There is a world of difference between a standard vacation and true travel; one offers an escape, while the other transforms you. In our brand-new October Travel issue, out today, we dive into the inspiring stories of globetrotting locals who use their journeys to learn, give back, and push the boundaries of exploration. Inside, meet incredible neighbors who treat the globe as their canvas: one man chasing marathons across all seven continents, two women dedicating their time to overseas volunteering, and another who achieved the ultimate feat of visiting every single country in the world. Whether you are planning your next getaway or dreaming of your next big adventure, these remarkable tales will ignite your wanderlust. Grab your physical copy at over 400 local hotspots around town or click the link in our bio to read the digital edition before it leaves newsstands! 📖✨ Photographer: Erik Meadows Producer: Jennifer Bradley Franklin Stylists: Octavius Terry, Cedrick Harris Makeup: Nyssa Green Model: Esabela, courtesy Click Models of Atlanta Wardrobe: Custom coat dress by Octavius and Cedrick, Custom hat by Fruition Hat Co.; Judith Leiber passport cover, Christian Louboutin stilettos, vintage necklace, available at La Librairie. Special thanks to the Atlanta History Center for hosting our team. #SimplyBuckhead #OctoberIssue #TravelGram #Wanderlust #AtlantaTravel @erikmeadows @OctaviusTerry @nyssag @FruitionHatCo @EsabelaEva @ATLHistCenter

YOUR SKIN’S HIDDEN ECOSYSTEM Healthy skin starts with tiny microbes. From probiotic yogurt to gut-friendly supplements, microbiome health has become part of the everyday wellness conversation. But your digestive tract isn’t the only place where beneficial microorganisms live. Your skin has its own microbiome—a community of bacteria, mites, viruses and fungi—with a makeup that is unique to you. A slew of new skincare products are touting their “microbiome-friendly” benefits, but what does that actually mean, and do you need an entirely new routine to protect your skin’s ecosystem? Dermatologists say caring for your skin and its diverse array of microorganisms may be simpler than you think. Here, Dr. Sylvia Wright, a board-certified dermatologist at Peachtree Dermatology Associates in Buckhead, weighs in on how to keep those tiny inhabitants in balance. Start by Simplifying The biggest culprit for damaging your skin’s microbiome is over doing it with over-exfoliating or over-cleansing, which disrupts the protective skin barrier function, Wright says. This can lead to loss of moisture and the skin becoming more vulnerable to irritation and environmental stressors. The result can be redness, dryness, sensitivity, acne breakouts, eczema flares and increased susceptibility to sunburn... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! 📝Karina Antenucci PEACHTREE DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES 404.355.1919 peachtreedermatology.com @PeachtreeDerma1 #YourSkinsHiddenEcosystem #MicrobiomeSkincare #PeachtreeDermatology #HealthySkin #SimplyBuckhead

GOURMET GREENVILLE A wealth of food finds has turned this town into a culinary destination. I was standing on a pedestrian bridge in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, overlooking the Reedy River as it cascaded over giant rock outcroppings, when the tour guide casually pointed to an abandoned structure at the water’s edge and tossed out, “That old building was where Duke’s mayonnaise was first produced.” Stop the tour! I had to pepper the poor guy with a plethora of questions. Having grown up knowing only Miracle Whip as a condiment, I became a devoted Duke’s fan after discovering it in Atlanta decades ago. (And I’ve successfully converted others to its delectable qualities as well.) Turns out this town, about a two-hour drive from Buckhead, is where, in 1917, Eugenia Duke started selling sandwiches with her homemade mayonnaise in nearby Army canteens. A year later, she had a delivery truck, and by 1920, her sandwiches were selling at local tea rooms and groceries. Today, only one outlet has cornered the market on Duke’s recipes: The Duke Sandwich Company store stocks an array of products and prepared foods. But Duke’s isn’t the only foodstuff feeding the Greenville community. The culinary culture has captured the eye of out-of-town foodies such as the James Beard Foundation. At Scoundrel, the menu designed by 2026 James Beard’s Best Chef finalist Joe Cash opens with oysters and escargots and winds its way through Paris-inspired dishes of steak frites and vol au vent. The duck-fat fried frites alone are worth the visit... Read more in the latest issue! 📝 H.M. Cauley visitgreenvillesc.com @Greenville_SC #GourmetGreenville #GreenvilleSC #DukesMayonnaise #JamesBeardAward #SimplyBuckhead

