Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After spending years hiding in the shadows of Charleston, Nashville, and Atlanta, the Queen City has quietly emerged as a vibrant Southern culinary destination worth paying attention to. Because so many people relocated to the area during the pandemic – making it one of the fastest-growing U.S. metropolises – the local community has never been more diverse, creative, or hungry for original, independently-owned spots to eat and drink. “As Charlotte grows, it’s entering a second renaissance where the people want to experience something unique that can only be found here,” says Kerrel Thompson, who co-owns Optimist Park’s Bird Pizzeria with his wife Nkem. “There are so many restaurants opening every week.” So below, 5 new and noteworthy restaurants and bars you can’t miss during your next visit to Charlotte. Bird Pizzeria There’s no mention of sourdough, hand-crushed San Marzanos, or wood-fired anything at Bird … [Read more...] about The 5 Best New Restaurants And Bars In Charlotte, North Carolina
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Men Of Fashion Are Claiming Cocktails As The New Menswear Accessory
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In the category of menswear, aesthetic comes with his understanding of personal taste. Elevating anyone's style can be attributed to a signature accessory, like a wardrobe stable or a well-frequented restaurant - which he recommends, serving him more utility. One accessory that is distinct on its own is the cocktail. Foremost, to drink responsibly is most attractive - a personal cocktail choice can become your signature and give a cache to his expressive style. Men of fashion, including stylists, designers, influencers, and tastemakers, are settling into the casual cocktail culture. These men are finding inspiration in creating cocktails with personalized flare. Home aesthetics and mindful activities have been raved about since the pandemic, shifting living habits for many. More so, men are showing off their style and distinguished habits. Earlier this summer, celebrity fashion designer LaQuan Smith created ‘the’ summer … [Read more...] about Men Of Fashion Are Claiming Cocktails As The New Menswear Accessory
REPORT: Police Say Actress Anne Heche Was Under Influence Of Cocaine At Time Of Fiery Car Crash
Law enforcement sources told TMZ on Thursday that actress Anne Heche was under the influence of cocaine and possibly fentanyl when she crashed into a home Aug. 5. Heche suffered severe burns after driving her vehicle into a private home in Los Angeles earlier in August. Her vehicle hit the property so heavily that it immediately burst into flames, rendering the home “uninhabitable” for its current resident. The actress lost consciousness and slipped into a coma shortly after the incident, and she has yet to wake up. Famous Actress Seriously Injured After Slamming Her Car Into A House https://t.co/YCFIvp5nhD — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) August 9, 2022 Reports initially suggested Heche was under the influence of vodka and wine at the time of the crash, as she was seen driving erratically in the moments before the incident, according to the New York Post. Sources told TMZ on Thursday that Heche was not under the influence of alcohol when she crashed her car, but … [Read more...] about REPORT: Police Say Actress Anne Heche Was Under Influence Of Cocaine At Time Of Fiery Car Crash
Phil Jackson Allegedly Forcing Raw Meat On Lauri Markkanen Is The Funniest Thing In The NBA
Before Lauri Markkanen was drafted by the Chicago Bulls, the seven-foot Finnish phenom spent some time in New York talking to some Knicks execs. One can probably imagine how nervous Lauri must have been. Here’s this young buck in the concrete jungle, meeting with the former coach of Jordan, Kobe and Shaq; winner of 11 championship titles; the zen master himself. Talk about a bundle of nerves. And to make matters worse, he’s probably heard the rumors about Phil Jackson’s past — how he rides public New York transportation, how he pressured Dennis Smith Jr. to try octopus tentacles once. Things aren’t looking good. Look who I just saw in the bus going back to the west coast Phil Jackson. #Knicks pic.twitter.com/s29hAlS38M — PapaShooter™ (@hennessyfirst) June 30, 2017 And then it came out. Markkanen told his story Thursday. “He made me taste raw fish, or raw steak,” Markkanen told Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. “I didn’t like it.” But before the … [Read more...] about Phil Jackson Allegedly Forcing Raw Meat On Lauri Markkanen Is The Funniest Thing In The NBA
European Champion Jill Scott Hopes To Bring Community Together In Coffee Shop Venture
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin On Sunday July 31 at Wembley Stadium, Jill Scott became the most decorated international player in the history of the English game. By finally winning a gold medal with her country at the UEFA Women's Euro, Scott added to the silver she won at the 2009 Euro and the bronze she collected at the 2015 Women's World Cup. Several of the men's side won gold at the 1966 World Cup before finishing third at the subsequent European championship in 1968 and several of Scott's team-mates were part of two of the three medal-winning squads between 2009 and 2022, but only one English player in history has been a part of all three. Speaking a week after becoming a European champion, Scott told me "I was actually thinking about this the other day - I've got a full set of medals. I'd much rather they were three gold medals. My World Cup one is currently framed, so I'll definitely have to get this one framed. It would be nice to obviously … [Read more...] about European Champion Jill Scott Hopes To Bring Community Together In Coffee Shop Venture