The best thing about your home is that it’s the only one exactly like it. Sure, your neighbors’ homes may have a similar style or paint color. But the way you decorate each room and the memories you create make it uniquely yours. In this issue, all of our content is centered around the home. Maybe you’re in the market for a place to build new memories–we have a spectacular Uptown listing with your name on it. We’ve also included a mouthwatering recipe you can make in your own kitchen, because who doesn’t love a delicious homemade meal? As you read and consider your own home, remember this ..read more

The Allegro Foundation's 11th Annual Ambassador's Ball was held on Jan. 11 at Quail Hollow Country Club. The Foundation welcomed special guest, His Excellency, Harris Lalacos, Ambassador of Greece. All proceeds from the event supported the organization's mission of combining movement instruction with educational and medical expertise to teach important skills and enhance the quality of life among children with disabilities ..read more

Article Emily Shea | Photography Tommy White Photography You no longer have to move to New York City or Los Angeles to fulfill your dream of big city living. Right in Uptown Charlotte is an absolutely magnificent listing that offers that big city feel while maintaining the charming yet luxurious ambiance of Charlotte.  The Home The rare two-story penthouse is located at 230 Tryon Street and boasts four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a movie theater room, a zen-like water feature, a state-of-the-art kitchen and a library complete with a secret door. Its prime location is ri ..read more

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Article Harry Peemoeller, Senior Instructor at Johnson & Wales University Ingredients  765 grams all-purpose flour (i.e. Kind Arthur Flour) 535 grams water, warmed to 75-80°F 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast Directions Scale out the ingredients.     Place all ingredients in a bowl. Since we start mixing the dough right away, it does not really matter which ingredient goes first in the bowl. I always pour the water over the yeast to hydrate it.    Using your hand, mix the dough for three to four minutes. (If you have a 5-quart Kitchen Aid Mixer, you can mix using the hook attachment on th ..read more

Article Melinda Burris Willms Renowned vascular surgeon Dr. Peter Ford and his wife, Katie, own and operate Vascular Solutions, a specialty practice dedicated to treating circulatory disorders. Vascular Solutions is located in south Charlotte’s Arboretum Shopping Center. Symptoms of Varicose Veins Dr. Ford frequently treats patients suffering from venous reflux disease, the most common underlying cause of varicose veins. Symptoms of varicose veins include pain or aching, throbbing, restlessness, fatigue, cramping and swelling. Advanced cases can lead to new symptoms such as staining and dis ..read more

On Thursday, Dec. 12, more than 1,800 women from all walks of life gathered together for the 33rd-annual Good Friends Charlotte holiday luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center. With a unified mission to improve lives and inspire hope for families facing financial challenge, Good Friends Charlotte raised a record total of over half a million dollars ..read more

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Charlotte Ballet: Innovative Works Performances Continue The Charlotte Ballet continues their program, “Innovative Works,” inspired by The Mint Museum’s upcoming exhibition “Immersed in Light: Studio Drift at the Mint,” until Feb. 15. (The series began on Jan 25.) For this program, Charlotte Ballet Artistic Director Hope Muir introduces two new artistic voices to Charlotte audiences—choreographer Duane Cyrus and Resident Choreographer of The Nashville Ballet, Christopher Stuart. There will also be new work added to the program by company dancer Chelsea Dumas. Matinee and evening performance ..read more

Charlotte Wine & Food raised over $40,000 for their local charity partners to benefit children and their families in Charlotte at the 4th Annual Bank of America Fall Favorites Dinner at the Bank of America Corporate Center on November 15, 2019. Seventy-five guests enjoyed a five-course wine pairing dinner featuring the premier wines of VGS Chateau Potelle from Napa Valley ..read more