is situated on the same sprawling property as a 1933 ranch called Cataloochee. We made it to Maggie Valley at night, and we knew we’d arrived at the ranch by the massive herd of cows staring at us from the nearby pasture. We checked our directions, then turned left down a gravel road leading to our cabin. “Wait!” I yelled, and my husband braked. As if we were in some sort of movie, 10 horses galloped across the road in front of us, disappearing into the night as suddenly as they’d come. We sat there in stunned silence

until finally my husband started driving again, this time at about 4 mph.

Arriving at Majestic Retreat was like com-ing home—albeit to a home that could easily sleep a party quadruple our size. Complete with a full kitchen, a massive stone fireplace, a pool table and an outdoor hot tub with sweeping views, it was a place we could have remained inside our entire trip and been perfectly happy.

But don’t stop reading—that’s not what we did.

Instead, we ate a hearty country breakfast at the ranch the next morning and hiked around Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We passed small waterfalls, spotted sev-eral deer and worked up a serious appetite. So we showered and drove to the quaint town of Waynesville, where we had a late lunch at The Sweet Onion, an artsy restaurant in the heart of the historic district. A glass of sauvignon blanc and a Southern-fried Springer Farms chicken breast later, I was ready for a nap. So I took one back at our retreat, then got in the hot tub and watched the sun go down. You could have offered me $1,000 to leave that hot tub and go to the beach, and I would have turned you down.

The next day, we drove 40 minutes east to Ashe-

ville, where we had brunch at Tupelo Honey Café. After feasting on shrimp and goat-cheese grits, we moved on to the Inn on Biltmore Estate, a four-star hotel located on the grounds of the Biltmore House— otherwise known as America’s Largest Home. The Inn’s pool, which I made my unofficial afternoon headquarters, overlooked hundreds of acres of the 1895 estate. I decided then and there that manicured meadows are every bit as pretty as sugar-white sand.

That evening, we went back into Ashe-ville to try a few of its famous craft beers. We found ourselves at Sky Bar downtown, a groovy little nightspot that makes you feel like you’re at a party in a wealthy friend’s rooftop loft. We sipped our beers on a leather sofa and took in the views of this lively bohemian town.

When we drove home the next day, I caught a glimpse of the Smoky Mountains in my rearview mirror. I’ll be back, I promised them, and myself.

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Above: At this mountain home in Maggie Valley, the deck offers sweeping views of the Smokies.

Left: The Inn on Biltmore Estate is situated on hundreds of manicured acres.

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Take the girl out of Rhode Island; you can’t take Rhode Island out of the girl. I grew up there, and

I miss the crisp waters—swimming in the southern beaches, sailing in the Narragansett Bay, watching waves crash on the cliffs of Jamestown or Newport—and the ever-changing seasons of New England.

A visitor’s experience isn’t complete without local seafood and historic sites. A mansion tour in Newport is a must, and so is a stroll through the quaint seaside village of Wickford, where cute shops, restaurants and businesses dot the main street. In South Kingstown, Matunuck Oyster Bar showcases farm-raised oysters grown right off their wa-terfront patio on Potters Pond. Their use of fresh, locally grown produce (from their own farm) paired with wild-caught seafood has made them a locals’ favorite.

Housed in a building that dates back to 1886, Kenyon’s Grist Mill is nestled along the banks of the Queen’s River in the village of Usquepaugh. They’ve ground their meals and flours con-tinuously on site since 1696. Tours are offered year-round; the Johnny Cake Festival in October is not to be missed.

Any trip to Rhode Island must in-clude a stop in Narragansett. It’s tradi-tion to devour clam cakes and chowder from Aunt Carrie’s on picnic benches with the ocean backdrop. Nearby, The Coast Guard House restaurant gazes regally over the Atlantic Ocean; it has

weathered many storms over the years, including Hurricane Sandy. While cur-rently under renovation, at press time, the restaurant was scheduled to reopen around Memorial Day Weekend. Standing adjacent to it is the granite Towers, the only remnant of the Narra-gansett Pier Casino built in the 1880s, which burned down during the Great Fire of Sept. 12, 1900.

Nearby Connecticut, including Mys-tic and Stonington, is home to country roads, antique shops, seaside towns and pastoral scenes. A perfect Saturday afternoon is spent at Jonathan Ed-wards Winery, a renovated dairy farm with rows of vines high on a hill, which now produces some excellent red wines with Napa grapes in addition to their premium estate Connecticut wines.

Especially beautiful in the summer, Lenox, Mass., in the Berkshires, has cool mountain evenings that are perfect for listening to the Boston Symphony Or-chestra play in Tanglewood. In Boston, it’s fun to wander Faneuil Hall, shop de-signer boutiques on Newbury Street and discover a hidden-gem Italian restaurant in the North End, followed by a cannoli at famed Mike’s Pastry.

Foliage season is best enjoyed atop mountain peaks, with sweeping vistas of orange, red and yellow. I’ve conquered five in Vermont: Okemo, Pisgah, Equi-nox, Stratton and Ascutney, all of them accessible from Chester, a charming vil-lage in south central Vermont. I learned

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In Maine, things move more slowly, lobsters are fresh off the boat, and the ocean temperature barely rises above 50 degrees during the warmest sum-mer months. After (bravely) swim-ming in tidal pools on the rocky coast and bike riding around the point, one is rewarded with gorgeous sunsets and mouthwatering seafood at the Ocean Point Inn in East Boothbay.

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Mean margaritasicy, sweet, tart: we scour the city for the quintessential summer cocktail

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Nothing says summertime refreshment (with an

alcoholic twist) quite like margaritas. here are

some that pack an extra-delicious punch.

1. Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub: Blueberry Skinny This “skinny” margarita ($10) takes on a pretty purple hue, due to the muddled fresh blueberries, and a sweet-tart taste from the Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, agave nectar and fresh lime. Best of all, it’s low-calorie!

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2. Hearth: St. RitaQuaint Sandy Springs pizzeria Hearth is known for their pies, but we’re wild about their creative St. Rita ($7). With fresh lime juice and tequila bianco lightly sweetened by St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, the cocktail has no need for added sugar or simple syrup. It’s finished with a salt rim.

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3. Pozolé: Pickled Jalapeño An informal poll of our area’s best margaritas came back overwhelmingly in favor of Virginia Highland’s tucked-away Mexican haunt, Pozolé. It’s easy to see why: Their pickled jala-peño margarita ($7) has nuanced flavor, due to the house-pickled jalapeños that give it a tart, spicy kick.

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4. The Original El Taco: RealesThe smooth Reales ($10.50 glass; $56 pitcher) is made with O’rangville liqueur, which gives it a marmalade-like flavor. It also has Partida Blanco, housemade sour and fresh lime juice and is finished with a salt rim. It’s fresh and light—like your classic margarita, upgraded.

1186 North Highland Avenue N.E. Atlanta 30306 404.873.4656 www.eltaco-atlanta.com

5. Seven Lamps: Sous-VideCocktail queen Arianne Fielder applies a new technique to cocktails: sous-vide. Her entire margarita mixture, including the tequila, fresh lime juice and agave, is sealed into a bag and slowly cooked in a 120-degree water bath for two days, giving it a caramelized quality. It’s delicious, served over square cold draft ice cubes with a grapefruit twist ($10).

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6. Del Frisco’s Grille: 160 This descriptively named margarita ($11)—so monikered for the number of calories it contains—is just right for the impending bikini season. It’s all of the boozy fun, without the excess calories, thanks to the agave nectar and sugar-free triple sec.

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After months of construction, the Levine’s newly redone two-tiered backyard is complete just in time for the spring and summer.

Photo: Sara Hanna PhotographyEverything is open and just a place for us to be with our friends.”

- Deana Levine on her backyard


On a recent evening, the Levine family was at it again. The kids (10-year-old Hayden and 7-year-old Trane) were

playing ping-pong in the dining room, while their parents, Andy and Deana, were engaged in a heated game of flip cup with friends around the kitchen island. Levine says it’s nights like these that she and Andy envisioned when they built their home eight years ago.

“We have a ‘happy’ home. We welcome friends, neighbors, kids and pets to come over and hang out [with] lots of music and dancing going on,” says Deana, owner of Deana Levine Photography, who met Andy, owner of Sixthman (which puts on music festivals at sea), at a concert in 1996.

The Levines’ dreams for their home began in 2005, after they had baby No. 1. They were living in 2,000 square feet of space with an outdated, choppy floor plan; they wanted an open layout and more room to entertain. So they sold their 1940s Peachtree Park home to

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A photographer, wife and mother of two, Deana Levine says her home is often filled with friends and family.

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build a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath craftsman-style bungalow in Decatur. The only problem? The yard. Though the Levine’s new home has 3,200 square feet of space, it still has a small outdoor area. “We knew the yard was tiny and it was always something we wanted to change,” Deana says.

Although it took a few years, the Levines finally got their wish. This past winter, they contracted with Legacy Landscapes to convert the screened-in porch and compact yard into a two-tiered outdoor haven, complete with a waterfall, flagstone fireplace, outdoor kitchen and deck for al fresco dining. The open-air re-treat with a meandering garden features stone stairs leading to a second-level lawn.

“It was a pretty big process. We moved that entire retaining wall back about 8 feet so we had months of construction and we added about 10 feet of living space,” Deana says. “Everything is open and just a place for us to be with our friends.”


If you can pull yourself away from the outdoor heaven, you’ll discover a world of vibrant color inside the Levine home. Walls in greens and orange enliven the main liv-ing space, which is composed of a kitchen, breakfast nook, living and dining room. West Elm rugs and Room & Board furniture fill the area, and Deana’s creativity shines through in the handcrafted décor—from the chicken feeder she filled with succulents on the dining table to the dining chairs she cov-ered in assorted fabrics for an eclectic look.

Her talent as a photographer is also on display, with family photos clustered on the walls in canvas and non-matching metal frames. Deana changes out her décor season-ally and says she seeks out uncommon items to adorn her home. Some examples are the metal locker in the breakfast nook that she purchased on Craigslist for $100 and the oversized church pew in the dining room she plucked (for free) from a Kirkwood roadside.

“It’s so easy for people to over-Pottery Barn themselves and just say I want this whole room,” Deana says. “I could never do that. I love finding things, getting things vintage and from garage sales and the side of the road.”

Deana also shops local. The Amish-style bookshelf in the breakfast nook is from Kudzu Antiques and the multicolored side table and dresser in the master are from Buckhead’s Nadeau. Other items she picks up on trips. One particularly sentimental piece, a black sculpture of a family of four that matches the dynamics of the Levines, she found in the south of France. Deana says it’s the first item she’d grab in a house fire.

