1. W
October 2014
From laid-back bars to the best locales for live
music, your guide to the lake after dark.
TOP SPOTS!Find this look
and many more
on page 30
Fashionably
Late! Top
styles to take
you from a day
on the lake to
a night out
DJ Big Sexy
offers the
scoop on
his lakeside
lifestyle
Beyond
Breakfast:
The area’s
best brunches
for the next
morning
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A
Travel
With a commitment to highlighting underground music, fashion,
and design, the W Atlanta-Downtown is an ideal getaway for those
wanting the insider experience in this sleek Southern city.
ModernwithaTwist
At about a four-hour drive from Lake Norman sits the W Atlanta-Downtown, a high-rise
with expansive views of the skyline and a culture of its own. The tone of upscale luxury is
set from the décor in the main entrance (guests are greeted with a neon-lit “W” inlaid a
wooden wall), to the 35,000-piece metal mobile that resemble flying birds. The W’s lobby
bar is outfitted with a metal fountain with basins that look like leaves, plants alongside
luxe sofas, and private seating areas surrounded by wooden slats.
by KATIE COLEMAN
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Sip handcrafted cocktails expertly poured at the two bars located at the W, the
Living Room and WETBAR, and the hotel has a new concept in the works set to
open in 2015. Head mixologist Brian Boykin has developed a sophisticated cocktail
program utilizing fresh ingredienst and a variety of liquors—and each drink looks
as good as it tastes. On the 16th floor you’ll find WETBAR, Atlanta’s only all-
weather poolside hot spot. The W also hosts events at their nightlife venues, like
the ARTSWIM event held at WETBAR, where the hotel paired with local artists
to have them paint in the bar, while a DJ spun tunes (you won’t hear radio hits in
this hotel) with the Atlanta skyline as a backdrop.
For food, look no further than BLT Steak, right off the main lobby. This upscale
eatery is a treat offering an array of dishes on the menu, but beef is the clear star.
For those wanting to indulge, look no further than the naturally aged steaks, with
cuts from hanger steak and filets, to American wagyu skirt and a porterhouse
for two. Top off the skillfully broiled steak with one of BLT Steak’s sauces, like
the béarnaise or chimichurri. Sides range from the rich gnocchi Parmesan to the
unexpected jalapeño mashed potato. Try to save room for dessert for classics like
spiced carrot cake and a bittersweet chocolate tart.
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The W Atlanta-Downtown
mixes modern with nature
in its Living Room bar
with intricate mobiles, an
abundance of plants, and
seating areas enclosed with
wooden slats. Venture to
BLT Steak for dinner where
the Hanger Steak (pictured)
is broiled to perfection and
served with herbed butter.
Rooms start at $249 for the
first night.
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Perhaps the best way to get the true W
experience is to come with no plans at all.
Spend a day at bliss, the on-site spa, and
then talk with Pablo-andres Lopez, the W
Insider at the Atlanta location. The W brand
is all about introducing its costumers to
underground talent, and that’s exactly what
Pablo does.
“It’s all about bringing the W brand to life
for both guests and locals. I make sure to
offer insider access to what’s new and next
in Atlanta, and I make sure that you live the
W lifestyle even if it’s just for a weekend,”
he says.
From the newest local restaurant to
where the best up and coming DJ is spinning
on a Saturday night, he’ll point you in the
right direction. For the rare occasion when
he isn’t around, turn to the insider portal,
a touchscreen in the lobby full of venues to
try during a weekend in town. Turn to this
luxury hot spot to plan a weekend getaway
and get the most out of Atlanta’s nightlife.
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