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johnscreekherald.com | Johns Creek Herald | March 12, 2015 | 25Recycled paper | Submit your news & photos to [email protected]
Spring at Avalon is beautiful, fresh and funSpring is on it’s way and with it brings fresh excitement to the streets of Avalon. Weather it’s stro lling the sidewalks taking in all the new Spring fashion, playing cornhole on the lawn or enjoying dinner on one of the beautiful outdoor patios, there is something for everyone this season at Avalon. Inside is your sneak peak! Plus, Lindsay Marie winner of Avalon’s Perfect Year, gives us an update of what she’s been up to.
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26 | March 12, 2015 AVALON#AvalonPerfectYear:
Avalon resident living ‘perfect year’By JONATHAN [email protected]
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Lindsay Marie is living the
good life. She has an apartment in Avalon and
spends her days shopping in all the stores and
eating in all the restaurants.
Lindsay is Avalon’s Perfect Year winner.
She was picked from hundreds of hopefuls
to live rent-free for a year at one of Avalon’s
luxury apartments, and spend her days living
life to the fullest, all while blogging, vlogging,
Tweeting and shooting pictures of one of North
Atlanta’s hottest properties.
“I try to show what my life at Avalon is like,”
Lindsay said. “I make sure I show it off and
showcase all the great things here.”
She fi rst heard about Avalon on the radio in
her hometown of Clarkesville, Georgia, a small
town in North Georgia.
“I didn’t know anything about Alpharetta,”
she said. “But I knew I had to do this.”
She made a video showing Avalon and
community voters why she should win the
contest. As a 21-year-old millennial, she is
well-versed in social media and has her own
YouTube channel for fashion videos.
She said this probably helped her chances.
It also helps that she is an aspiring
photographer, currently taking classes to work
(hopefully) in the fashion industry.
In December 2014, she was in the top three
contestants. Then they named the winner.
“They said my name and I hit the fl oor,” she
said.
Her days are spent living in the lap of
luxury. She lives in a one-bedroom apartment
overlooking downtown Avalon. When she
wakes up, she hits one of the exercise spots –
Exhale or Flywheel, which in itself shows just
how much the experience is already changing
her lifestyle.
“I didn’t do much with fi tness until I came
here,” she said.
When a gym is just down the stairs, it’s hard
to pass it up, she said.
After exercising, she gets breakfast
She said she often goes to Goldberg’s café
for hot chocolate, which she says is the best
she has ever had.
For the rest of the day, her schedule is fairly
open – she can get a facial at the Cosmetic
Market or get her hair done at DryBar. She can
visit the Regal Cinemas movie theater before
getting lunch at Bantu or Marlow’s Tavern.
Shopping at the many retailers can take
up the afternoon until dinner. She can eat out
at Kona Grill or Oak Steakhouse or eat in after
visiting Whole Foods.
During all this, Lindsay is keeping an eye
on what would make good blog material –
pictures, video and people.
The biggest amenity of living at Avalon is
how close everything is.
“Pinkberry is right out my window,” she
said. “Everything is at my fi ngertips. I can
experience everything and never have to
leave.”
She walks everywhere, and all locations are
just a few steps away from her front door.
In the evenings, she spends her time
relaxing with the residents of Avalon. There
are often events or simple meet-ups with
her neighbors, all of whom share the same
experience of living in Avalon.
“Anybody of any age will enjoy living here,”
she said. “It has everything for everyone.”
To follow her adventures in Avalon, as well
as to learn more about the venue itself, visit
www.experienceavalon.com.
Lindsay Marie is living the perfect year – she lives in Avalon and blogs about her experiences in the new “live, work, play” development in Alpharetta.
March 12, 2015 | 27AVALON
We’re looking forward to seeing you at Orvis Alpharetta, our newest retail location! Now’s the time to prepare for the warmer weather ahead with our latest spring styles. It’s also the perfect time to sign up for our FREE Fly Fishing 101 and 201 classes.
You’ll learn the basics in 101 and then get out on local waters for a chance to catch your fi rst fi sh in our 201 class. And of course, at Orvis Alpharetta, you’ll fi nd the fi nest in outdoor-inspired apparel for men and women along with the world’s fi nest fl y-fi shing rods, reels, and gear.
Orvis, AvalonAs America’s oldest mail-order
outfi tter and continually-operating fl y fi shing business, Orvis off ers a wide assortment of men’s and women’s sportswear, fi ne gifts, home furnishing, travel accessories, and pet items.