Another prized possession is a photo from the late 1800s of her great–great-grandmother Emily Spencer Hayden. Showing a woman standing behind an old camera, it reveals that Deana’s daughter’s namesake was also a photographer.

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“I love finding things, getting things vintage and from garage sales and the side of the road.’”

Left: A family piano, accessorized built-ins and a colorful West Elm rug adorn the living room. On the mantle rests a black sculpture of a family of four that Deana calls one of her most cherished possessions.

Right: Painted in Sherwin-Williams’ Peppery, the light-filled dining room showcases seasonally inspired family photographs taken by Deana.

Below: Deana’s creative nature comes through in the Tennessee chicken feeder she transformed into a planter.

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“It makes me happy to have this and think about her and the connection we have,” Deana says. “For me to be following in her footsteps all these years later is just really cool.”

It’s easy to see that family is top priority for the Levines. Although Andy travels often for work, when the family is at home they love spending time together, usually huddling in the kitchen while Deana cooks with her sous-chef son at her side.

“I love our home because it is wide open and full of pictures of our family. And our kitchen island is a great place to hang out,” says Andy. “I also enjoy the fact that there are 14 children on our street and they are always playing outside.”

Now that it’s warm outside, the Levines love that they can move the merriment into the new backyard. With ping-pong in their dining room and flip cup in the kitchen, there is no telling what creative activity may tran-spire in the newly created hangout.

“Acoustic guitar mini-concerts,” Deana sug-gests. “We gotta get one of Andy’s musician connections to come by and play … so fun!” n

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Above: Creative storage, the Craigslist-purchased locker is stuffed with kids crafts and supplies.

Below: The master bedroom features a VivaTerra bed, Anthropologie shams and a throw made from sewn-together saris.

Above: The open kitchen features a custom island with an ice maker and enough room for family and friends to gather around.

Below: Words of encouragement and positivity are found throughout the Levine home.

1. Kudzu Antiques and Vintage Home Store “The best indoor flea market ever! Always new stuff coming in—vintage, handcrafted, odd pieces that I adore.” www.kudzuantiques.com

2. Etsy “I love handmade things. They have a soul!” www.etsy.com

3. Anthony | Wolf “Definitely a little splurge for me, but totally worth it. Very cool pillows and accents, plus they commission with local artists, too.” www.anthonywolfcollection.com

4. Nadeau Buckhead “Bargain hand-painted furniture from Indonesia. No showroom here, everything stacked up high. So fun to search through.” www.furniturewithasoul.com

5. Anthropologie“The place is fun for inspiration and little treasures. Who knew a funky hook could transform your bathroom?” www.anthropologie.com

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What’s in her beach bag?

T he Westminster Schools graduate and Buckhead native Missy Maude accompanied her family to Sea Island all the time as a child. She grew to love it so much, she married her prince charming, Tug Maude,

there in April 2012. The daughter of author Nancy McGuirk and Braves CEO Terence Foster McGuirk, Maude is the founder and designer of Lissa Mar (a women’s clothing line with a showroom in Buckhead). The mother-to-be re-cently gave Simply Buckhead a peek into the bag she always takes to Sea Island. And while we can’t blame her, it includes many of her own adorable Lissa Mar Spring 2013 collection pieces. Her newest line features lots of mint, coral, pink and orange hues, with a slew of sea-inspired prints.

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1. Beach Bag“I’m always wearing pink and orange, so my beach tote matches perfectly with most of my outfits. It’s big enough to hold my beach essentials, doesn’t stay wet long and people always ask about the logo, which gives me a chance to talk about Lissa Mar!”Beach Tote: $50, Lissa Mar Showroom and www.lissamar.com

2. Scarf“This scarf is so bright and colorful, and can be used as an easy cover-up while taking a walk on the beach or by the pool.”Seabreeze Scarf Large Pink Floral Print: $98, Lissa Mar Showroom and www.lissamar.com

3. Sunglasses“I always bring my aviators that we gave in the gift bags at our wedding because they’re water-proof, can get sandy, they’re light-weight and protect my eyes.” MT Sunglasses: souvenir from Missy and Tug’s wedding.

4. Flip-Flops “My MT (Missy and Tug) white sandals that we gave away at our wedding reception always come with me! They’re waterproof and remind me of our wedding week-end—the best three days of my life.”MT Flip-Flops: souvenir from Missy and Tug’s wedding.

5. Snacks and Water “I like to eat about every hour, so I always have a bag of fresh berries (raspberries and blueberries are my favorite), a bag of mixed candy (like Starbursts), a bag of chips, a Smartwater and a banana.”

6. Sunscreen“SPF 30 for my face and SPF 15 for my body, because protecting your skin is pretty! I also carry extra lip sunscreen.”

7. Books“Since I don’t have much other time to read, it’s fun to enjoy the latest books on pregnancy, babies or being a mom while lounging.” CuRRENTLy REAdiNg: Eating Well When You’re Expecting, by Heidi Murkoff with Sharon Mazel: $11.22, Barnes & Noble Stores or www.barnesandnoble.com

8. Magazines“I like to read the latest Vogue, InStyle and Us Weekly to catch up on fashion and celebrity gossip!”

9. headphones “Smaller headphones don’t fit in my ears and I need them to listen to my beach music that includes The Tams, September, the song ‘Carolina Girls’ and some country.”Solo Hd Headphones: $200, www.beatsbydre.com

10. Sketchbook & pen“Designs and ideas come to me all the time and I have to write them down so I’ll remember them.” icon Medium Notebook: $90, www.lanvin.com

Left: The staff of Brookhaven’s Esquire Cleaners provides next-day service.

Right: Eco-friendly Carriage Cleaners in Buckhead has a six-point quality inspection system.

SHOP WiTH MiSSyNestled in the heart of the East Andrews shopping district, the new Lissa Mar showroom is a retail reminder of the sea.

Lissa Mar showrooM 110 East Andrews Drive, Suite 216Atlanta 30305404.913.5627www.lissamar.com

Swimsuit Cover-Up “This cover-up is made of waterproof fabric and I can dress it up or down for day and night. It’s not too form-fitting, so even if I’m sweaty or sandy, it doesn’t hug, and the fabric is breathable.”Mango Seahorse Tunic: $320, Lissa Mar Showroom and www.lissamar.com


Karns, who has a gentle, counselor-like demeanor that put me at ease, integrates Five Element (“5E”) acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine to help address acute pain or other symptoms and bring clients closer to their optimal health. The five elements are earth, metal, water, wood and fire, and each has a unique set of strengths and potential challenges. “In 5 Elements, it’s thought that at some point in birth or childhood, we develop a constitutional weakness in one of the five elements, and that weakness is the true cause of all our illnesses,” says Karns, who has a master’s in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine from the Academy of 5 Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, Fla., and studied at Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, China. “By directly treating that particular element, we’re treating the root of the problem and thus, all presenting symptoms will fade away.” Karns specializes in women’s health and fertility, though she regularly works with men and women in all stages of life.

My first appointment started with an hour-long consultation, during which Karns asked me questions that ranged from my daily eating habits (apparently I’ve been eating too high a proportion of “cold” foods like an ice-cold smoothie first thing in the morning, which can impede digestion) to childhood memories (I experienced my first migraine at the tender age of 8). During this detailed conversation, she determined that I’m a fire element, which helped her plan my course of treatment. “Fire symbolizes joy, laughter and the connection we feel with others. The joy of fire is stoked by community,” Karns explained. “The fire element craves the warmth of others, and without it, can feel withdrawn or isolated,” she says, describing me almost perfectly.

I was rather shocked to feel, or more accurately, not feel, most of the needles as they went into my skin. I felt a slight pressure, but not the actual “stick” I expected. Draining toxins from the body through carefully placed needles and employing a technique called moxibustion are key components

of the 5E practice. Moxibustion involves placing a fragrant herb called Artemesia vulgaris on a key point on the body and setting a spark to it, letting it smoke just to the point of warmth before removing it. The treatment is designed to warm and tone targeted organs, allowing them to operate more optimally. For me, we focused on warming and toning my liver and kidneys, which fit right in with my elemental challenges. After that first appointment, I felt an almost unnatural sense of calm, which lasted for days.

During my second appointment, I happened to be developing an intense earache, pressure built up from a sinus infection. Karns artfully placed a tiny needle in the flesh right in front of each ear, and I had almost instant relief. It was as if I could feel the fluid draining away. It was a perfect example of the health benefits an integrated practice of acupuncture can impart. “When we heal the root cause of our illness, we are able to manifest our full potential,” Karns says, summing up her philosophy. “And expressing our fullest potential is true health.” n

On pins & needles5 Element acupuncture helps bring balance

Story: Jennifer Bradley Franklin

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I ’m a huge needle phobe. You’d never know it, though, if you observed my recent appointment in Jenny Karns’ Buckhead acupuncture

office, where I calmly lay facedown on a table with no fewer than seven hair-thin needles sticking out of my skin.

Several acupuncture centers in the Buckhead area

acupuncture Center of atlantaOne of the few centers in Atlan-ta to offer Japanese acupunc-ture, a style often considered the gentler form of needling. 17A Lenox Pointe N.E. Atlanta 30324 404.321.9364 www.akdoc.com

atlanta Eastern acupuncture One of the specialties of this Korean acupuncture center is Auricular Acupuncture, or ear acupuncture, which is based on the idea that the ear is a microcosm of the body (similar to reflexology). 2964 Peachtree Road N.W., Suite 105 Atlanta 30305770.880.8717 www.koreaacupuncture.com

Buckhead acupuncture & herbal CenterThis is Karns’ office, which specializes in an integrated blend of 5 Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture. 2964 Peachtree Road N.W., Suite 350Atlanta 30305404.538.4420 www.atlanta-acupuncture.net

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In the practice of moxibustion, the herb Artemesia vulgaris is lit on fire and then allowed to smoke on the body in order to warm certain organs.

Acupuncturist Jenny Karns gently inserts a needle during a Five Element acupuncture session in her Buckhead office.

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Smith Hanes is known for the beautiful environments he creates for restaurants (in-

cluding designs for No. 246, Bella Cucina, JCT Kitchen, The Opti-mist and Watershed, to name just a few). As an interior designer, he sets the scene for guests to enjoy meals by some of Atlanta’s tal-ented chefs. Perhaps less known is that the consummate creative also leads 5Rhythms movement classes, including one in Buck-head, through dance group The Wave Atlanta.

