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Aug 5, 2020
4 min

BROADSTONE QUEEN CITY OPENS AT THE FRONT DOOR OF CHARLOTTE’S SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD

Broadstone Queen City, a new luxury multifamily development at the front door of Charlotte’s sought-after South End neighborhood, is welcoming its first residents. The property features a robust and inspiring art program curated by Hope Cohn Projects, state-of-the-art apartment features and first-class community amenities. This is the third recent development Alliance Residential is set to deliver in North Carolina, further instilling the company’s commitment to the Carolinas

Aug 5, 2020
2 min

Optimist Hall Announces Newest Food Hall Tenant Charleston-based Xiao Bao to bring bold, unique Asia

White Point Partners and Atlanta-based Paces Properties and Confluence Real Estate are thrilled to announce that a concept from Charleston favorite Xiao Bao Biscuit will be joining the diverse roster of tenants at Optimist Hall. The Charlotte outpost, which will be called simply Xiao Bao, is slated to open in Spring 2021 and will be the 23rd tenant to open in Optimist Hall. Following their honeymoon traveling across Asia, Chef Joshua Walker and Duolan Li created Xiao Bao Bisc

Aug 5, 2020
2 min

Boxcar Betty’s Announces Grand Opening at Optimist Hall

Charleston-based Boxcar Betty’s brings classic fried chicken sandwiches to the city of Charlotte, opening their fifth location within Optimist Hall White Point Partners and Atlanta-based Paces Properties and Confluence Real Estate are thrilled to announce that Charleston-based Boxcar Betty’s will open their fifth location at Optimist Hall on Friday, July 10th, joining three locations in the greater Charleston area and one in Chicago. Boxcar Betty’s is the 20th tenant to open

Aug 5, 2020
2 min

ASHEVILLE’S PIONEER IN CRAFT BEER WINS BREWERS ASSOCIATION RECOGNITION AWARD

Highland Brewing Founder, Oscar Wong, receives national recognition for leadership in craft beer movement Oscar Wong founded Highland Brewing Company in 1994 and kicked off the craft beer movement in Asheville, NC. Today, the city claims the title of “Beer City USA” and ranks second after Portland, ME in the largest number of breweries per capita. Highland Brewing and the Brewers Association are pleased to announce that Wong is the recipient of this year’s Brewers Association

Aug 5, 2020
2 min

BLACK MENU NC Launches Online Food Directory For Black-Owned Restaurants

A lot of people have different tastes and food preferences. At BLACK MENU NC, the goal is to create an online food directory that is rich in black-owned restaurants that offer some of the most amazing dishes to the members of their local community. The online platform, designed to promote local black-owned restaurants remains at the forefront of the campaign to grow black-owned businesses while also helping consumers to find the perfect local restaurants around them. With the

Jun 18, 2020
3 min

Suárez Bakery & Barra Announces Grand Opening at Optimist Hall

The second location of the beloved Charlotte bakery features a Cuban-inspired menu of pressed sandwiches, rice bowls, baked goods, and beverages White Point Partners and Atlanta-based Paces Properties and Confluence Real Estate are thrilled to announce that Charlotte-based Suárez Bakery will open their second location at Optimist Hall on Friday, June 19. Suarez is the 18th tenant to open in Optimist Hall, Charlotte’s newest and largest food hall, which first opened to the pub

May 20, 2020
2 min

Charlotte Based Menswear Brand OMJ Opens New Location, in Southend’s Design Center of the Carolinas

Men’s clothing company OMJ, founded in Charlotte in 2013 by two graduates of Appalachian State University (Bradley Rhyne and Filipe Ho), has officially opened in the Design Center of the Carolinas near Jeni’s Ice cream, Superica, Barcelona Wine Bar Hawkers and Fit Atelier. Originally set to open in March, plans were postponed due to COVID-19. The new concept, OMJ, expands upon their current ready wear and custom offerings and will include a dedicated showroom space for fitti

Nov 13, 2019
2 min

Spirit of BBQ: Giving Tuesday Edition

The holiday season is approaching and Sonny’s BBQ is getting into the spirit with Spirit of BBQ: Giving Tuesday Edition. Continuing its mission of lending a helping hand to others, Sonny’s is donating $10,000 and is calling on its fans and followers to nominate and vote for what charities they are passionate about and think deserve the donation. People are encouraged to nominate the charities they think are the most deserving starting on Nov. 12 via this link. Five charitie

Sep 16, 2019
3 min

DINE AT DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE IN SEPTEMBER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, the ultra-premium steakhouse that offers an unparalleled dining experience, is hosting a specially-priced Prime Pair menu on select days in September in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. $5 from the purchase of every Prime Pair sold will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, helping to ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all they should worry abo

Sep 16, 2019
6 min

BUSCH GARDENS® WILLIAMSBURG’S HOWL-O-SCREAM® TAKES SCARES TO WHOLE NEW LEVEL THIS FALL

As the temperatures cool down the fun heats up as Busch Gardens® Williamsburg’s Howl-O-Scream® returns as one of the best Halloween-themed events on the east coast. A heightened scare factor will creep into Busch Gardens’ six ghastly haunted houses, six nightmarish Terror-tories™, hair-raising escape rooms and frightening shows. The best way to visit Howl-O-Scream is with a Fall Fun Card. For a limited-time consumers can get the rest of summer and all of Howl-O-Scream FREE.

