Food + Beverage

IF YOU EAT ONE THING

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...

Style + Beauty

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...

Shopping

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...

Style + Beauty

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...

Style + Beauty

Charlotte Refined

Portraits of fall fashion by Eastover-based designer Daniel Gonzalez Article by Liz Brown | Photography by Amanda Anderson

Travel

From Kimono to Contemporary

Experience the blend of old and new in Japan’s ever-evolving identity Article by Krisha Chachra Throughout the streets of Japan’s busiest cities, the blending of the traditional and the modern is always on display. Centuries-old cherry blossom trees bloom among sky-high radio towers and high-end shopping districts. Kimono shops and tea houses are located near anime-themed restaurants, foot bath cafés, and hip coffee houses. Even the women merge old-style fashion influences with contemporary...

Home + Design

Rooted in Soul

Marie Cloud brings vivid color and authenticity to textile collection Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Heather Ison Marie Cloud, the force behind Indigo Pruitt Design Studio, brings an underdog mentality and colorful vitality to her work. Her vibrant sense of style shines through in her first textile collection, produced in collaboration with Durham-based digital printing company Spoonflower. She used one of her creations— Autumn Orchard —to make a statement in the "her" closet she...

Life + Culture

Red Carpet Worthy

Society Awards founder who crafts the Golden Globes also dresses the part Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Olly Yung It takes a refined eye and a deep appreciation for luxury to realize when something meant to be iconic falls short. That’s how David Moritz got the idea for Society Awards, a company that reimagined the trophies actors and musicians win for being the best at their craft. On a tip from a friend at a Las Vegas trade show, Moritz recognized the quality of the awards...

Life + Culture

The Pink Bow Madelyn's Fund

Lee family honors daughter, supports neonatal patients Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Carissa Rogers When Rachel and Andy Lee lost their newborn daughter, Madelyn, at eight days old, he honored her memory by wearing No. 8 on his NFL uniform as a punter with the Cleveland Browns. They told their story to NFL Network, grieved as a family and held on tight to their two older sons. In the year to follow, after Lee was traded to the Carolina Panthers, they established Madelyn’s Fund to...

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...