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Bellezza, pronounced bel-lay-tsa, or some may say bel-let-tsa, means beautiful in Italian. This boutique opened in December 2020 in Phillips Place in SouthPark, kind of a brave and renegade move. Which fits perfectly once you spend a little time with owner & singer-songwriter Michelle Renée. Having traveled the world in her career as a singer-songwriter […]

Who’s missed posting all things Charlotte? How do we rev it up again? Our Instagram highlight reels needs new life. Let’s show off our city once again — and us. The best of the best? That’s what the Queen City is known for, is she not? Let’s get our Instagram groove back using these top […]

Whether you’re spending summer with your toes in the sand or hitting the rooftops bars (or both), it’s the perfect time to dive into the latest reads. There are plenty of hot new books hitting the shelves, from beach read bestsellers to page-turning thrillers by a local author and a former president. Stock up on […]

Spain reopened to vaccinated US travelers on June 7. Amazing, right?! Yes, though getting to Spain from Charlotte isn’t as easy as it used to be. Pre-pandemic, we Charlotteans enjoyed access to a regularly held direct flight from our Queen City to Madrid’s Barajas airport through American Airlines. With travel restrictions recently lifted it looks […]

As we settle into the warm, sunny (and humid!) days of summer, fun in the Queen City can be found everywhere. This week launches some long awaited events including the Charlotte Black Film Festival, Immersive Van Gogh and (next Weds) Crave Charlotte Food + Wine Festival. Celebrate Father’s Day with a favorite Dad in your […]

Store Openings Moxie Mercantile opened its Matthews location in May 2021 at 159 N. Trade Street, bringing its vintage and modern community-centric shopping and support for smaller makers and creators to South Charlotte, along with the Plaza Midwood and Davidson stores. Fun Fact: In addition to the main retail space at the new Matthews store, […]

Chef Lisa Brooks is taking her Lowcountry Soul Dining Experience on tour this summer, with the Joy of the Feast tour where she and a team of nationally known and rising women chefs will share her signature coastal cuisine in exclusive dinner events. The pop up dinners will occur in 12 select cities across the […]

The Queen City’s Instagram is at its most delicious when showing off the glorious stomach-growling plethora of food-pic joy that Charlotte has to offer. Who’s drool-worthy? Served up below are some of the must-follows. As Charlotte moves to rally the food service industry post-Covid, do your part and drool and swipe. Find inspiration once again […]

Recently we went shopping for summer children’s fashion at the Myers Park boutique TINY for Children, on Selwyn Ave. at Colony. Owner Carolyn Hotham has a fabulous eye for style, whether it be in jewelry, interiors, or fashion. Discerning mothers, grandmothers, and adored aunts know to shop TINY for the perfect mix of gorgeous and […]

For our fifth of fifteen summer trips to fill your 15 Summer Weekends, we’re headed up (in elevation that is) and off of the beaten path. There’s something about the increasing humidity and temperatures of Charlotte summers that make us crave cooler mountain air. That’s why an often overlooked destination just 2.5 hours west of […]

Now Open Fran Scibelli has converted her Dilworth / Park Road restaurant Frans Filling Station to a fun & casual, family-friendly spot in for food, beer and fresh-baked favorites. Fat Cat Burgers & Bakeshop features some of the old Fran’s faves, like tots, with great burgers and sandwich options and a drive thru donut window. […]

Looking for outdoor spaces that the whole family can enjoy? We’ve got you covered! Enjoy the summer weather with your little ones and pup in tow with these kid and dog-friendly patios from Mooresville to Indian Land. For The Kids Optimist Hall1115 N. Brevard St. What to expect: Order from your favorite food stall (there’s […]