May 2013

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Rachel Wormser

Digest

On the Town

On Wednesday, June 5, Dean & DeLuca at Phillips Place will host an International Chefs Dinner.

Thirst: NC Brewer's and Music Fest

Didn't make it to this year's 3rd-annual NC Brewers and Music Fest? Here's what you missed.

Good Taste: Garlic Scapes

It's garlic scape season in Charlotte—here's where to find and how to prepare these tasty veggies.

On the Market: Funds to Farms

Want to support the local food culture? Here's a good spot to start.


Chef Troy Gagliardo

Chef Troy's Specialties

The Perfect Summer Side

Grilled Watermelon Feta and Jalapeno Salad.

Make the commitment…you will taste the difference

The Ultimate Hot Brown with Oven Roasted Turkey/Bacon/Tomato and Pimento Cheese Mornay Sauce

Cinco de Mayo Cheesy Snack

Break out the margarita machine and raise a glass to the 5th of May.

Taking a trip through “Taco Town”

A few of my favorites, just in time for Cinco de Mayo.

Keeping It Light

Grilled Kale Chicken Caesar Salad with Roasted Tomatoes/Garlic Croutons

Sarah Crosland Sarah Crosland

From The Editor

Dynamic Do-ers

If you’re like me, this is the kind of issue that will leave you motivated and craving the opportunity to create.

Love Stories

Almost every story in this issue offers a touch of romance—whether we’d planned it that way or not.

In With the New

This month you’ll find a fresh new look on many of our pages and more coverage than ever before of the city’s style arbiters, taste makers, and trend setters.

Simone McDowell Simone McDowell

Honeebee Gifts

Experience: Runway for the Ballet

This unique event marries fashion with dance.

Gift Tip #119

Charlotte: Then & Now Book

Experience: Art with Heart

In its 13th year, Art with Heart takes place on Saturday, February 2nd from 7-10pm.

Experience: GlamStyle Beauty Bootcamp

Look for this unique event coming up on Jan. 26.

Gift Tip #114: EPIC Treadmill

Don’t dread the tread!

Rachel Sutherland Rachel Sutherland

If The Shoe Fits

Mountain business: J Crew

Time to head to the Arden, NC J Crew Clearance Center

XOX Betsey + Brandon

I got the chance to catch up with Brandon Aldridge to find out about his involvement in “XOX Betsey,” a reality show debuting on the Style Network

Ann Taylor Concept @ SouthPark Mall

Ann Taylor is expected to open a concept store in Charlotte in early May.

Organization Revelation

I consider myself a fairly organized person. But I can procrastinate like a champ.

Are you on the Cusp?

Neiman Marcus at SouthPark, along with scoopcharlotte.com, is celebrating the Charlotte debut of Cusp.

Jennifer Burnham

Pure & Simple: Let's Get Organized

Get Creative with an Organized Craft Room

Creativity aside, the hardest part of crafting is storing the supplies.

Something Sparkly

Sort & Organize Necklaces, Earrings, & Bracelets

Organize Kid’s Toys By Getting Creative

When it comes to organizing toys, my biggest suggestion is to display them.

Where Are My Keys?

If you have uttered those words once in your lifetime, then you know the panic mode that sets in and your day has thus started off on the wrong foot.

Organizing Your Long-Term Storage Areas

What is considered long term storage? Attic space. Basement. Garage. Storage unit.

Emily Achenbaum Harris

Little House On The Southern Prairie

My one simplicity-seeking new year's resolution for 2012

Stop being so polite; sometimes it's good to say exactly what's on your mind.

Remembering Steve Jobs

Stop everything, and read this now.

Boris, 1999-2011

The wrenching death of a beloved pet.

The joys of home maintenance

Lessons learned at the school of home owning.


Olivia Fortson

Swirl

Queen’s Cup Steeplechase

A fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Western North Carolina.

Evening Under the Palms

A highlight of the series of Room to Bloom fundraisers organized by the Mint Museum Auxiliary.

Printemps

An auction of fine wine and art to benefit Opera Carolina.

Passport For Fashion

Hosted by Charlotte Seen to promote Charlotte’s fashion scene.

Looks We Love

Charlotteans show off the latest fashion trends.