Peachy the Magazine April May 2014 | Page 141

EAT.STAY.SHOP.PLAY. 224 E. 7th Street 704.230.4346 country soup with the fragrant platter of fresh herbs that accompanies it. 4900 Central Avenue 704.566.1088 Kabob Grill Pam Stowe Pam Stowe, an eastern North Carolina native and 35 year Charlottean, is the mom of three adult children. She adores travel, costume parties, art, food, dogs, fashion and her husband—not necessarily in that order. EAT Ben Thanh Vietnamese Restaurant (photo right) Hands down the freshest, most delicious Asian food in Charlotte. Don’t miss the shrimp- and pork-filled Banh Xeo crepe, then lavishly garnish the steaming A favorite Friday night take-out spot for us, though it’s pleasant to dine in, too. We always get the wonderful, savory beef shawarma and Omar’s salad to share. 1235 East Boulevard (Kenilworth Shopping Center) 704.371.8984 7828 B-Rea Road (Stonecrest Shopping Center) 704.543.1234 PHOTO: BEN THANH indoor urban markets if you want to best grasp the local culinary scene without straining your budget. The market’s mission is to celebrate the food culture of the Carolinas and promote local and regional farmers. If you are a coffee enthusiast, a trip to Not Just Coffee is certainly in order, arguably one of the best and purest java jolts around! For picnic fare, the cheese plates from Orman’s Cheese Shop feature a delectable sampling of some of the most noteworthy local and regional Artisan cheeses. And don’t leave without sampling the “edible art” of Bar Chocolate, purveyors of artisan chocolates and other worldly creations! APRIL MAY 2014 139