Whether looking to spend the day relaxing with facials, massages and other spa treatments or wanting to participate in a proprietary fitness class, exhale is the destination for everything needed to heal or transform your body. Yes, residents at 1010 Midtown do have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio equipment and weight machines, but for those that enjoy group classes, exhale offers core and yoga classes just across the street. If you have no desire for yoga or core exercises, turn to exhale for award-winning spa and healing programs.

Widely recognized for revolutionizing the day spa business, exhale is a brand synonymous with transformation and healing. In just six years, exhale has earned a position as a leading lifestyle brand in the health and wellness arena, receiving numerous “Best Of” awards and accolades for their different programs. The 12th & Midtown location will be the only exhale in Atlanta, but they have a growing list of premier locations throughout North America including New York, L.A., Palm Beach, Chicago, Boston, Turks & Caicos and Miami.

We could not be more exited to have them join 12th & Midtown and offer residents of 1010 Midtown as well as all of Atlanta a place to heal and transform the body, mind and soul.

In New York and L.A., STK has become a hot spot for A-List celebrities to dine. Their exquisite waistline-conscious menu was designed and executed by Executive Chef Todd Mark Miller and features various innovative seafood creations, steaks, salads and more. The steaks come in three different sizes, a la carte, and are dressed with one of eight rich, homemade sauces - you get to choose the sauce.

STK epitomizes what 12th & Midtown is all about by bringing Midtown Atlanta to a new level of luxury, just as the Loews Atlanta hotel will do and the other high end retailers that make up the Midtown Mile. STK Atlanta will be located in a dramatic two-story space at the base of 1075 Peachtree Street, the Class-A Office Tower of 12th & Midtown, and it will anchor the corner of Peachtree and 12th Street.

Stay tuned for more details about the restaurant as we get closer to its anticipated opening date.

We had over 30 participants at the Loews Atlanta Tweet Up, when originally we had said we would only be taking 25 12th & Midtown followers. Many Atlantans were anxiously awaiting the exclusive tour of the luxury new hotel that we were offering, and it was just impossible to keep the cap at 25. Those in attendance were given a detailed tour of the hotel, which included the conference center, restaurant, exhibit hall and guest suites. We couldn’t be happier with the response! All participants chronicled their journey with live updates on Twitter and some even went into more detail after the event by writing a blog post about it. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and @TheGreatDanaJ was our lucky winner of a two night stay at Loews Atlanta.

The 12th & Midtown Loews Tour Tweet Up was such a success, that there was no other option than to host a similar event for the 1010 Midtown condos. Unlike the Loews Tour that took place during lunch, the 1010 Midtown condos tweet up will be a cocktail hour in the evening. What better way to unwind after a long day of work than by enjoying tasty appetizers and refreshing cocktails? So, mark your calendar for Thursday, February 25th and make your way over to 1010 Midtown at 6:00 p.m. The event lasts two hours, which is ample time for you to update the Twitterverse on the exceptional amenities, unique floorplans, elegant models and breathtaking views that 1010 Midtown has to offer. Use those smartphones to take pictures to post on Facebook , Twitter or your blog. Oh, and there will also be giveaways, meaning you could walk away with a fantastic prize (definitely something you would want to Tweet about).

Like the Loews Tweet Up, space is limited, so you will want to reserve your space by emailing MidtownMile [at] AOL [dot] com and make sure you are following 12th & Midtown on Twitter for more details about the upcoming event.

The lucky individuals who invest in the Atlanta condos at 1010 Midtown find themselves in a true live, work, play community. These Midtown condos are within walking distance to most everything Atlanta has to offer. Whether you want restaurants like Oceanaire, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Ra Sushi, Noon and Twist or are looking for entertainment at the High Museum, Piedmont Park, Woodruff Arts Center and the 14th Street Playhouse, you can leave the car at home and reach them on foot. While there are many more restaurants, shops, office buildings and entertainment outlets within walking distance of 12th & Midtown, a MARTA transit station is only one block away, making all areas of Atlanta, including the airport, accessible without a car.

However, offering Midtown Atlanta more than a much-needed live, work, play environment, 12th & Midtown also brings a new level of sustainable living to Atlanta. Most of the high rises that currently make up the Atlanta skyline were built without any regard to the environment, but the 12th & Midtown office tower is LEED Silver. This LEED rating means that the 12th & Midtown office tower earned over 50 points out of a 100 possible points in different categories relating to the green aspects of the building - sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere, materials & resources and indoor environmental quality.

