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Robinson, Jr. 18 The Comfort of Cookies by Brett Blumenthal 20 150+ local restaurants worth your while MIND, BODY & SOUL 26 The house at 300 East IN THE CITY 48 The Sword Ceremony 28 The Tipsy Burro Saloon & Cantina by Rev. Tony Marciano 78 City scenes for special memories by Steven Cole 34 Cajun Queen 50 Vibrant Minds Art by Sherri K. Johnson 36 Charlotte Regional Farmers Market IN EVERY ISSUE 52 Allegro Foundation’s summer programs 38 Time to drink local 12 credits 42 Bed & Breakfasts in Asheville GREAT GETWAYS 14 editor’s letter 16 contributors YOU SAID “I DO!” 64 Reside in the Cayman Islands photography by Cassandra Bradley by Matthew Paul Brown 80 photo finish 54 Make your wedding all about YOU! 68 Iceland adventure ON THE COVER by Mary Tunsall Staton by Sherri K. Johnson Stained glass heart by Paige’s Designer Cookies 60 First – pick out THE DRESS! FOR YOUR HOME by Gerin Choiniere by Hade E. Robinson, Jr. 72 A Place of His Own 62 Looking your best before the wedding by Vicki Payne by Dr. Summit Kundaria charlottelivingmagazine.com 10 | CHARLOTTE LIVING PUBLISHER/EDITOR IN CHIEF Kathy Buckley CREATIVE DIRECTOR Glen Williamson PHOTOGRAPHER Gerin Choiniere GRAPHIC DESIGNER Bill Lands GRAPHIC PRODUCTION Spectrum Creative Graphics SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR Robin Penley-Jones FOOD EDITOR Heidi Billotto HOME & GARDEN EDITOR Vicki Payne CONTRIBUTORS Krystle Batts Heidi Billotto Brett Blumenthal Cass Bradley Matthew Paul Brown Steven Cole Sherri K. Johnson Cassandra Bradley Rev. Tony Marciano Tracy Sanchez Vicki Payne Hade E. Robinson, Jr. Michael Smith Mary Staton PROJECT CONSULTANT Professional Consultant Group, Inc. DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Pam Mahaffey Visit charlottelivingmagazine.com and join our email list for updates and infor- mation. Follow us on Facebook @Charlotte Living, twitter @CLTLivingMag or Instagram @charlotteliving. For advertising information please call Robin Penley-Jones at 954.325.4448 or email [email protected]. CHARLOTTE LIVING magazine is published quarterly by Charlotte Living Magazine, LLC, P.O. Box 5352, Charlotte, NC 28299. All contents copyright 2018 by Charlotte Living Magazine, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or in whole without written permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited. Manuscripts, artwork, photographs, inquiries, and submitted materials are welcomed and will be returned only if accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. However, CHARLOTTE LIVING cannot be responsible for unsolicited material. All materials received will be treated as intended for publication and will become the property of the magazine and subject to editing. Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Charlotte Living Magazine, LLC or its employees. 12 | CHARLOTTE LIVING FROM THE EDITOR Nothin’ Says Lovin’... One of the many reasons I love living in Charlotte is the food. My mother was an incredible southern cook who delighted in serving up three delicious meals to her family every day. Her Sunday dinners were legendary, and holiday meals were over the top. The dining out choices were limited in those days, but we ate at Barclay’s Cafeteria on Friday nights and often at the Ho Toy after church on Sunday. I was thrilled to indulge in my first pizza at Dino’s on Monroe Road, where you could see a man in the window tossing the dough above his head. I nurtured my passion for food at an early age and still miss my mom’s cooking, but the culinary explo- sion that has taken place in our city is a dream come true for food lovers like me. There are so many terrific restaurants in our area that deciding where to eat can be an over- whelming decision; but thank goodness for Heidi Billotto! Our Food Editor and culinary expert has compiled a list of 150+ local establishments that she has written about and recommends for Charlotte Living’s 2018 Restaurant Guide. The restaurants are listed by area, neighborhood and cuisine, so finding just the right place to eat is a breeze. Check out your favorite selections online at charlottelivingmagazine.com where the guide has links to every delicious restaurant, coffee shop or bakery in Heidi’s guide. Going out to eat is always a treat, but cooking at home is also a pleasure. Many of you will remember the Pillsbury commercial that proclaimed, “Nothin’ says lovin’ like somethin’ from the oven...” Well, I do believe that is true! Mother beamed when we praised her meals or the thousands of cookies she baked to give away at Christmas. Every Sunday she made two desserts for my dad even though she didn’t care for sweets. She expressed her love in the kitchen, and our bodies and souls were nurtured. We are privileged to share the story of Paige Gesing and her designer cookies in this issue of Charlotte Living, which is all about food and love. You will be amazed by the intricacies of Paige’s designs and the beautiful love story that inspires her new business. We celebrate love and new beginnings in our special wedding feature for soon to be brides. Local couples and wedding vendors share creative ideas for unique celebrations that all will remember. The photography by Cass Bradley captures the true magic of these moments to be remembered. This Food Edition of Charlotte Living is saturated with love on every page. The rich stories and colorful pictures from our passionate and talented contributors bring the best of our city and beyond to you. It is pure joy to present the precious ingredients of our first quarter edition as a lasting love letter to you. Wishing you much love and good food today and always! Kathy Buckley, Editor in Chief 14 | CHARLOTTE LIVING FINE CABINETRY & INTERIORS (704) 375-8322 • www.bistanydesign.com 601 South Cedar Street • Suite 205C • Charlotte, NC 28202 CHARLOTTE LIVING CONTRIBUTORS HEIDI BILLOTTO writes about food and restaurants in REVEREND TONY MARCIANO is the Executive Director Charlotte, teaches cooking classes and has a successful of the Charlotte Rescue Mission (CRM). Located in the catering business. Heidi is married to guitarist and vocal- shadow of Bank of America stadium, CRM provides free ist, Tom Billotto. The two often work together providing Christian residential recovery programs for people strug- “food and mood” at parties and events. Be sure to check gling with addiction, poverty and hopelessness. He is also out Heidi's blog at HeidiBillottoFood.com. available able to speak to your group. BRETT BLUMENTHAL is Founder of Sheer Balance – a VICKI PAYNE is a lifestyle designer and host of the suc- multi-media company dedicated to helping individuals cessful, national PBS series “For Your Home”. In addition live happier, healthier lifestyles. She is the international to her television work, Vicki designs and oversees the bestselling author of the “52 Small Changes” series. manufacturing of an extensive textile collection for the Brett launched her art business – Tiny Toes Design – in home. She is a published author and inspiring speaker 2013, and her artwork is sold globally through her on trends, style and self-motivation.”For Your Home” is online store and retail outlets. Brett supports wildlife the longest running home and garden series on television. and environmental conservation, and animal welfare. CASS BRADLEY is a commercial/editorial portrait and HADE ROBINSON, JR. a.k.a. Carolina Style Guy on wedding photographer with clients across the US and WCNC/NBC’s Charlotte Today is Personal Stylist & Sales internationally. She has been published in many maga- Manager at Nordstrom SouthPark.