As we’re talking, I casually look around and see what looks like an old war helmet. I ask to see it and the gentleman behind the counter starts talking. It is a World War II German military helmet, he says. From the heft of the metal and crusty leather interior it’s hard to disagree with the age...

Live albums, as a general rule, suck. Even without poor recording clarity, it’s rare that a live record manages to capture not only song, but also a sense of place; rarely are we taken into the recording instead of merely hearing a facsimile of it. But occasionally, a live recording – not necessarily...

While a lot of local athletes in and around the Charlotte area spent the weekend participating in the 24 Hours of Booty bike ride… I was among another group of athletes giving true meaning to ‘The Dirty South.’ The Marine Corps hosted their 4th Annual Mud Run at Belmont Abbey.  I laced up my old...

As the sun set over Uptown Charlotte and the air cooled down just a touch The Counting Crowes tuned up and cast their music into the night sky. 15,000 Charlotteans were entertained at the Uptown Amphitheater at the NC Music Factory last night the 14th. And we captured the moment as dusk turned into night. Pictures...

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...

“It’s like your entire body is being punched at the same time,” Marine Corp. Keith Richardson offered, looking up after a thoughtful pause, and a big sip from a can of Monster Energy Drink. “ The Humvee fills up with smoke and debris. And you get this nasty metallic taste in your mouth. Kinda...