Agenda for Monday May 4th: Charlotte Tequila
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Hello Monday.
On Saturday, I was 1 of the 10 judges at the Charlotte Food Fight. Like an idiot, I ate P.F. Chang’s the night before (Chang’s Chicken and Korean Beef). And, I ate it again at 9:17 am Saturday morning. Which is gross. Should have fasted. Side note: I can’t figure out P.F. Chang’s clientele. Guys in blazers. Guys in tank tops. Ladies going clubbing after. Ladies going to the lake after. View the 11 food truck dishes I consumed over 2 hours. Yes, I ate a Tums right when I got home. Anyways.
VITALS
Today’s Weather: 81. Mostly Sunny. 20% chance of rain.
Today’s Stat: $22 million. Current budget gap for our city. City manager Ron Carlee will provide recommendations that everybody will likely hate at 7 pm tonight.
Today’s Job: Director of Content Marketing at health care company Premier. Go.
Today’s Charlottean: Alesha Sin Vanata, owner of littleSpoon, for bringing a funky vibe to Myers Park and having the courage to buy/change the old Penguin.
ORIGINALS
#TequilaTourCLT: 5 non-margarita tequila cocktails for avoiding the Cinco de Mayo crowds
Amazing. Katie and Brittany hit up Customshop, 5Church, Punch Room, Fahrenheit & Heist. The notes are unreal.
What’s next for Midwood Smokehouse? 12 things I learned from Pitmaster Matt & Owner Frank
My first question to Matt was “What did you eat for breakfast?” His answer: “Yogurt and granola.” Love it. Get the scoop on Midwood’s expansion plans and Frank’s hair.
Losing the “Ski Slope Church” – but not my family’s history
Beautiful. Adam tells us about his family’s history with this soon-to-be “mixed-use property” near SouthPark Mall. And, he tells us what his 87 year old Charlotte grandma thinks.
Empowerment, encouragement and Rock n’ Roll. Have you heard of Girls Rock Charlotte?
Erin discovers why Kelly had to bring this concept to Charlotte. If you’re musical, you should volunteer this summer.
Exactly how many beers did BREWPUBLIK swap? What type?
Brilliant promotion by this Charlotte beer delivery startup. Charlie and Zach must be exhausted. Here are the detailed results from Charlotte refrigerators.
TALKING POINTS
The Hornets are looking to run their own “D-League” team (aka minor league basketball team). Observer reports that they’re scouting 7 cities in the region for the team’s location.
NoDa beer shop Salud is now offering food. View Salud’s Instagram of their Gobble Gobble HEY turkey sandwich. And, they’re going nuts with waffles.
Unsexy, yet successful, Charlotte financial services company Commercial Credit Group (can you think of a more boring name?) is having their IPO this week. Ticker symbol CCR. Seeking Alpha has a super nerdy story if you’re into this stuff.
ESPN reports that Steph Curry will win the NBA MVP award. Congratulate our Charlottean.
Have an intense Monday and I wish I was consuming littleSpoon’s French Toast instead of a cinnamon raisin english muffin as I write this.