Life + Culture

Encouraging Empathy

5 Things to Tell Your Children As They Go Back to School Article by Kari Kampakis | Photography by Courtesy of Kari Kampakis The beauty of a new school year is how it presents a clean slate. It lets us learn from the past and do better moving forward. Help your child see the opportunity to positively impact their classmates’ lives. At every age, children can be a voice and force for good, bringing light and hope into a classroom at a time when their classmates may need it the most. As adults...

Travel

A Weekend in Raleigh

A vibrant food and arts scene makes the City of Oaks the perfect escape Article by Elliott Harrell Unwind in a five-star hotel. Dine in James Beard Award-nominated restaurants. Explore antique shops. Wander through art exhibits. Shop local boutiques. A weekend in North Carolina’s capital city has something for everyone and then some. With its proximity to Charlotte, Raleigh is a picturesque weekend getaway for those looking for refined Southern hospitality at its finest.  STAY The Umstead...

Style + Beauty

Cool for School

First bell looks from COCO LETO for the well-dressed kid Article by Liz Brown | Photography by Carissa Rogers Opposite page (from left to right): Sloan is wearing a Mipounet Valentina Liberty skirt and Casilda Liberty blouse in pink. Vivian is dressed in a Caramel Cress T-shirt, Piccola Ludo pleated leather skirt in dark blue, and Scotch & Soda washed denim shirt with embroidery. Rose is wearing an Emile et Ida Cardigan Fleurs in lagoon and Mipounet Casilda Liberty pant in blue. This page...

Food + Beverage

Forks, Fun and Family

Bring the whole crew to these family-friendly Charlotte restaurants Article by Elliott Harrell The Jimmy This eatery offers a mix of Italian and French flavors, from fresh pasta and pizza to wood-fired meats and seafood. The Selwyn Avenue location is walkable from the Myers Park neighborhood, and strollers often dot the patio. Crayons accompany the kids’ menus, and each month, one young artist can enter to win a pizza party by coloring the menu. Superica Superica has two locations in...