Archive for January 2007

An inviting upscale urban eatery, Haven is a true breath of fresh air in the Atlanta dining scene. With a wine library and unbeatable Sunday night specials of any bottle on the list a mere $29, you know Haven is a hot spot for the successful professional 35+ crowd. Their menu changes seasonally to reflect…

“The Black Dahlia” – Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank I actually turned this off about 2/3 of the way through. The sets and costumes were rich but the story line was pathetically tragic. Alone Eckhart is a true talent, Swank is one of the finest, and Johansson has promise, but Hartnett is…

Voted Best American Bistro by Atlanta Magazine, Chef Kevin Rathbun has crafted a true dining establish for Modern American Cuisine. From the converted warehouse loft with exposed brick to the open kitchen exposing the inner workings of culinary talent, the design is another Bill Johnson success story. The food is unique with such delights as…

A NEW YEAR and a new start! So why do I already feel like I am behind. Yes, most of us do tend to tackle too much at the start of any New Year. We make an endless list of resolutions only to find them going by the wayside within the first thirty days. So,…

Be concise and concrete! This means that to really have a resolution work it needs to be easily measured and tracked. So if you want to lose 20 pounds, just saying you want to lose it in the next three months isn’t going to do it. If instead, you state clearly that you will lose…

The holidays were wonderful, and they already seem so very far away. I had a memorable Christmas Eve with a client (I’ve been unofficially adopted!) and her awesome family. I thought I had spirit, but I couldn’t touch her six foot Grinch complete in green faux Grinch fur and he is designed for absurd karaoke…

“The Architect” – Anthony LaPaglia, Viola Davis, Isabella Rossellini, Sebastian Stan, Paul James When a disgruntled tenant shows up in his classroom, Architect Leo Waters (LaPaglia) has a first hand opportunity to learn about how his architecture failed its intended inhabitants even as it answered the dictates of low income housing. As the movie unfolds,…

This charming neighborhood bistro boasts a seasonally refreshed menu with a distinct Mediterranean influence. Operated by partners Mike Burdick and Robert Dreeshch (a fellow Cornell alumnus), this is one of my favorite spots any night of the week. They have a welcoming colorful atmosphere, a decadent bar with divine martinis and an extensive wine list.…