51 Reasons Why We Love CharlotteBy Carrie Campbell, Sarah Crosland, Blake Miller, Amy Rainey, and Richard ThurmondPhotographs by Chris EdwardsOK, we lied. There are probably a hundred more reasons why we love this city, but... |
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Lake Norman LadyFind Gifts: Myers Park Mom | Lake Norman Lady | Ballantyne Baby | Uptown Uncle | Dilworth Dad | NoDa Nephew | SouthPark Sister Carter Humphrey VestCashmere is always popular and this... |
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Spend Your $ HereFrom last-minute holiday gifts to window shopping airport-style, here are five shops worth popping into between flightsBijou TernerEverything in this store can be bought for a ten spot. Find piles... |
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CopperCopper Copper is one of the most fascinating restaurants in Charlotte. Its location—an old boardinghouse a few blocks away from Dilworth's restaurant row -- has been a series of... |
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Traveler's TipsAsk a volunteer Confused? Find one of CLT’s seventy-five volunteers, clad in blue-and-black polo shirts. They’ll help you navigate the airport or simply point you in the right... |
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Ballantyne BabyFind Gifts: Myers Park Mom | Lake Norman Lady | Ballantyne Baby | Uptown Uncle | Dilworth Dad | NoDa Nephew | SouthPark Sister Crystal PacifierBy Aristobrat. Because what baby... |
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Restaurateur of the Year: Frank ScibelliChances are, one of your favorite restaurants is owned by Frank Scibelli. The forty-four-year-old opened Mama Ricotta's in 1992 and moved it to its current spot in 2001. In 2004, he opened the... |
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Park ItIf you've ever looked for a parking space on a Friday afternoon at CLT, you also know there aren't many…anywhere. Here's a quick guide to snagging a parking spot without engaging... |
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'Tis the SeasonBuying the right gift for the right person is never an easy task. After all, you have to think about different personalities, tastes, and of course, favorite shops. Lucky for you, we've done... |
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CustomshopWhen Customshop opened in April 2007, there was a great deal of hype surrounding the place, due primarily to the involvement of highfalutin New York chef David Pasternack (Mario Batali's... |
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Insider's Guide to CLTEdited by Blake MillerBy Bridget Herman, Jarvis Holliday, and Allie SmolanBetween the ever-changing security rules, airline bag charges, and serious delays, flying anywhere, let alone out of one of... |
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Studies to RememberThe latest research on Alzheimer's suggests ways that might prevent, postpone, or mitigate the puzzling disease |
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Noble'sNoble'sBecause of the smashing success of his namesake and its offspring, Rooster's, Jim Noble has become one of the most recognizable restaurateurs in town. His eponymous spot offers a classic... |
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Eating WellAquavinaIt's been a helluva year. But the election is finally over. The economy is still, um, iffy, but why worry about what you can't control? Instead, let's eat. We've got a few... |
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On the DocketThings are a'changing at the airport. For better or worse. Here's a look at the former.Third Parallel RunwayCLT is building a third parallel runway, which covers 650-plus acres, and is... |
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Airport FoodYou'll likely get hungry traveling (especially since you know you won't nab a bag of peanuts on flights anymore). Check out these six culinary hot spotsCarolina BBQPick up a Classic... |
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Uptown UncleFind Gifts: Myers Park Mom | Lake Norman Lady | Ballantyne Baby | Uptown Uncle | Dilworth Dad | NoDa Nephew | SouthPark Sister Shaving SetCedar shaving products by True Gentleman... |
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NoDa NephewFind Gifts: Myers Park Mom | Lake Norman Lady | Ballantyne Baby | Uptown Uncle | Dilworth Dad | NoDa Nephew | SouthPark Sister Dog CollarCreated by local company, Dublin Dog, this camo... |
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Myers Park MomFind Gifts: Myers Park Mom | Lake Norman Lady | Ballantyne Baby | Uptown Uncle | Dilworth Dad | NoDa Nephew | SouthPark Sister Brahmin ToteTake this luxurious, berry-colored... |
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SouthPark SisterFind Gifts: Myers Park Mom | Lake Norman Lady | Ballantyne Baby | Uptown Uncle | Dilworth Dad | NoDa Nephew | SouthPark Sister Gift CardsThis little pink box is packed with gift cards for... |
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A Flight Attendant Says What It's Really Like to FlyCatherine Aumack has been a flight attendant with US Airways for ten years and she's seen many changes during that time"I'm originally from New Jersey, but I moved to Charlotte and... |
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Barrington'sIt would be easy for Bruce Moffett, who owns the place and runs the kitchen, to rest easy. His tiny dining room stays packed. His restaurant's reputation seems unassailable. Yet he and his... |
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Taking Care of BusinessSure, there's free Wi-Fi throughout the entire airport. (Quick note: it's not the fastest Wi-Fi, so don't expect to watch the recent episode of The Office while chilling out at your... |
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Carpe DiemEven if the food were mediocre, Carpe Diem might make this list on the basis of its gorgeous design and outstanding service. But Chef Jon Blumreich's food is decidedly not mediocre. Working... |
