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October 2026 issue · Read it online
Christmas light installation · CharlotteChristmas lightsStorm Guard puts your Christmas lights up.Hung in October, kept working all season, taken down and stored in January. You never touch a ladder.See what your house would costSee your priceFree quoteWhere to eat, what to cook, and who's behind the kitchen door
Libretto's Pizzeria brings NYC roots to Ballantyne with a reliable neighborhood slice. Clip-and-save contacts, order links, and our prior coverage, no hype, just what locals use.
Jack Beckett·Nov 10, 2025
Chef Alicia Charolle's Copper & Thyme turns weeknights into small celebrations with market-driven menus, in-home dinners, and practical classes that…
Jack Beckett·Oct 19, 2025
Napa Bistro & Wine Bar brings wine-country ease to Ballantyne with a scratch menu, thoughtful sips, and Sunday service starting at 10 a.m., right in…
Nell Thomas·Oct 8, 2025
Ballantyne's only weekday market turns lunch hour into a local feast, with 30+ vendors from pierogi to pasture-raised chicken.
Nell Thomas·Aug 13, 2025
Dunbar Social by Topgolf lands inside The Ballantyne Hotel this fall, five simulators, craft cocktails, and zero weather excuses.
Nell Thomas·Jul 26, 2025
A Washington Post wellness report sparked this guide: salmon, sardines and mussels top the list; king mackerel and swordfish stay on ice.
Nell Thomas·Jun 11, 2025
Former finance exec Alicia Charolle is cooking up connection, one personalized menu, farmers market tour, and at-home dinner party at a time.
Jack Beckett·Jun 2, 2025
A rustic French dessert makes strawberries the star. Bake this simple clafoutis and impress your HOA.
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2025
Ballantyne's Einstein Bros Bagels delivers fresh, preservative-free bagels, signature shmears, and early-morning charm with heart, and hot coffee.
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2025
Eggspectation Charlotte is redefining brunch, lunch, and dinner with bold flavors and a welcoming vibe.
Nell Thomas·Mar 13, 2025
Que Fresa opens in Duke Energy Plaza with all-day breakfast, margarita flights, and tacos galore! Explore the vibrant new spot in Uptown Charlotte.
Jack Beckett·Jan 20, 2025