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First Look! Albertine Uptown – SouthPark Magazine

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From the fine folks who brought you Kindred, Milkbread and Hello Sailor  – Uptown’s polished and popular new Mediterranean fine-dining Albertine! Albertine is the fourth concept and sixth eatery for the Davidson-based culinary power couple. Their eponymous Kindred, the wildly successful Davidson neighborhood haunt, debuted 10 years ago. Hello, Sailor in Cornelius, a nod to Carolina fish camps, followed in 2017. Next came Milkbread, a casual cafĂ© with three locations — including one adjacent to Albertine. Check out the full […]

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Tale of the plate: Okonomiyaki – Dozo

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Great food doesn’t have to be predictable. Boundaries are meant to be pushed, flavors are meant to be fused, and it’s OK to sometimes break from tradition. In fact, in the heart of Charlotte, that kind of thinking is celebrated. And it’s why chefs Perry Saito and John Gamble are building a partnership at the intersection of Japanese and American cultures to bring something new to the city’s dining scene with DOZO. Full Article at South Park

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Maker’s Mark Derby Day at Supperland

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Off to the races at the Bar at Supperland for a Kentucky Derby Party!! We watched the most exciting two minutes in sports together. Their team was slingin’ all the Mint Juleps and passing around light bites for guests. Everyone looked great in their Derby best! Of course – Hats off to Maker’s Mark for all boozy aspects!   Justin DriscollHello, my name is Justin Driscoll and I call the wonderful state of North Carolina

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International Women’s Day with Marker’s Mark

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We celebrated “Margie’s Golden Hours” and International Women’s Day at Billy Sunday Charlotte. The event, presented by Maker’s Mark hosted two Guest Bartenders Yoshi & Heather Hamilton. Yoshi prepared her “Stiletto Pump 46” and Heather’s “Hear Me Roar” …. Annie Stevenson was also mixing up some of her amazing cocktails. If you don’t know -Margie Samuels (co-founder of Marker’s Mark) wanted to ensure the bottle did the same on store shelves. It’s said that Margie

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Makers Mark Women’s Bartender Competition @ Billy Sunday

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I absolutely love working with Sarah, Kevin and all the folks at Maker’s Mark. All of their events are amazingly fun, delicious… and yes, drink responsibly!! 😜 In honor of Women’s History Month alongside the history of Maker’s Mark this event was dedicated to all the amazing Women in the industry. Makers Mark co-founder Margie Samuels  is the reason most folks buy their first bottle of Maker’s Mark and Bill is the reason they buy their second. The shape of the

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Photo Shoot at 5Church Charlotte

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I spent some time at 5Church Charlotte taking new staff, menu and cocktail photos. 5Church Charlotte officially reopens on Thursday, February 4, following a 10-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Top Chef alum and 5th Street Group partner Jamie Lynch will return alongside Sherief Shawky, the restaurant’s new executive chef. 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

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