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Behind the MusicThe Double Door Inn, Charlotte's legendary blues and rock club, opened thirty-five years ago this month. Future blues giants, current rock legends, and local talents have all played the cozy... |
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Peaceful RefugeMilitary personnel and their families relax away from the whirlwindTucked away above the Bank of America Business Center is a little peace and quiet for military personnel, active and retired, and... |
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BlueOwner Alex Myrick has succeeded in making Blue a destination restaurant from 5 p.m. to midnight. The beautiful bar area fills up with people in need of the sort of nourishment that only martinis... |
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Luce Ristorante & BarThis is impresario Augusto Conté's signature spot, and with its juxtaposed modern and classical décor, Luce is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city. Most of the time,... |
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Are You Sabotaging Your Health?When it comes to personal health, a few surprises came up in the latest heap of studies on slimming waists and dropping weight. Could you (or others) be wrecking your diet without even knowing it?... |
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You Lost it...And won't ever find itBetween a mind-numbing flight delay and booking it from terminal A to E for a connection (sigh), it's no wonder travelers accidentally leave behind iPods, handbags, and even chainsaws. One... |
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Fly TimeIf you’re flying out of CLT, more than half the time you’re jetting out on US Airways. But is bigger always better? Here’s a breakdown of on-time percentage and fees for the... |
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Rooster's Wood-Fired KitchenCharlotte has seen various versions of the totally á la carte restaurant, but none that have worked this well. The secret, as usual, is top-notch ingredients, a broad yet still well-edited... |
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A Guide to Successful ShuteyeEveryone does it but few do it enough: Sleep. A five-letter word that is too critical to not be made a daily priority. When it comes to the latest research on ZZZs, experts have tackled some... |
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BonterraBonterra Bonterra just works. It's so-called fine dining, but there is little pretense here. And that's quite a thing to say about a restaurant housed in an old church that offers... |
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GW FinsAfter a year, GW Fins has roared into Charlotte's seafood pantheon, joining Aquavina and Upstream. The original location is in New Orleans (there are only two), and the influence is evident on... |
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AquavinaAquavinaExecutive Chef Jason Pound continues to hone his craft while working with the freshest possible ingredients. Over the years, he's added more nonseafood dishes to the menu (the duck... |
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The Fig TreeThe Fig Tree has quietly become one of the best chef-driven restaurants in town. Greg Zanitsch runs the kitchen and co-owns the place, and he knows when to push the envelope (pumpkin-seed-crusted... |
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SonomaPierre Bader, owner, and Tim Groody, chef, have stuck together through three locations, economic ups and downs, and seemingly endless construction. Yet Sonoma continues to be one of the coolest... |
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ToscanaAugusto Conte's first restaurant remains one of the city's best spots for a great, no-fuss Italian meal. The staff takes good care of its customers here, many of whom are longtime regulars.... |
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It's in the DetailsYour delay is four hours long and you have nothing to do but watch CNN at your gate or stalk an open rocking chair in The Atrium. We say take a walk and get acquainted with these cool airport... |
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Dilworth DadFind Gifts: Myers Park Mom | Lake Norman Lady | Ballantyne Baby | Uptown Uncle | Dilworth Dad | NoDa Nephew | SouthPark Sister Beer SteinsThe Ritzenhoof Laura Ferracioli 2006 and Ina Biber... |
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LuluLulu Plaza Midwood denizens love them some Lulu, but the rest of the city has also discovered this rollicking good time of a restaurant. The ebullient Marc Jacksina has fun with his... |
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FiammaThere are other Italian restaurants that receive more hype, but unassuming little Fiamma just might top them all. In a space that seems to have grown cozier over time, chef and co-owner Fernando... |
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A TSA Rep Tells AllJon Allen, a spokesman for the Transportation Security Administration, explains why you should be more understanding when flying this holiday season…or ever"We know historically that... |
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Sugar MagnoliaSugar Magnolia Sugar Magnolia shows that a restaurant doesn't have to pile its plates with unpronounceable ingredients to be good. This is simple, hearty, and outstanding Low Country... |
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Cantina 1511Yes, we put a Mexican restaurant on the list. Fact is, this hot spot has the requisite tacos and chimichangas and quesadillas, but even those items are made with top-notch ingredients (we're... |
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UpstreamBefore Upstream opened in 2000, seafood here meant fish camps and the occasional grilled tuna. Whiz-bang chef Tom Condron changed that. He started flying in fresh fish every day and playing with... |