During the hour-and-a-half class held in the Portfolio Cen-ter on Bennett Street, Hanes says that his 30 or so students’ bodies become more flexible and “freer.” The supportive environment also lends itself to meditation and mental stillness, he adds. There’s no such thing as not being “good” at this kind of dance, since it was specifically developed for anyone—regard-less of size, shape or physical limitations—who wants to feel the energy flow while dancing to a variety of evocative music such

as the Afro Celt Sound System or Hilight Tribe.

In each class, Hanes takes students through a wave of the five rhythms, in order, which are flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness, the music matching the style of movement he instructs. Each element is designed to connect students with their body, mind and spirit, ultimately providing clarity and peace.

Simply Buckhead recently sat down with Hanes and learned about why he loves helping stu-dents find themselves in dance.

Why are you so passionate about teaching these classes? Passion for me is all about get-ting clear on the life you really want to live. When I first danced the 5Rhythms in a workshop at Yoga Samadhi in 2004, it was as if I heard a wakeup call, as if my body was being asked to speak in a language it already knew intimately. Once I began teaching the rhythms, I saw the same things in others that I had experienced in myself.

What are some of the best moments you’ve seen students have in class? When the dancer moves through the 5Rhythms, their body is going through a pattern of change, and the rest of the psyche naturally falls into the same groove. Then everything about you is resonating to the same beat: your body, heart and mind integrate and things happen. The dancer becomes much less self-conscious.

What would you tell someone who’s intimidated by dance? In my 5Rhythms classes, I create permission to move like only you can move, bound by enough focus and direction so the 5Rhythms are clear and present. The classes are almost always filled with inspired, spirited music, and always filled with spirited people. n

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Interior designer and 5Rhythms teacher Smith Hanes is passionate about helping his students experience the same freedom he has through dance. Photo: andrew Thomas Lee

Doing the WaveStory: Jennifer Bradley Franklin

Interior designer Smith Hanes teaches Buckhead residents creativity through movement

wavEs in BuCkhEad (droP-in CLass, $15)sundays 5-7 p.m.Portfolio Center 125 Bennett Street Atlanta 30309770.780.1316www.thewaveatlanta.com

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Buckhead author Cheryl Muré turned her fascination with an age-old tragedy into a learning experience for children. Here, she poses with some of her books at the Buckhead Branch Library.Photo: Sara Hanna Photography

“I think once you learn something about Titanic, you always want to know more.” - Cheryl Muré


As director and lead puppeteer of Buckhead’s Piccadilly Puppets, Nancy Riggs knows that her felt-based costars

don’t always cooperate. Puppets can drop things, literally fall apart onstage and some-times skip shows altogether. “Once we had a shark puppet in Upstream, Downstream: An Underwater Adventure that we took out to repair and forgot to put back. When we arrived at a school to put on the show, we realized that we didn’t have the shark,” Riggs recalls.

With only a few minutes until showtime, Riggs and her co-puppeteer had to hastily

cobble together a shark made with materials at hand, including a spare fin, a piece of gray fabric and part of an egg carton. “During the show, the shark made a very quick appearance and got away fast,” Riggs recalls. “If anyone noticed that it looked kind of strange, they didn’t say anything.”

Riggs calls Piccadilly Puppets “the oldest local theater that nobody knows about!”

Founded in 1969, they perform touring shows for approximately 15,000 people a year, primarily for preschool and elementary school kids, but also at churches, museums, art festivals and other venues. Working out of her home in north Buckhead, Riggs took the helm of the organization when its longtime previous director, Carol Daniel Klein, passed away in June of 2011.

With puppeteers Lorie Summers and Kiera Robbins, Piccadilly Puppets maintains a repertory of about 10 shows at a given time, with Riggs knowing all of them. The company performed about 164 events in 2012 and the demand for shows changes based on the time of year. “It’s definitely cyclical,” says Riggs. “Christmas is our really busy time, and we usually hire another puppeteer at that time of year. Butterfly Ballad depicts the life cycle and migration of butterflies and is popular in spring. Cherokee Tales is popular in the fall, since kids are doing their Native American unit in school, and it’s around Thanksgiving.”

Riggs began performing as a puppeteer in a 1990 Center for Puppetry Arts touring

show of Pinocchio, where she worked with Peter Linz, who co-starred in 2011’s film The Muppets as the new muppet Walter. She has worked with Piccadilly Puppets for the past 16 years and says that it quickly changed her perspective on children’s theater. “In col-lege I had the typical attitude that theater for young people was not something to aspire to,” she says. “Once I started it, I saw that the response is so immediate that you know right away if they like it or not—kids won’t applaud out of politeness. Their explanation for things and response to things can be so much fun.”

In addition to her work with Piccadilly, Riggs teaches drama to elementary school-ers, acts in stage shows and competes with the Atlanta Figure Skating Club, but she clearly sees her puppetry work as a calling. “Puppets have been around for thousands of years. There’s some kind of basic relationship between audiences and inanimate objects that come to life,” she says. “We keep things pretty low-tech, and like to show kids that you can tell a story without computer- generated special effects, like turn a blue piece of fabric into a pool of water. With puppetry, the possibilities are endless. Kids need to be reminded of that.” n

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There is something about the tragedy of the Titanic that holds readers in its sway, even though 101 years

have elapsed since that fatal night in the North Atlantic. It’s a tale that so engrosses Cheryl Muré, she’s made it a part of her life.

“I think once you learn something about Titanic, you always want to know more,” says the Buckhead resident. “I am particularly drawn to the personal stories of the people on board.”

In 2007, when the first touring Titanic exhibit sailed into the Civic Center, Muré and a colleague developed classroom curriculum for students in kindergarten through high school to learn about the ship. That experience eventually led her to write a book about the event geared specifically to young readers.

“I never considered writing a book, and when a publisher called and asked, I wasn’t even sure if I could,” says Muré, a former special education teacher who, along with her co-author, runs TurnKey Education, a Buckhead company that creates field trip resources for schools. “But they found us, which was very exciting for new authors.”

Muré began brainstorming ideas and hit on the concept that became Ahoy, Titanic!—a blend of fiction and fact that has captured the imagination of readers from kindergarten through fifth grade. Along with co-author Cassie Jones, Muré designed a story that has two children roaming the ship and learning behind-the-scenes, true details. Every page includes a “fun fact” (there were 1,750 quarts of ice cream on board!), and there’s a detailed layout of the ship so readers can pinpoint exactly where the youngsters go. The back of the book has a list of actual passen-gers—and their fates.

“We knew we had to tell the whole story, so we included biographies of all the people the children meet along the way,” says Muré. “And you do find out what happens to those individuals.”

The project underwent nine revi-sions before finally being published last spring. So far, more than 1,500 copies have been sold. “We had to be satis-fied that the story was compelling, the facts were accurate and the illustrations matched the look and feel we wanted,” Muré says. “We wanted it to be histori-

cally accurate, but also colorful and whimsical to hold the attention of young readers.”

Even at a young age, many of those readers are already fascinated with the Titanic legend, says Muré.

“They know about it and want to learn more. And they’ve all seen the movie. The No. 1 question they ask is about Jack and Rose.” n

Still sailing after all these years

Buckhead author brings Titanic legend to life for young readers

Story: H.M. Cauley

Cheryl Muré never considered writing a children’s book until a publisher contacted her with a proposal.

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“I loved it,” says the 70-year-old grandmother of three. “It was wonderful serendipity.”

Once she got her hands into clay, Casarella never stopped. Since moving to

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“What I really love to do is make things people can use and enjoy,” says Casarella, who lives in the Northlake area of DeKalb. “Almost all my things are high-fired stoneware that can go into the dishwasher and microwave.”

Among her array of platters, bowls, mugs, casseroles and vases priced from $16 to $135, there isn’t one runaway bestseller, and since each is individually handcrafted, no two items are alike. The inspiration for the final product usually strikes when she gets her hands in the clay.

“I never settled on a specific style,” she says. “Depending on my mood, I make different things, and it’s usually when I’m throwing the clay that I’m thinking of what it’s going to look like at the end.”

Casarella’s choice to create utilitarian art grew from her own love of handmade items. “I have several mugs made by friends, and when I pick them up, I think of them,” she says. “I’ve also had people come back to me and say they use my fluted bowl, pie plates or mugs and really enjoy them, so there’s a definite connection with people that I really enjoy.”

Each of her creations comes with a small circle embedded somewhere in the design. It’s a reminder, the artist says, of the circle of life and how serendipitous it can be. “You just never know,” she says with a laugh, “what’s going to come around next.” n

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Like the condos and office towers that have once again begun to rise around the city, Atlanta’s culinary dynamic is

forever in flux. Menus change, often daily, and chefs zip across the landscape as if playing the restaurant equivalent of musical chairs. Take Joshua Hopkins, the original chef at Westside’s snout-to-tail temple, Ab-attoir. Last year, Hopkins traded his cleaver for a pizza cutter to open Buckhead’s STG Trattoria. Didn’t take long for the elegant, khaki-colored room to become known for its crispy-bottomed Neapolitan pies, spritzy aperitif cocktails and the good-looking babes who stop by after work to nibble and sip.

Combining owner Brian Lewis’ strong sense of design and Hopkins’ well-executed cooking, STG charted a middle course between a pizza dive and a stylish haunt where families and young professionals alike felt comfortable. In hindsight, perhaps it just wasn’t Hopkins’ calling. Working with flour and water to make pizza and pasta requires a kind of monastic devotion. You either feel it in your fingers or you don’t. After getting STG off to a steady start, Hopkins early this year abandoned the red wine and strozzapre-ti for the bourbon and grits of downtown’s White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails, a place

Buckhead’s STG goes from pizza-centric to rustic Italian

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that seems more in line with his Southern roots and straightforward culinary approach.

And so it happened that in February, just as we were preparing to review STG, Sean Telo, executive sous-chef of the glitzy Mid-town steakhouse STK, was hired to replace Hopkins at the West Paces Ferry Road trat-toria. Since then, 25-year-old Telo, who won glowing reviews for his pastas at the now-defunct Noon Midtown, has been trying to put his own stamp on STG.

For their midday menu, Telo and Lewis (who also owns Atlanta’s Bocado) are attempt-ing to rebrand STG as a fetching, mid-priced alternative to the sometimes ho-hum sand-wich and soup places that are the preferred choices of the ladies who lunch. Taking a left turn from the dinner menu, the new lunch concept offers not a single pizza. Instead, sand-wiches and small plates can be ordered from the counter, and diners sit wherever they like.

At dinnertime, the team has trimmed the original pizza menu from about eight pies to a handful—probably not a bad idea in a city saturated with Neapolitan pies. This way, Telo can offer more small plates that show-case his rustic Italian cooking, which he con-cocts from ingredients sourced from as close to home as possible (including sweetbreads,

fish, oysters and produce). Telo says the “100 percent Italian” wine list is in transition, too, and will change to offer something for “every palate”—pinot noirs, Bordeaux and cabernet francs, and California bottles. It’s a subtle makeover that gamely reflects the personal style of the new chef while staying true to the original vision of the place.

