Mushrooms are getting a makeover. From a decadent truffle creation to a Manhattan made with foraged fungi, innovative mixologists are incorporating this unexpected ingredient into some of the city’s best libations. In The Woods It should come as no surprise that Heirloom Restaurant, known for its foraged fare and locally-sourced drinks, would be one of the first to offer this…
Fashion alert: Blazers and button-ups aren’t just for work anymore
Who says blazers and button-ups are reserved for sitting behind a desk? This season’s hottest men’s styles, from lightweight linen sport coats to sleek suede sneakers, are best worn out and about—and on the go.
Mavericks and mold breakers: Meet six of Charlotte’s trailblazing men
In a city that’s growing as much as Charlotte is, we need a certain crop of change-makers along for the ride. So for our annual men’s issue, let us introduce you to a group of people who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo with everything from how we innovate to how we connect with local government to how we…
Mark your calendar with these June must-dos
Your June to-do list starts here: June 2 The only thing better than a scenic spring 5K is one followed by a beer festival. NoDa Brewing Company’s 6th-annual NoDa 5K starts at 6 p.m. from the brewery, 2921 N. Tryon St. Once you cross the finish line, enjoy a beer, live music, and food trucks as you wait for the…
S’mores galore: Where to satisfy your throwback craving—without the campfire and sticky fingers
Satisfy your summer s’mores craving, but skip the sticky fingers and campfire. Top chefs around town are drawing inspiration from the crunchy graham cracker, gooey marshmallow, and melted chocolate combination to create luxe desserts sure to have you going back for, well, s’more. 5Church Featuring a chocolate brownie and crushed graham streusel topped with marshmallow that’s toasted for an authentic…
5 perfect places to celebrate National Wine Day
Oenophiles (i.e. wine lovers), rejoice: your day has come!
The talented team behind Dresslers brings seaside sips and eats to Fin & Fino in Uptown
Charlotte’s newest restaurant and raw bar has familiar names at the helm—and some of the city’s most creative seafood dishes on board.
A Foxcroft couple takes their kitchen from ‘dark and narrow’ to modern and bright
Pete and Lisa Ten Eyck had lived in their home for 12 years before they’d finally had enough. “Our old kitchen was so dark and narrow,” says Lisa Ten Eyck.
Escape to Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley, where the views are breathtaking and the livin’ is easy
A mile high in the Maggie Valley area of the North Carolina mountains is a gem of a vacation spot that will leave you refreshed, renewed, and ever-grateful that you live less than three hours from a slice of how life used to be. Allow us to introduce you to Cataloochee Ranch (cataloocheeranch.com) a getaway that’s been family-owned and operated…
Farm to City: Uptown’s new restaurant Haymaker serves up local seasonal ingredients in a stunning urban setting
Uptown’s newest restaurant, Haymaker, is serving up local seasonal ingredients in a stunning urban setting. When it comes to farm-to-table fare, Chef William Dissen is the real deal. Haymaker’s owner and chef hails from the mountains of West Virginia, where he grew up spending time on his grandparents’ farm and in his grandmother’s garden-fed kitchen. He attended the Culinary Institute…