Celebrate Valentine’s Day at STK Atlanta’s Annual Land & Sea Dinner

Feeling adventurous this Valentine’s Day weekend? Head to STK Atlanta in the heart of the Midtown for its annual Land & Sea prix fixe dinner on Saturday, February 13 or Sunday, February 14, 2016.  

Not only will lovebirds get to indulge in a specialty, four-course Valentine’s Day surf and turf menu created by Executive Chef Mark Alba for $85 per person, but they will also leave with house-made chocolate body paint and a paint brush to take home. Wine and champagne pairings chosen by Geno Dew, The ONE Group Atlanta’s General Manager and sommelier, that will enhance the flavors of each dish for $150.  Guests can take advantage of three dinner seating blocks - from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., with reservations required for each. For more information about STK’s annual Land & Sea Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner or to make a reservation, visit www.stkhouse.com or call 404-793-0144.

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Make Valentine’s Day Even Sweeter with STK Atlanta’s Chocolate Body Paint Recipe

An annual tradition, every Valentine’s Day STK Atlanta gives couples that dine with them house-made chocolate body paint and a paint brush to take home (and play with).  Not only will lovebirds get to indulge in a specialty, four-course Valentine’s Day surf and turf menu created by Executive Chef Mark Alba, but they will also leave with house-made chocolate body paint and a paint brush to take home. The delicious and edible recipe was created by Abbie White, The ONE Group’s Corporate Pastry Chef.  

STK Atlanta’s Valentine's Day Chocolate Body Paint Recipe:

 Ingredients:
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 pinch kosher salt
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon (or more) booze, or to taste

Instructions:

1) Put sugar, salt and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Don't stir but wait for the mixture to come to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and watch closely until all of the sugar granules have dissolved. Remove from heat.

2) Add butter and stir with a wire whisk until incorporated.

3) Add cocoa powder, vanilla and booze; Whisk until incorporated.

4) Pour into a small crock, mug or other deep, microwave-save container.

5) Use the paint as soon as it is cooled enough to be comfortable. The hotter the sauce the easier it is to paint with but you don't want to burn your Valentine. If the sauce becomes hard, warm it in the microwave for 20 seconds. Stir and test the temperature again before using.

Naughty & Nice... 

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Atlanta Ballet's Moulin Rouge - The Ballet

Cancan your way to the Atlanta Ballet's Moulin Rouge this week at the Cobb Energy Centre because you will love it. And while you won't see the dancers breaking out in song, like in the movie, you will experience the most dynamic, romantic and spectacular dancing in the city, including the cancan! The Atlanta Ballet does an excellent job of laying out the scene: Paris, turn of the century, bohemian, artistic and poetic. There was excess in living and loving. [As always] the set is incredibly executed and the live orchestra is beyond fabulous. But back to the dancing... you'll get lost in the moment. The tango scene will seduce you and the closing scene will make you cry. 

Opening night received a well-earned standing ovation. Moulin Rouge - The Ballet closes this Saturday Feb. 13, so visit the Atlanta Ballet website for tickets!

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Brothers Tied For Life Two Year Anniversary Celebration

On Wednesday, February 17th, Atlanta's most dapper gentlemen will gather to celebrate the second anniversary of Brothers Tied For Life. Founder Jeremiah Woods' sartorial approach to the bowtie and men's accessories is encouraging us all to be more stylish and to always be a gentleman. I'm excited to serve as the host to this event because I know it will be an exciting and classy evening. Join us! RSVP here.

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Champagne Sundays at Theory Atlanta

One of my favorite designer labels, Theory, located at my favorite luxury shopping destination in the city, The Shops Buckhead Atlanta, are making Sundays irresistible by offering 15% off purchases while sipping champagne! There is no delivering us from temptation from Theory on Sundays in February! Cheers.

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Robert Geller Fall 2016 Menswear

[I see] an 80's vibe in Robert Geller's Fall 2016 menswear collection - think 80's dressy with the silhouette of [some] of the trousers and in the cut of the short waisted jackets. BUT this is not what this collection is about. Robert Geller was inspired by a book from his childhood, The Grey Gentlemen, that featured mysterious men in gray suits and Geller used this as a point of departure for creativity this season. I know I always look mysterious when I cock my derby hat and sport leather half gloves. And speaking of accessories, the studded briefcases are a must-have! Interestingly enough, there really weren't many suits in the collection. Geller used book's story as in influence and not so referential. Geller gave us his interpretation through modern, fashion-forward looks. The coats are incredible, the fit, the style... Also, and to my surprise, the drawstring jumpsuit in the collection is pretty badass. I'm not a fan of jumpsuits, but this one is styled to perfection. The looks change a bit towards the end of the show as Geller's "character" evolves and embraces rich earth tones, velvets and satins.

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Engineered Garments Fall 2016 Menswear

Daiki Suzuki of Engineered Garments continues to cast silver foxes and I love him for that! And a whole lot more (look at this amazing collection!). Suzuki gives us sartorial and styling excellence. The pride in this body of work comes in the quality of the textiles and the impeccable tailoring throughout. If God or the Devil is in the details, Suzuki found both. 

Seriously, take your time and study the collection. It's so involved and well planned. Considered. Handled with thought... there is so much layering. So many handsome pieces; vests, blazers, jackets, ponchos, slacks, suits, shoes. Engineered Garments presents a very evolved and developed way of dressing men. They're setting standards, over trends. Providing concepts and ideas to be interpreted and internalized. Look and learn gentlemen. This. Is. Fashion.

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