Sep 16, 2019
3 min

Optimist Hall Announces Newest Food Hall Tenant

Charleston-based Boxcar Betty’s to bring locally sourced, award-winning fried chicken sandwiches to Optimist Hall White Point Partners and Atlanta-based Paces Properties are excited to announce that Boxcar Betty’s will be joining the diverse roster of tenants at Optimist Hall. The food hall officially opened on August 1, 2019, with subsequent tenants slated to open in the coming weeks and months. Established in Charleston, SC five years ago, the Optimist Hall outpost for Boxc

Aug 7, 2019
3 min

Fighting for Our Planet by Fighting Food Waste in Charlotte, NC

Hungry Harvest Brings Food Waste Fighting Produce Delivery to The Queen City. Hungry Harvest, the farm to doorstep produce delivery service fighting food waste by saving at least 10 pounds of produce with every box, is excited to announce that they will be expanding to the Charlotte market. Every year, 1.2 million tons of food goes to waste in North Carolina, while 1 in 6 residents live in food insecurity. “Food waste is not only a moral and economic travesty, it is one of th

Aug 7, 2019
2 min

HONEYSUCKLE GELATO OPENING NEW LOCATION IN CHARLOTTE’S OPTIMIST HALL

Southern-inspired Gelato Shop to open Optimist Hall Food Stall on August 1. The sweet treat masters behind Atlanta-based Honeysuckle Gelato are thrilled to announce the opening of their second location at Optimist Hall in Charlotte, NC! Honeysuckle Gelato has been a staple in Atlanta since their food truck days beginning in 2011. Now, Honeysuckle offers its gelato at their brick-and-mortar location in Atlanta’s Ponce City Market, Charlotte’s Optimist Hall, and in select retai

Aug 7, 2019
2 min

Long-Awaited Optimist Hall Officially Opens its Doors to the Public

White Point Partners and Atlanta-based Paces Properties are delighted to announce that Optimist Hall opens its doors to the public on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Tenants opening today include Bao + Broth, Honeysuckle Gelato, Pet Wants, Undercurrent Coffee, and Zukku Sushi. Spindle Bar will serve a limited selection of beer and wine until they officially open later this month, when a cocktail menu will be offered as well. Additional tenants opening in the following weeks include

Aug 7, 2019
2 min

Charlotte Chef Places 2nd in Battle of the Blades Culinary Competition

Famed French chef, restaurateur, and culinary writer Auguste Escoffier once said that “Good food is the foundation to genuine happiness”. At The Charlotte, an upscale senior living community in Charlotte, genuine happiness is found throughout their dining department, and this week their team has a lot to be happy about. On July 27th, The Charlotte’s Executive Chef, Ben Smith was awarded 2nd place at The Battle of the Blades, a culinary competition hosted in Amelia Island, Flo

Jul 17, 2019
3 min

Optimist Hall Announces Two New Tenants

Chicago-based Folkart Management to open second location of nationally acclaimed cocktail bar Billy Sunday as well as a new concept – The Spindle Bar – at Optimist Hall White Point Partners and Atlanta-based Paces Properties are pleased to announce that Billy Sunday and The Spindle Bar will be joining the tenant line-up to anchor beverage programming at Optimist Hall. Renowned Chicago-based cocktail bar Billy Sunday, known for classic drinks, adventurous new creations and a d

Jul 9, 2019
3 min

SNOOZE, AN A.M. EATERY, OPENS JUNE 26 IN CHARLOTTE’S PLAZA MIDWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD

The breakfast and brunch hotspot moves east with its delicious pancakes, creative A.M. cocktails, and morning celebrations Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is excited to announce the opening of its first East Coast location in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 3,730 square-foot space will bring its random morning dance parties, whimsical breakfast dishes, and energetic staff of Snoozers to the Charlotte community. With 124 seats indoors and an additional 48 seats on the dog-friendly patio

Jul 9, 2019
3 min

Optimist Hall Announces New Food Hall Tenant

Texas-based Velvet Taco will serve chef-driven, non-traditional tacos that highlight global flavors and fresh, bold ingredients. White Point Partners and Atlanta-based Paces Properties are pleased to announce that Velvet Taco will be joining the tenant line-up at Optimist Hall. The food hall’s first group of tenants is slated to open in late summer, and Velvet Taco will join other concepts opening shortly thereafter. Founded in 2011, the Dallas, TX-based concept elevates the

May 9, 2019
5 min

East Charlotte’s First Brewery Opening Fall 2019!

Edge City Brewery The Queen City is ever growing in ways the city hasn’t seen before. With that, businesses are booming especially in the brewery business. Which makes sense as to why Brew Master, Jared Thomas and Director of Operations, John Thomas decided to open one up here. With 1,600 square feet, a large patio, and a tree in the middle inside they’ll definitely set themselves apart. Jared and John didn’t forget the food either and will partner with local restaurants to f

Apr 19, 2019
2 min

Edge City Brewery will be opening this fall

Edge City Brewery will be opening this fall in the newly revitalized area on Monroe Road known as MoRA. It will be the first brewery to join the collaborative efforts that are shaping the rebirth of neighborhoods in southeast Charlotte, between Independence Blvd and Sardis Rd. Edge City will be offering a taproom experience that is unlike any brewery in town. The interior and exterior will be an industrial utopia providing a getaway right in the middle of the city. Boasting