HappY LifeStyles

Alliance Française d'Atlanta, Goethe-Zentrum/German Cultural Center and the Consulates General of Switzerland and Greece, invite you to join us on November 2, 2012 as we sample fine wines from France, Germany, Greece and Switzerland at the 14th Annual European Wine Festival.

Guests will sample fine wines, enjoy food pairings from these regions, and have the chance to win a FREE home or office wine tasting party (valued at $500) courtesy of Grape Crush Productions.

This is a great opportunity to sample a variety of European wines, some of which are not normally available for sale in the U.S.

This is our annual event, as always a multicultural mix of nice people and languages, in addition to the incredible selection of wines! The number and range of wines is amazing.

14th Annual European Wine Festival:

When: Friday November 2nd, 2012 from 7pm till 11pm

Where: Alliance Française d'Atlanta - Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta | Colony Square, Plaza Level, Suite 561 | 1197 Peachtree Street NE, 30361 Atlanta, GA

Price: $25 for AFA/GCC & HappY LifeStyles members, $30 for non-members

**Enter "HappYLifestyles" next to your last name upon registering to receive the $25 member price**

Alliance Française d'Atlanta | [email protected] | (404) 875-1211 | www.afatl.com

Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta | [email protected] | (404) 892-2388 | www.goethe.de/atlanta

SWIRL is a wine-centric community of like-minded Vino enthusiasts who enjoy the art of food&wine pairing.

SWIRL offers an enthralling wine tasting experience for both novice and experienced palates to savor hand-selected wines and sample culinary treats.

HIGH Museum's wine tasting event, which took place on March 8th from 6 to 9PM, featured blended wines from around the country and admission to the museum's special exhibitions "Picasso to Warhol" and "The Art of Golf.

Shannon Ridge Vineyards and Winery was the Featured "Wine Host" of the evening.

SWIRL is a wine-centric community of like-minded Vino enthusiasts who enjoy the art of food&wine pairing.

SWIRL offers an enthralling wine tasting experience for both novice and experienced palates to savor hand-selected wines and sample culinary treats.

HIGH Museum's wine tasting event, which took place on March 8th from 6 to 9PM, featured blended wines from around the country and admission to the museum's special exhibitions "Picasso to Warhol" and "The Art of Golf.

Shannon Ridge Vineyards and Winery was the Featured "Wine Host" of the evening.

Roche Bobois’ Perfect 10 Event at The Shops Around Lenox in Buckhead. April 12th 2012. Guests were delighted to celebrate Roche Bobois’ 10 years of Design for Inspired Living in Atlanta (Ten-A-City).

Fans of Design & Culture enjoyed an evening of perfect pairings featuring Roche Bobois designs, dazzling artwork, sensational cocktails, savory appetizers and DJ-infused mixes.

For more than 50 years, Roche Bobois has married the influences and ages, the best of design, and the finest materials, and has constantly explored interior decoration concepts that embraces self-confidence and personal expression.

The 1st Annual Atlanta Chef's Expo 2012 -- the city’s highly-anticipated, food-tasting event -- took place on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at The Foundry at Puritan Mill.

For more details:

http://atlchefsexpotix.eventbrite.com/

RATAFIA...Vie de Champagne ["A Taste of Champagne Life"]

Ratafia’s distinctiveness, as a champagne for celebrations and food pairing, took center stage on Friday February 24, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Alliance Française d'Atlanta.

Guests were satiated with complimentary glass of Henri Giraud’s Ratafia de Champagne complemented with delectable hors d’oeuvres by Soirée Catering; including an exclusive pastry demonstration by acclaimed Pastry Chef Daniel Bowers, followed by an excellent selection of hand-made chocolate truffles by Atlanta’s renown French chocolatier [“Maison Robert”].