June 2009

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	Eat Cheap! Yes, you can eat well for less. From (great) burgers and fries to banh mi to dolmades to frog legs to a smoked duck wrap, here are 58 places with big flavors and tiny prices. Plus, a guide to great taquerias and how to drink cheap wine every night of the week Edited by Richard Thurmond The List  Liquid Diet  Vietnamese: The Perfect Cheap-eats Cuisine Interactive Map Audio Slideshow
	Total Kid Not every kid likes the same things. So we set out to find the very best stuff around for a whole spectrum of youngsters. From what to eat and where to shop to where to take them on a Saturday afternoon, we’ve got you (and your kid) covered By Jen Pilla Taylor
	Get Right With Lenny Self-professed "hip-hop Republican" Lenny McAllister finds himself at the center of a gathering political storm. But it's nothing compared to the tempests that he’s had to overcome in his personal life By Melissa Hankins

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First Person
As an aunt, I’ve learned some lessons about hosting nieces and nephews. Here are five ideas for how to enjoy time with the youngest generation
By Laurie Prince

People
Pioneering gallery owner Christie Taylor wants to make Charlotte more curious
By Richard Maschal

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Spotted The city's best party pics Fashion Hot looks for everything outdoors Trends Shop dogs are everywhere Shopping Baby stuff gets a makeover Beauty This summer’s must-have beauty products Best Bets This month's hottest events Agenda What to do and see in June

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Now Open
Basil Thai Cuisine brings new flavor uptown

Uncorked
The mysterious petite sirah

Quick Bite
Jake's Good Eats offers just that

Nightlife
Two clubs for the price of one

Alfresco Dining
Dine (for less!) outside this summer

Guide
An extensive guide to Charlotte's dining scene