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At Leluia Hall, the Crab Louie Board steals the spotlight from the start Article by Allie Papajohn | Photography by Shrimp & Grisettes Located in a historic 1915 church in Dilworth, newly opened restaurant Leluia Hall is the sixth concept from owners and husband-wife team Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown. The kitchen, led by Executive Chef Chris Rogienski, offers an array of prime steaks, seafood options and unique sides to complete the "steak and surf" menu. One such dish is the Crab Louie...
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Haute Hair
Dhiran Mistry of The Carriage House shares art of a great cut Article by Elliott Harrell | Photography by Olly Yung London-born hair stylist Dhiran Mistry has been cutting hair for 21 years and has worked for some of the industry’s biggest names and salons. Getting a haircut with Mistry, owner of The Carriage House hair salon in Dilworth, is one of the hardest bookings to come by in Charlotte. He’s so popular that there’s typically about a two-month wait for new clients. “I just saw my client...
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Chosen for Fall
Caroline Dowling Smith of Chosen in Myers Park curates her must-have looks for fall Article by Queen City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Courtesy of Chosen Founded in 2018, Chosen Women’s Apparel and Fine Art was born from Caroline Dowling Smith’s vision of a boutique where fashion meets purpose. “I had always dreamed of opening a boutique that offered clothes that were making a difference—whether that meant giving back or holistic production practices,” she says. Many of the brands...
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Runway, Recycled
Art Meets Fashion at the ArtPop Upcycled Fashion Show Article by Elliott Harrell | Photography by Robb Webb, RobbWebbPhotography.com ArtPop Street Gallery’s annual Upcycled Fashion Show is back for its fifth year on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Blume Studios. The event raises funds for year-round initiatives for its mission like public art installations and community events. It is part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF) that runs throughout September. Fifteen designers, including...
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