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The Fig Tree celebrates 20 years

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Since 2005, The Fig Tree — located in the historic Lucas House in Elizabeth — has been a cherished neighborhood haunt and a beloved backdrop for celebrating life’s special moments. Over the past two decades, the 7th Street corridor in this storied neighborhood has seen significant change, with mid-rise apartments and sleek new restaurants reshaping the landscape. Yet at The Fig Tree — housed in a quaint 1915 bungalow — things have remained largely the […]

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Sound (+) bites: Orosoko Sound Bar

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Cocktail bar Orosoko brings a multisensory dining experience to South End.  Amid the ubiquitous mid-rise apartment and office buildings in South End, Orosoko Sound Bar stands out, precisely, by not standing out. Even the sign is enigmatic, a simple script “O” on the corner of the small one-story building at the corner of Bland and Winnifred streets. Full Feature story at https://southparkmagazine.com/sound-bites/ Justin DriscollHello, my name is Justin Driscoll and I call the wonderful state of North Carolina home.

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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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Que Onda – Manny Flores Spanish Tapas Twist

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QuĂ© Hospitality founder Manny Flores introduces Charlotte diners to a fresh take on contemporary Latin cuisine. CatalĂș, his newest concept, offers Spanish tapas plus bold regional wines and cavas.  Full story at SouthPark Magazine – https://southparkmagazine.com/manny-flores-opens-spanish-tapas-restaurant-in-charlotte/ 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 Roll show? However, I also have many other

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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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“Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” – Ever Andalo, NoDa

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My mothers side of the family hails from Sicily. Between that and growing up in Jersey I am really only snobby about Italian food. Ever Andalo knocked it out of the park! My favorite pasta hands down is Cavatelli. The folks at Ever Andalo hand make their own! When paired with Italian sausage, I was in heaven.  Everything they rolled out for me to photograph was top notch. Let’s not forget Crepe Cellar, the NoDa restaurant Jamie Brown

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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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First Look – Warmack

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From the recent article at South Park Magazine: Comfort-food cravings and obsessive, gotta-have-it snack attacks, while known to strike at any time, are particularly acute when approaching the bewitching hour. For Charlotte hospitality veteran and restaurateur James Nguyen, the inability to find a late-night spot in his Plaza Midwood neighborhood to satisfy longings for the foods he grew up with — piquant and earthy Vietnamese banh mi, shrimp crisps, and slow-braised pork belly rice bowls

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