KIDS WITH A CAUSE Brothers start a nonprofit! Westminster students Rohan Anand and his brother Rishab recently received ESPN’s Billy Jean King Youth Leadership Award of $2,500 for their nonprofit, Rise ’N’ Reach. The student- run organization works with local centers to provide sports lessons and health education to underserved communities. “We feel that sports have provided invaluable life lessons for us and want to help kids who don’t have access to coaching and equipment,” says Rohan. In 2023, they reached out to the Clarkson Community Center and began volunteering. “We had so much fun that we wanted to keep going, so we began doing afterschool workshops,” says Rohan. Working in tandem with the Emory School of Medicine’s Urban Health Initiative, the brothers, along with a growing group of volunteers that includes sports experts and medical students, began providing a variety of sports lessons and nutritional workshops. Word spread, and today, Rise ’N’ Reach is a global organization with 10 centers in the U.S. and India. How do a rising senior and a rising junior make the time? “We couldn’t do it without one another because we’re able to split the work. We also have over 30 volunteers with unique expertise,” says Rishab. Prakhar Saxena, a classmate, who has been extremely helpful with the organization by developing all our health lessons,” He is the organization’s Volunteer of the Year. The group is planning an online fundraiser to hopefully raise $20,000 to broaden their reach. RISE ’N’ REACH risenreach.org @risenreach 📝Mickey Goodman #GivenchySummer2027 #SarahBurton #Givenchy #HighFashion #SimplyBuckhead

Great style deserves more than one moment! Closet Confidential is a curated shopping experience where fashion, community and purpose come together. We’re opening the doors to a collection of incredible pre-loved pieces, designer finds, accessories and more, all ready to find a new home. Lots of new clothing, shoes and handbags, as well as vintage couture, and fun era pieces for a 70’s or 80’s party. Donations came from movie sets and private jets. More than 70 designers, sizes ranging from 00-2X. Come shop standout pieces, refresh your closet and connect with a community that believes fashion can make an impact far beyond what we wear. Every purchase supports Dress for Success Georgia and our work to equip women across the state with the resources, confidence and support they need to move forward in their careers and lives. Shop with purpose. Find something you love. Give great style a second life. Tickets are limited to 100 people at 10 a.m. and 100 people at noon and will go FAST! #ClosetConfidential #DressForSuccessGeorgia #PreLovedFashion #ShopWithPurpose #SimplyBuckhead

RUNNING WILD Ironman takes seven-continent marathon challenge to an extreme. Sometime by 2030, Matthew Krivanek expects to cross a finish line in Australia or South America and complete a marathon on each of the seven continents. But the Sandy Springs resident has an extreme twist on the seven- in-seven challenge: He prefers the marathon as the last leg of an Ironman triathlon, which first requires a 2.4-mile swim and a 112- mile bike ride. Krivanek first heard of the Ironman while training with Operation Boot Camp around 2007. His first reaction was that it was impossible. His second: “I’ve got to do one.” The University of Georgia grad built up slowly. He completed a sprint triathlon in 2007 and ran marathons in Philadelphia and Chicago in 2009. An Olympic-length triathlon, ending in a 10K, led to a couple of half-Ironmans in his hometown, Augusta, before he was ready for a full Ironman in 2012. “I said to myself, ‘If I’m damn near going to kill myself to do this crazy race, I might as well do it somewhere epic,’” he says. He chose South Africa’s Indian Ocean coast. He planned the trip himself, from a couple of days to acclimate before the 14-hour race to a week and a half afterward backpacking, waterfall rappelling, cliff diving, swimming with sharks and doing the world’s highest bridge bungee jump... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! 📝 Michael Jacobs #RunningWild #IronmanTriathlon #SandySprings #SevenContinents #SimplyBuckhead @ChipJake

