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1. Paper Skyscraper
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 333-7130
Categories:
Cards & Stationery,
Bookstores,
Jewelry
Neighbourhood: Dilworth
Super Cool! Great Name! Beautiful Space! I was introduced to Paper Skyscraper in 2003 shortly after moving to the Charlotte area. Toys, Gadgets, Magnet Puzzles, Tea Pots, Bags, Cards and Stationary of course! The owners work there and it shows!
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2. Miller Mary Frances Antiques & Ints
This is a very special place, great location and Mary Francis Miller has Design Skills. She is very friendly and knowledgeable as well .
Barometers (hanging) from the 1830's. This is a great accent piece, that requires so little space and add so much…More »
3. City Supply Co
Yesterday I showed my sister and one niece around this great store! Modern Lighting (seems like they always have some new lamps). Modern Furniture (some of my favorite). Art by Robert Boyd, owner of this store (my favorite Artist) and as a…More »
4. Boris & Natasha
I Love this Place!!! Last summer I was introduced to Boris + Natasha and always look forward to taking friends and my family when they visit!
I'm always looking for new hats and today I had my eyes on some new (not here last month) swim wear!!! What…More »
5. Custom
Enter Through the Bike Shop!
This is a place I visit every time I'm in NoDa - One of my friends has bought three Stainless Steel rings (if I wanted jewelry for me I would get it here) They have some very masculine rings for guys and beautiful…More »
6. FABO
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 900-2430
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Art Galleries,
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Myers Park
This was the third time I've been here and still have not had a beverage other than a taste of their very good Lemonade! Each time I'm enjoying the Art - Local Artists represent, Paintings (landscapes, abstracts, many different styles and tastes),…More »
7. Shain Gallery
This is a fine gallery! "A Gallery That Thinks It's A Museum" some say! Beautiful on the inside and outside! Most of the paintings, though they are beautiful are a little more refined than what I like, though that is where this owner knows what her…More »
8. Wet Whistle Co the
Archdale, NC 27263
(336) 434-3223
Cool, Cozy Shop! Cool Vibe - Dim lighting - This place has Character!!! Not your usual small town Coffee Shop - They are billing themselves as "A Variety Beverage Store and More"! They had Wine, Muscadine Cider (this is what I had) many hot and…More »
9. Shady Ladies
Archdale, NC 27263
(336) 431-7558
Categories:
Furniture Stores,
Interior Design,
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Fantastic! This is a cool shop in a cute house! The owner works there and was very helpful and sweet. Many one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork, jewelry, garden art, accessories, fashions and some food items, great gifts. Artists from surrounding…More »
10. Aly Baba
Four yelp stars may not be enough (4 1/2) for today!
Thanks Julia S. I'm eating here sooner. Nearly 2:00pm Today - I take my unyelped self to Aly Baba - Time for a review! I'm the only customer, though not for long! Others arrive and eat outside.…More »
11. Kepley's Bar-B-Q
Kepley's would always get 5 yelp stars in my book - This review is for today's dine and all the food.
Our waitress was great and the service was very fast (six of us dined in). This was my first time dinning in here in a long time and was my first…More »
12. Picture House Gallery
Great Space! Modern! This Beautiful lay out adds to the incredible Paintings and Sculptures! Each of the three times I have visited the doors are locked (so ring the buzzer and wait for someone) the owner said people had walked in and picked up…More »
13. Heroes Aren't Hard To Find
This is a Great Place! Great Escape! Frank Miller's: Sin City, Dark Knight, Daredevil, 300 and Hard Boiled! Graphic Novels, Comics and a great staff, who are always friendly and willing to give me an education!
