South Park Magazine Archives - Justin Driscoll

Jan 10 2025

First Look! Albertine Uptown – SouthPark Magazine

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / Albertine, CLTDrinks, CLTEats, Hello Sailor, Kindred, Milkbread, South Park Magazine, Uptown Charlotte

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 café with three locations — including one adjacent to Albertine. Check out the full […]

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Dec 12 2024

Tale of the plate: Okonomiyaki – Dozo

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / CLTDrinks, CLTEats, Dozo, John Gamble, Perry Saito, South Park Magazine

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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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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Oct 4 2021

MIZU JAPANESE – FIRST LOOK – SOUTHPARK

JD Blog / By Justin Driscoll / Charlotte NC, Japanese cuisine, Mizu, South Park, South Park Magazine

Chef Michael Chanthavong really knocked this menu out of the park. He rolled out a bunch of plates for myself and editor Cathy Martin of South Park Magazine. Everything was delicious!! From meat, to seafood to veggies! At Mizu, guests can grab a seat at the counter and watch behind a glass partition as the chefs prepare dishes such as robata-grilled oysters topped with yuzu corn butter, panko and spicy aioli. Read More: Read More:

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First Look! Albertine Uptown – SouthPark Magazine

Tale of the plate: Okonomiyaki – Dozo

Darci Frank – The Vintage Cigar Bar – Purple Drink

MIZU JAPANESE – FIRST LOOK – SOUTHPARK

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