The following is the weekly newsletter from Lynn Caldwell, Manager of the Atherton Market. It’s an incredible feature to have a year round, in-door market in South End that now takes EBT. I appreciate all the hard work from Lynn and the vendors to make this happen! To subscribe to the Atherton Market Newsletter click here. … Continue reading
Below is the lineup for #FoodTruckFriday tonight. You’ve probably heard the forecast calling for record heat so please take precautions to be safe. We are going to move the tables towards the back of the lot near the trees and more grass to capture the shade. Stay hydrated and come enjoy your favorite food truck … Continue reading
Thursday night is one of my favorite nights to go out in Charlotte during the summer months. Maybe you are an Alive After Five sort of person at the EpiCentre but if you are looking for more local, unique options then head to South End. Here are several options and the great part, you can … Continue reading
It’s gonna be a hot one but we’ve got the trucks coming out. Hope you enjoy the new design for this week. Mixing it up a little.
A picture is worth a thousand words and I’ve found many of you express your love for South End through the photos you post through your social media channels. I’m dedicating a page on the blog to those images you have captured of a landscape, an experience, a meal, a store, a run, a restaurant, an emotion, a bar, a … Continue reading
You may recall back in December when I attended the first pop up restaurant modern dinner at the Atherton Market. It was a remarkable culinary experience and they are back with another one scheduled for July 22nd. Only 20 reservations so you better act fast if you are interested. All the details below and the … Continue reading
Charlotte’s Design District continues to strengthen with the addition of Walker Zanger’s showroom to the Hawkin’s Street Design Center in South End. WZ has been in South End for many month’s now but recently celebrated their 60 Year milestone as a company. I stopped by their showroom just before the festivities started to see their space … Continue reading
Saturday morning just isn’t Saturday morning without a shopping experience at the Atherton Market. Atherton is Charlotte’s first, indoor, year round, all local farmer’s market and one of a couple markets that accepts EBT. The market has been doing a little remodeling to get ready for expanded days and hours in the near future. It’s … Continue reading
#FoodTruckFriday is tonight and every Friday night in South End! Trucks roll in around 5pm and serve until 9pm. Spirited beverages my be purchased from Common Market or Phat Burrito and brought unopened to the Food Truck lot where they can then be consumed. This is NOT a BYOB event this is a BYBFCMOPB (Buy Your Beer From … Continue reading
The South End Neighborhood Association in partnership with The Light Factory are hosting the first ever, South End Outdoor Movie Night, “South End Cinema”, this Saturday night, June 23 starting at 5:30pm at the corner of Park Ave and Camden Rd. We will close Park Ave between Camden Rd and S Tryon Street to set … Continue reading
The newly opened All American Pub, Black Sheep Skate Shop, Power 98, Nike SB, Camp Woodward and Vitamin Water are joining forces this Thursday, June 21 for Go Skateboarding Day. Last year there were over 600 events in more than 7 countries. All American Pub is located in the old Jillian’s space and the activities will be set up in … Continue reading
Today at 10am a ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of the S Tryon Street Conversion Project took place with reprentatives from City Council, City Staff, NC DOT, Charlotte Center City Partners and South End. The purpose of the project was to create a comfortable and accessible connection for pedestrians and bicyclists between Uptown and South End … Continue reading
The Second Annual Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast was a tremendous success! Last year we raised a little over $800 and this year we were trying to double that number to $1600…we came very close…$1400!! All the proceeds go to the Charlotte Fire Dept Auxiliary. Thank you for coming out to show youru support by eating pancakes. … Continue reading
Vin Master Wine is hosting a great event this Wednesday…the name alone is great “Shuck, Slurp and Sip”. See their press release below for all the details. Shuck, Slurp And Sip At Vin Master Atherton Mill Wine Shop To Host Second Annual Oyster Fest June 20 CHARLOTTE – It’s time to shuck, slurp and sip … Continue reading
Join us this Saturday, June 16 for the 2nd Annual Firefighters Pancake Breakfast at the Atherton Market. This event is a fundraiser for the Charlotte Fire Dept Auxiliary, which is a non-profit connected to the Charlotte Fire Dept that helps care for fire fighters and their families in time of need. Pancakes will be locally sourced to the … Continue reading
This weekend Zucca Pizza Tavern is having their Grand Opening. They are located in the Atherton Mill in the old Rudino’s Pizza location near Vin Master and the Atherton Market. I stopped in earlier this week to snap a few pictures while they were putting all the finishing touches on things. Zucca’s owner is a … Continue reading
It’s been a little bit since I’ve given an update on Triple C Brewing Co, largely because they have been hard at work with construction on their new brewery. They have done several tastings around Charlotte and a beer dinner at The Liberty so go chances are you’ve met one of the C’s and brewer Scott … Continue reading
Join us this Saturday, June 16 for the 2nd Annual Firefighters Pancake Breakfast at the Atherton Market. This event is a fundraiser for the Charlotte Fire Dept Auxiliary, which is a non-profit connected to the Charlotte Fire Dept that helps care for fire fighters and their families in time of need. Pancakes will be locally sourced to the … Continue reading
The South End June Networking Meeting is this Thursday, June 14th at World of Beer from 5:30-7:30. These events are a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and fellow business owners over a cold beverage. We have the back loft area reserved so just say your are with the South End group. We have reached the … Continue reading
I wanted to share the following invitation for a rally tonight to show your support for Knights Baseball in Uptown. Would think that having baseball so close to South End would be a great idea. If you are in favor of the idea and want to show your support, please see details below for the … Continue reading
Join us this Saturday, June 16 for the 2nd Annual Firefighters Pancake Breakfast at the Atherton Market. This event is a fundraiser for the Charlotte Fire Dept Auxiliary, which is a non-profit connected to the Charlotte Fire Dept that helps care for fire fighters and their families in time of need. Pancakes will be locally sourced to the … Continue reading
Several weeks now, I have been watching the transformation of what used to be the Niche space at the intersection of Camden, Summit and Tryon. The bars came off the windows. The exterior of the building was painted and I anxiously awaited the interior transformation as that was all happening behind concealed windows. Last Friday, … Continue reading
You may have noticed a new store on South Boulevard called Interior Motives . They have been open for a couple months, and I stopped in yesterday to meet owner Will Smith and take a look first hand at his creative magic. He will be the first to tell you and I will agree, that his store is unlike any interiors … Continue reading
Watching a movie outdoors on a huge screen is much fun and the South End Neighborhood Association (SENA) in partnership with The Light Factory and South End are hosting “South End Cinema” on Saturday, June 23. We will close down Park Ave between Tryon Street and Camden Rd and have the Food Trucks on the … Continue reading
