We are excited to host a live art and jazz trio on Trade & Tryon on November the 19th. In co-operation with Trafk Media we’ve brought the Ocie Davis group together with the good folks from Ink Bot Printing to put together a memorable afternoon affair. Samples of Ink Bot’s work are...

Three hundred people celebrated the grand opening of the 51-story Vue condo tower Sept. 16. Ocie Davis and his band supplied the jazz, Enso and Lucie provided dinner and Amelie’s French Bakery capped off the night with dessert. As the Uptown skyline sparkled in the background, partygoers enjoyed the...

Evening One/Stop Three: Press Location: 333 W. Trade St. First impression: Definitely a place for people serious about wine! Sleek, contemporary interior. Breezy, comfortable outdoor seating. Waitstaff: Pleasant and accommodating. (Note: We were fortunate enough to meet a staff member who was extremely...

Evening One/Stop Two: The Dandelion Market Location: 118 W. Fifth St. First impression: Could have been in Dublin! Had the look and feel of an Irish pub. A place to have a rollicking good time. Big tables, sturdy enough for a rugby team. Waitstaff: Very friendly. Eager to explain the small-plate concept. Wine...

Peter Reinhart has been the Contributing Food Editor for Uptown Magazine since the first issue, mentoring young food writers for publication in these pages and, occasionally, writing pieces of his own. He is a four-time James Beard Award winner for his books and for his breads. He is also the Chef on...

An interview with Chefs Paul Malcolm and Robert Brener of Johnson & Wales University Every chef, to one extent or another, is on a mission – mostly to feed people tasty food, to make them happy. But in recent times a number of chefs have realized they can have a greater impact and do something...