Tess Allen

Charlotte

Associate Editor at Charlotte Magazine

Associate Editor at Charlotte Home + Garden

Associate editor of @CharlotteMag. I’m not a regular editor. I’m a cool editor. || Tar Heel, journalist, cat + dog mom || (Views are my own)

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Articles

They've Been Given A Change of Heart

4 days ago | charlottemagazine.com | Tess Allen

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute saves a growing number of people through heart transplants. Meet three of them Since 2021, Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute has more than doubled its annual rate of heart transplants, from 28 in 2021 to 71 in 2024. It’s the product of innovation, improved access, “and a commitment to meeting patients where they are,” says Atrium spokesman Tim Calahan.
The Giddy Goat Co-Founder Lost His Leg And Kept On Brewing

1 week ago | charlottemagazine.com | Tess Allen

In the summer of 2019, then-25-year-old Carson Clough was living in Lake Norman, learning how to roast at Summit Coffee, and on the verge of opening The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters in Plaza Midwood with his lifelong friend Rhyne Davis. The Charlotte native took a break from his “workaholic” lifestyle one afternoon that August to wakeboard with friends. He fell from his board, and when the driver turned around to pick him up, the boat struck him.
A Survey of Asian Cuisine in Charlotte

3 weeks ago | charlottemagazine.com | Tess Allen

What fills the gaps that remain in Charlotte’s evolving food scene? More and more, it’s Chinese, Japanese, Indian—and Vietnamese, Burmese, Uzbek, Turkish, Cambodian, Filipino…Here, we look at a sampling of Asian Markets, Noteworthy Dishes, Restaurant Owners, and additional Restaurants To Try. ASIAN MARKETS8829 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Ste. 115 It’s easy to miss in the east Charlotte shopping center that’s home to Tacos El Regio and King of Spicy Indian & Nepali Restaurant.
Comedy Shows in Charlotte This Month: June 2025

3 weeks ago | charlottemagazine.com | Tess Allen

Sunday, June 1, 7 p.m. Ovens AuditoriumThe Tacoma-based writer, actor, and comedian is slated to launch a Netflix special this summer, and he’s also landed upcoming roles in NBC’s reboot of The Office and Aziz Ansari’s feature film, Good Fortune. 16+. June 5-7, Various times.
A Charlotte Brewer Makes Space For New Faces

1 month ago | charlottemagazine.com | Tess Allen

The Many Faces Initiative fosters inclusivity in North Carolina craft beer In May 2020, police killed George Floyd outside a convenience store in Minneapolis. The murder of another Black man at the hands of police sparked nationwide protests that called for an end to systemic racism—not just in law enforcement but across society.
Inside The Exit 3A Video Game, The MecDec Celebration and (Finally) The Rail Trail Bridge

1 month ago | charlottemagazine.com | Tess Allen

An abomination, a declaration, and an innovation Sometimes,the present reflects the past and future, too. Here’s a sampling of events, a planned project, and a video game (really!) that touch on what our city’s been and what it aims to be. When Charlotte software engineer Mike Ramirez joked with some friends that he was going to make a video game about notorious Exit 3A on Interstate 277, they were so enthusiastic that he got to work.
Travel From CLT: The Strand in Turks & Caicos

2 months ago | charlottemagazine.com | Tess Allen

Live the sweet life at this new Turks and Caicos resort You pass through The Strand’s security gate and pull up to an open-air reception where you’re greeted, White Lotus-style, by friendly staff with a cold towel and a drink. I could get used to this, you think.And you will, for as long as you’re here. The Strand opened in November on Providenciales, or “Provo,” as the locals call it.
What To Do This Month In Charlotte: May 2025

2 months ago | charlottemagazine.com | Tess Allen

The best things to do and see around the Queen City These events give you a good excuse to check out places that won BOB Awards—not that you need one. Friday, May 9, Resident Culture South EndThink you’re the best at beer pong? Find out at Resident Culture’s monthly double-elimination tourney. You’ll have fun even if you don’t win a prize, and competitors and spectators alike are invited to enjoy barbecue, beer, and cocktails.
What Buyers Want Now: Home Design Trends and Demands in Charlotte

2 months ago | charlottemagazine.com | Tess Allen

Less cookie-cutter, more custom As demand for townhomes soars, local experts spotlight the trends that shape their design, and home features in general that buyers are seeking now. Newer townhomes are less likely to look copied and pasted than older units, according to Andrea Seymour, co-founder and CEO of Springdale Custom Builders. Her team recently completed a six-unit townhome building in Plaza Midwood.
2025 Best of The Best Winners: EAT

2 months 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.

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