Featured Restaurants LE COLONIAL Le Colonial’s website describes this upscale French-Vietnamese restaurant as “a luxurious escapist oasis,” and we’d agree. Amidst potted palms, starched white tablecloths and whirring vintage fans, glitzed-up diners are transported back to 1920s Vietnam and enjoy the culinary synthesis of the era. Favorite street fare such as banh mi thit nuong (chargrilled pork sandwich) and pho bo (beef noodle soup) get the white glove treatment with the culinary team’s skillful way with Asian herbs and spices. Classic favorites of crispy pan-seared chicken dumplings, garlicky beef rice noodle rolls and curried green papaya salad will have you hankering for a one-way ticket to Saigon. Small plates: $12-$24 • Soups and salads: $10- $18 • Large plates: $14-$60 • Sides: $4-$11 • Desserts: $12-$14 📝Rebecca Cha LE COLONIAL 3035 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta 30305 404.341.0500 lecolonialatlanta.com #FeaturedRestaurants #LeColonialAtl #AtlantaEats #BuckheadDining #SimplyBuckhead

A HAUNTED HISTORY NETHERWORLD turns 30 this season. For three decades, NETHERWORLD Haunted House has shaped the modern haunted attraction industry, growing from a 1997 Kennesaw start-up into one of the nation’s most celebrated horror destinations. Founded by film veterans Ben Armstrong and Billy Messina, the attraction pioneered theatrical, cinematic-style storytelling in walk-through horror, eventually relocating to a permanent Stone Mountain campus in 2017. Today, that campus at 1313 Netherworld Way includes escape rooms, a monster museum and a Halloween midway. This year’s 30th-season celebration will spotlight the attraction’s history through two new attractions centered on returning characters and iconic storylines drawn from its archives. Curse of the Collector unites classic NETHERWORLD monsters in a battle against a new character known as The Collector. Beyond Oblivion: Legacy of Evil centers on the villain The Mangler and a nightmarish world of twisted labs and forgotten horrors. NETHERWORLD opens select nights beginning now and runs nightly from Oct. 14-Nov. 1, with a final weekend Nov. 6–7. fearworld.com @hauntedatlanta 📝Nicole Letts #AHauntedHistory #NetherworldHauntedHouse #StoneMountain #HalloweenAtlanta #SimplyBuckhead @nicolemelv

SHARED PLATES A Peruvian dish from Chef Lorien Vilchez. This Peruvian appetizer is among the first recipes learned by The Select’s Executive Chef Lorien Vilchez, previously of the Lazy Betty Group and the Four Seasons Hotel. Papa a la Huancaína Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 4 to 5 ají amarillo peppers (or ½ cup jarred ají amarillo paste) 200 grams queso fresco 1 cup evaporated milk 4 to 6 saltine crackers 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped ½ red onion, chopped Salt, to taste 4 large yellow potatoes, boiled, peeled and sliced into rounds Lettuce leaves (Bibb, butter or iceberg) 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved or quartered Black olives (Peruvian botija or Kalamata) INSTRUCTIONS If using whole ají amarillo peppers, remove the seeds and white ribs, and roughly chop. Skip this step if using jarred paste. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and saute the peppers, red onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Transfer to a blender with the queso fresco, evaporated milk and 4 saltine crackers. Blend until smooth, creamy and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add 1 to 2 more crackers to thicken or more milk to thin, if needed. Season with salt and cool to room temperature. Arrange a bed of lettuce leaves and top with the cooled potatoes. Spoon the Huancaína sauce over the potatoes and garnish with eggs and olives. THE SELECT theselectatl.com #SharedPlates #TheSelectAtl #PeruvianCuisine #AtlantaEats #SimplyBuckhead

A TASTE OF ROME The Gelatist in Sandy Springs serves house-made, Italian-style gelato. At The Gelatist in Sandy Springs, Reza Momin and his cousins Saif Momin and Shahbaz Momin are channeling Rome by way of Atlanta, with Italian-style gelato, imported equipment and a pink-and-white shop steps from City Hall. The 36-seat space, located next to Breadwinner, features neon signs, arched cityscape details and a nod to the brand’s location near the Trevi Fountain. For Momin, a Sandy Springs resident and former Dairy Queen manager, the family-run shop is the first step in what he hopes will become a larger Georgia footprint. Founded in Italy in 2013, The Gelatist has recently expanded to the Southeast. The Momins own the Atlanta shop outright and brought in two Italian team members to train the staff, a step meant to preserve the brand’s Rome-born approach. Whenever possible, ingredients are sourced from Italy, reinforcing the shop’s focus on authenticity from the machinery to the flavors. So far, Momin says, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. “People are amazed by the quality,” he says. “They say they’ve never had this kind of gelato in the U.S. An Italian customer came in last week, and he was impressed, too.” Momin shares how The Gelatist came together, what makes gelato different and the unexpected family tradition that connects his story back to Rome. How did you get involved in this business? We went to the Greenville, S.C., location and liked the quality and vibe. We thought Sandy Springs needed Italian gelato. The concept is “From Rome to ATL.” Everything needed to make our gelato comes from Italy: the ingredients, the gelato display and the machinery. It can’t get more authentic than that... Read more in the latest issue of @Simplybuckhead out now. thegelatistatl.com/ 📝 Carly Cooper 📸 Joann Vitelli #ATasteOfRome #TheGelatist #SandySpringsEats #AtlantaGelato #SimplyBuckhead

