Moving across the country can often be a daunting and seemingly insurmountable task. Between house hunting, packing, flying across the country and coordinating with movers it seems like an exhausting task, but for Rebekah Hanlon, her cross country move from San Francisco to Atlanta was none of those things.

Rebekah moved to Atlanta after the Wells Fargo and Wachovia merger. While she didn’t know where in Atlanta she wanted to move, Rebekah did have specific requirements for her agent. She wanted a boutique condo, similar to the one she lived in in San Francisco.

After learning about The Astoria at the Aramore, Rebekah was in love. She adored the custom finish work, detail of the condo and upgraded appliances and fixtures. She also really loved the fireplace and hardwood floors, perfect for throw rugs and cozy fires during the  winter months.

In addition to being impressed by the condo, Rebekah also loved the close knit community at the Astoira. She was especially impressed with the friendly sales staff, who often went out of their way to make sure that her move was perfect and seemless.

Now two months into her purchase, Rebekah couldn’t be happier. Living in the luxury Atlanta condo has put her within walking distance of some of Buckhead’s finest restaurants including Holman and Finch and Restaurant Eugene. She is also only seven minutes from work, making her commute a breeze.

In addition to offering residents custom upgrades throughout their homes, The Astoria at the Aramore is known for its high rise amenities, including a large gym, conference room, and outdoor patio which features a fire pit, various seating areas, spa and large pool complete with a waterfall.

For more information about how you can become a part of this exclusive luxury community, visit www.theastoriacondos.com.

Residents of the Astoria at Aramore have enjoyed great meals at Restaurant Eugene, which is located on the bottom floor of the Aramore building, for years but now Atlanta’s best-kept secret is out. Restaurant Eugene’s head chef, Linton Hopkins, was recently named in July’s Best New Chef issue of Food & Wine magazine. The criteria to decide the best new chefs consisted of cooking food that is personal, creative and delicious. Editors visit these restaurants anonymously to secret judge the meals and the chef.

Linton Hopkins is one of 10 winners for 2009 and the only one from Georgia. He offers six of his very own recipes to encourage next year’s batch of top chefs or just a great family meal. His (more…)

Join Restaurant Eugene on Monday, June 22 at 2:00 p.m. for a one-of-a-kind wine event featuring wine-maker Laurence Jobard of Domaine Gabriel Billard. Attendees will listen to a panel of Burgandy experts as they discuss Laurence’s wines and the state of Burgandy. The panel will be moderated by wine writer, Gil Kulers and the panel of experts will include:

• Joel Brasserie, Certified Sommelier
• Perrine Prieur, Native Burgundian
• Laurence Jobard, internationally-renowned wine-maker
• Mireille Desmonet, Jobard’s sister
• Steve Pignatiello, importer and well-known Burgandy wine authority

Laurence Jobard was the lead wine-maker at the famed Joseph Drouhin estate in Burgundy, France for 21 years. She is now retired and focuses all of her attention on her family estate wines, in and around Pommard and Beaune. Laurence is very well-known internationally and consults all over the world. Her wines are superb and truly express the terroir of Burgundy. (more…)

Can you imagine what it would be like to lead a life that wasn’t dependant on the use of a car? Well, residents at the luxury condos in Buckhead at the Astoria don’t have to imagine. Beautiful, classic and sophisticated, The Astoria at The Aramore is reminiscent of an exquisite boutique hotel. This exclusive community is nestled in the living room of Atlanta in a prime location just between the shops of Buckhead and arts and entertainment of Midtown. Unparalleled by any other address on Peachtree, the Astoria is within walking distance to the city’s finest cultural and entertainment venues, shops and restaurants. One of Atlanta’s finest dining experiences, Restaurant Eugene, can be found in The Aramore retail level. The Aramore also includes Pizza Fusion, Agera and Baccus Fit Spa, Mims dress shop, Starfish Restaurant, Holeman & Finch, H&F Bakery, Addictive Trendz and BB&T. (more…)

Husband and wife team Chef Linton and Gina Hopkins partner with rising star mixologist Greg Best and his long time bartending team Regan Smith and Andy Minchow to open Holeman and Finch Public House this Spring. Located in The Aramore, directly across from Restaurant Eugene, Holeman and Finch Public House will provide an exciting and vibrant social gathering place, where a person’s most basic food and drink needs are served with unrivaled quality and care.

The Public House is named for the maternal Grandfathers of Chef Linton Hopkins (Eugene Holeman) and Greg Best (Frederick Finch), the menu will reflect Chef Hopkins passion for artisinal whole animal preparations and will feature house made charcuterie that will be displayed in temperature-controlled, floor-to-ceiling cabinets.

The cozy space will (more…)