Last Minute Father's Day Gift Ideas

STK Atlanta

Dantanna's

Cypress Street Pint & Plate

Treehorn Cider

The Frye Company

Nando's PERI-PERI Sauce

Hampton + Hudson

Wild Heaven Craft Beers Brewery

Atwoods Pizza Cafe

Looking for last minute ideas to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend? From grabbing a juicy steak and bourbon flight at STK or free brunch at Dantanna’s to gift ideas from The Frye Company, Treehorn Cider and more, we’ve rounded up a few or faves to honor Atlanta dads this year. 

Steak, Bourbon, Flasks and Dads at STK Atlanta: 

On Friday, June 17th through Sunday, June 19th, STK, one of Atlanta’s favorite dining and social destinations known for its chic lounge, dramatic dining room, and vibrant, high-energy atmosphere invites families to treat their father’s to fantastic service, delicious fare and unforgettable bourbon flights. In honor of this celebratory day, STK is offering a 34 oz. Cowboy Ribeye topped with two jumbo grilled shrimp paired with a Bourbon Flight of Bulleit, Woodford, and Bookers and a STK Flask for $85. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.stkhouse.com.

Dantanna’s Treats Dads to Free Brunch this Father’s Day: 

Dantanna’s, a favorite Atlanta dining and drinking destination for more than 12 years, is celebrating dads this Fathers’s Day by treating them to brunch on Sunday, June 19, 2016. With locations in Buckhead, Downtown and Sandy Springs, guests who dine with Dad between 12 and 4 p.m. simply need to order one entree of equal or lesser value and he gets his entree for free. 

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.dantannas.com or call 404-760-8873 for the Buckhead location, 404-522-8873 for the Downtown location, and 404-705-8873 for the Tavern location. 

Father’s Day Brunch at Cypress Street Pint & Plate: 

Cypress Street Pint & Plate, one of Atlanta’s favorite, brew-savvy haunts, is serving up a special Father Day Brunch on Sunday, June 19th. In addition to the full lunch and brunch menu featuring popular items like the IPA cured salmon Benedict, Cypress frittata, and breakfast burrito, guests who purchase one entree between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. will receive one Father’s Day Special of steak, eggs, and potatoes paired with cellar beer for $10. Full entrees must be ordered to receive the deal; beverages, appetizers and desserts are not included. 

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. For more information, please visit www.cypressbar.com.

Treehorn Cider: 

This Father’s Day introduce cider-loving dads to Treehorn Cider, the local brand at the helm of Georgia’s cider movement. Now available in restaurants, bars and growler shops throughout Georgia, including favorites like KR Steak Bar, The Cockentrice, The Mercury and Hop City KSM,  Marietta-based Treehorn Cider’s high-quality, naturally gluten-free ciders are made with locally sourced, carefully selected ingredients and sustainable practices. With two ciders currently on tap, Treehorn Dry Cider and Treehorn Ginger Reserve, celebrate dad with a sip cider to welcome summer. For more information, including where to find Treehorn Cider, visit: www.treehorncider.com.

The Frye Company at Ponce City Market:  

If you’re looking for a gift that is sure to impress Dad this Father’s Day, head to The Frye Company’s Atlanta flagship store in Ponce City Market. Rooted in tradition, the beloved American boot company is chosen time and time again for its inimitable style and uncompromising quality.  From gift cards and timeless classics to seasonal trends, give dad the gift of beautifully made footwear, bags and accessories with a long and illustrious history this Father’s Day.

The Frye Company’s Atlanta flagship store is located in Ponce City Market at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. Visit The Frye Company online at www.TheFryeCompany.com. 

Nando’s PERi-PERi Sauce: 

Turn up the heat this Father’s Day with Nando’s PERi-PERi sauce. The most popular hot sauce from England to Australia, Nandos PERi-PERi is now widely available in over 10,000 of the nation’s biggest retailers including Kroger, Fresh Market and Publix in Georgia.  Packed with flavor, it is made with sun-ripened lemons, onion, a dash of garlic and blended with Nando's special ingredient – the African Bird’s Eye Chilli pepper. PERi-PERi (Swahili for ‘pepper pepper’) is the heart and soul of Nando’s PERi-PERi and the secret ingredient behind Nando’s 1,200 restaurants worldwide. One bite, and he'll be hooked. For more information, visit www.nandos.com.  

