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USA : CHARLOTTE - November 2008
Go Shop
FLIRT
( Inside Salon Salas, 127 N Tryon St. Tel. 704-887-9733 )
www.salonsalas.net This uptown, upscale salon has added a high-fashion boutique with mens and womens clothing. It has consignment items, too.
( Inside Salon Salas, 127 N Tryon St. Tel. 704-887-9733 )
www.salonsalas.net This uptown, upscale salon has added a high-fashion boutique with mens and womens clothing. It has consignment items, too.
NOVAS BAKERY
( 1511 Central Ave. Tel. 704-333-5566 )
www.novasbakery.com Need a gift for a host or hostess? Then stop by this Serbian-American family bakery, which wows the city with no-preservative breads, and pastries, muffins and scones made in a traditional European manner.
( 1511 Central Ave. Tel. 704-333-5566 )
www.novasbakery.com Need a gift for a host or hostess? Then stop by this Serbian-American family bakery, which wows the city with no-preservative breads, and pastries, muffins and scones made in a traditional European manner.
TINDER BOX OF THE CAROLINAS
( At SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Rd. Tel. 704-366-5164 )
www.tinderboxcigars.com The citys top tobacconist for three decades, Tinder Box now has four area outlets. This ones 400-square-foot Spanish cedar humidor has a huge international collection of cigars. Also check out the pipe selection and elegant smoking room.
( At SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Rd. Tel. 704-366-5164 )
www.tinderboxcigars.com The citys top tobacconist for three decades, Tinder Box now has four area outlets. This ones 400-square-foot Spanish cedar humidor has a huge international collection of cigars. Also check out the pipe selection and elegant smoking room.
Go See
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
( At Belk Theater, 130 N Tryon St. Tel. 704-972-2000 )
www.charlottesymphony.org The symphonys 2008-09 season offers classical, pops and kid-oriented lollipop concerts at various venues, notably uptowns swank and modern Belk Theater. This months lineup includes two nights of Gershwin classics on Nov. 28-29. Tickets are usually available on the day of the show.
( At Belk Theater, 130 N Tryon St. Tel. 704-972-2000 )
www.charlottesymphony.org The symphonys 2008-09 season offers classical, pops and kid-oriented lollipop concerts at various venues, notably uptowns swank and modern Belk Theater. This months lineup includes two nights of Gershwin classics on Nov. 28-29. Tickets are usually available on the day of the show.
MINT MUSEUM OF ART
( 2730 Randolph Rd. Tel. 704-337-2000 )
www.mintmuseum.org The Mint Museum has always been in style, but never more so than with its recent haute couture show, The Art of Affluence, which spotlights fashions by Dior, Chanel, Versace and Givenchy.
( 2730 Randolph Rd. Tel. 704-337-2000 )
www.mintmuseum.org The Mint Museum has always been in style, but never more so than with its recent haute couture show, The Art of Affluence, which spotlights fashions by Dior, Chanel, Versace and Givenchy.
THE CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
( Time Warner Bobcats Cable Arena, 333 E Trade St. Tel. 704-262-2287 )
www.nba.com Basketball season has just started, and the Bobcats have 11 home games on the roster for November. Catch returning star Emeka Okafor and the rest of the team as they take on the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and more.
( Time Warner Bobcats Cable Arena, 333 E Trade St. Tel. 704-262-2287 )
www.nba.com Basketball season has just started, and the Bobcats have 11 home games on the roster for November. Catch returning star Emeka Okafor and the rest of the team as they take on the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and more.
Go Eat
FIREBIRDS
( 7716 Rea Rd. Tel. 704-752-7979 )
www.firebirdsrockymountaingrill.com Firebirds ski-lodge look signals hearty fare, like straightforward steaks cooked on a wood-fired grill. Try the prime rib. $$$
( 7716 Rea Rd. Tel. 704-752-7979 )
www.firebirdsrockymountaingrill.com Firebirds ski-lodge look signals hearty fare, like straightforward steaks cooked on a wood-fired grill. Try the prime rib. $$$
OLE SMOKEHOUSE
( 1513 Montford Dr. Tel. 704-523-7222 )
This highly regarded barbecue spot has an amazing range of fare, from pork to crowdpleasing smoked meatloaf. $$
( 1513 Montford Dr. Tel. 704-523-7222 )
This highly regarded barbecue spot has an amazing range of fare, from pork to crowdpleasing smoked meatloaf. $$
SIMMONS SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT
( 516 N Graham St. Tel. 704-334-6640 )
www.simmonssoulfoodrestaurant.com Set just blocks from the central banking district, this eatery offers old-school Southern cuisine. Smothered pork chops, squash casserole and banana pudding are just some of the treats. $$
( 516 N Graham St. Tel. 704-334-6640 )
www.simmonssoulfoodrestaurant.com Set just blocks from the central banking district, this eatery offers old-school Southern cuisine. Smothered pork chops, squash casserole and banana pudding are just some of the treats. $$
Go Party
PICASSOS SPORTS CAFÉ
( 1301 East Blvd. Tel. 704-331-0133 )
There are three Picassos in town, and each is a sports bar for serious fans. This one is the most centrally located, and its loaded with TVs and stays open latea plus if youre itching for West Coast broadcasts
( 1301 East Blvd. Tel. 704-331-0133 )
There are three Picassos in town, and each is a sports bar for serious fans. This one is the most centrally located, and its loaded with TVs and stays open latea plus if youre itching for West Coast broadcasts
THE MILESTONE CLUB
( 3400 Tuckaseegee Rd. Tel. 704-398-0472 )
www.themilestoneclub.com This venerable club has offered cult-fave bands since 1969, including Nirvana before they made it big. Bands range from ska to Americana, but the specialty over the years has been punk.
( 3400 Tuckaseegee Rd. Tel. 704-398-0472 )
www.themilestoneclub.com This venerable club has offered cult-fave bands since 1969, including Nirvana before they made it big. Bands range from ska to Americana, but the specialty over the years has been punk.
Go Day-Tripping
DUPONT STATE FOREST
( 105 miles west of Charlotte Hendersonville, NC. Tel. 828-877-6527 )
www.dupontforest.com This huge tract two hours west of Charlotte is on the edge of North Carolinas waterfalls region. Hike to the six cascades, including popular Bridal Veil Falls.
( 105 miles west of Charlotte Hendersonville, NC. Tel. 828-877-6527 )
www.dupontforest.com This huge tract two hours west of Charlotte is on the edge of North Carolinas waterfalls region. Hike to the six cascades, including popular Bridal Veil Falls.
Fun Fact!
According to the 2000 census, a whopping 12.4% of Charlotte residentsabout one out of every eightwas born in a Northeastern state.Compiled by JOHN BORDSEN
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