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Beer and Food: The Matchmakers

The Porter Beer Dinner

by Ale Sharpton

Ale SharptonThe Matchmaker: Nick Rutherford, executive chef and owner of The Porter
Beer Bar (www.theporterbeerbar.com)
The Featured Brewery: Hitachino, from Kiuchi Brewery, Ibaraki Japan

The Porter Beer Dinner

In the second edition of The Matchmakers, I was invited to check out the culinary skills of Nick Rutherford, the co-owner of The Porter, the officially hip beer bar located in the bohemian paradise of the South, Little Five Points. With a dazzling array of fine beers on tap and an impressive 250-plus bottle selection, patrons by the hundreds crowd this cozy eatery to sip and dine in a décor themed after the traditional porter from yesteryear, which explains the suitcases
and accommodating attitude of the staff who take care of their “passengers.”

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What's Next?...for the Hawks 

Hawks 1

The Atlanta Hawks are swept in four games by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers   in the Eastern Conference Semi Finals by a total of 2 points. So much for the defensive juggernaut that was supposedly he hallmark of this team.

During this year’s playoffs, the Hawks never seemed to be in sync. Their first round playoff series against the Miami Heat went seven games against a team depleted of real talent with the exception of Dwayne Wade who blazed Atlanta
for 29.1 points per game.

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 Gallery: NBAF Saks Fifth
Avenue Fashion Show

NBAF-SAKS fashion show
 

 Travel:  RETREAT! RELAX!
REJUVENATE!
Sea Island, Georgia

Sea Island 
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Gallery: Primal Night Club
Grand Opening

Primal Night Club

 

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Atlantans get decked out in green clothing
By Carly Felton

Green Wedding Gowns

The race is on; Atlantans turning out in record numbers in an effort to purchase as much "green" spring clothing as possible.The occasion: spring! Earth Day is April 22, but the environmentally friendly movement doesn't stop then. From jewelry and handbags, to jeans and tops and even bridal gowns, eco-friendly attire is everywhere. CONNECT checked out four local venues for organic, recycled and green clothing and accessories.
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