On the Market for That Special Diamond? Donald Haack has you covered
The 1950s found Donald and Jan Haack in the rich jungle of South America, mining diamonds in riverbeds. Years later, the pair settled down in Charlotte, carrying their passion for…
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Get Patriotic with these Non-explosive Charlotte Fourth of July Events
It’s time for booms, cracks, and vibrant colors in the sky. If you’re all burned out on fireworks, though, check out these other, less explosive—but just as bombastically patriotic—Fourth of…
Caruso’s Lambchop is a Work of Art
Pasquale Caruso picked up the paintbrush not too long ago as a hobby, but he’s always been cooking. It’s no surprise that his late-life hobby, which graces the walls of…
Gilded Bridal is the Piedmont’s Destination for Independent Designer Gowns
Established in the summer of 2016, Gilded Bridal has quickly earned a reputation as the destination for bridal gowns by independent designers in North Carolina. Owner Susan Langford has a…
Make Dot Dot Dot’s Queen City Swizzle
The Lowdown Dot Dot Dot isn’t open yet, but it may as well be: Stefan Huebner is sure to be the beating heart of this reclusive speakeasy, and he’s showing…
Getting Married? It’s Time to Check Out the Ballroom at Quail Hollow
Since beginning their competitive career together in 2011, Kristie Simmonds and Andrea Zaramella have earned all kinds of notable titles and achievements in the dance world. The duo’s combined passion…
Witness America’s Past, Preserved at Charleston’s Drayton Hall
Founded in 1738, Drayton Hall is a direct link to America’s past. The centerpiece of the estate is the main house, an architectural masterpiece believed to have been designed by…
RK Motors Charlotte rediscovers the car that won Le Mans for America
How did it all begin at RK Motors? On the fourth of July, 1963, and Henry Ford II was about to make a deal. He wanted to put his cars…
Savor Summer With This Palladian Mansion By Lake Norman Realty
Savor the warm, summer months with this Palladian-style mansion listed by Lake Norman Realty. Designed by renowned architect Milton Grenfell, this house was built using the HEBEL (high performance autoclaved…
Our Writer Goes Foraging with Heirloom Chef Clark Barlowe
It’s too early. Early enough, actually, that I can’t remember who insisted on the pre-dawn meeting time for our foraging trip—me, or Chef Clark Barlowe. The Heirloom Restaurant chef and…
