Ecco

Ecco, located in the heart of midtown, features seasonally inspired cuisine with European influences. Like a neighborhood classic, the atmosphere is welcoming instilled with a sophisticated yet casual elegance. You’re transformed after entering through a soaring glass door and greeted with marble floors, its stunning over-sized bar, exhibition kitchen and wood-burning oven. In true Fifth Group restaurant style, Ecco embraces its classic roots while delivering an unmistakably modern and fresh dining experience. The menu tempts with an impressive array of meats and cheese and appetizers; pastas and wood- fired pizzas; and classic European entrees and sides. Ecco’s wine is creative while adventurous representing both boutique and well-known European vineyards with many selections exclusive to Ecco. It’s also a fun place with a great vive for a drink or nightcap. Ecco, 40 7th Street NE, Atlanta, 404.347.9555. ecco-atlanta.com

Atlanta’s premier gentlemen’s clothier, H. Stockton recently launched a ladies’ apparel department in their Park Place store continuing on their trademark tradition of quality apparel, sales and service. The new ladies department will provide unique, classic, cutting-edge traditional styles for the sophisticated southern lady. Some of the many H. Stockton ladies brands include Lafeyette 148, Belford, Audrey Talbott, Ecru, Skirtin Around and Agave Denim. Several trunk shows are scheduled including Audrey Talbott on Friday and Saturday, March 19th and 20th, and Agave Denim Saturday, March 27th. H. Stockton, Park Place, 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, 770.396.1300. www.hstockton.com

Here are two lucky to have found them clover gifts for St. Patrick’s Day. A perennial good-luck symbol, the four-leaf clover is believed to provide its owner with more than luck; the leaves represent faith, hope, love and luck, so all the bases are covered.  

Clover Key Chain: They can’t guarantee you’ll never lose your keys again, but this lucky clover key chain is bound to help you find them.

Clover Frame: This  lovely four-leaf clover frame set in a brushed and polished-nickel stand is the perfect gift for any office or business. It may also be engraved with a 20 character message or simply “A Lifetime of Luck.” Both exclusively from one of my favorite online gift catalogs RedEnvelope.com.

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