Haute Top 5: Best Gifts for Father’s Day in Atlanta in 2017

The Big Father’s Day Cookout, taking place Sunday, June 18, 2017 from 5:00-8:00pm. Set amongst the trees in The Forest at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, The Big Father’s Day Cookout will feature regional guest chefs cooking up some of their favorite dishes for Dad, along with offerings from local favorite, Copperwood Pizza. Chef’s participating in the cookout include: Chef Brandon Carter of FARM Bluffton in Bluffton, South Carolina , Chef David Carrier of Certified Burgers and Beverage in Saint Simons Island, Georgia and Chef Casey Burchfield of Linger Longer Steakhouse at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee.

Friends and families are invited to celebrate dad this Father’s Day with great food, live music and tasty libations at Yebo Beach Haus, as Atlanta restaurateur Justin Anthony will be hosting an exclusive Father’s Day KUDU Braai Cookout on the restaurant’s patio. From 12:30 to 4 p.m., the KUDU “Braai Master” will host a celebration in honor of great dads and South African culture, featuring the newest rendition of a South African-style braai. During the event, Anthony will be grilling up signature dishes to South Africa on four custom KUDUs – open-faced grills on the patio – such as: peri-peri chicken; sosaties; boerewors rolls; shrimp skewers; and veggie kabobs. Also accompanying Anthony on the KUDU grills is his father and executive chef at 10 Degrees South, Derek Anthony – the “father of the braai.”

Designed with the world traveler in mind, this luxury weekender is the perfect bag for dad to take on a business trip or a weekend getaway. Handmade in small batches by the Atlanta based Cobbler-Union, the Cognac bag, $795, (also comes in black) has many features include hand-stitched tubular handles, an exterior passport pocket with invisible zipper and is handcrafted in soft full-grain calfskin in the storied town of Ubrique, Spain. What dad won't love this bag?

Do something different and book you and your dad for a VIP custom experience at Buckhead bungalow BLEND. Not only does he get to develop his own fragrance based on the age-old French method, but you can also request his favorites like whiskey and cigars for an experience he will truly never forget and a scent that will be just for him. Make sure to book an appointment.

This Father’s Day, Southern Gentleman is back with their Bourbon Brunch along with delightful chef specials. If dad is a whiskey guy, he’ll love the whiskey education and tasting areas. After brunch take him shopping at his favorite spots at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta like Davidoff of Geneva, Canali and Brunello Cucinelli.