Charlotte - America’s # 1 Place to Live
Charlotte has been voted America’s #1 city to live in by Relocate-America.com I’ve been here since 1995, and have been visiting regularly since the early 80’s. I would never have imagined that there would be so much to do in my adopted hometown, while at the same time keeping the small town feel and relative affordability to other areas. Check out the links below and let me know what you think? Agreement/Disagreement/Comments???
I moved here 13 years ago with no job and a couch to sleep on in my aunt & uncle’s house. Now I am raising a family and running a successful business in what is in my opinion the best city in America!
Charlotte North Carolina— Restaurant Choices keep growing and growing!
There are times when all I want is a a burger or sub and wash it down with my favorite soft drink. Then there are times when I have to make a tough choice and select a place to dine. So what am I saying? Is it a tough choice because there are so few? To the contrary, there are so many fine places to dine. The list of types, styles and settings continues to grow. Growing up on Long Island in the sixty’s we had our favorites or should I say my parents did!
The past 25 years have brought us far more than one would have expected. Charlotte has grown into a world class city in many ways and dining out is one of them. My wife and I even argue as to where to go for supper.
Do you have a favorite dining experience? Are you moving here or visiting on business or pleasure and looking for that special place to dine? I’m happy to make recommendations if you like. Comments are appreciated.
Wings & Ribs
With Buffalo Wings and Ribs so hot these days (no pun intended) as a restaurant item, it’s always fun to check out a new spot and do some on-site quality control testing.
This past weekend we tried Carolina Wings & Rib House (14015 Conlan Circle in Ballantyne). The food was amazing! We had ribs - pick up a bone and the meat slides off, wings - several varieties available, and each one we tasted was outstanding and very meaty, and shrimp - cooked perfectly with just the right amount of seasoning.
There were several tv’s around showing all of the important games, and some interesting and varied draft choices. Not surprisingly, no one left disappointed.
If you are having a hankerin’ for some mouth watering ribs & wings, check out Carolina Wings & Rib House - you won’t be sorry!
Panthers Win For Charlotte!
Hey hey hey! The Panthers and the Chiefs both pull out a win for us, prompting Keith’s wife to bring in football shaped donuts from local favorite - Krispy Kreme!
Krispy Kreme actually got it’s start in nearby Winston-Salem when Vernon Rudolph bought the recipe from a french chef in New Orleans. On July 13, 1937, he began selling the tasty treats in grocery stores. The public began asking for ‘hot’ donuts, and the rest is history (really tasty history!). Nowadays, it takes a pretty strong willed stomach to pass by a lit up “Hot Donuts Now” neon sign without pulling over to buy some!
Charlotte dining… The choice is endless
Never did I think that 25 years ago we’d have the choices we do today. The other evening my wife and I were trying to decide where to go for dinner. She likes casual and I like more upscale. So guess who won? Well we put the top down to the convertible (by the way it would be too cold to do it back in New York) and headed out. There are so many casual places to dine that are way above fast food that we just drove around and around, enjoyed the scenery and went to a place that overlooks fountains and plays nice music and had salads and ice cream for dessert. It doesn’t get any better. So if you are into knowing what’s where just send me a note!
