Taylor Bowler

1 week ago | charlottemagazine.com | Amanda Howard |Tess Allen |Taylor Bowler |Gavin Edwards

EAT: The Best in Food & Dining in CharlotteThe decor is clutch, the service top-notch, and the food absurdly good. But we’d expect nothing less from Joe and Katy Kindred, the couple behind Kindred, Milkbread, and Hello, Sailor. They opened this Mediterranean-meets-Southern restaurant in September on the ground floor of the Duke Energy Building uptown, and it might be their finest work.

1 week ago | charlottemagazine.com | Amanda Howard |Tess Allen |Taylor Bowler |Gavin Edwards

Shop: The Best of Style and ShoppingThis resale shop is bright pink and glittery, a walk-in treasure chest of vintage dresses, low-rise cargos, and fuzzy jackets of all sizes. Dressing rooms are wallpapered in vintage magazines, and the mirror has a squiggly pink frame. 1824 Statesville Ave., Ste. 103If celebrities had to stock their pantries in Charlotte, this is where they’d go.

1 week ago | charlottemagazine.com | Amanda Howard |Tess Allen |Taylor Bowler |Gavin Edwards

Our staff picks and voters' choice winners Every May, we reconnect with our good friend BOB, and the guy just keeps changing on us. A couple of years ago, he was into artisanal doughnuts, acai bowls, car detailers, and custom jewelers. This year, trend-chaser that he is, he’s all about brunch boards, THC seltzers, disc golf, plant-based frozen desserts that taste like something other than siliconized caulk, and, of course, tinned fish. He’s all over the place.

2 weeks ago | charlottemagazine.com | Taylor Bowler

Because French toast and mimosa flights are the best part of the week Stacks of pancakes, smoked salmon, crispy bacon, eggs all kinds of ways, and maybe even a breakfast cocktail (or three) make this a meal worth getting out of bed for. Here’s where to go if you’re looking for brunch in Charlotte:1212 The PlazaA buffet table in the main aisle of the church-turned-restaurant holds pastries, salads, cured meats, fresh fruits, and tea sandwiches.

3 weeks ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

Staying put this spring break? Why not experience the Queen City like a visitor? Below are some fun hometown activities for when you want to ditch the day-to-day routine. Museum of Illusions: Experience the mind-bending hijinks created by mirrors, lights, and depth perception challenges at uptown’s newest museum. Tickets are $29 for adults (ages 13+), $25 for children (ages 5-12), and $26 for seniors (ages 60+ with ID). Children under 5 are free. 601 S. Tryon St., Ste.