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If I'm not at home or at work, you can find me at some of my favorite places in Charlotte...

 1. Freedom Park

1900 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 432-4280

Category: Parks

Neighbourhoods: Myers Park, Dilworth

5.0 star rating
  3/30/2009

I am in love with this park! Apparently so is everyone else...when it is beautiful outside everyone who is anyone is at Freedom Park.

It seems like a mini-Central park (like others have already noted). It is well landscaped and maintained. In…More »

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 2. The Green

400 S Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 342-9000

Category: Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: Uptown

5.0 star rating
  3/27/2011 ROTD 6/23/2011

Looking for a fun little park in Uptown? The Green is just the place! It's a perfect stop probably better suited for adults. Not sure how kid friendly it is since there are no swings or anything, although the theme is child-fun. However, there is a…More »

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 3. FABO

2820 Selwyn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 900-2430

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Art Galleries, Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhood: Myers Park

5.0 star rating
  10/27/2010 First to Review

What a great new addition! This place carries all the fine things in life: art, coffee, and sweets! It's a brand new gallery on Selwyn that caters to the caffeine and sweet tooth crowds.

They have a few tables outside or lots of spaces to choose from…More »

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 4. Lark & Key Gallery

128 E. Park Ave
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 334-4616

Categories: Art Galleries, Arts & Crafts, Home Decor

Neighbourhoods: South End, Dilworth

5.0 star rating
  3/20/2010 First to Review

This is the second location in South End for Lark & Key (and will be the only one after April 2011). The original location is in NoDa. The main owners, Duy Huynh and Sandy Snead, showcase their acrylic paintings and jewelry and offer their gallery to…More »

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 5. South Park Mall

4400 Sharon Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 364-4411

Category: Shopping Centers

Neighbourhood: South Park

5.0 star rating
  2/19/2011

How have I not reviewed this place yet? This is one of my favorite malls...and I've been to many in my lifetime.

It's clean, spacious, well lit, and just about every store I want to go to is here. The parking is plentiful with spaces under, multiple…More »

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 6. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

4310 Sharon Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-1922

Categories: Sushi Bars, Burgers, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: South Park

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/7/2011

Yes, I have been converted...Cowfish has officially won me over!

My husband and I have returned a few times since my last review and each time was a great experience. The most memorable one was when we brought our out-of-town guests for dinner. We…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    2/19/2011

    I've had to ponder this review for quite some time now. I'm a fan, but for select things:

    1. I… Read more »

 7. Bistro La Bon

1322 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 333-4646

Categories: Mediterranean, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Plaza Midwood

5.0 star rating
  5/31/2011

The brunch is so delicious, I had to go two weeks in a row! Each adult is $16 and worth every penny!

Typically I steer clear of buffet lines at all cost, but Bistro la Bon is the rare exception. I found myself making multiple trips to try a little of…More »

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 8. Savor Cafe & Catering

1404 W Morehead St
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 334-0098

Category: Southern

5.0 star rating
  7/31/2011

Hands down, this is the BEST place for good, fresh food! If I could eat here every day, I think I would!

They make everything in house and they are very responsible about getting their food source locally (or not too far of distance away). We picked…More »

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 9. Eden Therapy & Massage

2115 Southend Dr
Charlotte, NC 28263
(704) 749-8101

Category: Massage

Neighbourhoods: South End, Dilworth

5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/15/2011

It's about that time to award another star! Eden Therapy is my monthly stop for self-care. I love that I can count on consistency here.

They have gift certificates available and with the holidays around the corner this is the perfect gift! Typically…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    2/21/2010

    Since my last review, I have become a regular. They have changed their music and now I am no longer… Read more »

 10. Charlotte Community Acupuncture

1000 Seaboard St, Ste B12
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 444-0127

Categories: Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Neighbourhood: Third Ward

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2011

Great alternative healthcare/medicine service in the Queen City! $20-$40 gets you a treatment! The acupuncturist was really nice and gentle, offering a warm welcome as I entered the office.

Bring your ipod and headphones. Although they do a very nice…More »

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 11. Vin Master Wine Shop

2000 South Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 996-7471

Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhoods: South End, Dilworth

5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/23/2011

Looking for a low-key, yet awesome place to take out-of-towners? Or need that last item to fill a gift basket or stocking? Vin Master is your stop!

I brought my friends and husband here last night and had an impromptu profile tasting. It was great…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/19/2011

    What a fun wine shop! It's located across from the Atherton Market, tucked a bit behind the pizza… Read more »

 12. Mattie's Diner

915 Hamilton St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 376-1020

Categories: Diners, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Third Ward

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2011

First thing that came to mind when I opened my eyes this morning...pancakes! Knowing that Nicole W. can't get enough of the flapjacks at Mattie's, I knew where I needed to fix my craving! (I am using pancakes and flapjacks interchangeably...aren't…More »

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 13. Zink. American Kitchen

4310 Sharon Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 909-5500

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: South Park

5.0 star rating
  12/21/2011

How have I not reviewed Zink? I thought a previous review was here somewhere...oh well, I'll correct this right now.

Zink-a-bink, a bottle of ink, a cork fell out and you... oh, Zink! I really like this restaurant for numerous reasons:

1) For foodies…More »

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Location

Charlotte, NC

Yelping Since

March 2009

Things I Love

recycling, lattes, dancing, sushi, shopping

Find Me In

South Park, South End...or getting lost on Charlotte's streets.

My Hometown

Phoenix, AZ

The Last Great Book I Read

Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan.

My Favourite Movie

Up

My Last Meal On Earth

Sushi followed by Ben & Jerry's ice cream

Most Recent Discovery

The Hunger Games Trilogy

Current Crush

my puppy