Dads Eat Free at Hampton + Hudson: 

Treat Dad to brunch, lunch or dinner at Inman Park’s newest hotspot, Hampton + Hudson and he gets a free entree. This community bar and restaurant features a thoughtful menu that is packed full of locally sourced ingredients and covers all the bases, from snacks, salads and sharable dishes to impressive entrees, desserts, and late night offerings. And, they offer 20+ craft beers on draft, wine, cocktails and ice coffee on draft. Simply order a an entree of equal or lesser value and dad gets to eat for free. In addition to their expansive craft beer selection, dads can pair their free entree with a $3 SweetWater 420 or $4 Brooklyn Lager. 

Hampton + Hudson is located in Inman Park at 299 N. Highland Ave., Unit L, Atlanta, GA 30307. For more on Hampton + Hudson, visit www.hamptonandhudson.com.

Wild Heaven Craft Beers Brewery Tours: 

Nothing beats taking a craft beer loving dad to award-winning brewery, Wild Heaven Craft Beers for Father’s Day. Located in Avondale Estates and founded by lifelong Georgians Nick Purdy and Eric Johnson, Wild Heaven is focused on creating world-class beers designed to offer something new to the beer landscape. A local favorite, Facility Tours are available every Thursday through Sunday with options to taste beer and to take souvenir beer home with you.  Fore more information, visit www.wildheavencraftbeers.com. 

Dads Get Free Pizza and Delivery at Atwoods Pizza Cafe: 

Looking for something more casual? Head to Atwoods Pizza Cafe in the heart of Midtown for not one but two Father's Day specials this Sunday, June 19th. Dads who visit can get any specialty or build-your-own (up to three toppings) 8” pizza on the house. Or, for those dad that want to stay in, Atwoods is also offering free delivery all day on Father's Day when ordering from the app using the code DADSDAY. For more information, visit  www.atwoodspizza.com. 

Atwoods pizzeria and café is located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta on the corner of West  Peachtree and  6th Street on the street-facing floor of The Biltmore building at  817 West Peachtree Street, Suite A105, Atlanta, GA 30308. Parking is available on West Peachtree Street and  6th Street as well as within The Biltmore’s parking deck accessible via 5th Street.  

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HAMPTON + HUDSON COMMUNITY BAR & RESTAURANT Now Open in INMAN PARK

Hampton + Hudson

Spies Like Us- Burger / Photos by Tomas Espinoza Photography

Hampton + Hudson

Billy and Jenn Streck / Photo by Jessica Bailey

Restaurateurs Billy and Jenn Streck opened their first solo concept, Hampton & Hudson (H+H) - a community driven bar and restaurant located in Inman Park. Billy, best-known as co-owner of the bustling, Midtown hotspots Cypress Street Pint and Plate, GRAIN drink shop and eatery and Atwoods Pizza Cafe, has created another approachable and affordable haunt with his wife in one of Atlanta’s fastest growing neighborhoods. Jenn, an Atlanta native, has years of experience in both the music and bar industries and brings a wealth of talent and vision to their first concept. 

"After almost 20 years in the bar and restaurant industry, we are so excited to be opening Hampton + Hudson in Inman Park. We have always wanted to be a part of this incredible neighborhood and we’re simply thrilled that we finally have the chance!” says Jenn Streck.  

A true family business, Billy and Jenn have put their hearts and souls into H+H, creating an old-world style bar and restaurant that embodies the warmth and hospitality of being welcomed into someone’s home. The 3,500-square foot space boasts a mezzanine, large, central bar, private dining areas and an intimate outdoor patio with a fire pit. The interior has distinctive touches inspired by many of their favorite go-to spots from their travels and when they lived in the East Village in New York, but also plays to both the spirit of the neighborhood and Atlanta’s ever-growing dining scene.  Custom overhead bar lighting from local Atlanta designer Tobin Hagler illuminates the main room that features an open kitchen and is outfitted with reclaimed 1800's barn wood, tufted leather booths, Colonial bar stools, handcrafted tables adorned with fresh flowers in Mason jars, an antique cash register on display, and a large garage door leading to the outdoor, covered patio.

"We painted a quote on our window before we opened by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, a man that gained fame in the 1800’s as an epicure and a gastronome that is the core of our mission. It says, 'To invite people to dine with us is to make ourselves responsible for their well-being for as long as they are under our roofs," and we stand by that,” adds Billy. 

