Life + Culture

Creative Composting

Jonathan Mustich is Helping Charlotte Rethink the Journey From Food Scraps to Fresh Harvests Article by Taylor Bowler | Photography by Olly Yung Jonathan Mustich spends much of his time thinking about what happens after we're finished with something.  Mustich is the founder of TerraLoam, a sustainability company that transforms products into nutrient-rich compost to reduce waste and improve soil health. His latest innovation, the BioDigester, can convert up to 220 pounds of compostable...

Food + Beverage

ONE LAST BITE

Local Chefs Share the Meals They'd Choose to Go Out On Article by Carroll Walton JOE KINDRED Chef and Owner of Kindred, Hello, Sailor, Milkbread, and Albertine I think my last meal would be a dozen Dukes of Topsail oysters, some fresh shrimp from Crosby’s that I turn into peel-and-eats, the Mussel Escabeche dish from Estela in New York City and a bottle of Grower champagne. The oysters remind me of when my wife Katy and I lived in San Francisco before we had kids. We would drive up...

Food + Beverage

Where to Eat & Drink Now

Sharing Charlotte’s Top Spots to Eat, Drink and Enjoy Article by Elliott Harrell Charlotte’s dining scene has never been hotter thanks to an ever-growing roster of new restaurants joining treasured favorites around the city. Here’s where to head for a great meal and what to order the next time you’re ready for a night out. ZAMINDAR'S CLUB HOUSE  Zamindar’s burst onto the food scene in late June, immediately becoming a contender for one of Charlotte’s best restaurants. The South End spot...

Food + Beverage

Three Point Shot

Stephen and Ayesha Curry Debut a Trio of New Slam Dunk Restaurant Concepts Article by Elliott Harrell A full-court press to revamp the dining options at The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte is underway, thanks to the teamwork of local basketball legend Stephen Curry, his wife Ayesha and acclaimed restaurateur Michael Mina. Three new concepts will open by the end of this year, continuing widespread renovations the hotel started in 2023. All-day cafe Sweet July opened in July, while steakhouse Bourbon...