February 21, 2017

My NYFW Fall 2017

February 21, 2017/ E. Vincent Martinez

Alex Page & E. Vincent Martinez

NYFW

Mac Duggal runway at Art Hearts Fashion

NYFW

Even models need a break!

Pier 59 Studios NYFW

Alex needed assistance taking off the Saint Laurent boots he was trying on at Jeffrey.

Alex and I at Jeffrey.

My visit to the Frye Company.

Art Hearts Fashion founder Erik Rosete.

Kylie Jenner's Pop Up Shop in Soho.

To the left of the building, the line went all the way down the street and was 3-4 people deep.

My NYFW survival kit. A little Larceny goes a long way!

I made my return to New York Fashion Week this season and I couldn't be happier. Gone are the long days at Lincoln Center and I'm very okay with that. Hello Manhattan! It was fabulous to hop around the city, with my partner Alex, from show to show.

On the first day that we arrived to NYFW, timing got the better of us and we missed the Jill Stuart presentation. (So) we gratified our hunger and then hit the streets. Later in the day we attended some of the Art Hearts Fashion shows at the Angel Orensanz Foundation, followed by our support of a couple of Art Institute of Atlanta students who were showing at a smaller venue. By then end of the night, Alex and I were whipped from travel and runways and decided to turn in... of course, not before enjoying some NYC thin-slice pizza! (Don't worry, we walked nearly nine miles that day!)

The next day, Sunday the 12th, we started out at the Pier 59 Studios where we caught a glimpse of Fern Mallis and a couple of runway shows. (See runway finale videos above.) VERDAD, made its NYFW debut to a roaring crowd and Custo Barcelona shimmered with metallics and lames. These were both very exciting, chic and modern runways.

Oh, I forgot to tell you, that on the first day, as we were "Lyfted" to our hotel - ROW NYC, very very noisy place, don't stay there! - I spotted a pair of designer pumps clacking down the sidewalk to a limo. As my eyes wandered upwards, it was la fabulosa Nina Garcia! The celebrity designer sightings continued with Alexander Wang walking out of Barney's as we were walking up and a priceless visual of Queen DVF herself holding court on a white leather club chair at her showroom. Across the street from DVF is Jeffrey, so of course, we stopped in. We met up with Jeffrey Kalinsky and chatted for a bit. He is celebrating 25 years of Jeffrey Fashion Cares in Atlanta this August - kudos!!!

Monday morning began with an appointment at the Frye Corporate offices. Their offices are on the 60th floor and there was a wind advisory in effect... Yikes! So what that the building was swaying...this was one of my fave stops on my NYFW tour! The Frye Company's Director of Marketing & PR is a super genuine, gorgeous and lovely person who carved out a very generous hour+ to meet with us and show us around. The rich leather scents throughout were fabulously intoxicating.

By late afternoon, our next runway was Sherri Hill at Gotham Hall. Famous for her prom and pageant-wear, the designer presented evening looks that sparkled with sequins, beadwork and glam. Real Housewife, Lisa Rinna and hubby Harry Hamlin walked past me after the show. I recognized the razor cut hair and signature LIPS. The front row for Sherri Hill looked the the cast of Pretty Little Liars and Mean Girls.

We ended our evening back at the Art Hearts Fashion shows. I stood next to the jewelry designer for Rich by Richie Rich and had a fun chat about him and his show which I had an invite to but I wasn't up there yet.

February 14th rolled in. It was Valentine's Day and our flight was at 4:45PM. We made a decision to skip fashion shows and enjoy a day to ourselves. After checking out of the hotel, we took a car to Little Italy where we feasted on authentic pasta dishes and red wine. Happy Valentine's Day to us! To walk it off some, we wandered into Crate & Barrel where I noticed a ridiculous line of teenagers waiting to get into a showroom - there was a huge freakin' line with bouncers and security as all this teen spirit eagerly awaited entry into Kylie Jenner's Pop Up Shop... whatevs. Alex and I went somewhere better and with no line - the Acne Studios showroom.

NYFW came to end for us - though it's lives on through my collection slideshows! I'm already dreaming of NYFW September...

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February 07, 2017

How Fashion Design and Store Interiors Come Together to Make You Buy

February 07, 2017/ E. Vincent Martinez

The world of fashion and design is in a constant state of flux. It moves at a lightening pace and it if you aren’t paying attention you could miss something amazing. There are tons of different ways that fashion inspires and ignites excitement and it is different for everyone.

