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March 2011

Features

Take a Bite

Take a Bite

Forget the turkey on wheat of your past. These days the traditionally simple sandwich is reaching new heights. With unexpected toppings (what's up, walnuts?) and condiments with a kick (hello,...

Swim, Play, Relax and Explore

Swim, Play, Relax and Explore

These six getaways offer something for everyone in your crew — from the wee ones to the adults — and provide a bit of respite from amusement parks and crowded lines. So pack your bags, these...

Drama Queen

Drama Queen

This season bold stripes, floral motifs, and splashes of bright color take center stage. They're joined by a supporting cast of sky-high wedges, statement bangles, and wear- everywhere neutrals. We...

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Departments

Best Bets March 2011

Best Bets March 2011

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Chatter

Ignorance Isn't Bliss

Ignorance Isn't Bliss

A college kid’s guide to staying out of trouble

Welcome to Hollywood, er, Charlotte

Welcome to Hollywood, er, Charlotte

Finally! Some celebrities in the Queen City!

Best Friends in Life Are Free

Best Friends in Life Are Free

Can money buy friends? Our writer ponied up to find out

Hey, Smokers! You Cost Too Much

Hey, Smokers! You Cost Too Much

Employers are saving cash by upping the ante on employee health insurance

Smoky Oasis

Smoky Oasis

In the wake of the restaurant smoking ban last year, Cliff Johnson hopes to work the system to open his own, smoke-friendly bar in southeast Charlotte

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Best Bets

Best Bets March 2011

Best Bets March 2011

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Shopping

Think Pink

Think Pink

Add a hint of the season's hottest hue to your wardrobe by picking up a pair of pretty flats.

Restoring Beauty

Restoring Beauty

A historic fire station becomes the impressive new home of Re Salon & Med Spa

The Cutting Hedge: Your Guide to Spring Gardening

The Cutting Hedge: Your Guide to Spring Gardening

Where to shop to get the stuff you need to spruce up your yard for the season ahead

Seeds of Knowledge

Seeds of Knowledge

Spruce up your yard for spring with these easy tips from landscape designer Laurie Durden

Open-Air Affair

Open-Air Affair

Iconic artist Niki de Saint Phalle’s creations head outside this spring

Attention Deficit Deception

Attention Deficit Deception

Don’t be too quick to believe an ADHD diagnosis for your child

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Local Flavor

Eat Globally, Shop Locally

Eat Globally, Shop Locally

Family Business

Family Business

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Now Open

Unexpected Gourmet at Bistro La Bon

Unexpected Gourmet at Bistro La Bon

Take a Sip at Urban Sip

Take a Sip at Urban Sip

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Nightlife

I’ll Take Pop Culture for $400

I’ll Take Pop Culture for $400

An insider's guide to trivia nights in Charlotte

Pubby Love: JackBeagle's Opens

Pubby Love: JackBeagle's Opens

Meet the New Band

Meet the New Band

Before the Avett Brothers became ubiquitous, a different pair of brothers were set to become breakout stars. But rock and roll works in mysterious ways. Now Alan and Chad Edwards are back with a...

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Editor's Note

Making It

Why we run so many stories on music

Heeeere's Jackie!

Heeeere's Jackie!

Charlotte designer Jackie McFee reinvented an industry and launched her own brand by just doing her thing. And saying the word "luscious" a lot

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