Services include fi shing and shooting schools, international sporting and eco-travel agency, and the Orvis-endorsed network of lodges, outfi tters, and guides. Orvis commits 5% of pre-tax profi t to protecting and sustaining the natural world.
678-367-4767www.orvis.com
Get outdoors this Spring with OrvisORVIS:
OFF YOUR PURCHASE OF $50 OR MORE
Van Michael SalonFounded in
Buckhead in 1984
by brothers Van and
Michael Council, Van
Michael Salons are full-
service, Aveda-concept
salons featuring top
stylists from around
the world and off ering
the latest in haircuts,
color and styling. With
existing locations in
Buckhead, Virginia-
Highlands, Midtown,
Sandy Springs,
Norcross and East
Cobb, Van Michael
Salon at Avalon is
the seventh Atlanta
location and the fi rst in
Alpharetta.
Van Michael Salons’
complete dedication to
client satisfaction has
earned frequent “Best Of” honors from notable publications including ELLE, Allure, Atlanta Magazine,
The Atlantan, and Jezebel and a loyal client base of more than 100,000 Atlantans. All Van Michael Salon
locations use and sell Aveda products and off er tiered pricing based on service level. Appointments can
be made by calling 678-987-3678.
CRÚ Avalon brings Napa-style winery feel to AtlantaCraving a wine trip?
CRÚ is an urban restaurant and wine bar in Atlanta’s new Avalon shopping center. CRÚ is known for their
cheese and wine fl ights which change daily. Sexy Reds, Backpacking Through Europe, and Wine Spectator Top
100 are just a few of their popular fl ights, which perfectly complement their eclectic Napa-style cuisine and wood
burning pizzas.
Their unique wines are off ered
three diff erent ways: by the bottle; the
glass; or the fl ight. “Flights, are CRÚ’s
most popular off ering because it allows
guest a variety of wines in a laid back
manner.” says Patrick Colombo, owner.
CRÚ’s fl ights are presented to each
guest in a unique stainless steel carrier
serving three - 2 ounces wine pours.
Fights are paired by region, varietal,
or style, and presented with carefully
researched “Tasting Note Cards”
allowing patrons insight into each wine
in their fl ight.
CRU , Avalon678-248-5181
www.cruawinebar.com
The Vintage Wine and Tapas Bar at Whole Foods Market Avalon
The Vintage, upstairs at Whole
Foods Market Avalon, puts a
unique spin on dining in awesome
Alpharetta.
Treat your taste buds to a
bottle of wine and seasonal tapas
with friends. Sample an array of
fi ne wines available for purchase
in-store from our Enoma tic
machine. Discover the new
concept of wine-on-tap, or delight
in our homemade sangria.
We welcome you to “wine
down” with us every Wednesday
from 4-6PM with live music and
follow us on social media for other
upcoming events. The Vintage is
also available for private parties.
For booking information please
contact our concierge.
Whole Foods Market Avalon, 2800 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009; 770-664-6300 www.wholefoodsmarket.com/Avalon
Ted’s Montana Grill Inspired by the
pioneer spirit of
the American West,
Ted’s Montana Grill is
committed to delivering
honest food served with
genuine hospitality. Our
food is a refl ection of the
great American ideal:
bold and unapologetic.
Where the burgers
are hand-packed, the
lemonade fresh-squeezed
and our signature half-
sour pickles are always
on the house. A modern
interpretation of classic
comfort food, Ted’s off ers
a variety of timeless
dishes, from steak to
chicken, seafood to
salads. We are proud to serve the largest selection of bison dishes you’ll fi nd anywhere, hand-cut in house every
day in our on-premise butcher shop. And true to our roots as a fresh food restaurant, every item is sourced locally
when possible and prepared from scratch using the fi nest ingredients. No compromises, no short-cuts, no matter
what. 6100 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, GA 30009. 13 locations across Atlanta including Cumming and Norcross.
www.tedsmontanagrill.com
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Meet me at Marlow’s!Marlow’s Tavern features the
“Best of the Best” in American
tavern fare served in a modern
atmosphere. The menu off ers a
diverse combination of classic
dishes that are updated and
elevated to gourmet level. Marlow’s
has a warm neighborhood yet
contemporary feel that is the perfect
complement to John Metz’s modern-
tavern menu. “We wanted to create
an approachable neighborhood spot
with Marlow’s Tavern and allow our
guests to enjoy great tasting food in
a casual and warm environment” say
Metz.