Atlanta, Partners Cards are on sale NOW!🥳 Shop hundreds of area retailers, restaurants, and service providers 20% off from October 23 - November 1 when you use your Camp Twin Lakes Partners Card! Shop, Save and Support. 100% of every Partners Card purchase goes directly to funding life-changing camp experiences for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and life challenges. 🔗View the list of participating businesses + purchase your card at partnerscard.com Buy a card. Save 20%. Change lives. @camptwinlakes #shopsavesupport #CTLPartnersCard #ATLPartnersCard #CampTwinLakes

BEHIND THE COVER Our October theme of “travel with a purpose” presented a creative and logistical challenge for the cover, since every person we profile in our feature is highlighted for their international travels. So we challenged Atlanta-based fashion designer, “Project Runway” contestant and stylist Octavius Terry, along with his colleague Cedrick Harris, to come up with a one-of-a-kind look for a model. They were inspired by the 1980s game show, “Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?,” creating a stylish red coat dress. Our team converged on the Atlanta History Center’s replica of the personal library of renowned local historian Franklin Garrett for the shoot in which our model, Esabela, posed with a globe and a magnifying glass to give her best Carmen impression. #BehindTheCover #OctaviusTerry #CarmenSandiego #AtlantaHistoryCenter #SimplyBuckhead @OctaviusTerry @erikmeadows @nyssag @EsabelaEva @FruitionHatCo

THE OUTFIT IS OUTERWEAR October in Atlanta is a month for fashion. It all kicks off with Atlanta Fashion Week Oct. 1-4, followed by the Atlanta Apparel market Oct. 6-9, ushering out the lightweight simplicity of summer and welcoming in the layered looks of fall. Although we often focus on the perfect chunky sweater or ’90s-fit jeans, pivot your attention to jackets, boots and scarves instead. Refine your wardrobe with these five items because sometimes, the outerwear is the outfit. Journee Sonnet Boot ($79.99) They say boots are made for walking, and that’s especially true for fall activities. Journee is bringing back the 2000s with their slouch inspired Sonnet boot. The draped silhouette is faux leather and comes in a variety of autumn shades. The 3-inch covered heel and pointed toe bring sturdiness and timelessness to the stylish shoe. DSW dsw.com @dsw Read more in the latest issue! 📝 Katie Hughes #TheOutfitIsOuterwear #JourneeSonnetBoot #AtlantaFashionWeek #AtlantaApparel #SimplyBuckhead

ARTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION A late August gala for the ArtsBridge Foundation brought 200 guests to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre for cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, dancing and performances by the Shuler Encore Ensemble of high schoolers. The evening raised $225,000 for the foundation that provides arts experiences for Georgia students in pre-K through 12. Highlights included the presentation of the Bridge Builder Award to Sara Womack, a Cobb County educator who has coordinated with the district to bring the arts to more than 10,000 students a year, and gala sponsors and supporters Jerry and Cheryl Nix. Media sponsor Simply Buckhead joined an array of partners to make the evening a success. 📝H.M. Cauley 📸Hannah Jones, Blink Studio Arts #ArtsBridgeFoundation #CobbEnergyCentre #ShulerEnsemble #GeorgiaStudents #SimplyBuckhead

