Monthly Archives: August 2019
NC/SC Golf Courses
Charlotte, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie and surrounding areas are perfect for those who love to spend their free time golfing. No matter what area you live in, you are never far from a course to play on weather a public standalone golf club or a country club community with its own private course. ... Read More
The Story of Lake Norman and The Underwater City
The story of Lake Norman is a fascinating one, and seems to be a topic of interest among visitors and locals alike. When you think about Lake Norman, what comes to mind? Exciting summers on a boat, fishing, swimming, and sunning on the shore? Chasing the warm yellows and deep crimsons of a Summer sunset... Read More
Charlotte’s Best Burgers?
I love Chinese chicken and Greek salads, Italian cacciatore and a traditional bolognese sauce, and I will put down a French-style creme brulee dessert for the perfect finish. And while there is a lot to be said about the American food culture (and not always positive), there is just something about a juicy, decked out... Read More
Keep Calm And Get Crafty – Craft Beer in Charlotte
“Malt is the soul of a beer, hops is the personality, and yeast is the heart”. Charlotte has fully embraced the craft beer movement, and locals know that the best pint isn’t just cold—it’s carefully crafted. If you consider yourself a beer enthusiast, you’ll find plenty to love in the Queen City and the Lake... Read More
Childress Vineyards
Many people recognize Richard Childress as the legendary NASCAR team owner behind Richard Childress Racing (RCR), a powerhouse in the sport since its humble beginnings in his garage back in 1969. But beyond the track, Childress has built another remarkable legacy—this time in the wine industry. In 2004, Richard Childress brought his longtime vision to... Read More
Plaza Midwood – The Queen’s Eccentric Neighborhood | Charlotte
Many locals have come to know the city of Charlotte as “The Queen City”, named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Charlotte upholds its reputation for being an exciting, always alive and vibrant city with plenty of things to do. There are two specific areas of the city that differ quite a bit from the widely... Read More
When in NoDa…
NoDa, short for North Davidson, is a small district within Charlotte with big statements of art and entertainment. You won’t get a taste of NoDa anywhere else in Charlotte…with its unique shops and restaurants, walls eclectically decorated with local artists’ paintings and murals, art galleries and studios, plus live music, theatre, and comedy, NoDa is... Read More
Calling All Music Lovers!
North Carolina Music Factory – What Is It? By now you know that Charlotte is extremely versatile in what it can offer its residents and visitors…Are you a lover of great food? Move to Charlotte. Craft beer enthusiast? Move to Charlotte. NASCAR fan? Move to Charlotte. Lover of all nature landscapes – lake, mountains, AND... Read More
Lake Norman – Lake Access
So, you’ve just re-located to the Lake Norman or Charlotte area, or you’re still considering it…but who can afford the lavish lifestyle of living front and center on the lake? Or maybe you prefer a city or suburbia lifestyle, but still want to take advantage of the awesome benefit of having such a beautiful lake... Read More