Needless to say, we are extremely happy that Peachtree Street no longer resembles the picture above, but now looks like this picture on the left. While each component of 12th & Midtown brings something new to Midtown Atlanta all on its own, together they offer a whole new way of life for Atlanta residents.

The Loews Atlanta Hotel, which is part of the master-planned development 12th & Midtown, is expected to open in the Spring of 2010. However, we are offering you the opportunity to take a tour of the luxury hotel before it’s official opening date. If you like to stay up-to-date with the latest openings in Atlanta and are an avid tweeter, then don’t miss the 12th & Midtown Loews Atlanta Hotel Tour Tweet-Up.

Like any Tweet-Up, this is the opportunity to finally meet in person all of those people you have been conversing with in the Twitterverse, including 12th & Midtown (@12thandMidtown). However, there are some additional perks to attending this particular tweet-up. Of course being one of the first to tour Atlanta’s newest hotel is pretty amazing, but, in addition, one lucky participant will win a two-night stay at the exquisite hotel (and hopefully will tell all of us about his/her two-night stay on Twitter).

The Loews first-look event will take place on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Considering this is right before lunch time, it gives you the perfect opportunity to try some of the new restaurants that have opened at 12th & Midtown - Ri Ra Irish Pub,  Ra Sushi, Noon and others.

As a participant, it is up to you to provide the rest of Atlanta with an overview of what the Loews hotel is like. Think of yourselves as VIP reporters with an all-access backstage pass, and you need to let your readers know what’s going on. Since no one else will be able to see it with their own eyes for a few months, it is your responsibility to tweet in as much detail as you can about the hotel, all of its features and your opinion of it.

In order to get on the Tweet-Up list, you need to send an email to MidtownMile [at] AOL [dot] com. See you in January!

1010 Midtown recently received a Walk Score of 94 out of a possible 100. And, according to the Walk Score definitions, any community receiving a score between 90 and 100 is considered a “Walkers’ Paradise: Most errands can be accomplished on foot and many people get by without owning a car.”

Being able to reside in Atlanta without having to own a car is one of the greatest luxuries a community can offer. A rise in gas prices will have absolutely no effect on you. Plus, without a monthly car payment and insurance, you will have much more money every month to devote to yourself - whether you want to see a musical, pamper yourself at a local spa, try a new restaurant or shop. And, walking to all of your destinations is a much healthier way of life. Simply by completing your daily tasks, you are getting more physical exercise and increasing your daily steps. All in all, it seems life without a car is superb.

Now, many of you may be a little skeptical that 1010 Midtown is really located within walking distance to everything you could need, and allow us to ease your mind. Directly off of Peachtree Street in the Midtown Mile, 1010 Midtown is within walking distance to popular Atlanta restaurants, like Trois, Twisted Taco, Oceanaire and many more, elegant shops and signature Atlanta museums and venues, like the Fox Theatre, High Museum, Woodruff Arts Center, 14th Street Playhouse and more. In addition, to ensure you can easily access all areas of Atlanta, these high-rise Atlanta condos are only one block from a MARTA transit station. Through public transportation, you are able to get anywhere from the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Perimeter Mall and everywhere in between.

Of course, while a car is no longer necessary, many of you will probably keep the car that you have. And, you have nothing to worry about, even though your dependency on a vehicle will drastically diminish, 1010 Midtown offers residents a private, gated parking area to keep your car safe until you choose to drive it - one of the many amenities at 1010 Midtown.

12th & Midtown is happy to welcome their latest retailer. CB2 is a Chicago-based home furnishings chain that targets the young and hip with modern furniture and trendy accessories. It is actually an offshoot of Crate and Barrel, and the 12th & Midtown location will be its first Atlanta store.

There’s no secret that with the current state of the economy, CB2 had a variety of options for their first Atlanta store. So, it really is a testament to the exceptional location and vibrant atmosphere of the area that 12th & Midtown was chosen. CB2 is the first major national retailer to commit to the Midtown Mile, and there are only more exciting store openings to come.