With an expansive bar as the centerpiece of the restaurant, H+H will offer 20+ craft beers on draft, wine, cocktails and ice coffee on draft. Tweaked classics and seasonal cocktails are playful, delicious and delightfully uncomplicated.  Jefferson’s Jetpack - Cathead Vodka, lime juice, Orgeat, Framboise, Violette’s, egg white; Snow On Tha Bluff - Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka, lemon juice, blood orange shrub, Strega, ginger beer; Upper East Side - gin, elderflower liquor, lemon juice, ginger, fresh raspberries, and mint; and Hard Times - tequila, blood orange, lime, Cassis served as a shot with a High Life Pony are among the spring offerings. Two pocket-friendly, brews will also be constants on the rotating beer list. H+H South House, SweetWater 420, will be just $3 while the H+H North House, Brooklyn Lager will be a whopping $4. 

At the helm of the kitchen with a wood-fired grill and rotisserie oven stands Executive Chef Jason Hall (Saltyard, Livingston Restaurant & Bar) who presents a thoughtful menu that is packed full of locally sourced ingredients and covers all the bases, from snacks, salads and sharable dishes to impressive entrees, desserts, and late night offerings. Redefining the meaning of accessible pub food, standouts ideal for sharing include:  Hampton Hot Chicken Biscuit Sliders -  herb and cheddar biscuits, hot sauce,  spicy B+B pickles; house-made jerky; Steak Tartare Tacos with a potato chip shell; and the Duck Ham with little moo, fig aigre-deux, baby mustard greens served open-faced on sourdough from the “toast” menu. Mouthwatering “handheld" and “fork and knife options” include:  H+H’s signature Spies Like Us house blend burger topped with American cheese, Soviet Sauce, spicy house-made B&B pickles, and shredded lettuce; The Best Veggie Sandwich - Baba ganoush, smoked pepper, herbs, house-made focaccia; a half rotisserie chicken cooked for 24-hours; N.C. flounder fish + chips; and the cauliflower steak. Open for brunch, lunch, dinner and late night and with a kid’s menu, H+H also has numerous gluten free, vegetarian and dairy free options for all ages.

Hampton + Hudson is located in Inman Park at 299 N. Highland Ave., Unit L, Atlanta, GA 30307. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight. For more on Hampton + Hudson, visit www.hamptonandhudson.com. 

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#WeAreOrlando

Like most of the nation, I woke up Sunday morning to the news of the Orlando shooting. I watched CNN in shock, horror and disgust as the nightmare at Pulse nightclub unfolded. I've shed many tears over the lives stolen by this murderer. I changed my Facebook profile pic, "liked" many statuses and retweeted many tweets. And while this may not change anything, it is a part of my mourning process - a way to show solidarity. The Orlando shooting is an absolutely heartbreaking event and today before I publish any fashion posts, I felt it was more important to honor the victims by sharing Anderson Cooper's emotional CNN tribute.

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National Black Arts Festival Gala 2016

The NBAF Gala is the premier event of the summer social season… and the spotlight is on THEATER!

The hallmarks of the annual gala are lively entertainment and great performances, a live and silent auction of unique items presented in a spectacular venue where hundreds of our supporters and fun-loving patrons come together to celebrate and to sustain NBAF’s operations, programs and rich cultural legacy.

The Gala will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016, 7 o'clock in the evening at Flourish. The attire for the ladies should be something in platinum or purple; gentlemen - black tie.

Reserve your seat!

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Street Style: Doggies on the Catwalk

Stylish looks went beyond the runway and onto the streets at the 9th Annual Doggies on the Catwalk. The Shops Buckhead Atlanta boasted a crowd of fitted blazers, designer shades and red-soled heels. Dressing for an outdoor event in Hotlanta in June is not the easiest thing, but these fine folks did and did it well. *Photos by Kennyatta Collins / Premier XI Photography.

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Best Instagrams of #DoggiesonTheCatwalk 2016

Because I'm a little speechless and a lot of tired after a very successful Doggies on the Catwalk, for now, I'll let Instagram do the talking! Thank you to everyone for the support!!

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Happening Tonight: Doggies on the Catwalk 2016

doggies on the catwalk

doggies on the catwalk

doggies on the catwalk

The 9th Annual DOGGIES ON THE CATWALK struts its stuff tonight at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta! Our wonderful, philanthropic models will be in the latest looks by Akris, Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet, COS, Christian Louboutin, Les Copains, Theory, Tod's and Planet Blue. But it's their best accessory who'll steal the show, the DOGS! We have Service Dog Golden Retrievers, Doodles, Black Labs, Red Retrievers, a black Golden Retriever AND the crowd pleasers - PUPPIES!

Online ticket sales have closed but no worries... We'll be set up at check-in to sell $50 tickets for entry to Doggies on the Catwalk! You'll enjoy tuna poke from Doraku, signature cocktails and wine, an amazing silent auction and of course, the fashion show!

See you tonight!

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