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1. Evergreen Studio
Great Gallery! Great show last night! I LOVE small Galleries and how creative minds can design and make use of space so well! This was a cool show! I have never seen the process used for this type of Photography ART! Photographs layered or…More »
2. The Blue Taj
Today for Lunch: Dessert first! Kulfi: Malai Kulfi: mmmmmmmmmmm. Last time I had one before the meal and a second one before the entree. Today I only had one. Kulfi is a Frozen Indian Dessert and few places in Charlotte have good Kulfi (Copper…More »
3. Amelie's French Bakery
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 376-1781
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: NoDa
Some Parisians disagree, I still LOVE this place! Whew this is a great place to fall in LOVE! Amour! Open 24 hours a day!!!
Some say Shabby Chic, I say Eclectic Cool and very ROMANTIC! Great place to take a date or Meet a date! Today was my 8th…More »
4. Genome Gallery
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 332-4322
Categories:
Art Galleries,
Museums
Neighbourhood: Uptown
Last night the Poprocker Tonya P. (P. is for Poprock Photography) and I checked out this Gallery participating in Brevard Court's first Gallery Crawl.
Cool, small Gallery at the End of the Court (furthermost end away from Valhalla). The current show…More »
5. 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 »
6. Brevard Court Gallery Crawl
Charlotte, NC
Category:
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Uptown
Last Night was Brevard Court's First Gallery Crawl!
This was fun and seemed like a great turnout for the first Gallery Crawl and a Thursday night!
We enjoyed the Photography show at Evergreen entitled "Earthly Bodies" featuring the works of Shane…More »
7. Central Coffee Company
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 335-7288
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Plaza Midwood
An Easy 5 yelp stars here! They made me a new favorite to add to my favorite list of caffeinated beverages, this was some kind of Chai with a shot of Espresso and I want to find out about this signature shorty, so I'll be back soon!
Character!…More »
8. The Cupcrazed Cakery
The Cupcake paparazzi is here! SIX yelp Stars! *** ***
These give a brand new perspective to Cupcakes! Cupcakes as good as a Cake just smaller! These are Fantastic and they have a selection of flavors that appealed to me more than any shop I've…More »
9. Halcyon Flavors from the Earth
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 910-0865
Categories:
Tapas/Small Plates,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Uptown
Stone Soup!!! Do you know the story of Stone Soup? You need to! You can do that on your time! They had Gazpacho so I passed on the Stone Soup which changes almost every day as it would. Last night my plan was to walk from the Mint Museum all the…More »
10. Sid and Nancy
We caught them Moving (just a few doors down from their previous location) and by the time I finish this review they will probably be completely moved in.
Though they were not officially open (Wednesday November,16 2011) they had the door to the new…More »
11. Pinky's Westside Grill
Why start a diet on Friday? Especially since I have never been to Pinky's and Pinky's has so much that I like: Fried Pickles, Hot Chip's (not the dancers) made to order (these are the thinnest and Best Potato Chips I have ever eaten), Onion Rings…More »
12. Value Village Thrift Store
They were playing a Radio station and they make my "Play List" because Lady Ga Ga was on! This is a good Thrift Store - I love Thrift, so I am definitely, defiantly and definitively a fan! This store is large, clean and well organized!
13. Jeffre Scott Apothecary
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 339-0010
Category:
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply
Neighbourhood: Elizabeth
Ambiance is Right!!! Fantastic service! Tonya P. (P. for Poprock Photography) introduced me to Jeffre Scott, the store, not the Man - He was not there that time, though he has been there each time I've been in since! Since my last Lip Balm was…More »
14. Vivace
It is a good thing I was hungry!!!
