A Toast Worth Remembering 🍷
The sidewalks of Ballantyne buzzed on May 22 as neighbors swapped small talk for tall pours at the inaugural Sip & Stroll. Whether you sampled every vintage or simply soaked up the sunset, thank you for turning a Wednesday into a why‑not.
Standing Ovations for Our Sponsors
No soirée glimmers without patrons of the arts—and hydration:
- Perspire Sauna Studio Ballantyne kept spirits bright (and pores clearer than summer skies).
- Le Petit Spa added just the right dash of Parisian polish.
Their support made every clink possible. Merci, folks.
A Band That Refused to Quit
Raise a pick to Darin Jones & The Last Men Standing. The country quintet peppered Ballantyne’s twilight with riffs sharp enough to slice through the humidity. Feet moved, hearts hummed, and somewhere a porch‑light flickered in rhythm.
Mark Your Calendars—We’re Doing This Annually
Sip & Stroll will return next spring, bigger glasses and fewer excuses. Keep an eye on our Events page for dates, lineups, and the inevitable weather‑watch debate.
Dive Into Everything Strolling Ballantyne
Craving more neighborhood intrigue? Scamper through our digital maze:
- From late‑night pastry plots in Hospitality to canine confessions in Pets 🐾, we have you covered.
- Meet local legends in People or decode rezoning sagas in Real Estate.
- Prefer hot takes? Politics awaits. Sports fan? Sports has the final score.
- Don’t miss CMPD briefings, statewide scoops in Statewide, or pure neighborhood gossip in Ballantyne.
Consider it a choose‑your‑own‑adventure—without the dog‑eared pages.
Share Your Shots
Caught Aunt Linda two‑stepping? Send pics and tall tales to ballantyne@strollmag.com. Everyone has a story worth sharing!
About the Author
Nell Thomas files copy with one hand and cradles an Einstein Bros. almond‑milk latte with the other. The Ballantyne store (15235 John J. Delaney Dr.—look for the bagel mural) fuels her edits with Asiago Bagels, chocolate chip shmears, and an alarming number of hash‑brown bites. Nell’s work also spills across The Charlotte Mercury, proving that caffeine is indeed a renewable resource.
Signature:
Nell—currently 87% cold brew, 13% enthusiasm.
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This article, “Sip & Stroll 2025: Ballantyne Raises a Glass to Perspire Sauna Studio, Le Petit Spa, and Darin Jones,” by Nell Thomas is licensed under CC BY‑ND 4.0.
“Sip & Stroll 2025: Ballantyne Raises a Glass to Perspire Sauna Studio, Le Petit Spa, and Darin Jones”
by Nell Thomas, Strolling Ballantyne (CC BY‑ND 4.0)
