CLT Eats Archives - Justin Driscoll

Oct 20 2024

Award-winning mixologist Bob Peters – Folia Southend

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / Bob Peters, Charlotte Business Journal, CLT drinks, CLT Eats, Folia, Southend

Award-winning mixologist Bob Peters is ready to bring Miami garden bar vibes to South End. Peters debuts new craft cocktail lounge, Folia, at 5 pm on Oct. 11th. It’s at 1440 S. Tryon St., Suite 102. It is neighbors with Wooden Robot Brewery, Vinyl and Pie.zza. Folia is the latest project for Peters, beverage director for Charlotte-based Built on Hospitality. Chef Chris Coleman, AJ Klenk and Sean Potters are partners in that hospitality group. Read […]

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Apr 10 2024

The Fox and Falcon

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / CLT drinks, CLT Eats, David Burke, South Park, SouthPark Magazine, the Fox & Falcon

David Burke brings his classic New American and modern steakhouse fare to SouthPark. For years, the prominent chef and restaurateur’s desire was to open a restaurant in Charlotte, precisely in the neighborhood where The Fox & Falcon by David Burke is located. The 4,100-square-foot space in Sharon Square was given a facelift after Dogwood closed in August. Dark wood furniture and heavy beams were brightened with lighter paint, ambient lighting, and white tablecloths and chairs.

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Apr 5 2023

Limani Restaurant – Sneak Peak

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / CLT drinks, CLT Eats, Limani, Phillips Place, South Park, SouthPark Magazine

The former space which was home to Upstream has now reopened as the beautiful Limani Charlotte restaurant! The Greek-inspired Mediterranean bistro, opened in Phillips Place and I had the pleasure of having a first look. Quality ingredients and an emphasis on simplicity yield light, clean dishes that pop with flavor and showcase the deft yet subtle hand of Executive Chef M.J. Alam and his local culinary team. Limani makes a bold first impression, with an open, airy and

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Oct 6 2022

Beam Suntory Dinner Pairing at Dot Dot Dot

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / Beam Suntory, CLT drinks, CLT Eats, DotdotDot, Stefan Huebner

Another amazing cocktail dinner pairing with Beam Suntory at Dot Dot Dot. Lead by owner Stefan Huebner and Beam Suntory rockstar Kevin Creasy! And let’s not forget the amazing DotDotDot staff that made it all happen! The menu included… Welcome Cocktail – Roku Gin, sweet Yuzu cordial, lime and elderflower.Paired with….Amuse-Bouche – tuna sashimi, wasabi, peach peppers, puffed rice and ponzuTasting – Suntory Toki Japanese Highball – Suntory toki, carbonated water and grapefruitPaired with….Salad – Mizuna, Satsumaimo, Sesame

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Jun 23 2022

Darci Frank – The Vintage Cigar Bar – Purple Drink

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / CLT drinks, CLT Eats, mixology, South Park Magazine, Southend, the vintage

I first met Miss. Darci Frank at a Jim Beam industry event in 2016. I was pleasantly surprised to see she was (amongst a myriad of things) mixing up amazing cocktails at The Vintage Cigar Bar in Southend. Check out the full story at https://southparkmagazine.com/lovely-lavender/ Justin DriscollHello, my name is Justin Driscoll and I call the wonderful state of North Carolina home. I might have taken your photo at some point or met you at a Rock N

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May 11 2022

Delectable Davidson

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / CLT Eats, Davidson College, Davidson NC, Lake Norman, SouthPark Magazine

I recently spent the day in Davidson NC. Home to the elite liberal arts college, Davidson also has some great eats, drink and shops. I visited a few. Milkbread, Grow, Summit Coffee, The Pickled Peach and Main Street books. Also on the Davidson Campus look for the sculpture made of hardwood tree branches. “Common Ground” by North Carolina artist Patrick Dougherty is rustic art you can walk in, around and through. Another notable work is Magdalena Abakanowicz’s

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SouthPark Magazine, Supperland, Plaza Midwood, CLT Eats

Mar 4 2021

SouthPark Magazine Feature “Divine Design”

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / CLT Eats, Plaza Midwood, SouthPark Magazine, Supperland

I was super excited to see the renovated church that now is home to Supperland. Their attention to detail is amazing. Everything from food to cocktails to desert and of course decor was top notch. Really fun shoot with great folks! “No details were spared at Supperland, the highly anticipated new restaurant in a former church in Plaza Midwood. For foodies and craft cocktail lovers, the March 3 opening of Supperland has been a long

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