When Greek meets the South you get one of Charlotte’s most popular festivals Yiasou! Today is the first day of the 31st annual festival and you better believe that I will be standing in line for some scrumptious Greek food this evening. The festival is held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church, located in historic […]
Continue ReadingDon’t Drive Day!
August 12, 2008
Tomorrow, August 13 is Don’t Drive Day in Charlotte. This Mecklenburg County Air Quality program initiative aims to limit and minimize air pollution and promote education and awareness around the community. So take the Lynx, ride a bike, or a vegetable cart, but whatever you do, don’t drive! And then be sure to email dontdriveday@yahoo.com […]
Continue ReadingBranding Happy Hour
August 11, 2008
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. While relaxing on the outdoor patio at M5 in SouthPark, enjoying one of their “signature cocktails,” I began to question the connection between my drink selection and the names assigned to the drinks at this particular restaurant. Sure, the “French Grape Crush” is an indisputably delicious blend of white rum, crushed red grapes, soda […]
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July 11, 2008
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Beginning tomorrow, all of our Queen City readers will have the opportunity to “dine like royalty.” For $30 per person, you can enjoy a 3-course prix fixe dinner at some of Charlotte’s best restaurants. If you go here, you can check out the restaurants that are participating and see what menu options are being […]
Continue ReadingDog-Gone Marketing
July 09, 2008
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Man’s best friend has become a marketer’s dream. It’s no longer simply designer carriers and rhinestone-studded leashes. Today’s pups are surrounded by as many luxury labels and fashion trends as the rest of us. With clever brand names to boot.
Continue ReadingEpiCentre in Charlotte
June 17, 2008
The skyline of Uptown Charlotte is brimming with cranes as developers work to add to the city’s residential and retail spaces capitalizing on Charlotte’s rapid growth rate. One development of particular interest for Charlotteans has been the EpiCentre, named for its location in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. The EpiCentre is an enormous mixed-use development […]
Continue ReadingLet the festivities begin!
May 21, 2008
Charlotte is home to numerous race fans and the Food Lion Speed Street Festival has attracted thousands of these enthusiasts from not only North Carolina but also from states across the country. Celebrating its 14th year, the family-oriented event will take place on the 22nd through the 24th of May in Uptown Charlotte. Commemorating motor […]
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