After the Hollywood bustle and celebrity sightings of STK, Telo’s new digs in the back of what used to be a car dealership must feel downright quiet. Stopping by for lunch on a recent Tuesday, we found the ai3-designed space as somber as a mausoleum, which seemed funny since OpenTable had told us there was not a table to be had for weeks. Sampling freely from the menu, we had a perfectly pleasant but never revelatory experi-ence. A creamy sunchoke soup with olive oil and a focaccia crouton was a tad heavy on the nutmeg but lovely still. A salad of raw kale, whipped ricotta, pecans and buttermilk-and-herb vinaigrette could have used a bit more dressing and salt. A sandwich of house-made pork sausage dressed with fig mustard and Vidalia onion jam was tasty but unremark-able, not quite the marriage of vivid flavors and fruity condiments the menu conjured. Our side of duck-fat-roasted purple potatoes

NeapolitaN sleekfeature: Wendell Brock PhotoS: Sara Hanna


with basil and parsley was fine but hardly the decadent spuds we envisioned.

Dinner tends to be a better option. We really like the classic Margherita pie (tomato, mozzarella and basil) as well as the meat-laden ‘’salumi” and the mushroom variations. And beverage director David Durnell’s drinks, which may now be sipped on stools at a bar that was formerly a drink-mixing station, con-tinue to shine. The Aperol Orange—a fizzy, nectarine-colored potion made of the classic Italian aperitif, lemon, Fee’s Orange Bitters, San Benedetto soda water and orange peel—always, but always refreshes. We also like the STG Americano (gin, Cocchi di Torino, Campari, bitters, lemon, sparkling water and lemon peel) but got right jittery on the cola-and-bourbon based Cola Zucca.

On the sweet side, STG has brought in Octopus Bar pastry chef Sarah Dodge in as a consultant. Along with a generous assort-ment of gelati, her blood-orange panna cotta with shortbread and chocolate torte with strawberries and sea salt remain faithful to the spirit of STG.

All things considered, as STG begins a second chapter, it still seems to be finding its way. On my last two visits, I’ve found servers to be congenial but goofy, the food to be safe but never stellar. For now, STG remains a promising neighborhood addition but hardly a dazzler. Maybe Telo can change that. n

STG TraTToria102 West Paces Ferry Road N.W. Suite E, Atlanta 30305 404.844.2879, www.stgtrattoria.comLunch: Sandwiches and small plates: $5-$12.Dinner: Small plates, $3-$17. Pastas, $13-$17. Pizzas, $15-$22. Bottom line: Maybe second chef’s the charm.

Left to right: Salumi pizza with tomato, chili, sopressata, capicola and basil; raw kale and arugula salad with ricotta, almonds, white grapefruit and buttermilk-herb dressing; cream of sunchoke soup with olive oil and foccacia crouton.

Above: Chocolate torte with strawberries and sea salt.

Below: Blood-orange panna cotta with shortbread.

STG Executive Chef Sean Telo replaces Joshua Hopkins.

Twenty-five-year-old Sean Telo, who won glowing reviews for his pastas at the now-defunct Noon Midtown, has been trying to put his own stamp on STG.


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Bradford started his Canoe career in 2004 in the beverage department and later became department director. His ambitions run high: “I passed the Court of Master Sommeliers introductory and certified exams in 2010, then the advanced exam. I plan to undertake the Master Sommeliers exam next year.”

Backed by an acclaimed cellar, Bradford has set Canoe’s wine standards very high. He talks about wine enthusiastically, with confidence. There are some customer favorites, Bradford says. One is Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Premier Cru Cuvée Duvault Blochet 2009. Others include “Barolo from Bartolo Mascarello in several vintages, 2003 and 2005,” he says.

Bradford’s cellar inventory includes some ex-pensive wines. “Bordeaux and California cabernet sauvignon,” he says, “are easily the most expensive wines we offer. We have 2001 Château Margaux at $675 dollars and 2009 Harlan Cabernet Sauvignon for $795 dollars that are very pricey.”

Bradford says pinot noir from Oregon and lighter Italian red wines remain popular: “Consumers are looking for lighter wines. There is less of an asso-ciation between bold, powerful wines and quality.” There are some palate changes taking place in Atlanta, he says, evidenced by more enjoyment of

wine as an aperitif, frequently without food, “but diners still care a great deal about food and wine being properly paired.”

Warmer weather, he says, means some adjust-ments. “We shift a little toward rosé and crisp dry white wines. I like dry Italian white wines like Arneis and Cortese di Gavi. I find that they have more character than pinot grigio.” (Bradford, for his part, doesn’t like pinot grigio.) His year-round personal favorite is Chablis, the regal white wine from Burgundy. “I find that it is crisp and dry with pronounced and enjoyable minerality,” he says.

Having developed a worldview of wine, Brad-ford’s curiosity appears boundless. “Every year,” he observes, “the world releases new wines. There are so many wines out there that you can never understand them all. And the wines that you have known for a long time change as you cellar them.”

Agreeing with Thomas Jefferson’s diary entries as the historic figure long ago visited many of Europe’s vineyards, Bradford believes that touring wine regions is to a wine lover’s personal and professional growth. “You simply cannot understand a wine until you have visited its place of origin,” he says. “The most beautiful places on earth are covered in vineyards.” n

Matt Bradford started his wine journey while he was an exchange student in France at 16, unaware that he was following a path similar to the one taken more than two

centuries before by Thomas Jefferson. Both learned about wine while visiting the Champagne and Loire River wine regions of France. Bradford, now beverage director at Canoe in Vinings, lived in Eng-land with his family during his childhood years and later traveled through many of Europe’s vineyards. During his high school years in the Atlanta area he worked as a server in a local restaurant and became a restaurant manager, but wine was still written on his heart. “Moving to the beverage side of the industry was natural,” he says.

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easy as PieStill recovering from a Hot Pocket mouth-burning incident? Take the higher (quality) road at That Pie Place in Sandy Springs, a three-month-old spot serving up sweet and savory eats in handheld, flaky pastries. Try the italian sausage, egg and cheese for breakfast or the Cuban or buffalo chicken for lunch

or dinner. For dessert, treat yourself to the Elvis (bananas, vanilla custard, vanilla wafers, chocolate and peanut butter). You could order a Greek or spinach salad to offset that whole fried pie thing, but the tots and sweet potato fries come highly recommended from, well, anyone with taste buds.

Sweet MoveCookie connoisseurs, prepare your palates: Decatur’s The Cookie Studio has found a new home in Buckhead with three times the space to whip up its beloved chocolate chip, butterscotch-oatmeal and gluten-free delights. At the bigger and better locale (now open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and six days a week instead of five), choose from 20 cookies daily as well as grab-and-go breakfast items (ahem, homemade English muffins) and wash it all down with an expertly crafted cappuccino or latte. Want to make the experience even sweeter? Enjoy your indulgences on the cozy patio.

Guiltless GrubKeep it light at lunch with The Big Ketch’s new menu items (available daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) like the quinoa bowl with grilled shrimp, grilled Greek chicken sandwich, toasted coriander-crusted scallops, and shrimp-and-lobster salad plate. With everything priced from $9 to $13 and clocking in at 500 calories or less, you’ll be ready to seize the workday, not nap under your desk.

Generally SpeakingAn authentic Jewish deli in Atlanta? Mazel tov! From the West Egg folks comes The General Muir in Emory Point (opened in February), where you’ll find “real deal” bagels prepared in a slew of creative, open-faced ways (with schmear, of course), latkes, matzo ball soup and full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus (including a three-course, finger-licking chicken dinner). Take a seat in the cheery café (named for the refugee transport ship that brought co-owner Jennifer Johnson’s mother and grandparents, Holocaust survivors, to New York in 1949) or belly up to the deli counter for house-cured meats. You’ll never buy pastrami at the grocery again.

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W hen Atlanta Falcon Asante Samuel isn’t representing our fine city on the field, he fuels up at Davio’s Northern

Italian Steakhouse in Buckhead, where he and his lovely wife feast on the pasta Bolognese (Lady and the Tramp-style, perhaps?). Here, the restaurant shares its secret for the mouthwatering dish:

PAStA BoLogneSe Serves 4

IngReDIentS:1 large white onion1 carrot1-2 celery stalks1-1 1/2 pounds cooked pasta (tagliatelle or spaghetti)1/4 pound diced prosciutto 1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork1 pound ground veal1 garlic clove, finely chopped1 bay leaf1 large can (typically 35 ounces) San Marzano Italian tomatoes, hand-crushedSalt and pepper to tastegrated Parmigiano cheese to top (optional) 2 fresh scallion stalks, chopped (optional)2-3 fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)

InStRuctIonS:coarsely dice and mix the onion, carrot and celery. Set aside. Prepare pasta according to package directions*. Drain pasta well and set

aside. In a large saucepan, cook the prosciutto until crispy. Add beef, pork and veal to the pan and cook through, making sure it is well mixed. Drain fat and add garlic, bay leaf and the onion, celery, and carrot mixture to the meat. cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and simmer over low heat for 2 hours, stirring occa-sionally. Add cooked pasta with a small amount of the Bolognese sauce, and then top with remaining sauce. Season with salt and pepper and top with Parmigiano cheese. garnish with scallions and basil leaves. Serve at once.

*If you are using the pasta immediately, do not allow pasta to cook fully. It will continue cooking while it sits and when you add it to the hot sauté pan.

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In our last issue, this column was on Kim Wilson of Lucy’s Market. oh! i know Kim. She used to be my next-door neighbor, years ago.

What a small world! Do you still live in Buckhead?Yes, i live right behind Buckhead Diner off Piedmont. it’s six miles from there to here. Your patio has a reputation for being the dog-friendliest in the area. Why was that important to you?We thought doggie dining would set the restaurant apart. We had ban-danas made up with paw prints and the Nancy G’s logo, and created a doggie dining menu. it’s been a big hit. There aren’t a lot of restaurants where you can take your animals.

community support seems like a strong theme here.i really couldn’t have done it without the neighborhood. We have regulars that eat here a couple of times a week. My parents aren’t alive anymore, but when these older couples come in and say, ‘i’m so proud of you,’ it’s wonderful.

that sense of familiarity is rare in a big city.Nancy G’s feels like a community project, like we all did this together. When i first opened, it wasn’t very busy, then one night it was packed and people got excited about that. i think it was a part of them. That’s what makes it fun. i couldn’t have done this by myself; i found a great staff, and when you have that, you can never leave.

What’s new for summer?With our new awning, we’ll be able to use the patio more. There will be more shade in the summer, with fans to keep people cool, and heaters in the winter. Flat-screen TVs will play the big game. And we’ll have live music every Friday and Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m., throughout the summer. n

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W ith a moniker that fosters a sense of familiarity and community, Nancy Goodrich’s self-named restaurant reflects her decades of food service and management

experience. Goodrich has resided in Atlanta for 30 years; she worked everywhere from Hal’s on Old Ivy to Food 101 before opening Nancy G’s Cafe in 2005. Tucked into a cozy nook off Roswell Road, it’s become a mainstay for residents of north Buckhead and Sandy Springs. We come by for famous sides like mac ’n’ cheese and squash casserole, and of course, the pup-friendly patio. Here, Goodrich shares some of the secrets of her success.

nanCy G’S Cafe4920 Roswell Road Atlanta 30342404.705.8444www.nancygscafe.com

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Doggie bowl of grilled chicken, $4Doggie bowl of bacon, $4Doggie bowl of rice and carrots, $4Doggie cookies, $0.25 eachDoggie pupcakes, $4

Other pet-centric perks:l Humans can sip the “tailwag-ger mojito,” with Portal Moscatel do Douro dessert wine, muddled lemon, mint, sugar, and a splash of soda and tonic, for $7.l Doggie bandanas, featuring orange paw prints and the Nancy G’s logo, are $3 each.l Keep your Nancy G’s receipt for 10 percent off your next visit to Belle isle Animal Hospital (across the street).

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n LPC1545 Peachtree StreetAtlanta 30309404.888.8709 www.lapietracucina.com

LPC, formerly known as La Pietra Cucina, may have recently finished its conceptual transformation—complete

with a new menu and airy interior space—but one thing has remained constant: its commitment to excep-tional italian food. New chef Russell Kook, whose pedigree includes stints at famous restaurants like David Burke at The Venetian in Las Vegas and ap-pearances on “iron Chef America” and “Hell’s Kitchen,” focuses on a more ac-cessible approach to high-quality ital-ian fare. We recommend starting with the Brussels sprout salad tossed with hard-boiled egg, pecorino grand cru and marcona almonds. if you’re in the mood for something more substantial, the pan-fried octopus with giant white beans, grilled frisée, smoked arrabiata sauce and pickled pearl onion is terrific. For the main event, the linguini carbon-ara with homemade pancetta, pecorino grand cru, duck egg and black pepper is a favorite. Another delicious choice is

n Babette’s Café573 North Highland Avenue N.E.Atlanta 30307404.523.9121 www.babettescafe.com

Set in a remodeled 1916 bungalow and fashioned after a quaint European restaurant—complete with warm yel-low walls, dark wood floors and white tablecloths—Babette’s could charm the pants off even the most ardent xe-nophobe. in addition to its cozy dining room, the back patio offers al fresco dining surrounded by large trees. The seasonal menu focuses on European cuisines, gleaning influences from vari-ous countries as a result of chef/owner Marla Adams’ international upbringing. Some of the menu items have included standout starters like the lobster and spinach crêpes with wild mushrooms and bacon ragoût, and the pork and veal piroshki bathed in a tarragon butter sauce. Entrée favorites—like the roast half duck, served over farro with apple rutabaga compote and apple cider reduction; the braised short rib with semolina gnocchi and roasted Brussels sprouts; and the pan roasted salmon Florentine served with grapefruit, butter, lemon and chives over a bed of wilted spinach—will have you counting down the days until your next visit. in addition to its dinner ser-

vice, Babette’s is perhaps even more well-known for its equally impressive weekend brunch.

n Verde Taqueria

1426 Dresden DriveAtlanta 30319404.254.5319(Brookhaven)

1193 Collier Road Atlanta 30318404.963.5362(Buckhead-Westside) www.verdetacos.com

When the taco craving hits, Verde Taqueria has you covered. With its upscale-casual decor. With its welcom-ing atmosphere and neighborhood vibe, Verde attracts a clientele that runs the gamut from after-work revelers to fami-lies overflowing with young children. if, like us, you believe that no visit to a Mexican restaurant is truly complete without a margarita sitting next to your food, you’re in luck—Verde has a variety of options, including our favorite, the organic margarita made with agave nec-tar. The restaurant specializes in inven-tive tacos that are fresh, filling and won’t break your budget. We are particularly fond of the slow roasted pork tacos that come with homemade barbecue sauce

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a sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead

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n yeaH! Burger1168 Howell Mill RoadAtlanta 30318404.496.4393 www.yeahburger.com

1017 North Highland Avenue N.E.Atlanta 30306404.437.7845 www.yeahburger.com

Meat-lovers, vegans and healthy eaters rejoice—there’s a place where everyone can eat together in perfect harmony. With its fresh and modern interior, com-plete with cartoon-inspired wallpaper, natural wood tables and surprisingly comfortable metal chairs, YEAH! Burger is that rare find: a restaurant where din-ers of all ages feel welcome.

With a focus on organic and natural ingredients free of antibiotics, hormones and other chemicals, YEAH! Burger succeeds where similar restaurants fall short: They serve food you can feel good about that actually tastes good. Burgers and sandwiches anchor the straightfor-ward menu, which allows diners to build their own beef, bison, chicken, turkey or veggie burger while choosing among more than 20 toppings that include gourmet options like fig jam and sunflower sprouts (both are great on the veggie and beef burgers!). The restaurant also offers their own specialty combination sandwiches for those who are easily overwhelmed by a plethora of choices.

on the lighter side, YEAH! Burger features entrée-sized salads made with upscale greens like kale and hydroponic lettuce. Sides, like their gluten-free onion rings, sweet potato fries and fried pickles (just to name a few), are an excellent addition to any meal. And for those who like to reward healthy eating with a little sugar, their thick shakes, floats and blenders (ice cream blended with candy) are an ideal way to finish the meal. YEAH! Burger offers takeout and has outposts near Buckhead and in the heart of Virginia Highland, making it convenient for intowners from Decatur to Brookhaven.

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most popular restaurants of its kind in the metro area. its diverse menu offers almost every type of cuisine, giving customers the chance to mix things up. Excellent starters include the stuffed mushrooms filled with soy, scallions, sesame seeds and carrots; and the Jamaican limbo plantains served with a chipotle pepper and black bean dip. if you’ve come with an appetite, the homemade ravioli created with kabo-cha squash, spinach, grilled vegetables and tofu ricotta and topped with a roasted shallot marinara is divinely fill-ing. We are also partial to the basil soy chicken served with Brussels sprouts, zucchini, celery, scallions, purple onion, red bell pepper, peanuts and brown rice. Though the name “vegan chocolate cake” might not jump off the menu (no offense, vegans!), don’t deny your taste buds the glory of this downright decadent dessert.

n The iberian Pig121 Sycamore StreetDecatur 30030404.371.8800www.theiberianpigatl.com

With its modern, European-inspired décor and ambient lighting, entering The iberian Pig feels like you’ve been whisked into a stylish Spanish hide-away. Tapas are their specialty and they offer a wide variety of choices for meat, veggie and fish lovers. There are a number of great options, but we are big fans of the bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with Manchego cheese and walnuts; the croquettes made with goat cheese and served with honey-citrus yogurt and lavender honey; and the wild boar sausage meatballs stuffed with piquillo pep-pers, dates and roasted tomatoes. if you need something more filling than a few small plates to avoid hitting up a drive-through on the way home, try one of their entrées. The pork ten-derloin with spinach, chickpeas, pearl onions and morcilla sausage finished with peppers, walnuts, shallots and a cherry-Rioja demi-glace bursts with flavor. Another delicious choice is the Springer Mountain Farms chicken breast stuffed with Serrano ham, Medjool dates and Mahon cheese and served with a pistachio pesto cream. Their house-made churros, featuring a cinnamon-chili infused chocolate sauce, is a tasty way to complete your brief culinary visit to Spain.

the filling braised short rib with Anson Mills polenta, cipollini onions and pine nut gremolada. The drink menu also of-fers a nice selection of carefully chosen wines divided by region, for those wishing to test their italian geography.

n alfredo’s italian restaurant1989 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E.Atlanta 30324404.876.1380 www.alfredosatlanta.com

For more than 35 years, Alfredo’s owner Perry Alvarez has overseen this beloved Atlanta institution that prides itself on being a “home away from home” for the diners who cram its entryway night after night. From the moment you walk into the restaurant, its old-fashioned décor might convince you that you’ve walked onto the set of Goodfellas or into a family-run restau-rant tucked away on a Sicilian street corner. The complimentary garlic bread could be a five-star meal in itself, but do yourself a favor and leave plenty of room for what’s to come, like their delicious prosciutto and melon ap-petizer or the fried calamari with spicy Fra Diavolo sauce. Entrée standouts include the perfectly balanced meat la-sagna topped with their signature red sauce; the chicken Fiorentina, sautéed in butter, lemon and white wine, and served with mushrooms and spinach; and the Padrino, a trio of tender, hand-cut veal medallions. Although the generous portions don’t leave much room for dessert, try to squeeze in a few bites of the spectacular spumoni, a cake and ice cream concoction that is perfect for sharing (easier said than done, of course).

n Bone’s3130 Piedmont Road N.E.Atlanta 30305404.237.2663www.bonesrestaurant.com

Regarded as one of the finest din-ing establishments in Atlanta, Bone’s recently solidified that reputation by earning Zagat’s highest rating for service and food of any steakhouse in America. The dignified oak-paneled dining rooms and expansive bar hum with patrons throughout lunch and dinner. Relax with a glass of wine from their 1,000-plus-bottle wine list, available for perusal on their in-house

iPads. We like to begin our dining experience with one of their excel-lent salads or their creamy and lightly spiced lobster bisque. Deciding among their deservedly famous steaks is likely to be the most difficult part of the eve-ning. We’re partial to the melt-in-your-mouth 14-ounce bone-in filet and the perfectly seasoned 20-ounce bone-in rib eye. To add a little variety, share a few family-style side items; we particu-larly love the flavor of their truffle but-ter mashed potatoes. Though dessert might be an afterthought, it shouldn’t be—their warm pecan pie served with praline sauce and vanilla ice cream is not to be missed.

n Hearth Pizza Tavern5992 Roswell Road N.E.Sandy Springs 30328404.252.5378www.hearthpizzatavern.com

Representing that elusive combination of great food in a casual-but-classy atmosphere, Hearth Pizza Tavern is the perfect place for a family night out or after-work drinks (and dinner). inside, exposed-brick walls surround wood-slatted tables and booths, while ample patio seating provides an escape for those preferring fresh air. To start, we like the crispy calamari appetizer, served with lemon-coriander aioli and homemade marinara; and the healthy-yet-delicious roasted broccoli with caramelized onions, garlic, salami

and chopped pepperoncini. Specialty pizzas made with homemade dough and cheese dominate the menu. Their version of the barbecue chicken pizza topped with cheddar and fontina cheeses, applewood-smoked bacon, roasted red peppers, red onions, cilantro and a side of homemade sweet pickles is a popular choice. We are also fans of the Mass Pike pizza, with ricotta marinara, capicola, Atlanta Sausage Company’s italian sausage, cremini mushrooms, sun-dried toma-toes, cheese and pesto. Hearth offers a variety of entrée-sized salads, sand-wiches and burgers for those in the mood for something else, as well as a wide selection of beer and wine.

n Café Sunflower2140 Peachtree RoadAtlanta 30309404.352.8859(Buckhead)

5975 Roswell RoadAtlanta 30328404.256.1675(Sandy Springs)www.cafesunflower.com

Since it came on the scene in 1994, Café Sunflower has been providing Atlantans vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free food that is both healthy and delicious. Serving fresh food in a modestly decorated dining room, Café Sunflower has become one of the

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We visit them for checkups. Coughs.

Maybe even life-altering surgeries.

But outside the exam-room walls,

some of our doctors are characters

with colorful hobbies. When the scrubs

come off, don’t be shocked to find your

surgeon playing a concerto with

the Georgia Symphony Orchestra

or rounding the track in a Porsche

at Road Atlanta. You might even

catch your rheumatologist singing

the national anthem at an

Atlanta Braves game.

Simply Buckhead delved into the

personal pursuits of some of our local

docs and discovered a treasure trove

of decidedly non-medical passions.

life SaverS without limitSWhat happens When the scrubs coMe off?

for six buckhead-area docs, the fun gets started.

feature: Giannina Smith Bedford PhotoS: Sara Hanna

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ScuBa-diving Singerdr. WilliaM hayes Wilson

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photography and singing

D r. William Hayes Wilson is a true Renaissance man. When the rheu-matologist isn’t treating patients at

Buckhead’s Piedmont Atlanta Hospital (two blocks from where he grew up), he trades his lab coat for a choir gown or wetsuit. An avid scuba diver for 37 years and talented under-water photographer, the chatty Buckhead resident also sings in the church choir and with a cappella group Sound Investment.

When asked which is his favorite diversion, he goes uncharacteristically mum. “I don’t think I could choose,” he says. “Diving is the most peaceful, but practically, I can’t do that as much as I like to. Singing I can do two to three times a week.”

Wilson got his scuba certification when he was a freshman in college. Despite the fact that his first dive took place in a “muddy, cold and disgusting” area of Lake Lanier, he was hooked. His first scenic dive was in the Florida Keys—a destination he still frequents (his last trip was in March). “I fell in love with the Keys and used to go there a lot when I was young and poor. We’d drive down with enough money for gas and butter and if we wanted to eat we’d have to catch lobster and cook it up,” he recalls.

Since those days, Wilson has garnered two professional dive ratings and served as a dive master and assistant instructor. Today, he dives all over the world, often on trips with the Buckhead-based chapter of The Explorers Club, a professional society dedi-cated to scientific exploration. Wilson enjoys diving in locales like Bonaire in the Dutch Antilles and is itching to make a trip to the Great Barrier Reef.

Along with serving as a great excuse to travel, Wilson says diving provides an ideal setting in which to disconnect. “I love how peaceful it is just breathing compressed air underwater,” he says. “Nobody talks to you and the fish are beautiful. It’s like swimming in an aquarium.”

It would seem that Wilson’s underwater photography hobby would have evolved natu-rally from his scuba diving. While partly true,

he’s actually been snapping photos (albeit above ground) since high school, for the year-book and school paper. Today, his photogra-phy skills allow him to bring a piece of the ocean floor home. “You know what they say: Leave nothing but bubbles and bring nothing but pictures from under the sea,” he says.

Besides the hospital and ocean floors, you can catch up with Wilson on Sundays at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, where he sings in the choir. A crooner all his life (he was a member of The Atlanta Boy Choir), Wilson is performing the national anthem with Sound Investment at an Aug. 14 Atlanta Braves game. “It’s a great way to meet wonderful people who are dedicated to music and the arts, but it’s also a great outlet and relaxing. I just love beautiful music,” he says.

Whether diving, taking photos or singing, Wilson approaches life with passion—which also extends to his love of his hometown and work as a doctor. “I love Atlanta and I think it’s a great thing to be able to work two blocks from where I grew up,” he says. “I’ve known Piedmont Hospital all my life and I love working here.” n

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LIfE SAvErS wItHoUt LIMItS

Above: Dr. William Hayes Wilson dives with whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium.

Below: Dr. Wilson grew up in Buckhead and attended The Westminster Schools.

“I love how peaceful it is just breathing compressed air underwater.”


Dr. Kara Martin’s patients may notice their doctor’s easy way with words or maybe her great posture, but they

wouldn’t imagine where this Decatur resident perfected her sophisticated strut. A Kaiser Per-manente Hospitalist at Buckhead’s Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Martin is also a former Miss Georgia and first runner-up to Miss America.

Although it’s been nearly two decades since she earned her distinguished titles, the former beauty queen continues to volunteer for the Miss America Organization. She’s been mas-ter of ceremonies for Miss Georgia pageants, judged local and statewide competitions and each year does interview coaching with the current Miss Georgia.

“When you’re a judge, you really appreciate how hard the contestants work and what an accomplishment it is to be there,” Martin says. “I have an even greater respect for the Miss America Organization and what an opportunity it provides for young women. It reminds me of what a great experience I had as a contestant.”

Martin discovered the pageant world in 1990 as a college student at Georgia South-ern College, now Georgia Southern Univer-sity. Although she didn’t place in her first Miss Georgia Southern pageant, she enjoyed the challenge. “I was really fascinated and decided at that point that I wanted to be Miss Georgia Southern one day,” she says.

After setting her eye on the prize, it wasn’t long before this hard-working gal made her way up the competition ranks. In 1991, she took the title as Miss Georgia Southern and made her first trip to the Miss Georgia pageant, where she was named first runner-up. Two years later, she won Miss Southeast Georgia, which allowed her to compete for Miss Georgia a second time. This time she was crowned Miss Georgia 1993-1994, winning both the swimsuit and talent competitions (her talent: dance). That same year, a 23-year-old Martin competed in

the Miss America pageant, where, after win-ning the preliminary swimsuit competition, she found herself standing on stage as the judges pronounced her first runner-up.

“I can still remember standing there with [Kimberly Aiken] and feeling like I was participating in a moment in history,” Martin says. Following her coronations, Martin had the opportunity to travel the state and coun-try promoting her platform of math literacy.

While Miss America 1994 may have been her last pageant, she continues giving back to the Miss America Organization. After all, the scholarships she won through the pageants completely paid for medical school. “I’m for-ever indebted to them, in many ways, not just because they literally paid for medical school,

but the experiences that I got through the pageants helped me so much in the work that I do on a day-to-day basis,” she says.

Martin credits beauty pageants with helping her develop leadership and commu-nication skills. They also taught her how to present herself in a professional way to many different kinds of people.

“Being a doctor and taking care of patients is an art as much as it’s a science … the art is how you gain information from and how you communicate information to patients, and that is also influenced by how I look, how I speak and how the patients feel about me as a per-son,” Martin says. “All of that was really honed and started through my competitions at Miss Georgia and eventually at Miss America.” n

Board- certified Beauty queendr. kara Martin

JoB: kaiser permanente

hospitalist at piedmont

atlanta hospital

hoBBy: former Miss georgia

and first runner-up to

Miss america; volunteer for the

Miss america organization

“The experiences that I got through the pageants helped me so much in the work that I do on a day-to-day basis.”


the flyerdr. robert W. bruce Jr.

JoB: chief of pediatric orthopedics at

the emory clinic and children’s health-

care of atlanta at egleston; medical

director of children’s healthcare of

atlanta neuromuscular program

hoBBy: pilot

When Dr. Robert Bruce isn’t perform-ing orthopedic surgery on pint-sized patients, he’s defying gravity in the

sky. A pilot since 2001, Bruce manages to get up among the clouds once or twice a week, even though he has a demanding schedule with not one but three roles: chief of pediat-ric orthopedics at the Emory Clinic; chief of pediatric orthopedics at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston; and medical director of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Neuromuscular Program.

That résumé alone is enough to make anyone need a vacation, but Bruce says he doesn’t love flying simply because it allows him to get away from it all. “The ability to go quickly between point A and point B is in-triguing, but I don’t always fly to go quickly,” he says. “There is a very real challenge to flying an airplane and that challenge in and of itself makes flying a lot of fun.”

The son of a pilot, Bruce has been hooked on aviation for as long as he can remember. Growing up in Greenville, S.C., it was never a question of whether he was going to learn to fly, but when. His first flying lesson took place in 1986 during medical school, but after just two classes, he realized the pricey hobby wasn’t in his student budget. Fast-forward 15

years and Bruce picked up where he left off. He began taking classes in Atlanta, bought a plane and got a private pilot’s license and instrument rating—all in a hurry. “I went from first lesson to instrument rating in about six or seven months,” he says. “The process of getting an instrument rating was unbelievably fun, difficult and complicated. There is a tremen-dous amount to learn, there are a lot of skills to master, but going through that process was just about as much fun as I’ve ever had.”

Since obtaining his pilot’s license, Bruce has upgraded from a Cirrus SR20 to a Cirrus SR22 aircraft, which he keeps at a DeKalb-Peachtree Airport hangar. The Druid Hills resident selected this particular aircraft for its ability to deploy a parachute and descend safely to the ground in the event of a cata-strophic event. Bruce is also part owner of a 1965 Piper Super Cub, which he hopes some-day to use for backcountry flying to remote airstrips in places like Idaho and Alaska. He

also has a seaplane rating. “There is nothing more fun than flying a plane on and off the water. It’s just unbelievably stimulating,” he says. “As I get older and have more time, I plan on pursuing the backcountry flying and seaplane flying with greater passion.”

For now, Bruce flies mostly with his family to visit friends and relatives in St. Simons Island, Ga.; Greenville, S.C.; Blacksburg, Va.; and Melbourne, Fla. A few times a year, the Bruce family also flies to the Bahamas, frequenting remote islands that can’t be reached by commercial air service.

When he isn’t in the sky (or at the hospi-tal), Bruce can often be found chatting with other flying fanatics—something pilots call “hangar flying.”

“We spend a lot of time just sitting around our hangars talking,” Bruce says. “The commu-nity that you embrace and embraces you when you become a pilot gives you a set of friends that are a tremendous amount of fun.” n

“There is a real challenge to flying an airplane and that challenge in and of

itself makes flying a lot of fun.”The son of a pilot, Dr. Robert Bruce’s aviation fascination began at a young age. Here, he poses with his Cirrus SR22 at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.

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Vinings resident Dr. Brad Prybis lives life on the edge. He used to skydive, but promised his wife he’d give it up for a

“safer” hobby: Porsche racing. “My wife came out and watched [a race] and saw that I was in control, so we made a deal that I could race if I didn’t do any more skydiving,” says the 43-year-old Tanner Medical Center spine sur-geon. “This is a blast for me and I just love it.”

Prybis was introduced to Porsche racing by a friend five years ago. He decided to take some novice racing classes, learning how to handle a sports car on the track. With this racing know-how under his helmet, he signed up for his first competition, where his main concern was simply staying on the track (he managed to do just that). “After one event I was hooked and had to do more,” he says.

Putting rubber to the road at grand-prix style tracks like Road Atlanta and Barber Mo-torsports Park in Birmingham, Ala., Prybis typically tackles 2 to 3 miles of turns and hills at speeds topping 150 mph. He participates in six to eight weekend races a year, mostly in the spring and fall, and meticulously takes care

of his basalt black 2007 911 GT3 Porsche year-round. “I love my car. It’s perfect,” he says. “They are coming out with a new version of the GT3 in 2014, but I’m going to wait on that. I’m perfectly happy with the one I have.”

Although the Georgia Tech grad gets a kick out of stepping on the gas and racing against his buddies, Prybis says the mental side of racing is also very stimulating. “There are certain tech-niques you have to learn and certain strategy,” he says. “There is the driving part and then there is also the taking care of the car part, where you have to check the tire pressures and all that to make sure the car is in peak condition.”

In 2012, Prybis had one of his most educational racing experiences to date. He

spent the day at Savannah’s Roebling Road Raceway with professional Porsche racecar drivers Andrew Davis and Leh Keen. After Prybis showed off his driving chops with each of them in the passenger seat, the world-renowned drivers and winners of the 2011 Rolex Grand Am series took him for the ride of his life. “I got to really see what the car is capable of,” he says. “That was probably the wildest ride I’ve had. I’ve been skydiving and all kinds of stuff and nothing was as crazy as riding with those guys when they are driving.”

While Prybis might be a more conserva-tive driver than the pros, he still likes to push the envelope—while of course (as he tells his wife) keeping safety first. n

Speed-chaSing Surgeondr. brad prybis

JoB: spine surgeon at

carrollton orthopedic

clinic operating at

tanner Medical center

hoBBy: porsche racer

Mother earth + Medicine Buckhead doctorS with an affinity for nature

Dr. Reginald Mason, a Kaiser Perman-ente pulmonologist who practices in Buckhead, breeds and cares for turtles. Fascinat-ed with the shelled creatures since childhood, he currently has 35 turtles in his Candler Park basement, three eggs in the incubator and a turtle living in a small pond behind his home. “Practicing medicine is often fast-paced, but turtles force you to slow down to enjoy them. Turtles startle easily, but they calm down as you calm down.”

When Dr. Rob Schreiner isn’t in his Buckhead office serv-

ing as executive medical director of Kaiser Perma-nente of Georgia, he is tending to an expansive

edible garden with nearly a dozen fruit trees, two

vegetable beds and an array of herbs. Not only does he have

a serious green thumb, he also practices the garden-to-table approach to cooking. “It’s rewarding to know that the food on my family’s dinner table is healthy and home-grown. Fresh fruits and vegetables taste so much better, and incorporating produce into your diet is much easier when it’s growing right outside your door.”

Visit the Decatur home of Dr. Miriam Vos, pediatric hepatologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and research director for the Children’s Health-4Life Clinic, and you’ll discover a chicken coop that is home to six black Australorps. Vos built the coop in 2007, joining many of her neighbors who also raise chickens. “I like the holistic balance of having my leftover food and vegetable waste being eaten by the chickens and then they provide eggs for me. They do a great job keeping the weeds out of the grass and garden and eating the bugs too!”

Dr. Brad Prybis’ basalt black 2007 911 GT3 Porsche is fit for both regular tires and

race tires, which allows him to drive it on the street as well as the racetrack.

“After one event I was hooked and had to do more.”


cake BoSSdr. sharon Weiss

JoB: professor of pathology and

laboratory medicine; associate dean

for faculty affairs at emory university

school of Medicine

hoBBy: pastry chef

If you see any Emory doctors walking around in a sugar-laced fog, you can blame Dr. Sharon Weiss. The Emory School of

Medicine professor of pathology and labora-tory medicine may spend much of her time analyzing diseases and scrutinizing cells, but on weekends, she is at her Buckhead home creating cakes, pastries and other edible con-fections that often end up in the stomachs of her co-workers.

Weiss says she enjoys the physical aspects of pastry making—touching and creating something with her bare hands—as well as its therapeutic benefits. “You’re trying to create something that looks very beautiful,” she says. “When I do that, I feel that everything else that might be on my mind just kind of vanishes

and I can focus on this one project. The fact that everything else dissipates is very relaxing.”

Weiss has always enjoyed cooking and bak-ing, but decided to kick her pastry skills up a notch about 10 years ago. She took courses at the Art Institute of Atlanta and also studied under internationally renowned sugarcraft instructor Nicholas Lodge. (The Norcross-based baker’s work includes one of the official wedding cakes for Lady Diana and Prince Charles in 1981.)

Weiss says her favorite creations are “fancy cakes” with intricate decorations, and multi-layered mousse-based cakes. One of her most elaborate creations, which she made in a class with Lodge, was a multi-tiered wedding cake with a gum paste base, topped with flowers. “The amount of technique and artistry that went into it is really quite remarkable,” she says.

While one might assume that all this des-sert development means Weiss has a major sweet tooth, the truth is she gives away most of her sugary goods. “In a sense, my hobby is somewhat distinct from what my food pref-erences are,” she says, adding that she chooses savory over sweet.

Strategically, Weiss finishes her desserts on Sundays and brings them to work on Mon-days. Not only does this make her one of the most popular doctors in the office, it also gives her an honest critique of the finished product. “If you bring it to work and you leave it in the break room and you come back in an hour and it’s all gone, you know it was good,” she says. “When it’s there for a whole day or two days, then you know it wasn’t so great.”

Weiss’ sweets are often a hit, but this distinguished doctor has no plans to turn her hobby into a profession. “Once one goes from a hobby to a commercial venture, one really takes a leap,” she says. “It gets back into the demands of a job as opposed to the relaxation of a hobby.”

Not to mention, her well-fed coworkers aren’t about to let her go. n

the art(iStS) of Medicine theSe medical ProS love the artS

Sandy Springs resident and physician at North Atlanta OB-GYN Dr. Gary Bodner has been an artist for more than 15 years. He continues to paint still lifes, landscapes and flowers, mostly in oil, almost every day, showcasing his work at Buckhead’s Anne Irwin Fine Art as well as galleries in Nashville, Tenn. and Charlotte, N.C. “The best part of painting for me is solving the problem. Perhaps just putting a stroke of turquoise right near an orange im-age to pop or make it the focus of the painting.”

Dr. Nadine Kaslow has studied ballet since she was 3 and continues to take and teach classes at Buckhead’s Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education. A professor and vice chair for faculty development at Emory Uni-versity’s School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and chief psychologist at Grady Health System, she also mixes her passion for ballet with her work as a psychologist by serving as the official psy-chologist for the Atlanta Ballet Company and School. “Ballet is a wonderful blend of art and athleticism. It allows me to feel centered and calm emotionally, to create through move-ment, and to be engaged physically. Being the psychologist for the Atlanta Ballet affords me the opportunity to marry my two loves—ballet and psychology.”


“You’re trying to create something that looks very beautiful. When I do that, I feel everything else that might be on my mind kind of vanishes.”

Dr. Sharon Weiss, shown here in her Buckhead

home, often creates her elaborate desserts

for holidays such as Christmas, Valentine’s Day

and St. Patrick’s Day.

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MuSic Mandr. kevin hsieh

JoB: spine and brain surgeon

at piedmont atlanta hospital

hoBBieS: violin and piano

Buckhead resident Dr. Kevin Hsieh uses two different parts of his mind on a daily basis. As a doctor, he performs

complicated surgeries on the brain and spine. As a musician playing the violin and piano, he dissects the notes of world-renowned mae-stros. Music’s contrast to medicine is one of the things Hsieh enjoys most about his hobby. “It’s a good experience trying to explore music and figure it out,” he says. “You don’t have to think at all about anything science-related.”

Hsieh began his musical journey at 5, beginning with violin and then piano. Although his Taiwanese parents were both classical music aficionados, it wasn’t until his older brother took up piano and violin that Hsieh followed. “My brother is two years older than me and I wanted to do everything he was doing,” Hsieh says.

Through grade school and high school, the Los Angeles native stuck with music, realizing he had a knack for it and didn’t have to practice as much as other kids to keep up. Once he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, Hsieh played the violin at venues across the globe. He was the assistant concertmaster of the San Francisco Youth Sym-phony during their 2002 European tour and performed as a soloist pianist on four occasions during the UC Berkeley Hertz Hall Series.

His two favorite concert halls are Amster-dam’s Concertgebouw and Dvorak Hall in Prague—he performed at both while touring

with an orchestra affiliated with the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra. “Both of those are real cultural, historical places that have aired many of the great pieces of the world,” he says. “You kind of imagine playing in the same place where music first started. It’s a nice thing to be able to do as an amateur musician.”

Despite the rigorous coursework required of a medical student, Hsieh continued build-ing his musical talent while at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, serving as a substitute for the Nashville Symphony. Today, he often plays the violin with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. “It’s a good experience to meet a lot of different musicians. The or-chestra is about half pro, half amateur, so I’ve met a bunch of different musicians.”

Between surgeries, Hsieh finds time to

play music almost every day. As long as he’s home at a decent hour (and he won’t wake the neighbors), he spends at least 15 to 20 minutes sitting at his Yamaha Baby Grand or with his violin under his chin. While Hsieh enjoys play-ing piano more than violin solo, he thrives on the interaction between musicians when play-ing the violin in an orchestra or string quartet.

Hsieh says that for him, music is never stale. “I find if you’re learning something, you’re much more focused in your practice,” he says. “Recently I’m learning this piece by Schumann. It’s a 30-minute piece so there is work I need to devote to it.”