FINDING WONDER Wondermint Goods founder brings color back to accessories! In a society pushing for uniformity, Brookhaven resident Alicia Stemper is bringing individuality to fashion. And she’s doing it through jewelry. Stemper is the creator of Wondermint Goods, an Atlanta-based jewelry brand that specializes in handmade, lightweight acrylic jewelry. Founded in 2019, Wondermint’s mission is to put the creativity and lightheartedness back into fashion. “We at Wondermint Goods really like to push the limits and try to add some color into our accessories again,” Stemper says. Growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, Stemper was an imaginative child, and she spent time rock and gem hunting with her grandfather, who also made jewelry—a skill that was passed down to Stemper. “I’ve always been fascinated with jewelry making, and I’ve always made jewelry for some kind of hobby, even throughout my career,” she says. After swapping her advertising career for a job as a full-time mom, Stemper turned to woodworking as an outlet for her creativity. Eventually, she started playing around with acrylic, using the laser machine she had used to make nursery signs to revolutionize her longtime hobby. “I fell in love with it and totally shifted my hobby jewelry business to making acrylic jewelry,” she says. “I created Wondermint Goods and made it my niche and my mission.” Stemper pivoted from woodworking and took on a new target market: Atlanta moms looking for elevated, themed earrings. From holidays and sports games to customizable school events, Wondermint Goods has jewelry for every occasion. As a mom herself, Stemper understands what her customer base is looking for... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! WONDERMINT GOODS wondermintgoods.com 📝Katie Hughes #FindingWonder #WondermintGoods #BrookhavenStyle #AcrylicJewelry #SimplyBuckhead

NEWS CLIPS A New Home for History Buckhead Heritage, a nonprofit created by residents committed to protecting the area's historic resources, has secured its future headquarters. After a $100,000 renovation, the group will move into The Lodge, a small structure at Peachtree Road and Peachtree Battle Avenue. Known historically as E. Rivers Lodge and Mrs. Bloodworth's Kindergarten, the 1911 building was designed by New York firm Carrère and Hastings, the same architects responsible for the look of the New York Public Library. Prior to the acquisition, the building served as the administrative offices for an after-school program for E. Rivers Elementary. Upon completion, the space will be used for community programming, education and further preservation efforts. 📝 Nicole Letts buckheadheritage.com @PreservBuckhead #NewsClips #BuckheadHeritage #HistoricPreservation #TheLodge #SimplyBuckhead

COME FLY WITH ME Graceful, elegant and considered a symbol of freedom, birds have long been an inspiration in design, whether traditional or modern. Parrots Moderne Fabric (Price upon request) Many Schumacher prints are inspired by nature, but not all are as energetic as Parrots Moderne, part of the brand’s Rhythm in Motion collection that draws inspiration from Art Deco and the Schumacher archives. Available in two colors, dove and sandstone, it is a large-scale botanical bird design on a silk cotton blend that gives it a subtle sheen. See it in person at the brand’s ADAC showroom. Schumacher 404.261.2742 schumacher.com @Schumacher1889 📝Lauren Finney Harden #ComeFlyWithMe #Schumacher #ADACAtlanta #InteriorDesign #SimplyBuckhead

WHEN THE WORLD IS WIPED AWAY A Buckhead author helps kids handle major upheaval. It really was a dark and stormy night when Category 2 Hurricane Helene slammed into Elisabeth Anderson’s Wesley Battle neighborhood in September 2024. Suddenly, the ranch house she shared with her husband, Michael, and then 7-week-old was awash in rapidly rising flood waters. “It was supposed to be just a tropical storm,” Anderson says. “We slept in the main room, but when water started filling up the basement, we were afraid the house would wash away. I had never been through a flood, but I realized we had to flee our house.” With the baby strapped to her chest, Anderson and her husband climbed into their car and set off for drier land. But within minutes of leaving the driveway, a wall of water powerful enough to crack concrete cascaded down the street and knocked the car sideways. “It was like white water rapids all around us; it was so scary,” Anderson says. The couple climbed through the sunroof and were rescued in what Anderson calls a “miracle survival story.” But their house and belongings were gone. What followed was a year of renting a house, battling insurance companies and assuring her 9- and 11-year-old stepsons that the world had not ended. “They lived with us all summer, and they saw what happened on TV,” Anderson says. “Losing our house overnight, not having access to any of their stuff—it was a lot for them to process. They were freaked out.” Through a Facebook group of others who had fled the storm, Anderson picked up an array of coping tips, including how to untangle the red tape of insurance claims and rebuilding. It was there she met J. D. Rainwater, a former child psychologist, and the two teamed up to write Goodbye, Little House that was published earlier this year... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! elisabethandersonauthor.com 📝 H.M. Cauley 📸Joann Vitelli #WhenTheWorldIsWipedAway #ElisabethAnderson #GoodbyeLittleHouse #BuckheadAuthors #SimplyBuckhead