14. Meskerem
Do you know Timatim? If you are guessing someones spiritual son - I would say it is a very good guess, though this time it is the name of an AWESOME tomato Zalad (so incredible I spell salad with a Z)! Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Olive Oil, Red…More »
15. Providence Gallery and Frames Ltd
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 333-4535
Category:
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Elizabeth
This is one of my Favorite Galleries and not just because it is a Cool, Great looking Space in the basement of the Manor Shops! Resident Artist and probably one of the owners Rod Wimmer has great mostly Abstract works of Art and he and the lady who…More »
16. Kabob Grill
Fantastic! Tabbouleh, Vegetable Soup, Beef Kabob Wrap and Five Desserts! Breaking my diet on a Monday is a great way to start the week! Great for me to write some reviews! Last night dinner at Kabob Grill was very good. I think he said he and…More »
17. Decorative Lighting Inc
Great Modern Lighting is what I like! They have many different styles, reasonably priced! I did not see any I wanted for myself, though they have a great selection and many vendors they can order from! Excellent Service! Very friendly staff!
18. Periwinkle Cafe & Bakery
Today was my 3rd visit to this cool Bakery and Cafe. Very cool lay out! Loft-like upper entrance and dinning area, chairs and smaller nooks with tables on the lower level. Huge seating area outside, lower level.
Today I had a Hazelnut Swiss Pastry.…More »
19. Prometheus Gallery
Some of the most Dramatic works of Art (all Pottery and Sculptures) I have ever seen!!! Amazing! About three Artists are here (I met three). This is some serious work!!! My Favorites include the torsos and partial torsos - Wow!!!
20. Overhead Station Gift Shop
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 327-6332
Fantastic Shop! Beautiful! The owner is great! The first time I visited Old Town she told me everywhere to go and see! Today I stopped in to thank her!
21. La Piazza Deli
Six That's Right 6 yelp Stars *** ***
Late lunch today as usual (almost same meal all five dines) Italian Stallion Deli Sandwich, "Daisy's" Black and White Cookie and Lemon Italian Ice!
The Italian Stallion is: Prosciutto, Cappi, Salami, Provolone,…More »
22. Chocolatier Barrucand Inc
Today I had a Cream Horn and four Chocolates! After seeing Art this Morning on Union Street I wanted some Chocolate right before lunch at La Piazza Deli.
Today was my Third visit to this Chocolatier... Today every thing I had was a first here: The…More »
23. Mud Slingers Pottery & Glass Studio
Beautiful Pottery, Glass and Turned (lathed) Wood Bowls! Pottery Classes taught in the studio! They have two Kilns in the back. The owner is so sweet and friendly! Please see my photos!
24. 21 Union Street Art Gallery & Artist Spaces
Enter through the Creamery!
Huge Space, many different Artists, different styles! Metal works, Paintings, Sketches and More! Working Artist Studios behind the booths! The Owner was very friendly and helpful!
25. Lil Robert's Place
Street Art!!! This Place is Huge! This is a Bar and Store to buy: Beer, Wine and Art!
The Owner is very friendly! Wednesday Night is "open Microphone": Comedy, Original Music (no cover music) or..... Walls are covered with Street Art! Today was…More »
26. Past and Presents
Antiques, Vintage and New - Gifts - Collectibles - "Where treasures are timeless".
Great Lamps, Tools, Toys, Knives, Train sets, China in a Charming shop! The owner was very friendly and helpful!
27. Little Feather & Lali
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 786-5005
Incredible shop! The owner was very friendly and helpful and gave me an education on "Primative Fire Pit" technique for firing Ceramics!
She has a beautiful shop! High quality merchandise. There is a female torso hanging on the wall behind her…More »
28. Paper Source
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 552-2220
Categories:
Cards & Stationery,
Party Supplies
Neighbourhoods: Ballantyne, South Park
It has been almost two months since I was here for the first time and the lady who helped me last time remembered my name!!! Impressive!!!
Cards, Stationery, Wall of Stamps and I can not say Fred too many times! See my Photos and see Fred!
