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AUGUST 2017

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've written my fair share of brewery articles. I've interviewed maverick brewers in San Diego and old hands in Asheville. I've toured operations in Portland and Maui and Memphis. I've sipped and nodded along as dozens of brewers practiced their rehearsed speeches about their IPAs and lagers and ESBs. What I'm saying is, I'm a bit jaded when it comes to the beer bubble, and I thought maybe it was on the verge of bursting.

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Until I spoke with Ben Dolphens of Charlotte's newest brewery, Divine Barrel Brewing. Ben reminded me that this strange animal called the beer industry is still exciting; he reignited my belief in good beer brewed well. Then I spoke with Brian Beauchemin and Kevin Martin of GoodRoad CiderWorks, and then Carol Waggener of Bold Missy Brewery, and I was reinspired all over again. That beer bubble? It's still growing—as it should be.

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There are amazing things happening in Charlotte, in the beer we drink, the food we eat and the wine we sip. And at the core of those amazing things are amazing, passionate souls. I hope their stories reignite your palate and passion as they did mine.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Road Trip

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Travel Destination

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Realty Report

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Parting Thoughts

14 Cookin’ With Beer

Tips from VBGB’s Emily Horwath on Cooking with the Brew

18 To Brew, Divine

A Look at Divine Barrel Brewing & Charlotte’s Newest Breweries

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Charlotte's Jazz Arts Initiative (JAI) held its inaugural Spring Gala: Lush Life at the Ritz-Carlton Uptown. Attendees enjoyed a three-course dinner, open wine bar and live music and dancing from the renowned Piedmont Triad Jazz Orchestra with guest vocalist Mandi Stapleton.

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LEVINE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (LJCC) KIDS TRIATHLON Mann Travels once again teamed up with Disney to sponsor the Levine Jewish Community Center (LJCC) Kids Triathlon. The sixth annual event took place on Sunday, June 4 with proceeds benefitting Pediatric Rehabilitative Services at Levine Children’s Hospital and the Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program. Mary Cate Kiser, the top fundraiser, was awarded a trip to Disney World for her family. The LJCC Kids Triathlon participants, aged 5 to 14, far exceeded their original fundraising goal of $90,000. Mann Travels has a longstanding history of community outreach that specifically coincides with the mission of Levine Children’s Hospital. Owners of Mann Travels, Maxine & Gary Silverstein, are actively involved in the Charlotte Jewish community. Their connection to events such as the LJCC Kids Marathon is only strengthened by the impact and benefits they create for the greater Charlotte community in which their local branches operate.

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LET LOVE REIGN AT LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH Levine Museum of the New South will showcase Let Love Reign, a visual representation of committed same-gender couples, through October 8. The exhibition features photographs taken by New Yorkbased photographer and former Charlotte resident Catalina Kulczar-Marin. It's part of a lager collaboration with artists who believe in and support marriage equality. Levine Museum of the New South will display 14 medium and large-scale photos, all taken here in Charlotte. It's a celebration of all kinds of love in a time when we need more love than ever.

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Culinary Creations

ARTICLE EMILY HORWATH PHOTOGRAPHY DESTINY JOHNSON

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ailed as one of the top beer gardens in the country, most

Charlotteans have been into VBGB to grab a brew. With 30 taps, 29 of which feature craft beer from around the country (that 30th tap? the classic PBR), it’s the perfect place for pints. But what many locals don’t realize is that many of those bubbly beers also make it into the snacks and dishes that are slung out of the beer hall’s kitchen.

Infusing your cooking with your favorite beer may seem intimidating, but Emily Horwath, Kitchen Manager at VBGB, assures us it’s not. “It’s fun to know that it’s easy to cook with beer—it’s much less complex than wine,” she promises.

The beer cooking connoisseur poured out her tips and recipes just for us. Cheers!

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Culinary Creations

(CON TI N U ED)

Horwath’s Tips FOR COOKING WITH BEER

• UTILIZE YOUR PALATE! If you’re ever struggling with which beer

you should be using, go for a lighter beer (a wheat beer, white ale) so

• BEER BRINGS OUT THE HEAT! If you're adding a high ABV beer to

anything with a mild kick to it, it will intensify the heat.

you don’t have to worry about an overpowering, hoppy flavor in the

• YOU CAN USE BEER IN BAKING. Just remember to always have

dish. You can always tone down the bitterness by adding sugar (a

beer at room temperature so it doesn't react badly to the yeast.

honey or molasses will work as well). If you want the hoppy flavor, you

Basically, with anything you’re baking, just replace the liquid with beer.

can always concentrate the beer by reducing it on the stove.