One thing we can all agree on however is our love for luxury designers and the movers and shakers that turn vision and art into reality.

Fashion and Retail Interiors

You know how you feel when you step into your favorite designer’s flagship store location. Not only do you love the fashion but you probably love the way things are presented as well.

The CEOs and their respective design and marketing teams all know how important store layout and design is to overall brand aesthetic. They also know how it affects and drives retail sales and their bottom lines.

Most retailers spend hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars each year on teams of in-house visual merchandisers to ensure that their collections are being presented with the proper aesthetic, with attention to each new line or collection, and how to showcase the features and benefits of each garment to their customers and clients in a way that will maximize sales opportunities.

There are reasons why everything looks so beautifully presented when you enter your favorite retail establishments. Having amazing product is one piece of the puzzle, but having an irresistible presentation and store interior design is something else entirely.

Peter Marino is the world’s most sought after fashion architect and he has earned that name through flawless execution of store design for some of the toughest and talented designers and companies.

Everything that you see, feel, hear and experience when you walk into that luxury store location is purposeful and extremely planned. From the layout of the selling floor, to the lighting, interior design elements and how you are meant to move throughout the boutique, all play on your senses to make you fall in love even more.

Think about the emotional responses that you felt the last time you walked into your favorite store on Fifth Avenue. The entire experience is meant to be a sensory journey and in fashion design and architecture you need to nail it every single time.

Fashion Designers

Some of the world’s top fashion designers have developed their brands into all-encompassing lifestyle brands launching collections that include everything from ready to wear and accessories to home collection and interior design elements.

Designers are no longer creating only one classification of products to sell, but rather creating a full concept of lifestyle fashion that their faithful followers can display throughout all aspects of their lives.

Brands like Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Versace, and Armani have all been successful with opening their design repertoires to include everything from fine china to bed linen, offering their client full immersion in their worlds and a direct route into their client’s homes and hearts.

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January 28, 2017

Keune Haircosmetics’ Atlanta BLEND Launch Party a Success

January 28, 2017/ E. Vincent Martinez

Keune Haircosmetics, a global hair care company with North American headquarters in Atlanta, launched its much-anticipated new hair-styling product line BLEND at an exclusive, invite-only event on January 22, 2017.

Produced by Bill Kaelin Marketing and located at the striking Southern Exposure venue within King Plow Arts Center on Atlanta’s Westside, the event hosted over 250 hair stylists and tastemakers, and played off of a “blended” theme throughout, including a variety of unexpected artistic experiences, entertaining performances and creative food and drink.

“Keune BLEND’s launch party was a celebration of individuality, personal style, true beauty and art,” says Atlanta-based Rachael Hoffman, VP of Marketing for Keune North America. “We are thrilled with the positive reception to Keune’s hot new hair styling line, and look forward to continuing to expand BLEND’s reach for consumers and hair stylists alike throughout Atlanta and North America’s hair salons. For a company that has been around for over 97 years, in 72 countries – we are just getting started in the states and the response has been tremendous.”

Southern Exposure’s expansive 7,000-foot space with soaring 25-foot ceilings, more than 2,000 panes of glittering glass windows and unique vignettes set the scene for the BLEND creative experience to unfold. Everywhere guests turned there was something to stimulate the senses. Atlanta DJ Ree De La Vega put a bounce in partygoers’ steps with her sick beats, while famed local graffiti artist Dr. Dax created a large-scale painting that was given away at the end of the evening. An aerialist flew over an all-white photography area where guests were given the opportunity to take part in a live photo shoot. Performance artist Diego entertained onlookers through a glass-walled bathroom space, where he played with BLEND products and various hairstyles, while hair models with makeup by Crush Studio and styling by nationally renowned Keune artists George Alderete, Edward Woody and Switzerland’s Mike Karg showcased trendy BLEND looks throughout the crowd. Garbed in over-the-top wigs filled with colorful BLEND products, drag queen hosts took Polaroid photos of guests that hung from clotheslines during the event, and later, attendees took home their snapshots. The hosts included the fabulous Dax ExclamationPoint, who has appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race; Brigitte Bidet, who emcees her show “Tossed Salad” at Burkhart’s Pub; and Hydrangea Heath, who performs for the “Tossed Salad” and “Gurlfrandz” shows in Atlanta.

Bold American Catering tantalized taste buds with creative bites that juxtaposed flavors like sweet and savory and cool and hot, such as bacon and peanut butter shots and cantaloupe and pineapple with smoked chili powder. At the open bar, Bai cocktails matched BLEND’s hot-hued packaging in flavors like blood orange, pineapple and grapefruit and Atlanta’s Wild Heaven provided yellow cans of Emergency Drinking Beer. Plus, mobile sips and treats included Cult Carts’ “adult” cotton candy in unexpected blended flavors, such as Strawberry Fig Balsamic, Lavender Cookies & Cream and Vanilla Popcorn, as well as a model who brought bubbly to partygoers with her “Champagne dress.” Tito’s Vodka served up Moscow Mule slushies from the dry ice bar in VIP.

Fashioned for the modern muse, style chameleon and free spirit, Keune BLEND sparks creativity with endless mix-and-match hair-styling options. The 14 premium products in the modern and colorful BLEND collection feature packaging with silver metallic, bold black and a rainbow of hot hues, and look just as great on your shelf or countertop as it does when used on your hair. The line encourages personal style by offering everything you need to work with volume, texture, hold, shine and more. Use each product, from a shaping texturizing cream to a de-frizzing shine booster, alone or create a custom mash-up that suits your hair or the mood and mode of the moment. Grab two, three, four—as many products as you want—to invent a whole new shape and make it your own. It is top-shelf mixology for hair that’s going places.

Need inspiration? Keune has got you covered with eight international looks inspired by today’s street fashion and DIY videos to help you create them. Watch another video introducing Keune BLEND here.

All Keune BLEND products are available for purchase at professional salons, including Salon 124 and Genesis Salon locations in the Atlanta area. To find one near you, visit us.keune.com/salonfinder.

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January 18, 2017

Atlanta's Keune Launches BLEND Hair Styling Line

January 18, 2017/ E. Vincent Martinez

Atlanta-based Keune Haircosmetics Launches BLEND Hair Styling Line. The 14 mix-and-match products celebrate diversity, individuality and personal style...

Keune Haircosmetics, a global hair care company with North American headquarters in Atlanta, launches its breakout new hair-styling product line BLEND in celebration of individuality. Fashioned for the modern muse, style chameleon and free spirit, Keune BLEND sparks creativity with endless mix-and-match hair-styling options. It is top-shelf mixology for hair that’s going places.

“Keune BLEND is inspired by what’s happening around the world,” explains Atlanta-based Chris Sulimay, Keune Advanced Academy and Technical Director. “Keune’s educators and stylists travel the globe and are always on the lookout for what’s new and hot. And while trends come and go, BLEND lets you change along with them.”

The 14 premium products in the BLEND collection encourage personal style by offering everything you need to work with volume, texture, hold, shine and more. Use each product, from a shaping texturizing cream to a de-frizzing shine booster, alone or create a custom mash-up that suits your hair or the mood and mode of the moment. Grab two, three, four—as many products as you want—to invent a whole new shape and make it your own.

Need inspiration? Keune has got you covered with eight international looks inspired by today’s street fashion and DIY videos to help you create them. BLEND is not only good for style, but also for hair health. Several products contain Keune’s Multi-Vitamin Complex to energize and nourish strands.

The modern and colorful BLEND collection, featuring packaging with silver metallic, bold black and a rainbow of hot hues, looks just as great on your shelf or countertop as it does when used on your hair. The range of products include:

· Keune BLEND Shape (SRP $24): This go-to texturizing cream for short, sweet hair contains ozokerite, a hard, mineral wax, and is perfect for creating unique, funky ’dos. To use: Rub Shape in the palms of your hands and style dry or damp hair.

· Keune BLEND Paste (SRP $24): This intense texturizer with beeswax and fixing polymers makes it easy to create a messy, undone style for the best “I just woke up like this” effect of your life. To use: Apply a small amount to damp or dry hair, then scrunch and style as desired.

· Keune BLEND Clay (SRP $24): The ultimate matte texturizer for bold definition features super-strong kaolin natural mineral clay to hold hair in place and prevent shine for that perfectly imperfect style. It remains pliable for easy restyling. To use: Rub Clay in the palms of your hands and apply to dry hair.

