Official Charlotte Thread

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by southside, May 22, 2010.

  1. Stagger Lee

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    Why the fuck should the City contribute money to a private business?
     
  2. triceratops

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    Live at Lake Norman....didnt see a thread for LKN posted in here instead
     
  3. Aaron Nevilles Pet Tick

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    Are there better wings in Charlotte than at Moosehead? Serious question, if anyone thinks of some that are on the same level, I need to try them.
     
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  4. Ray McKigney

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    You are correct. Beestings are incredible. Hadn't had them in years but I can only assume they are still the GOAT.
     
  5. jimmy butler stan account

    jimmy butler stan account mpl92, bad (or sick) guy!
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    Had tickets to the President's speech, but they moved it inside. :feelsbadman:
     
  6. jimmy butler stan account

    jimmy butler stan account mpl92, bad (or sick) guy!
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    Also, city of Charlotte now owns Eastland Mall. They're gonna turn it into a movie studio and sound stage.
     
  7. Gin Buckets

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    Can't find the real official CLT thread, but I am an alcoholic. I watched Homeland tonight (well, and last season) and knew right away that the bar they were at was Ed's Tavern. Looked it up, and I was sure as hell right. Not sure how I feel about this.
     
  8. kennypowers

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    Anyone have any ideas/suggestions for NYE in Charlotte?
     
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  9. hensleya

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    I'm going to Kennedy's but that's primarily because its right by my place. It's $60 all you can drink (whatever you want) plus food. Fuck the epicenter or whatever place charges an equally expensive cover without including drinks.
     
  10. Clown Baby

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    Panic, bra
     
  11. Zack Zedalis

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    Might be relocating to your city
     
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  12. Tobias

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    It's a great city to locate to
     
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  13. Zack Zedalis

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    Yeah, I ain't upset about it in the least
     
  14. Aaron Nevilles Pet Tick

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    I'm off Clement. Where are you?
     
  15. Joe Louis

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    Never once had success with an all you can drink ticket nye. Always ends up being too crowded to get served. Just chilling in noda this year ...
     
  16. kennypowers

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    Was thinking about doing one of those all you can drink tickets at Town Tavern or Prohibition but I don't really know what to expect. I've been to Prohibition a few times but it was always on weekdays so I have no idea.
     
  17. Aaron Nevilles Pet Tick

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    I've gone to Dilworth Bar & Grill's and enjoyed it. It might be too pricey now though. I've also ended up at Brazwell's and it was no cover and not that crowded.
     
  18. hensleya

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    That's not going to happen at Kennedy's, IMHO. We got tickets last week and they gave us vouchers @$60 instead of $65 and those tickets say <December 7, 2012. This tells me they haven't sold that many. Add to that the fact Kennedy's has two bars, and I think it should be OK.
     
  19. hensleya

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    I would strongly suggest you don't do that. You will need to triple fist, as getting to the bar will be nearly impossible.
     
  20. Clown Baby

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    About to go eat at Fiamma
     
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  21. Joe Louis

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    Saw Paula Broadwell on my jog through Plaza-Midwood ... would smash
     
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  22. Iron Mickey

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    Dinner at Aria, drinks at Dandelion, not a bad evening.
     
  23. Joe Louis

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    there is more talent at the Harris Teater on East blvd in Dilworth than any bar in Charlotte :fap:
     
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  24. hensleya

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    Yep, that's a great spot.

    How was everyone's New Years? Kennedy's was a lot of fun.
     
  25. Joe Louis

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    Bar hopping in NoDa was pretty fun, Blind Pig had a good crowd ...
     
  26. kennypowers

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    Had a good time at Town Tavern. We had a solid pregame and got there early in case of a big crowd but the bar never got too bad. Cops came in around 11 and were raiding a shit ton of bottles... apparently they didn't pay correct taxes on them or something and someone tipped them off and they got confiscated. It was pretty wild.
     
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  27. Ray McKigney

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    So true. I grew up going to that store and had amazing amounts of material for the ol spank bank, even back in the day before it got as "ritzy" as it is now.
     
  28. Joe Louis

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    Hot moms and recent college grads, just coming from the gym wearing their yoga pants :ohgosh:
     
  29. kennypowers

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    They need to hurry this the fuck up

    LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Publix Super Markets Inc. announced it has signed a lease for a second store in the Greater Charlotte, North Carolina area. The store will be located at the intersection of South Boulevard and Iverson Way in Charlotte.
    Publix announced in September its first North Carolina store in Ballantyne, located at Providence Road West and Johnston Road, opening in 2014.The shopping center, the Shops at South Line, will feature a 54,975-square-foot Publix supermarket as well as other shops and restaurants. The project also includes two levels of underground parking in addition to ground level parking.
    “We are excited to bring Publix to even more customers and associates in North Carolina and look forward to continued growth in the state and in our current operating areas,” said Maria Brous, Publix media and community relations director.
    The grand opening date for the Shops at South Line location will depend on several factors, including permitting and completion of the store’s construction; however, the opening is tentatively planned for late 2014.
    Publix is privately owned and operated by its 157,500 employees, with 2011 sales of $27.0 billion. Currently Publix has 1,070 stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. The company has been named one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” for 15 consecutive years. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized as tops in the grocery business, most recently by an American Customer Satisfaction Index survey. For more information, visit the company’s website,www.publix.com.
     
  30. Joe Louis

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    I have heard of these stores, and that their subs are awesome ... do I have that right? Are they like a high class Food Lion or directed competition for Harris Teeter?
     
  31. Ray McKigney

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    Publix would look at itself as a direct competitor to H-T.
     
  32. Joe Louis

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    i'm excited, though i've grown partial to the Shitty Kitty while the Plaza-Midwood Teeter has been under construction ...
     
  33. Ray McKigney

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  34. Stagger Lee

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    LOL Toy Castle/All Stars in Cotswold was GOAT. Laurel Market was/is the gem of Cherokee
     
  35. Stagger Lee

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    HT>Publix

    We don't have HT in Texas :tebow:
     
  36. Ray McKigney

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    Lol at thinking anything in Cotswold is better than something in MP(or Dilworth or Eastover for that matter).

    You are correct about Laurel Market. They sold 15 year old Ray McKigney beer and cigarettes without batting an eye.
     
  37. Stagger Lee

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    :8mm: Clearly not a true Charlotte native. MP is obviously infinitely better than Cotswold. However, Toy Castle, which in the mid 90s became All-Stars, was unquestionably the GOAT toy store in the city. Kids came from far and wide to browse and blow whatever money they had. Everything in Black Forest was was education-themed, overpriced, and it had a shitty selection. If my parents ever bought me a Christmas present from there, I would have run away from home. Shit, BF wasn't even the best educational toy store in the City. That honor went to Bedford Falls.

    :respek: on Laurel Market though. The undisputed GOAT quick stop
     
  38. Ray McKigney

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    I take umbrage with the assertion that I'm not a true Charlotte native based on my affinity for BF. Honestly, i don't ever remember Toy Castle, although all stars rings a bit of a bell.

    We went to Lionel Toy Warehouse on South Blvd for the action figures/ games/etc back in the day.

    I did really love those knights from Black Forest. Plus it was like 5 minutes from my house so there's that.

    Overpriced? How would a 6 year old be aware of such a thing?

    I will concede your point, however, about better places to buy better toys in Charlotte. Black Forest will always have a special place in my heart though.
     
  39. TC

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    I live 90 minutes from Charlotte and never go there except for concerts. What would yall advise as cool stuff to do there for a day trip? I heard there's a brewery in NoDa I want to check out
     
  40. The Guglia

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    Get the Crawfish Burrito at Alexander Michael's.
     
  41. Joe Louis

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    is this thing still on? do we need a new one?
     
  42. hensleya

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    Posting live from Charlotte
     
  43. kennypowers

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    Went to roasting company twice this weekend like a :dblnick:
     
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  44. Joe Louis

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    so keeping ths one gping? any tech drawbacks im not aware of?
     
  45. toddzo

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    I'm here til the 22nd for work. Staying uptown by the panthers stadium. Anything cool to do around here?
     
  46. Tobias

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    speed street is a good time
     
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  47. hensleya

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    I work on Tryon uptown. Fuck speed street haha
     
  48. Joe Louis

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    thought this was neat :smugdog:

     
  49. Tony Perkis

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    I worked for the Knights while in high school. Rajkowski is such a douche
     
  50. Joe Louis

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    dat stadium though :lovelove: :ohgosh: