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Here’s my latest from Parlour Magazine…

Nothing says summertime like skipping out of the office at 3 p.m. to lounge by the water. Since Atlanta is land locked – and if you refuse to consider the murky Chattahoochee River or the man-made travesty that is Lake Lanier – your best bet to catch a cool breeze is poolside at one of the city’s luxury hotels. Don’t worry, you won’t be breaking any trespassing laws by sneaking in either however, ordering snacks and drinks will help you blend in with the other guests.

Of course, you’ll need a stash of sunblock, something immensely trashy to read, a handheld fan and at least one pristine white towel from home (which the staff will just assume you brought from your room, wink-wink). Grab your tote, a sarong, your fave sunnies and get ready to tan those cheeks at a few of our favorite ATL spots:

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Last weekend, chefs, restaurateurs and foodies from across the south took over my city for the second annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AFWF). Unlike a regular food festival, at AFWF indulgence took on an entirely new meaning…

I was everywhere paying close attention and taking careful notes between sips and mouthfuls so that the Parlouristas would know how to mingle with the best delectables around. Since the drinks flowed so freely all weekend, I decided to make at least one of them a meal so here is my unconventional, five-course rundown:

Opening Cheers: In the class ‘Hello Wine, Meet Liquor,’ I learned that a well-crafted apéritif opens the palette and stimulates the appetite.
New Orleans-based mixologist, Nick Detrich, suggests the Inverted Martini, which at his bar Cure consists of two parts dry vermouth, one part gin, and a dash of orange bitters, with a lemon peel garnish. *Insiders tip: Vermouth is actually a fortified wine and none worth its price should ever be served from a speed pour spout. Unless you like spoiled wine, vacuum sealed and refrigerated is the way to go.

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