· Keune BLEND De-Frizz (SRP $24): This major shine-booster enriched with fibers for flexible hold creates seriously silky-smooth, tangle-free hair, no matter what the length. To use: Apply to damp hair and set or blow-dry.

· Keune BLEND Gel (SRP $24): Like to be in control? Then this one’s for you. The concentrated, transparent gel creates a static-free, wet-look effect that lasts but dries fast. Plus, a UV filter protects hair color against fading. To use: Apply to damp or dry hair and shape into desired style or smooth it on for a “wet” look.

· Keune BLEND Wax (SRP $24): Make the most of short and medium-length hair with this smooth, clear wax that creates perfect definition sans grease. Glycerin and mineral oil add moisture and shine so strands won’t dry out. To use: Apply to damp or dry hair, then scrunch, squeeze and style, as desired.

· Keune BLEND Fiber Wax (SRP $24): Structure-strengthening fibers give hair body, volume, texture and structure, all while maintaining an elastic, flexible hold without adding weight. Rice proteins provide natural protection from UV rays. To use: Emulsify a small amount in your palms and apply to damp or dry hair, and style.

· Keune BLEND Glue (SRP $24): This water-resistant glue locks hair in place without stickiness for ultra-strong, ultra-matte, ultra-stylish hair that shuns humidity with a special moisture-balancing co-polymer. To use: Emulsify in your palms and work through damp or dry hair.

· Keune BLEND Sea Salt Spray (SRP $24): Pure sea salt gives hair more volume, body and texture instantly without making it dry or tangly. To use: Spray all over towel-dried hair. Allow it to air-dry or grab a blow-dryer for even more texture.

· Keune BLEND Prep Spray (SRP $24.00): If you’re using a flat iron, curling iron or blow-dryer, be sure to prep tresses first with this versatile spray. Soft styling polymers protect hair from heated tools and help your style last longer. To use: Spray generously on dry or damp hair. Blow-dry and style.

· Keune BLEND Gloss Spray (SRP $24): Unique shine boosters make hair super-glossy and shiny, while providing grease-proof definition. To use: Hold the spray 12 inches away from dry hair and spritz away.

· Keune BLEND Refreshing Spray (Dry Shampoo) (SRP $24): No time to wash? No worries. Refresh your roots with this genius spray. The lightweight formula cleans without water, as it absorbs oils and volumizes for good-as-new, second-day hair. To use: Shake well and spray throughout the hair or directly onto roots. Allow it to sink in, then brush it lightly into the hair.

· Keune BLEND Volume Powder (SRP $24): Pump up the volume and create incredible texture while retaining hair’s natural movement with this lightweight powder. To use: Sprinkle a small amount on the roots of dry hair, massage it in and style as desired. For extra volume, apply powder to the entire hair shaft.

· Keune BLEND Fixing Spray (SRP $24): This powerhouse working and fixing hairspray ensures maximum hold and big volume that lasts all day yet brushes out easily. It’s super-strong but won’t give you helmet hair. To use: Hold the can 12 inches away and mist across. Shape the hair quickly before the spray dries.

All Keune BLEND products are available for purchase at professional salons, including Salon 124 and Genesis Salon locations in the Atlanta area. To find one near you, visit us.keune.com/salonfinder.

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December 29, 2016

Where to Spend New Years's Eve in Atlanta

December 29, 2016/ E. Vincent Martinez

DINE WITH ATLAS AT THE ST. REGIS THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE

Decked out in holiday décor, Atlas will offer three seatings this New Year’s Eve at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. for a special, three-course prix fixe dinner created by Executive Chef Chris Grossman. The full dinner menu, which changes daily, will also be available. Diners will also be treated to a celebratory midnight toast to ring in 2017. With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, Atlas is located in The St. Regis Atlanta (88 West Paces Ferry Rd NW) and celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences. For more information or to make a reservation, visit atlasrestaurant.com.

JOIN STK ATLANTA THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE FOR BLACK TIES AND BUBBLES

This New Year’s Eve, join Midtown’s sexiest steakhouse for an unforgettable “Black Ties and Bubbles” celebration on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Known for its high-energy atmosphere and exceptional, signature and seasonal offerings, STK will take luxe to the next level this New Year’s Eve. Not only are partygoers invited to enjoy a selection of seasonal specials created by Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., but they can also take advantage of a 3-hour premium open bar beginning at 9 p.m. Music for the evening will be provided by local favorite DJ Dillon and revelers will be treated to complimentary New Year’s Eve party favors, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and more. STK’s full dinner menu will also be available. Dinner reservations are also availble without the premium bar tickets for a $100 minimum per person. General admission tickets start at $75 and VIP tickets start at $120. VIP partygoers will also receive a bottle of Veuve Clicquot per four guests. To purchase tickets to STK’s Black Ties and Bubbles New Year’s Eve celebration, visit: https://www.xorbia.com/events/stkatlanta/black-ties-and-bubbles-new-years-eve-celebration. For more information about STK, visit www.stkhouse.com or call 404-793-0144.

SAIL INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH YATCH ROCK REVUE AT PARK TAVERN IN PIEDMONT PARK

Let the countdown begin as Park Tavern gets ready to sail into the New Year on Saturday, December 31, 2016 with an all-inclusive celebration featuring live music from Yacht Rock Revue in the Piedmont Room. Beginning at 9 p.m., partygoers are invited to enjoy an open bar of premium liquor, beer, wine and champagne from Coors Light, Redd’s Apple Ale, Absolut, Jack Daniels Winter Jack and El Jimador tequila, along with a range of tasty offerings a including hors d'oeuvres, tacos, sliders, fresh sushi flown in from Hawaii, and s’mores. At midnight, guests will be treated to a champagne toast and can dive into a breakfast buffet that includes Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, breakfast burritos, and much more. General Admission tickets begin at $125 for ages 21 and up and covers all food and beverage between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. Group tickets are also available for purchase with a savings discount of 10% percent when purchased in groups of 20 people or more. Park Tavern is located on the Atlanta BeltLine in the heart of Midtown at 500 10th Street NE on the corner of 10th Street and Monroe overlooking Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.parktavern.com or call (404) 249-0001.

HEAD TO DANTANNA’S FOR A FOOTBALL-INFUSED NEW YEAR’S EVE

For revelers with football on their minds this New Year’s Eve, Dantanna’s boasts three convenient locations, Buckhead, Downtown in CNN Center and Sandy Springs. A landmark Atlanta dining and drinking staple, Dantanna’s combines culinary excellence with the entertainment value of sports to create the ultimate restaurant experience. Dantanna’s Buckhead and Downtown exude the sophistication of a five-star restaurant and the entertainment of having a private box at your favorite game, while the recently renovated Sandy Springs location provides a more intimate neighborhood dining experience. Partygoers at the Buckhead and Sandy Springs locations can enjoy a champagne toast at midnight to ring in the new year. Of course, for those looking for a lively spot convenient to the Georgia Dome to grab a bite before or after the the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl or to simply watch the game where all the action is happening, Dantanna’s in CNN Center will be the place to go.

Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the Lenox Mall in Buckhead at 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326; Dantanna’s Downtown is located at ONE CNN Center, Suite #269, Atlanta, GA 30303; and Dantanna’s Sandy Springs is located in Abernathy Square Shopping Center at 6649 Roswell, Rd, Unit 30, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. For more information visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.760.8873.

DRESS UP OR DRESS DOWN THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE AT HAMPTON + HUDSON

This New Year’s Eve, Hampton + Hudson will be kicking off the day with nonstop college football on flat screens throughout the popular Inman Park bar and restaurant. Beginning at 7 p.m., the official “Dress Up or Dress Down” New Year’s Bash begins. For $15, revelers are invited to enjoy $5 specialty cocktails from Old Forth Ward Distillery, a live performance from DJ Skooter, a balloon drop, and a complimentary champagne toast and midnight breakfast. Tickets will be available at the door. Hampton + Hudson is located 299 Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. For more information, visit http://www.hamptonandhudson.com/.

THREE-COURSE NEW YEAR’S EVE PRIX FIXE MENU AT GENKI NOODLES AND SUSHI

Sushi and Japanese cuisine lovers are invited to spend New Year’s Eve with Genki Noodles and Sushi. With three convenient locations, Buckhead, Virginia Highland and Sandy Springs, Executive Chef Jimmy Meas has created a special, 3-course prix fixe menu just for the occasion. Available for $40 per person, guests can begin their dinner with a choice of thinly sliced yellowtail with fresh jalapeño drizzled with ponzu sauce or steaming miso soup. For the second course, diners can choose from surf and turf for two – an Angus filet and Imperial crab lobster roll served with wasabi mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and Mongolian sauce; or sushi sashimi for two that includes Genki’s popular Volcano roll, eight pieces of sashimi and six pieces of nigiri. Dessert lovers can end their email with Genki’s Dorayaki, Japanese pancakes infused with honey and sweet red bean filling that are served chilled with a side of brown sugar ice-cream. Genki Noodles and Sushi is located in Buckhead at 3186 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30305; The Prado in Sandy Springs at 5590 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30342; and Virginia Highland at 1040 North Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30306. For more information, www.genkiatl.com.

TOAST TO THE NEW YEAR AT GRAIN WITH MOËT CHAMPAGNE, OYSTERS AND COCKTAILS

Champagne and oyster lovers can ring in the New Year at GRAIN, a favorite neighborhood drink shop with an intimate atmosphere, eclectic bar bites menu and a thoughtful and inventive cocktail program. Beginning at 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, couples will be treated to a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, a dozen fresh oysters and two cocktails for $100 per couple. GRAIN’s full sharable bites menu will also be available. Revelers ages 21 and up can purchase tickets at the door or online at: https://grain-bar.xorbia.com/toast-to-the-new-year-with-moet-champagne-oysters-and-cocktails/xt/?referral=xt-buy-tix. GRAIN is located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of W. Peachtree and Abercrombie Road at the MidCity Lofts next to the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown at 845 Spring Street, Unit D1, Atlanta, GA. The GPS Address: 856 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA. For more information call 404.881.5377 or visit www.grain-bar.com.

RING IN 2017 AT CYPRESS STREET PINT AND PLATE’S RELAXED NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

Not in the mood for glitz, glamour and balloon drops this New Year’s Eve? Head to Cypress Street Pint and Plate, one of Atlanta’s most cherished neighborhood haunts, for its laid back New Year’s Eve celebration on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Open from 10 a.m. to 2:45 a.m., revelers are invited to belly up to the bar, sit by the fire pit, and mix and mingle with friends while watching college football. Partygoers can also enjoy the regular food menu, extensive craft beer list, $5 well drinks, half priced wine bottles, or can ring in the new year properly by taking advantage of half priced bottles of champagne or $3 champagne by the glass. For more information, please visit www.cypressbar.com or call 404.815.9243. Cypress Street Pint and Plate is located on the corner of 6th street and Cypress Street at 817 West Peachtree, Suite E-125, Atlanta, Georgia.

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December 19, 2016

Sip, Simmer & Savor at GUNSHOW with Jack Daniels Single Barrel

December 19, 2016/ E. Vincent Martinez

Gunshow

Glenwood, Atlanta

Jack Daniels

Jack Daniel 130% proof!

Kevin Gillespie & the Gunshow Team!

Jack Daniels Single Barrel wet aged prime filet.

Sweet crab, buttermilk marinated fennel,

Parsnip ravioli.

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel select & coke glazed smoked Unagi.

Lightly cured Steelhead.

Chinese Drunken Rabbit.

Salted caramel ganache.

E. Vincent Martinez & Kevin Gillespie.

Gunshow team.

Last week, I attended a fabulous dining experience at Kevin Gillespie's Gunshow. "Sip, Simmer & Savor" is part of a culinary event series presented by Jack Daniels Single Barrel Collection so as you can imagine, there was an abundance of Jack Daniels cocktails to "sip." [And I did!]

The private dinner featured an impressive menu including Jack Daniels Single Barrel wet aged prime filet served with black & blue and select relaxed foie gras; sweet crab with marinated fennel and parsnip ravioli with brussels and pomegranate. [See full menu in the slideshow above.]

While the Jack Daniels dinner was a one-night-only event, Gunshow is open nightly for your dining and culinary pleasure. I strongly recommend going if you haven't already.

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December 03, 2016

Holiday Shopping at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta

December 03, 2016/ E. Vincent Martinez

Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet

Christian Louboutin

Etro

Moncler

Etro

Brunello Cucinelli

Etro

Lindbergh

Give the gift of designer luxury this holiday season and get back some... This year, The Shops Buckhead Atlanta is excited to announce a spend $500 get $100 promotion. There is something for the entire stylish family, even the kids! See below: