Life + Culture

A Feast of Faith

For Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, The Yiasou Festival is Where Faith, Tradition and Recipes Get Passed Down Article by Carroll Walton and Liz Brown | Photography by Rico Marcelo Charlotte is changing fast, with more than 150 people moving here daily, high-rises stacking up, condos swallowing every gap and traffic thickening. But one thing has stayed deliciously the same: the Yiasou Greek festival. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral hosted its 48th annual festival in Dilworth in...

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...

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...

Home + Design

New Build, New Personality

Amy Lee Brings Color, Contrast and Character to a Modern Farmhouse in Winston-Salem Article by Taylor Bowler | Photography by Laura Sumrak When interior designer Amy Lee first met her clients, their 3,500-square-foot Winston-Salem house was practically new. Built in 2023 and tucked into a neighborhood near a lake, the home was in excellent shape. It just didn’t feel like theirs yet. That became the focus of the nine-month renovation overseen by Lee, founder of Artistic Interiors. Working...

Food + Beverage

'Wich Hunt

DIVE INTO FIVE OF CHARLOTTE'S TASTIEST SANDWICH OPTIONS Article by Allie Papajohn La Lima Artisanal Sanguchería, Chicharron Ever wondered if pork belly belongs between bread? La Lima in South End answers the question beautifully with their classic Peruvian “Chicharron” sandwich. Married between artisan Cristal bread is crispy pork belly, golden sweet potato and sarza criolla (onion, pepper and lime). Housemade carretillero sauce (a vibrant Peruvian sauce made with aji amarillo peppers) adds...

Home + Design

The House Next Door

Sarah Andrews Brings Fresh Energy to a Century-Old Myers Park Home Article by Taylor Bowler | Photography by Heather Ison For years, a Myers Park homeowner admired the 1925 brick Colonial just beyond her backyard. The properties sat catty-corner to each other, giving her a front-row view of its timeless architecture and unmistakable charm. So when the 5,100-square-foot home came on the market in 2024, she didn’t hesitate. The purchase made her just the fourth owner in the home's 100-year...

Home + Design

The Jewel Box

Designer Karsen Hood Transforms a Forgettable Office Into a Boutique-Worthy Dressing Room Article by Taylor Bowler | Photography by Michael Blevins The first time designer Karsen Hood met this homeowner from Lake Wylie, she was taken with her patterned Gucci slides. “I like to look at what the client is wearing,” says Hood, principal designer of Mannings Design. “She’s maximalist, and everything around her is gorgeous.” When the homeowner asked her to transform her husband’s office into a...

Style + Beauty

Swing Style

From Capitol's Buying Floor to the First Tee, Rachelle Wates Is Redefining What Women Wear to Play and Everywhere After Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Christina Hussey Charlotte’s Rachelle Wates brings high fashion and her own sense of style to women’s golf attire, as well as what to wear when the round ends. Women no longer have to settle for afterthoughts in the corner of a men’s golf shop, and Byrdie Golf Social Wear is a big reason why.  After launching Byrdie as a golfwear...