GIMME A GIMLET A cocktail invented for your health! A cocktail born not from luxury but out of necessity has an unmistakable beauty. Long before it became a mid-century darling of cocktail clubs, the gimlet was a matter of survival on the high seas. In the 19th century, British Royal Navy sailors were plagued by scurvy, a painful affliction brought on by severe vitamin C deficiency. Officers did have a daily prescription for intensely sour lime juice but found it unpalatable. Enter surgeon Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Desmond Gimlette who suggested mixing the citrus with an officer’s daily ration of gin. To ensure the medicine went down smoothly, it was often sweetened with a bit of sugar, creating the first iteration of the cocktail we sip today. The drink takes its name from the clever doctor, but history also notes a parallel to the gimlet, a sharp boring tool used to pierce the wooden barrels that held spirits on ships. The Southside goes in another direction, adding mint that brings a gimlet into julep territory. This one you can easily crack open and pour at home because Atlanta based Post Meridiem offers a ready to drink version of the Southside packed into their signature tiny cans. The company’s take is a mint-laced gimlet that balances a backbone of crisp gin with the zestiness of real lemon and lime juices, smoothed out with cane sugar and a generous infusion of garden mint. It’s snappy, portable and fiercely refreshing. Whether you seek the classic, a botanical twist or a canned companion for a porch sit or tailgate, the gimlet remains a testament to simplicity and ingenuity. So raise a glass to the good doctor, settle into your evening and rest easy knowing your next order will no doubt keep scurvy at bay... Read more in the latest issue of Simply Buckhead Magazine out now! 📝 Angela Hansberger Post Meridiem Spirit Company postmeridiemspirits.com #GimmeAGimlet #FlightClubAtlanta #CocktailCulture #AtlantaEats #SimplyBuckhead

Join CURE in Marietta on November 4 from 6-9 PM at Glover Park Brewery for the Ring the Bell Benefit, an evening of family, fun, and community in support of creating more bell-ringing moments for children and families facing cancer. Come as you are and enjoy: 🎵 Live music 🍴 Great food 🛍️ Silent auction 🎈 Kids’ activities 💛 Inspiring stories and a chance to make a difference Whether you bring the whole family or gather a group of friends, this is a night you won’t want to miss. 🎟️ Get your tickets at ringthebellbenefit.org! #GlobetrottingByTheGlass #BrookhavenWines #SipWithBet #WineTravel #SimplyBuckhead

GLOBETROTTING BY THE GLASS How local wine clubs turn vineyard treks into lasting connections. Opening a bottle of wine is a quick way to travel without a passport, offering a direct link to a distant hillside, a specific microclimate and generations of farming heritage. A single pour can tell the story of the soil where it was grown and the family who tended the vines. But for Bethany Taylor, shop manager at Brookhaven Wines and founder of Sip with Bet, wine is a way toward global exploration and lasting local community as much as it is a sensory escape. When Taylor joined Brookhaven Wines in 2020, she expanded the shop’s travel program, established in 2017, with a distinct and immersive vision. She wanted to move travelers past crowded, commercial tasting rooms and take them straight to winemaking regions. “We don’t simply go to tasting rooms,” she says. “We sit down with winemakers and their families and break bread and dig in the dirt of the vineyards.” Traveling in small groups across Europe, South America and an upcoming expedition to South Africa, Atlantans gain an intimate, unvarnished appreciation for artisanal viticulture and terroir-driven bottles. That same passion for connection fuels Taylor’s personal venture, Sip with Bet, where she acts as personal sommelier and trip leader for smallgroup wine journeys designed to eliminate the filler. Her curated itineraries take travelers to offthe- beaten-path cellar doors you cannot book by Google. Recent and upcoming excursions include a four-day Riesling deep-dive across Seneca and Cayuga lakes in New York’s Finger Lakes, a Loire Valley chateau trek focusing on crisp chenin blanc, and intimate sangiovese explorations through the rolling hills of Tuscany... Read more in the latest issue of @SimplyBuckhead out now! 📝 Angela Hansberger BROOKHAVEN WINES brookhavenwines.com @BrookhavenWines SIP WITH BET sipwithbet.com #GlobetrottingByTheGlass #BrookhavenWines #SipWithBet #WineTravel #SimplyBuckhead