The Atlanta CB2 store will be a 14,000 square foot store and is expected to open next summer. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Chicago, CB2 is a modern home furnishings and accessories destination from Crate and Barrel, offering innovative and affordable design solutions for apartment, loft, home and office. From mid-century-inspired accessories to classic barware to contemporary furniture in warm, textured fabrics, CB2 is ideal for urban-dwellers, with many furnishings scaled perfectly to fit small spaces.

With 1010 Midtown being the completed first Phase of 12th & Midtown, it doesn’t seem like there could be a better first retailer. Residents of the new Atlanta condos can literally just walk down to street level to get to the perfect store to furnish their urban condos. While CB2 is the first retailer for 12th & Midtown, it is definitely not the first tenant. CB2 joins join eateries such as Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant, RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, Piola and Noon Midtown, as well as office tenants Seyfarth Shaw LLP and The Boston Consulting Group, Inc., in the mixed-use development.

Ri Ra is the new Irish Pub that has opened at 12th & Midtown, and the  exceptional cuisine combined with the authentic Irish atmosphere has created a lot of buzz. In no time at all, Ri Ra is going to be one of Atlanta’s most popular restaurants.

Of course when it comes to a restaurant, the most important aspect is the food. Well, Ri Ra doesn’t disappoint in this department. The entire menu is an enticing fusion of traditional Irish Fare and American favorites with an Irish twist. In short, there is something for everyone. Those that love the traditional Irish cuisine will be happy to see favorites like boxtys, corned beef & cabbage, shepherds pie, fish & chips and more. But for the all-Americans that want nothing more than a thick, tasty cheeseburger, you’ll love the wide selection of American classics that even includes a Guinness BBQ Burger.

The menu is complemented with the authentic Irish decor and staff - yes, staff. The owners of the Midtown Ri Ra have brought 10 native Irish men and women here on temporary visas in order to add to the ambiance of the pub.

And lastly, one can’t overlook the history of Ri Ra. The entire restaurant, for the most part, is made up of beautifully restored salvage artifacts and materials from old pubs imported from Ireland. One of the most notable pieces is probably the flooring, which is 100 years old and was created at the Belfast shipyard where Titanic was built. So, while feasting on your tasty lunch or dinner, be sure to notice all of the historical items that surround you.

Alright, let’s sum it up now - imported Irish furnishings, genuine Irish workers and authentic Irish cuisine basically means that for an hour or so, you get to visit Ireland without ever leaving Atlanta. And, for those that live at 1010 Midtown, you can visit Ireland without ever leaving home since the restaurant is basically located in the same building.

Needless to say Atlanta has been buzzing with the news since it was announced earlier this week. At the show, you can expect to hear Sir McCartney take you back through all of the songs that helped make him the icon he is today, which includes popular tunes from the Beatles and Wings.

The show is scheduled for August 15th and tickets are only $79.50. This is an incredible bargain considering tickets to see Sir Paul McCartney were selling for hundreds of dollars last time he came through Atlanta. Proceeds from the event go directly to the conservancy and the 53-acre expansion they have planned for the park as well as on-going maintenance.

Sir Paul McCartney coming to Piedmont Park is truly a once in a lifetime experience, and a great example of the extraordinary Atlanta events located within walking distance to 1010 Midtown. Think of how nice it will be for you knowing you don’t have to worry about parking or battling traffic once the concert is over. You don’t have to withstand the crazy MARTA mob that will be rushing the trains once the night comes to an end. These options can easily take away from the prestige of seeing Paul McCartney live in concert, but you can leisurely walk back to your home and reflect on the amazing experience you just had.

With the opening of a few great restaurants, those concerns have been squashed. The business men and women who have chosen to open a new restaurant  in 1010 Midtown believe the  prime location more than outweighs the recession.

The AJC interviewed Harold Shumacher, a local restaurant real-estate broker and president of the Shumacher Group about the opening of these new restaurants. Shumacher said, “The recession makes for a difficult time to launch a restaurant, but Midtown remains an attractive location.”

Shumacher also felt Atlanta’s many working professionals who are willing to walk to lunch make the new luxury Atlanta condos more appealing.

And walking to lunch they are. The owners of the restaurants that recently opened in 1010 Midtown are pleased with the traffic this prominent location has brought them.

1010 Midtown sees the success of these businesses as a confirmation that the luxury high rise will continue to experience great success.