Plaza Midwood Archives - Justin Driscoll

May 16 2023

Maker’s Mark Derby Day at Supperland

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / 28205, CLTDrinks, CLTEats, Kentucky Derby, Makers Mark, Plaza Midwood, Supperland

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. Originally from New Jersey, I call the wonderful state […]

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Dec 2 2022

Santa Paws by RescuedMe at Hattie’s Tap & Tavern

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / 28205, Dog rescue, Hatties, Makers Mark, Plaza Midwood, rescuedMe

RescuedMe is an organization to provide education, prevention, intervention, and adoption services to ensure that lost or abandoned dogs enjoy long, healthy life. Last week a lot of lucky pups got to have their photo made with Santa. Many dog treats were used in the coercion of these photos 😜 Thank you to the folks at Maker’s Mark for helping make this event happen. And as always, Jackie and co at Hattie’s Tap & Tavern Justin DriscollHello, my name

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Jul 14 2022

We Sing With our Heroes, 33 Rounds Per Minute

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / 28205, Converge, Earth Crisis, Nirvana, Plaza Midwood, Premium Sound, Vinyl Carolina

What could make a Plaza Midwood bottle shop even cooler? A vinyl Record store, that’s what! Years ago when I found out Tip Top Market was adding Premium Sound to their space I was super stoked. I mean, my favorite bar (Hattie’s Tap & Tavern), Tip Top Market and Premium Sound, all in a row?!?! Yes! At the time I lived literally right behind the building. This was convenient and addicting at the same time.

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Dec 23 2021

Legent Bourbon Colab at Mizu and Soul Gastrolounge

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / Fred Noe, Gastrolounge, House of Suntory, Jim Bean, Legent, Plaza Midwood, Shinji Fukuyo, Soul, South Park

Legent is a unique bourbon that brings together the mastery of two distillers, one from the East and one from the West. At its core, Legent was created to celebrate mastery and collaboration. The premium bourbon brings collaboration to life through the minds and skills of two masters in their craft, Fred Noe, from Jim Beam, and Shinji Fukuyo, from the House of Suntory. Fred Noe is a seventh-generation Master Distiller of Jim Beam, and

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Nov 30 2021

Supperland Speakeasy with Colleen Hughes

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / CLT drinks, Makers Mark, mixology, Plaza Midwood, SouthPark Magazine, Supperland

I had the opportunity of photographing the wonderful Colleen Hughes for the latest cover of SouthPark Magazine. The article was featured around their newly opened Speakeasy at Supperland. The room tailors to intimate events for tastings and pairings. A short time later I had the pleasure of sitting in on an actual tasting with the amazing folks at Makers Mark. Full Article: Justin DriscollHello, my name is Justin Driscoll. Originally from New Jersey, I call the wonderful

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Jul 6 2021

First Look – Warmack

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / CLTEats, Plaza Midwood, SouthPark Magazine, Warmack

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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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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