Guides, Tips, and Life in Charlotte North Carolina

Why Charlotte's polyamorous couples are thriving

Jan 13, 2020
7 min

Why Charlotte's polyamorous couples are thriving

[Note: Names, details, and timelines have been changed to offer clarity, narrative, and protect the privacy of those involved.] I matched...

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[7.7] Pins Mechanical Company significantly improves on the social house model

Dion Beary

Jan 6, 2020
3 min

[7.7] Pins Mechanical Company significantly improves on the social house model

I have this theory that the local media scene owes a lot to Abari. Starting in June of 2015, the hype for the NoDa barcade was lengthy,...

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4 Charlotte media platforms set to have a huge 2020

Dion Beary

Jan 3, 2020
3 min

4 Charlotte media platforms set to have a huge 2020

2019 was a wild year for media in Charlotte. My rundown of the year's craziest media stories included Creative Loafing getting...

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[8.5] Ace No. 3 is the best burger in Charlotte.

Dion Beary

Jan 3, 2020
4 min

[8.5] Ace No. 3 is the best burger in Charlotte.

Ace No. 3, a newcomer in the Belmont neighborhood, is the kind of burger you can carry with you the rest of the your life. It's a place you'

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Dion Beary

Jan 2, 2020
4 min

The state of Charlotte brunch

It's the summer of 2013, a Saturday. You're waking up in your $800 a month 1 bedroom apartment. Your hangover starts pounding in your...

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[5.8] White Duck Taco is perfect for people with low standards

Dion Beary

Jan 1, 2020
4 min

[5.8] White Duck Taco is perfect for people with low standards

Charlotte has a taco problem. Taco spots in Charlotte usually fall into two camps. The first camp is the cult of authenticity you'll find...

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Charlotte influencer account launching Magnises style VIP card

Dion Beary

Dec 19, 2019
3 min

Charlotte influencer account launching Magnises style VIP card

Charlotte Connection, a Charlotte influencer account whose bio reads "Contact us to promote your local business," recently announced it was

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[7.1] Birdsong Brewing holds steady in good-not-great anniversary outing

Bridgette Perrott

Dec 18, 2019
3 min

[7.1] Birdsong Brewing holds steady in good-not-great anniversary outing

What happened to NoDa? No one can q-white say. Moving back to Charlotte after four years, I’m noticing NoDa has lost its charm. There’s...

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10 Charlotte New Year's Eve parties under $25

Dion Beary

Dec 16, 2019
3 min

10 Charlotte New Year's Eve parties under $25

New Year's Eve in Charlotte has been getting out of control, and New Year’s Eve 2020 looks to be no different. I often say great food...

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[8.2] Kiki and Tattoo is cozy, pretentious, and loaded with great drinks

Dion Beary

Dec 13, 2019
4 min

[8.2] Kiki and Tattoo is cozy, pretentious, and loaded with great drinks

Kiki combines creative cocktails that are as tasty as they are sexy with a multifaceted spatial experience that'll keep you entertained all

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[8.9] Velvet Taco brings funk and flavor in a stunning debut

Dion Beary

Dec 11, 2019
3 min

[8.9] Velvet Taco brings funk and flavor in a stunning debut

It's got the kind of quirky, flavor-forward hybrids Charlotte used to do so well, making it feel brand new and intimately familiar all at on

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[7.0] Capishe is a satisfying performance against its price point

Dion Beary

Dec 9, 2019
2 min

[7.0] Capishe is a satisfying performance against its price point

Counter service is having a quiet boom in Charlotte. This year has played host several much-hyped fast casual spots in town. The value...

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If the 2020 Democratic candidates were Charlotte restaurants

Dion Beary

Dec 2, 2019
1 min

If the 2020 Democratic candidates were Charlotte restaurants

There are no less than 42,000 people running for the Democratic party's nomination for President. To help you put them in context, The Pengu

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25 picks for Thanksgiving Eve drinking in Charlotte (sorted by neighborhood)

Dion Beary

Nov 26, 2019
4 min

25 picks for Thanksgiving Eve drinking in Charlotte (sorted by neighborhood)

Thanksgiving Eve is one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year. You don't want to cook at home because you're saving your kitchen luc

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[2.8] Bossy Beulah isn't good enough to distract from its problematic lineage

Dion Beary

Nov 21, 2019
4 min

[2.8] Bossy Beulah isn't good enough to distract from its problematic lineage

Bossy Beulah is an over-hyped, under-seasoned, disappointment of a sandwich. A far cry from "Charlotte's best chicken sandwich," you can get

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4 craziest Charlotte media stories of 2019

Dion Beary

Nov 19, 2019
3 min

4 craziest Charlotte media stories of 2019

Here's what happened in print, TV, digital, and social in 2019 that made our little corner of the country a more drama filled place to...

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[8.0] North Italia plants a flavorful stake into the heart of Southend

Dion Beary

Nov 18, 2019
4 min

[8.0] North Italia plants a flavorful stake into the heart of Southend

North Italia is well above average in food quality and flavor, flirting dangerously close to outstanding. While it makes no attempt to be a

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Opinion: Can Christian McCaffrey replace Cam Newton as face of the franchise?

Dion Beary

Nov 6, 2019
4 min

Opinion: Can Christian McCaffrey replace Cam Newton as face of the franchise?

Something weird stirred in me as I heard loud chants of "MVP!" for Christian McCaffrey this past Sunday. The Panthers fanbase doesn't...

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[7.3] Eight and Sand is sneaky good in Southend.

Dion Beary

Oct 31, 2019
3 min

[7.3] Eight and Sand is sneaky good in Southend.

Eight and Sand doesn't deserve to get lost in the shuffle. As more and more hyped spots open around it, Eight and Sand remains intricately d

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Dion Beary

Oct 30, 2019
2 min

The 10 best Charlotte bottle shops

They're a great spot for lounging, killing a bottle of wine, and grabbing non-local craft beers. Unlike bars or breweries, there are bottle

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