Marlow’s is located next the Regal Cinema
Hours of OperationSun-Thu: 11:30am to 11pm
Fri-Sat: 11:30am to 1am(678) 248-5230
Spring Fashion
Florals and TieDye; This Spring it’s all about COLOR
There are so many new trends to fall in love with
every season, right now fab’rik is currently obsessing
over modern fl orals and new age TieDye. We love
a fl oral in vibrant colors cut into a unique dress, top,
shorts or even vests (as shown). It’s also hard not to
fall in love with the eff ortless yet somewhat reckless
feelings of TieDye. With everything under $100 and
new inventory arriving daily, why not try more than
one spring must have!
Fab’rik, AvalonFab’rik is an Atlanta native women’s boutique and
a shop-o-holic’s dream, delivering high style fashion
(clothing, shoes, accessories, etc.) without attitude or
sticker shock.
Fab’rik hosts Rockstar Parties where you can invite a group of girlfriends to come to the store after-hours for a private shopping party complete with refreshments and everything in the store 20 percent off , including sale items.
678.248.5562
fabrikstyle.com
Kinnucan’s caters to a little bit of everyone; 4 trends to suit every taste this Spring
Bare NecessitiesWe’re seeing more and more
basic tees and denim on people of all
ages. Basic pieces like V-neck Tees
and Flowy tanks in fl attering shapes
and various colors, pair perfectly
with denim- destroyed is back in for
spring, as are boyfriend jeans.
Gypsy Soul to BlameGypsy Soul to Blame is all about
embracing the ultra-bohemian look
with fringe, crochet, and feathers.
This look was widely popularized
by celebrities and festival-goers at
places like Coachella.
Dazed and ConfusedDazed and Confused is a trend all
about being Groovy, Baby. This look is
best completed with oversized fl oppy
hats, round “Lennon” sunglasses, and
vintage-looking jewelry.
Life is a PicnicThis Spring/Summer, the biggest
trend is the gingham print a classic
pattern that can be worn a variety of
ways.
Utilize the brighter color spectrum
of gingham, and style with classic
pieces- think: pearls, chino shorts,
fi tted shape, pastel tones.
Or focus more on the neutral/
darker ginghams, and style with
pieces like denim cutoff shorts,
Converse sneakers, layered
necklaces, for a loose fi tted shape.
Kinnucan’s Specialty Outfi tterKinnucan’s has been serving
the Southeast for over 25 years andcaters to the idea of a premier
lifestyle, carrying trend-setting, innovative styles while maintaining tradition with trusted core brands.
As the go-to store for the best and most sought after products, Kinnucan’s fulfi lls guests’ needs for top brands in specialty apparel, everyday casualwear and outdoor-inspired retail.
678-389-4240 www.kinnucans.com
Another Day in ParadisoTommy Bahama went to Italy to enjoy some il
dolce far niente – “the sweetness of doing nothing.”
They came back with their spring collection to help
you relax in style. The collection moves from the
business to boardwalk with understated men’s polos to
women’s fantastic fl oral bikinis, dresses, and an array
of luxurious linens, bold colors and stripes. Each piece
turns classic style into something fresh and fun and
everything created is designed to be a favorite.
Tommy Bahama, AvalonInspired by the relaxed sophistication of coastal
living, Tommy Bahama is dedicated to the good life. Stylish, upscale off erings include apparel for men and women, footwear, jewelry, accessories and home décor, all designed to help you relax in style.
678-248-5161
www.tommybahama.com
DrybarDrybar is a refreshingly simple concept: No Cuts. No Color. Just Blowouts, for only $40. One of the best parts
about Drybar, besides the awesome blowouts, is the experience. Unlike a traditional salon, at Drybar you sit at a beautifully
appointed bar while watching chick fl icks and being served complimentary beverages. They’re known for their top-of-the
line customer service and relentless focus on making every client they see look and feel like a million bucks. With over 40
locations, two here in Atlanta, Drybar Alpharetta-Avalon,4155 Avalon Blvd and Drybar Buckhead, 102 West Paces Ferry
Rd NW. Drybar Alpharetta off ers a private VIP Room with 4 styling chairs - perfect for small parties! Drybar also has their
own product line crafted for the perfect blowout at home; it’s available for purchase in their shops, online, Sephora and QVC.
Urban Casual Experience
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Gift Cards
Wine Flights
Artisan Cheese Flight
Named Coziest Bar by ZAGAT
Stone Fired Pizzas
Wine Country Bistro Menu
CRU Food & Wine Bar
300 Avalon Boulevard
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
CRUAWINEBAR.com
678-248-5181
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Road Runner Sports Your Alpharetta Road Runner Sports is hands-down the destination
for people who run, walk, train, and enjoy fi tness at any level.