It will not be enough to replace the yeast in bread, so only replace the

• USE BEER TO TENDERIZE MEAT! A lot of people forget how

great beer is to tenderize almost any meat. It has a perfect ratio

water with the beer. If it is a recipe that needs a fatty liquid, like cream or milk, just add a 1/2 T of oil with every 1 cup of beer you use.

of alcohol to liquid. You can also use it to brine chicken or turkey

• WHERE TO BEGIN? Start simple, with a basic beer batter. If that is

or marinate steak. If you use a beer with good flavor, like a stout

not quite what you're looking for, start with a "beer can chicken”—that

with hints of coffee, the flavors will come out in the meat. Just try

is always fun! You just place a whole chicken on top of a beer and

to think dark with dark (dark beer with red meat) and light with

smoke it! A beer cheese dip is also always a good recipe to begin with

light (light beer with poultry).

because, I mean, who doesn't love beer cheese!

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BEER SAUTÉED ONIONS AND PEPPERS Ingredients 3 c raw peppers or onions, cut into 1/4” strips 1 T butter, melted 1 T garlic Salt & pepper to taste 1/4 c beer (golden lager or amber lager) Procedure Heat blended oil in large sauté pan, then add peppers or onions and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté for approximately 7 minutes, then add melted butter and garlic. Sauté additional 2 minutes. Deglaze with beer until the beer is absorbed (roughly 2 minutes).

BEER CHEESE RECIPE Ingredients 1 1/2 lb yellow American cheese 1 1/4 c yellow onions, 1/8-inch diced 1/8 c minced garlic 1/8 c blended oil 1 1/2 qt Narragansett (golden lager) 1 cup Jam Session (pale ale) or IPA Procedure Cut cheese into 1/2” cubes. Place in separate pot off to the side. Place blended oil, onions and garlic in a sauce pot over medium heat. Sweat the onions & garlic until they are soft and translucent (not brown!). Add beer and bring to a boil. Once it is boiling, pour beer mixture into the cheese pot and place into double boil. Stir every 10 minutes with whisk until the cheese has a smooth consistency. Remove as soon as melted and follow proper cooling methods.

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A Look at Divine Barrel Brewing & Charlotte's Newest Breweries ARTICLE EMILY GLASER PHOTOGRAPHY DESTINY JOHNSON AND LUNAHZON PHOTOGRAPHY

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e’re standing in a lofty, gutted warehouse on the corner of Anderson and North Davidson, a vast space filled with clusters of dirtpiles, the clang and shuffle of con-

struction, and hot June air. It’s easier to imagine the space as it was—most recently a roller derby rink, heralded by the telltale chips of purple paint on the cement floor—than what it will be—Charlotte’s newest brewery. But with a glance at Ben Dolphens’ grin, a whiff of his freshly poured beer, and one savored sip, the whole concept comes into focus.

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TO BREW, DIVINE (CON TI N U ED)

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Dolphens is all brewer, from his aesthetic—

Dolphens explains. “We want people to come

bearded and baseball-cap clad, with thick

here and enjoy themselves.” With 3,000 square

framed

demeanor—casual

feet of taproom and 1,400 square feet of patio

and friendly. But what really defines him as a

space, it’s hard to see someone not enjoying

brewer is the way he talks about beer. Some

themselves here—especially since they’ll have a

folks in the industry have rehearsed speeches,

say in what they’re drinking.

glasses—to

his

others are jaded. Dolphens talks about beer with a sort of earnest, frantic genuineness.

“We’re gonna let our drinkers tell us what they want,” says Dolphens. “We know what we’re going

That's what's driving the brewery he’s open-

to be doing and the general direction we want to go

ing with partners Scott Davis and Gavin Toth.

in, but they’re the ones who are going to be in here

With the name Divine Barrel Brewing, the

enjoying our beers, so we think it’s fair to let them

concept has already engendered a few inac-

help us steer the ship.”

curacies, one of which is that all their beers will be barrel-aged.

