Archive for October, 2010
Vegetarian at the BBQ fest
On four hours of sleep, life can start to look a little hazy. Or maybe it was just the smoke. There I was, at 6 a.m. on a Saturday morning, camped out in a parking lot surrounded by meat-filled grills and a team of unshowered men who, it was safe to assume, were also meat-filled.
Sitting there clutching...
October 13th, 2010 | Current Issue, Featured | Read More
Until The Light Takes Us
Black metal inspires confliction. So does “Until The Light Takes Us,” a documentary about Norwegian black metal, in which filmmakers Aaron Aites and Audrey Ewel go directly to the figureheads of the sound, the style and the controversy of what is arguably heavy metal’s most extreme derivation.
Developed...
October 13th, 2010 | Current Issue | Read More
Anna Kooiman Workin’ 9 to 5
“Workin 9 to 5… just tryin to make a livin!” It’s something a lot of folks in Charlotte can relate to… especially since we’re a banking town. ‘9 to 5 the Musical’ is playing at Ovens Auditiorium now thru Sunday. I took my mom out to see the Dolly Parton show last night and then to...
October 7th, 2010 | Current Issue | Read More
Fashion Night Out at Butter
The glitterati started Fashion Night Out in 2009 in New York City as an attempt to jump-start the fashion and retail economy. In 2010, Charlotte’s version hit the NC Music Factory in a big way. With a fashion show in the front plaza of the Factory and the after-party at Butter, attendees were treated...
October 6th, 2010 | Current Issue | Read More
One Year Anniversary Party at Enso in the Epicentre
Party goers collectively wished Enso a happy first birthday, and we were there to celebrate the exotic affair. Naked sushi and nearly topless geishas beautified the inside of owner’s Erez and Pete’s place, while ninjas prowled the outdoors. VIPs enjoyed special treatment and everyone else was...
October 5th, 2010 | February 2010 | Read More
Tapas at Enso at the Epicentre
Location: 210 E. Trade St. (in the Epicenter).
First impression: Elegant. Stylish. A restaurant fit for a very special occasion.
Waitstaff: Warm and welcoming. Well-trained in the art of making the guest feel special. Knowledgeable.
Wine list: Extensive and unusual.
Cuisine: Asian fusion.
Group choices:...
October 4th, 2010 | Current Issue, Featured | Read More



