Plato once said, “Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.” Imagine what he would think of our modern age of hyper communication via Twitter, Facebook, text messages, ubiquitous advertisements, etc. When everyone wants to be heard so often, the messages are not only diluted and devalued, but so are the mediums. Therefore, if you have something important to say, you’ll need a way to stand out from the rest.
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Spring is by far the best season in Atlanta. The city comes to life through its blooming azaleas, dogwoods and bradford pears. However, that’s not all. The people of Atlanta emerge, ready to soak in the sun, enjoy our patios and decks, and begin the warm-weather ritual of outdoor cooking.
While traditional backyard fare around the city consists of chicken, pork, burgers and steaks, we know there is a underground club of devotees who are quietly longing for something else: the savory bayou delicacy of crawfish.
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The art of discovery is sometimes as simple as linking up with the right expert to show you the way. In the quest for the best whiskey, others can make the introduction, but in the end, you and your taste buds are the only judge that matters. To find the ultimate bottle, The Whisky Explorers Club will deliver unique whiskeys to you from around the world without any preconceived notions as to what you’re drinking.
Six times a year each member receives four tasting bottles of fine whiskeys. Each sample will arrive in generically-packaged bottles, with no cost, brand or age identity (you can go to their website to find out what you’re drinking). You’ll be introduced to a variety of limited production whiskeys and receive discounts on additional purchases. There’s also an opportunity to share and compare experiences with other club members. Only 200 new members are allowed each quarter. Membership fees for each level are $120, $185 and $250 a year.
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You know the value of purchasing a good pair of shoes. But for some men, that’s where the concern for their feet stops. Taking care of your shoes will not only make them last longer but will help distinguish you from the rest. We recently met Fred Payton, a sixty year-old shoe shiner who since 1964 has been shining the shoes of Atlanta mayors, celebrities, business men, lawyers, and everything in between. He shared with us some of his expertise:
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As locally grown, organic produce has become more popular, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) groups have begun to pop up everywhere. But unlike traditional CSAs, whose delivery quantities can be excessive and fruit and vegetable varieties unpredictable, Nature’s Garden Delivered lets its members know what will be in their fresh produce boxes; the company also allows people to choose the sizes of their boxes, which range from “tiny” to “large,” enabling even a family of one to take part in the local food revolution.
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