V-Day Minus 1: Meat. It’s what’s for dinner at my house. And lunch … and occasionally, breakfast (Canadian bacon, anyone?). But, a few weeks back I decided that, for one week, I, Shelly Shepard, was going to embrace vegetarianism. My mom’s response when I told her about my plan? Well, let’s...

Uptown contributor Anna Kooiman writes blogs for us that are sure to hold your attention. She gives us the scoop on everything from concerts, new restaurant openings, fashion trends, and fitness to insight on controversial issues facing the Queen City, to information about community service events. She...

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...

I walk briskly past Johnson & Wales University. The enticing aromas help to quicken my pace. The bright-orange boxy cart catches my eye as I pass fellow students walking to class. As I stand in line I notice small signs propped against the cart promising fresh ingredients. My appetite grows. Once...

Arthur Gallagher, President, Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte Arthur Gallagher was named president of the Johnson & Wales University Charlotte Campus in January 2003. Gallagher is also currently on the board of advisors for the Charlotte School of Law. Are our graduates staying in Charlotte,...