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!
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