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In #CLTonTwitter, we collect the publicized thoughts of Charlotte's comedians. Have a suggested tweet for us to check out? Want to have your own noticed? Use the hashtag #CLTonTwitter, and we'll check it out. In this edition, we'll take a look at where the minds of local comedians ventured during the week's perilous weather. We'll kick things off with Julie…
Five cool finds from last weekend’s Charlotte Spring Home Show
People are asking employers to hold jobs open until their unemployment runs out, says Pat McCrory. Color me unconvinced.
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John Gray Norris Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center Eastover, Lake Norman, University, Ballantyne locations 704-372-7900 Maeve O’Connor Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Relief of Charlotte 8936 Blakeney Professional Dr. 704-910-1402
Todd D. Cohen Carolina Urology Partners 12610 North Community House Rd., Ste. 100 704-752-3730 Jacques Ganem Urology Specialists of the Carolinas 1718 E. 4th St., Ste. 807 704-375-5755 Manish P. Patel Carolina Urology Partners 12610 N. Community House Rd., Ste. 100 704-752-3730
Carolyn E. Hart Presbyterian Sleep Health Charlotte 1718 E. 4th St., Ste. 801 704-316-3820 Ehrlich C. Tan Mecklenburg Medical Group-SouthPark 4525 Cameron Valley Pkwy., Ste. 4100 704-302-8330
Puneet Aggarwal Carolinas Back and Sports Specialists-Museum 3030 Randolph Rd., Ste. 105 704-512-4400 Sonya Rissmiller Carolina Back and Sports Specialists-Museum 3030 Randolph Rd., Ste. 105 704-512-4400 John Welshofer Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates 225 Baldwin Ave. 704-376-160
CORIANDER MINT TEA ANDRIA GASKINS, QUEEN CITY KITCHEN 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, packed 1 tablespoon fresh peppermint leaves, packed 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons orange peel (no white pith), coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped Place herbs, orange peel, and ginger in a cup. Gently crush with the back of a small spoon to release the essential…
RUSH HOUR Want to give bike commuting a try but not sure how to start? Veteran commuters offer these tips: To find the best route, study the bicycle maps included in the Charlotte Cycling Guide from the Charlotte Department of Transportation (cdot.charmeck.org), or chart a course with Google Maps, suggests Jonathan Harding, 34, who commutes daily to his job at…
Jonathan Harding, 34 IT engineering manager at Bank of America My favorite route is the Charlotte Department of Transportation Bicycle Route 9. It takes me from my home in Cotswold through Sherwood Forest, Cotswold, Grier Heights, Elizabeth, and uptown . The strangest thing I’ve seen at rush hour is all manner of distracted driving, or shall we say, people making…
Mom’s Meatloaf, $12 THE PLACE: All American Pub, 200 E. Bland St., 704-370-2000 THE DISH: All American Pub serves a weighty slab of baked meatloaf made with peppers, onions, ground beef, and panko bread crumbs covered in classic beef gravy served with two classic sides: mashed potatoes and greens beans slow-cooked with bacon. INSIDER TIP: The meatloaf is also…
Super Boy $5.25 South 21, 3101 E. Independence Blvd., 704-377-4509 A family-owned drive-in since 1955, South 21 still serves up the same classic American fare—including a fine signature burger. The Super Boy tops two beef patties with mustard, onions, lettuce, and tomato and comes with an order of crispy, salty fries. Burger With Cheese, $3.50 Brooks’ Sandwich…
Skillet Mac & Cheese, $6 THE PLACE: Vine American Kitchen, 13735 Conlan Cir., 704-469-5282 THE DISH: Italian comfort food meets a rustic version of the American classic for this different and delicious adaptation of mac and cheese. A rich béchamel gives a velvety base to this tried-and-true recipe, while three cheeses—white and yellow cheddar and Parmesan—blend beautifully under a perfectly…
Bettie Lou’s Coca-Cola Cake, $6 THE PLACE: Savor Café, 1404 W. Morehead St., 704-334-0098 THE DISH: If you’re craving something rich and chocolatey, don’t think twice about the Coca-Cola cake. The thick ganache topping will knock out both your sweet and your salty cravings—think brownie batter with chopped nuts and happiness. OR GET THIS: There’s a different fruit cobbler ($6)…
On an elephant-back safari, you’ll encounter all kinds of wildlife, from giraffes and zebra to wildebeest and lions. (Image courtesy Wilderness Collection) Celebrate the start of your new life together with a trip you’ll still be talking about on your golden anniversary: an exploration of the Okavango Delta on an elephant-back safari If you’re the type of couple that…
Upon arrival, you’re greeted by the island manager in a light blue buggy. (Images courtesy Mike Toy Photography) Start your new life together on this tiny, secluded hideaway—it offers a romantic escape that’s just remote enough for you to feel as if you’ve discovered your very own private island Snuggled between larger islands on 115 acres in the Grenadines,…
A behind the scenes look at our wedding inspiration shoot. Look for it in print in the Spring 2013 issue of Charlotte Wedding, on shelves April 1st. Categories: WeddingsFeatures
Titan, a tug boat, was sunk as part of N.C.’s Artificial Reefs Program. Photo: KAREN DOODY DISTANCE: 315 miles, 5 hours to Atlantic Beach ADVENTURE LEVEL: 8 (The ocean is a deep, dark, scary place.) Off North Carolina’s coast lies an underwater graveyard of more than 2,000 ships—many sunk in desperation by crew members trying to avoid capture,…
Courtesy Lookout Mountain Hang DISTANCE: 350 miles, 5½ hours ADVENTURE LEVEL: 9 (Pretty much only skydiving and running with the bulls can top this. And Pamplona is really far away.) Chattanooga, Tennessee, has risen to national prominence in recent years thanks in large part to its great outdoor recreational opportunities. Perhaps the most thrilling is Lookout Mountain Hang…
Wedge yourself between two stalagmites nearly 2,000 feet from the entrance of Worley’s Cave. Photo: CARl SCHOLL DISTANCE: 100 miles, 2 ½ hours to Boone (plus 45 miles, 1 hour to Elizabethton) ADVENTURE LEVEL: 5 (No lights. Underground. Enough said.) In the small town of Elizabethton, Tennessee, experiencing an underground world filled with rock formations like stalactites and…
Photo: FOXFIRE DISTANCE: 200 miles, 3½ hours ADVENTURE LEVEL: 8 (It isn’t skydiving or hang gliding, but it’s not that far off.) Sevierville, Tennessee, is generally the calmer section of the Great Smoky Mountains vacation haven around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find plenty of thrills in Dolly Parton’s hometown. For starters, cross…
Fox Mountain Guides will help you conquer climbing at Chimney Rock. DISTANCE: 93 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes ADVENTURE LEVEL: 7 (Have a fear of heights? Trust issues? Move along. This is not the adventure for you.) A smokestack-shaped monolith stretches toward the horizon, announcing the splendor of Chimney Rock State Park for miles. While it’s possible to…