This is…More »
29. Charlotte Fine Art
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 541-0741
Category:
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Quail Hollow
Opened June 3rd 2011 - This is a Beautiful space with great works in Glass, Pottery and paintings from award winning Artists from across the US. A variety of styles and techniques. Check out how the Painting are not hanging "on" the wall - Every…More »
30. The Time Machine
Wait 'til you see the Photos!!! (probably Monday 6 -20)
Today was my second visit to this Great store! This is my favorite in the area!!! A Two Man Saw! An Original 1800's (I think he said - I was so in awe I did not take notes or think to…More »
31. Philly Pretzel Factory
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5606
A Pretzel that tastes like a Pretzel! Though I am a fan of the Mall Pretzels, these have a truer Pretzel flavor! They have a huge Open kitchen that was spotless and let me take photos Yay!!! Mooresville, You have PRETZEL's - Quality! Great Flavor!…More »
32. Four Corners Framing and Gallery
Creative Owner Kim Saragoni LOVES her work and it shows!!! Creativity meets Collaboration! Last time I was here I got to listen to Kim help a customer decide on ideas for Framing a vintage Record album, I was so impress I came back today and got to…More »
33. Andre Christine Gallery
Amazing Works of Art! From the road you will see incredible Metal Sculpture on the grounds of the Gallery. Family Business: Husband, Wfe and Son team: The Gallery was built by the Son and Father - the Wife runs the gallery, the son is an artist…More »
34. The Sanctuary Of Davidson
Cool space! Beautifully decorated with local Art! Artists Booths - Varying styles and mediums. Wonderful staff!
35. Merrill-Jennings Galleries
Giant Panthers Outside - Cool Art Inside! Art Gallery in a house.
Many Styles and Artists represented! Some very cool Modern and abstract works, some great Collages and sculptures.
The owner was very sweet and helpful!
36. SweetCakes Bakery
This is a very good Cupcake, so much so that at the time I originally wrote the review I deleted the other cupcake places I reviewed so far! Today I had "Mississippi Mud" for the second time!
37. Kabob Grill
I've had Baba Ghannouj before, though it was never as good as last night!!! This Kabob Grill and the one at Stonecrest have the best Tabbouleh I've ever eaten!
Met a friend here for dinner last night. We had: Lentil soup, Vegetable soup,…More »
38. Viet-Thai Noodle House
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 544-1704
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Thai
Neighbourhood: Quail Hollow
Last Saturday Night (skipping Charlotte Restaurant Week on Saturday) I had one of the best Thai meals I have eaten anywhere!!!
Viet Thai's version of Pad Thai is my Favorite! This time I ordered it with Shrimp, Chicken and Pork. Then I had: Nam Tok…More »
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6/23/2011
Last night I had dinner here and as usual (I know what to order because I have been eating here… Read more »
39. Deejai Thai Restaurant
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 333-7884
Categories:
Thai,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Elizabeth
Exceptional Entree - Spicy Thai Basil with Asian Eggplant, Beef added!!!
Tonight for Dinner first there were the appetizers: Pot Stickers (fried not steamed Dumplings in a sweet Curry), Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce (Deejai has my favorite Peanut…More »
40. Waxhaw Antique Mart
Great store! The owners helped me find what I was looking for (a glass butter dish) see my photos if you like! This was my first visit to this store - They are very friendly and helpful!!!
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Charlotte, NC
Yelping SinceMarch 2011
Things I Love Find Me InHiding most of the time
My HometownIs here now!
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm looking for next next farorite place
Why You Should Read My ReviewsNO reason to read - I mostly compare those I like with ones I LOVE!
The Last Great Book I ReadIt was the one I did not read
My Favourite MoviePark Chan Wooks Vengence Trilogy or Scott Pilgram vs. the World
My Last Meal On EarthI want to go on a Plane Crash, so probably Pretzels and Ginger Ale
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...My friends are mostly invisable to you! My imaginary ones are Totally invisable!
Most Recent DiscoveryI want to go to Sweden
Current CrushCafe Gelato, still