First we had Bread and a White Bean Spread ("complementary" and needed to be)... So What if free bread is below average - I never factor bread into my review rating unless I'm having a Sandwich (or Wrap), or I'm at…More »
15. Luigi's Pizza
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 504-2015
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Steele Creek, Starmount
In my book this Pizza, though good is barely A-OK. The service was Exceptional and the pizza was nice and thin, very good crust, perfectly cooked, or reheated, the sauce was fine - the three cheese blend, boooo! This cheese blend ruins the pizza…More »
16. Hong Kong Vintage
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 334-0538
Category:
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhood: Plaza Midwood
One of my favorite Vintage Shops - Chairs - Vintage 70's, 80's and 90's Threads - Some very cool Clothes and Kitchen items! Great looking space, staff is always very friendly!
17. Bargain Hunters Thrift Store
This is a great Thrift Store! Last night we were here for the Back-to-School event. We got here a little late so we did not get to see everyone and most of the clothes were gone! It was good to see everyone who was still there and next time maybe…More »
18. Baxter Village
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-8696
I LOVE Villages - As an Escape Artist (once a week I want to go somewhere real Romantic) this is a Great Escape because it is so close to South Charlotte it almost is. This is really more than I hoped for and when I arrived in Uniform (no such…More »
19. Zio
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 344-0100
Usually Zio would get 4 stars from me... If I had only gotten the Speedies, Zio would be getting 5 yelp stars Today! Last night as usual the Speedies were fast and great ,Perfect, really! The House made Fetticunni was very good, though the Marinara…More »
20. Wolf Camera
Looking for a new camera yesterday I stopped here and was very impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of the man who helped me here!
21. Sauceman's
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 333-7070
Category:
Barbeque
Neighbourhoods: South End, Dilworth
This review covers my first and only experience here so far. The emphasis is on what I enjoyed the most, though I'm rating everything. When I'm visiting a place for the first time I want to experience as much as reasonably possible and some of what…More »
22. Summerbird
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 613-8395
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhood: Dilworth
POPROCK LOVE and I almost got lost in here last week and I though a handbag was a cool looking fur hat. I'm not making a joke! The ladies working here handled me real well and that is not easy though they made it look easy! Everyone is very…More »
23. Le's Sandwiches & Cafe
Yes! Banh Mi YES! YEST! FANTASTIC and this is my fourth meal today in 6 hours, so I'm not even a little hungry!
Mr. Le asked me if I had ever been here and when I said no, he said get the #6. He was correct. An EXCELLENT choice! This one is…More »
24. Carlo's Cafe - CLOSED
Have you ever wished Carlos Cafe were closer to Charlotte? My wish is about to come true! April 2012 Carlos Cafe is MOVING to TEGA CAY. Which for me is closer to Charlotte "than" Charlotte (closer to some parts for those who live in South…More »
25. Smalls
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 334-8338
Categories:
Burgers,
Lounges,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Elizabeth
Walk in and I LOVE the way this place looks! Holes still in the wall from a knife fight (only don't bring a knife to a knife fight when the other person has a Pick Ax) in a club or concert hall, long before Liz had her stand here, covered only in…More »
26. The Pizza Peel
Pizza with Red Onion (you can get the other kind of Onion if you wish) and Garlic Knots almost the size of Pretzels!
My rating of Five stars means it is one of my favorite places to get Pizza and that everything I want in a Pizza was executed very…More »
27. Backstage Vintage Apparel
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 733-9469
Category:
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhood: Plaza Midwood
Backstage Pass not required! If you believe the World is your stage, do you really want to look just like everyone else and if you do, you could add a unique piece to your wardrobe that suggests something of your personality for all to notice.
When…More »
28. La'Wan's Soul Food Restaurant
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 665-7225
Winner - Best Macaroni and Cheese I have ever eaten! !! !!! 5 stars for the Mac and Cheese with EASE! Rich and Cheesy baked with Egg (I think), this is the best one I have tasted ANYWHERE!
The Collards were very good at least 4 yelp stars probably…More »
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Yelping SinceMarch 2011
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My HometownIs here now!
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm looking for next next farorite place
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