At the heart of the World’s Largest Running and Walking Store is
Shoe Dog, a fun, fast, and totally free fi tting analysis. You’ll watch your
feet in action and
learn what type of shoe and support will amaze your feet!
You’ll also shop 100% confi dent with your unbeatable 90 Day Test
Run Promise. Test your shoes for up to 90 days – if you don’t like them
for any reason, bring ‘em back for full store credit. Never settle for
shoes you don’t LOVE!
Friendly Fit Experts provide top brands and expertise; Adidas,
Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, New Balance, Nike, Saucony and way more!
Get into gear with awesome apparel, electronics, nutrition, and fun
in-store events!
Run in to your hometown store today and feel like family!
Roadrunner Sports, Avalon678-248-5205
www.roadrunnersports.com
Columbia PFG: Spring Apparel LaunchVisit Columbia Sportswear’s fi rst
Performance Fishing Gear [PFG] store at
Avalon, dedicated to all things fi shing.
The store features the most technical
and comfortable fi shing gear for anglers
around the world.
Each aspect of a PFG product is
thoughtfully designed with the perfect
fabrics, construction and industry leading
technologies to enhance every fi shing
experience. In addition to apparel and
footwear, the store off ers a full line of
innovative accessories with an attention
to detail that is appreciated by all types of
anglers.
Columbia, Avalon678-713-7977
www.columbia.com
Pediatric • Adult • Orthodonticswww.johnscreekdentaltown.comWelcome to Your Dental Home
Michael Hansen, D.D.S.Pediatrics
Ryan Schwendiman, D.M.D.Adult Dentistry
Troy Davidson, D.D.S.Pediatrics
Michael Crosby, D.D.S.Orthodontics
THE COLLECTION AT FORSYTH770.887.8807
410 Peachtree Pkwy. Bldg. 400, Ste 4250Cumming, GA 30041
ALPHARETTA DENTAL TOWN770.622.1515
5260 Avalon Blvd.Alpharetta, GA 30009
JOHNS CREEK DENTAL TOWN770.662.1515
4330 Johns Creek Pkwy., Ste 100Suwanee, GA 30024
Pediatric • Awww.johnscWelcome to
Michael Hansen, D.D.S.Pediatrics
Ryan Schwendiman, D.M.D.Adult Dentistry
Troy Davidson, D.D.S.Pediatrics
Michael Crosby, D.D.S.Orthodontics
Timeless Art of Living WellMulti-family Residences
Come home to a community
unlike any other—a Haven of
one-and two-bedroom apartment
homes in a selection of three rich
interior fi nishes.
Take advantage of every
amenity you can imagine along
with Concierge service that
delivers the best of the Avalon
lifestyle— timesaving, life-
enhancing, resort-level luxuries—
right to your doorstep.
Finally, open the door to
walkability; simply stroll down
the boulevard for the best of
shopping, dining and fun at the
center of it all.
Currently leasing a variety of distinctive one- and two-bedroom
apartment options, all with access to the best Avalon has to off er, Haven is more than modern
luxury living. It’s a place to call home. 855-912-8154
March 12, 2015 | 31AVALON
#AvalonInsider
ExperienceAvalon.com
Scavenger hunt, pub crawl, Irish Dancers,
family activities, and MORE!
Hop on down for a visit and photos with the Easter Bunny
in the Living Room.
Tot playtime in the Plaza every Tuesday with our
ExperienceMakers!
Focus on your health and well-being with free wellness classes in The Plaza, includ-ing yoga, barre, adventure
runs and cycling.
Live music, family fun , seasonal shopping and
dining offerings!
Derby in the Plaza with mint juleps & fancy hats, spring
fashion, music & more!
Luck of AvalonMARCH 17TH
3PM – 10PM
Easter BunnyMAR. 21ST - APR. 4TH
Mon–Sat 11AM–7PMSun. 12PM–7PM
April 3rd & 4th 10AM – 7PM
Hop-a-longMARCH 28TH
10AM (promptly)
Celebrate the coming of spring with our first Easter
egg hunt. Register with concierge.
Little AcornsAPR. 7TH – SEPT. 29TH
Every Tuesday10AM – NOON
AvalOMAPR. 9TH – OCT. 1ST
Every Thursday6PM –7PM
Spring Fling Festival
APRIL 18THNOON – 7PM
Kentucky Derby Party
MAY 2NDNOON – 7PM
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