Kenny Burns Kenny Burns Host/Music LoVer, The Kenny Burns Show/Studio43
Describe your day job and why you love it, in two sentences max.
My job is to inspire the world, including you celebrities.

Describe a professional accomplishment achieved recently that you're proud of.
I recently launched my own radio show and internet radio station, BeeHiveFM.com.

What are you currently working on that has you excited?
Besides the launch oF my radio show and station here in ATL, my music movement out of my hometown, Washington DC, is very exciting. The artist Wale, I originally put on, has opened doors nationally for my latest discovery.

Name a trend or two in your industry/profession that you project will have an impact on the area.
I think TV and film are next to take Atlanta by storm.

Who else in your industry, and/or this city period, do you consider a tastemaker and/or trendsetter and why?
Fashion and jewelry designer Myke Knight and Frank Ski.

How long have you lived here?
Off and on for 10 years.

What area/neighborhood of the city do you live in?
Alpharetta.

What do you love most about living and working in this city, in a sentence?
The quality of life.

Biggest pet peeve about living/doing business here, in a sentence?
That everybody is somebody.

Top Personal Picks of the City

Favorite newer restaurant discovery in the last six months?
Five Guys.

Current culinary crush (e.g., chef, dish on the menu, food trend in the city)?
Peri Peri Chicken Spring Rolls and the Boerewors Sandwich at 10 Degrees South.

Favorite newer nightspot discovery in the last six months?
Aurum.

Your favorite wine bar, dive bar, and/or coffee shop in town that you'd recommend right now?
Prohibition.

Favorite sommelier and/or bartender right now?
Ashely Graham at 10 Degrees South.

What's your idea of a perfect low-key night out on the town?
Dinner at PF Changs and a movie.

What's your idea of painting the town?
Dinner, a couple of clubs, some strip clubs and then the Waffle House.

What's your favorite hole-in-the-wall/hidden gem hangout in town and why?
It wouldn’t be a secret if I told.

Favorite spot for live music right now?
CW Center in Midtown.

Favorite local musician, band and/or DJ right now?
Little John and The Chronicle.

Where do you go for a dose of culture (museum, gallery, performing arts venue, etc.)?
High Museum.

Latest cultural find?
Jerry Thomas Art Gallery.

Where/how do you work on your fitness?
Lifetime Fitness in Alpharetta and Body Sculptor in Buckhead.

Favorite salon and/or spa for primping and pampering?
Tu La 2 Nails and Spa in Buckhead.

Favorite newer local hotel for a "staycation" and why?
The St. Regis.

Favorite newer local boutique or store to shop right now?
None too interesting to be honest.

Local fashion designer/jewelry designer/ on your radar right now?
Fevsi at Aydin Jewelers.

You don't have to name specific businesses, but what are one or two trends in the city that you hope will die and die soon?
Too many logos in an outfit. For example, Gucci Gs all over jacket, hat, shoes, bag, etc.

Favorite emerging artist, architect, interior designer, and/or graphic designer?
Greg Mike.

Preferred place to shop for home furnishings/accents?
Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams.