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April 07, 2026

1 big thing: 🏡 Scoop: Summit Coffee village

Summit Farms Roastery. Rendering: REDLINE Design Group
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🌀 The loop (we're keeping you in it)

2. 🇺🇿 A taste of Central Asia in CLT

The guiri lagman ($16.99) was like a mix between a soup and stir-fry. The beef plov ($15.99) was served with a tangy, creamy sauce, similar to tzatziki. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios

3. 😋 Speaking of DŌZO...

DŌZO outgrew its cozy counter at City Kitch in Wesley Heights and opened its Dilworth location in January. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios

4. 🎤 One concert to catch and other speed reads

Young Miko performs at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in December 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photo: Gladys Vega/Getty Images

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5. 🚨 McKenzie's moves: Full-body light therapy

This was one of the most relaxing treatments I've done. I fangirled a little (a lot) when they told me Billie Eilish used the bed for red light therapy before her Charlotte show. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios

6. 🛍️ Three new local businesses to go

Jaded, Fresh Monkee and Wave are some of the newer businesses to join the micro retail lineup at The Winnifred. Photos: McKenzie Rankin/Axios

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