Hard work (even during leisure time) is not something Hsieh shies away from. An avid runner, skier and traveler (he’s visited 26 countries in 6 continents), this outdoors-loving doctor has also trekked up Mount Kilimanjaro and Machu Picchu. n

doctor do-gooderS doctorS who give Back to Society in more wayS than one

Sandy Springs OB/GYN and Channel 11 Alive correspondent Dr. Sujatha Reddy has been studying the art of classical In-dian dance (known as Bharatanatyam) since she was in fifth grade. Today she practices at Kruti Dance Academy once or twice a week and performs in the studio’s annual re-cital. “Bharatanatyam

keeps me close to my Indian heritage. It is an amazing artistic outlet and it’s great exercise—often with some Bollywood glam!”

Dr. Joel Benk, a Vinings resident and dentist at Atlanta Dental Center, is the director of the Georgia chapter of The Foundation for a Drug-Free World. The nonprofit aims to empower youth and adults with information about drugs so they can make informed decisions and live drug-free. “It’s one of the biggest problems faced in society today. Eighty percent of crimes are drug-related, so if we can effectively win a battle here and get to the kids before the drug pushers do, I think we have a chance of winning the battle.”

For the last decade, Buckhead resident Dr. Mark McLaughlin has taken mission trips abroad. The WellStar radiation oncologist has traveled mainly to Africa with the Interna-tional Sports Federation (ISF) to offer basic medical care and even dental work for those in need. “I just like giving back. I enjoy seeing other parts of the world and how people interact and spend their lives on a daily basis. It’s so different from what we experience in the United States.”


“It’s a good experience trying to explore music and figure it out.”

Trained in both violin and piano, Dr. Kevin Hsieh has played music across the globe. Here, he takes the stage at Oglethorpe University’s Lupton Hall.



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Simply happening

Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts FestivalMay 11–12

In its fourth year, this Chastain Park festival showcases the works of up to 185 artists skilled in painting, sculpture, leather and more. Gather the kids and pets to enjoy live acoustic musical per-formances, hands-on art activities and artist demonstrations. www.buckheadartsfestival.com

Decatur Arts FestivalMay 25–26

Head to downtown Decatur and join more than 70,000 attendees reveling in the works of more than 160 artists. Celebrating its 25th year, the Decatur Arts Festival also features live music and a silent auction benefiting the Decatur Arts Alliance. www.decaturartsfestival.com

Virginia Highland SummerfestJune 1–2

Taking place on Virginia Avenue, this lively festival combines a love of art with a passion for music. Along with showcasing painters, potters and more, Summerfest organizers promise to feature a lineup of renowned local and national musicians on a stage at Virginia and Greencove Avenues. www.vahi.org/summerfest

Join the neighborhood fun at Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts.

Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts June 8–9Peachtree Hills Recreation Center308 Peachtree Hills Avenue N.E.Atlanta 30305404.237.2756www.peachtreehillsfestival.com

The Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts offers a great excuse to spend time outdoors, stroll-ing the tree-lined streets of Peachtree Hills in Buckhead. The two-day event features the creations of 150 fine artists—painters, photographers, potters, jewelry makers and more. Join the festival fun early Saturday morning by taking part in the 7:30 a.m. 5K Commissioner’s Run, or save your energy for the artist demonstrations, live entertainment and hands-on art activities offered throughout the day. This year, there will also be a variety of food trucks—from Yumbii to Happy Belly to Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q—serving up tasty bites.

Spotlight

Spring is officially festival season, so get out and

enjoy these other community

celebrations:


n Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: How the Word Is Passed Down Feb. 1–July 7Atlanta History Center130 West Paces Ferry Road N.W.Atlanta 30305404.814.4000www.atlantahistorycenter.com

Explore slavery in America through the lives of six enslaved families at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello plantation. Per-sonal belongings, records, oral histories and more tell the story of the Hemings, Gillette, Hern, Fossett, Granger and Hubbard families and their descendants. More than 280 objects from Monticello are on display at the Atlanta History Center, which is the only Southeastern stop for the exhibit (more than 1 million people visited it while it was on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History). Admission is free for members and included in the cost of general admission for nonmembers ($16.50 for adults; $13 for seniors and students; and $11 for youth ages 4 to 12).

n Body Carnival: The Science and Fun of Being You Feb. 9–May 27The Children’s Museum of Atlanta275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive N.W.Atlanta 30303404.659.5437www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org

The Children’s Museum of Atlan-ta’s “Body Carnival: The Science and Fun of Being You” is aimed at helping children understand how their bodies work. Through 18 different components, the exhibit explores the concepts of force, pressure, light, sound, mathematics and the laws of motion. A rotating star field called the Dizzy Tunnel creates the illusion of movement or spinning, challenging visitors to maintain their balance, while the Tunnel of Blood allows children to crawl through a giant coro-nary artery. Admission to the museum is $12.75 plus tax for all ages (free for babies 11 months or younger).

n Canoe Wine DinnerMay 7Canoe4199 Paces Ferry Road S.E.Atlanta 30339770.436.9292www.canoeatl.com

Learn the rich history of Italian reds and how to identify, pair and appreciate them at Canoe’s May wine dinner. This sophisticated event is part of a wine-education dinner series led by Beverage Director Matt Bradford, who has received an advanced certification with the Court of Master Somme-liers and a diploma with the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (see Wine Feature page 54). Along with a variety of Italian reds, at-tendees will enjoy a four-course meal that complements the wine.

Only about 15 attendees are expected to attend this intimate dinner, which is $85 per guest. Reservations are required.

n SPANK! The Fifty Shades ParodyMay 14–19The Buckhead Theatre3110 Roswell RoadAtlanta 30305404.843.2825www.thebuckheadtheatre.com

Taking the obsession with E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey to comedy, SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody will make its Atlanta debut at The Buckhead Theatre on May 14. The slapstick new musical features a re-imagination of the book’s saucy characters and adds in musical numbers, stripteases and more, delivering a show that is not for the conservative-at-heart. Arrive early for pre-show cocktails and stay late to meet the cast. Tick-ets range from $39.50 to $45.50.

n The Brookhaven Bolt presented by Brookhaven Dental Associates May 18Village Place Brookhaven1430 Dresden Drive N.E.Atlanta 30319404.345.1653www.brookhavenbolt.com

Lace up your shoes and hit the Brookhaven pavement for a 5K to raise funds for Ashford Park Elementary School. Taking place on a USATF-cer-tified course, the Brookhaven Bolt presented by Brookhav-en Dental Associates travels through Ashford Park, begin-ning and ending at Village Place Brookhaven. The kickoff for runners is 8 a.m. (8:05 a.m. for walkers and those pushing strollers). Following the run, the post-race festival features refreshments, snacks and raffles, as well as a moonwalk and popcorn for kids. About 1,500 runners are expected at

the sixth annual event, which has a goal of raising $50,000. Registration is $25 until May 12 at 11 p.m., then $30 until May 15 at 9 p.m.; it’s $35 (cash or check only) on race day.

n Art on the CircleMay 18 and June 15Miami Circle 800 Miami Circle N.E.Atlanta 30324404.814.1811 www.thomasdeansfineart. webstarts.com

The third Saturday of every month, Miami Circle comes alive for an art stroll that showcases works spanning more than three centuries. From the contemporary art at Anne Irwin Fine Art to the antique paintings at Antonio Raimo Galleries to the art deco furniture at J. Tribble, there are numerous stops to make along the way. Art on the Circle takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when participating galleries offer special programs, promo-tions or refreshments.

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Body Carnival: The Science and Fun of Being You

The Brookhaven Bolt

Art on the Circle

Canoe Wine Dinner

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Cy TimmonsOwner/Broker828.200.9762

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Rustic home with a mountain view in upscale Cullasaja Club near Highlands and Cashiers. Four bedrooms, four baths. Enclosed porch with fireplace. Open liv-ing space and separate family room. Club membership available upon process and approval, but not required. $1,285,000. MLS 76700

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More than 350 guests attended Buckhead Heritage Society’s 175th Anniversary Celebration, which Simply Buckhead helped sponsor. Held at The Buckhead Theatre, the event

featured cocktails, a lavish buffet and even a re-creation of Irby’s store, which used to be situated where the theatre now stands. Proceeds from the event benefit Buckhead Heritage Society’s creation of a Master History Plan for the area.

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Brian Farkas, Ricardo Barraza and Joanne and Sonny Hayes.

Cheryl and Phil Isaacs.Duncan and Merrit Miller, Gannon and Katie Shepherd,

and Ward and Allison Entrekin.

Sam Massell and Erica Danylchak.

Caroline and Boyd Leake.

Alex and Emily Miller.

Sam Massell, Joanne Hayes and Beau Allen.

Debbie Meese and Helen Bush.

Buckhead Heritage Society President Wright Mitchell.


Searching for our lost shaker of salt.In the meantime, we’ll just sip Del Frisco’s 160 margarita

and sing a little more Jimmy Buffett.

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Best View in Highlands Located at the top of Old Edwards Club adjacent to national forest lands, this home is jaw-dropping from the minute you get your first glimpse. Working with Architect Rand Soellner of Cashiers and Highlands Interior Designer Darren Whatley, the owners wanted a “big lodge” feel with open spaces yet wanted to maintain a sense of intimacy for them and their guests. The approach is so welcoming with a circular driveway, large porte-cochère and water feature, making a lazy afternoon on the front porch swing the best event of the day. The handsome front door and stone work on the porch lets visitors and guests know that something special is about to be revealed. Then the door opens and there it is — the best view in Highlands. The oversized deck with fireplace and massive beams frame a view that seems to go on forever.

This is a home that can be enjoyed by just a couple or a large family. One of the favorite rooms for the owners is a cozy bedroom suite located near the kitchen, which is perfect for overflow guests or a great spot for an afternoon nap. The inviting master’s retreat, complete with fireplace and sumptuous bath, evokes a feeling of sensuality and has all the trappings of a five-star hotel. The upper level of this amazing home is all about guest comforts. Each of the light-filled bedrooms has its own individual character, and features balconies, gorgeous views, fireplaces and en-suite baths. The upstairs also boasts an entertainment bar, adjacent to a relaxing media lounge — which is the perfect place for children to play games or guests to unwind.

• Over 6,200 sq. ft. of living space

• 3,000 sq. ft of covered and open decking

• Outdoor kitchen w/Lynx range

• Seven fireplaces

• Old Edwards Club amenities w/membership

at Old Edwards Inn41 Church Street

Highlands, NC 28741828.526.1717888.526.3558

at Highlands Falls CC2334 Cashiers RoadHighlands, NC 28741828.526.4101888.454.4342

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