It’s an idea that’s already being popularized at breweries nationwide, where flagships are being

“We’ll have a big focus on that and our goal

abandoned in favor of new offerings. “There's

is to grow the barrel and foeder programs over

something really cool about that too," says

time, but it takes a while for beers that are either

Dolphens. "It keeps the brewers on their toes.

fermented or aged in wood to be ready,” explains

Everyone’s experimenting, you get new sorts of

Dolphens. “You’re dealing with fickle wild yeast

styles that emerge or new things become pop-

and bacteria that you can’t really control.”

ular. It’s a fun time to be in the beer business.”

Divine Barrel will brew in stainless steel

When asked if he thinks that beer business

tanks for their “clean” beers and their barrel

is a bubble bound to burst, Dolphens shakes

program will include a climatized barrel room

his head, brings up stats about pre-Prohibition

with capacity for 80 to 100 barrels, plus two

breweries, cities like San Diego and Portland

30-barrel oak foeders. “We’re by no means

where beer has buoyed a burgeoning tourism

the first in Charlotte to be doing [barrel-ag-

industry, the value in competition. And just as

ing], but I think we’re one of the first to have

his words transformed the space around us

as big of a focus on it,” notes Dolphens.

from ramshackle warehouse to bustling brew-

The other big focus? The people. “Our goal is to go back to the neighborhood brewery model,”

ery, so do they turn a saturated market into a boundless opportunity.

WHAT’S ON TAP ?

Dolphens Shares Tasting Notes On A Few Of Divine Barrel’s Initial Offerings.

• Gratzer/Grodziskie - A revived Polish style brewed with 100% oak-smoked wheat malt. This variant sat on Peruvian Aji Limon peppers before kegging. Pale straw with a bright white foam, this beer is mildly sweet and bready with a clean and pleasant oak smoke that is surprisingly refreshing with a noticeable but not over-the-top heat.

• Brett Saison - A classic Belgian farmhouse ale that we’ve taken a few liberties with that will be one of our first foeder offerings. Brewed with Belgian pilsner malt, pale malt, pale wheat, spelt, Belgian and American hops and fermented with a mixed culture of Belgian saison yeast and Brettanomyces.

Hazy and effervescent, this beer is slightly tart with black pepper and citrus notes, has a restrained Brett funk and finishes super dry.

• Imperial Stout - A huge and complex imperial stout that was aged on Evan Williams single barrel oak spirals. Brewed with Maris Otter, Munich, Chocolate malt, debittered Chocolate malt and black malt and aged on bourbon soaked oak spirals. Pitch black with an espresso-like foam, this beer is layered with notes of chocolate, licorice, molasses, vanilla and toasted marshmallows and has a slightly tannic and pleasantly dry finish from the American oak.

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TO BREW, DIVINE (CON TI N U ED)

NEW BREWS Fresh Concepts—and Apples—Liven Up The Queen City’s Brew Scene GOODROAD CIDERWORKS

Let’s get one thing straight: these are not the sickly sweet ciders you’ll find on the shelves of your local grocery store. The dry, crisp ciders at GoodRoad are refreshing, yes, but as delicately complex in variety as any brew. Many of the ciders on tap are single varietals, meaning they’re made from one kind of apple (most of which com from Taylorsville's Perry Lowe Orchards), but even that small difference allows a vastness of flavor. “You’ll notice completely different characteristics from each of these ciders, and the only difference is the apples that were pressed,” explains Brian Beauchemin, head cider maker and co-owner of GoodRoad.

Beauchemin, a native New Englander, has threaded the cidery with the charm of his homeplace—wood beams and high ceilings make the space feel like a modern, homey hayloft—as well as the cider itself. “We also have a relationship with an orchard in New Hampshire and they have true cider apples, what the industry calls ‘spitters—bite into ‘em, spit ‘em right,” Beauchemin says with a laugh. “That’ll be a completely different characteristic, even compared to what we have here.”

You’ll find even more unique characteristics in GoodRoad’s other bev: mead. Kevin Martin, head mead maker and co-owner, points out that just as there are dozens of varietals of apples, so there are dozens of varietals of blossoms and, hence, varietals of honey. “Our most popular right now is Avogadro’s Trail, which is actually sourced from avocado blossoms,” he notes. It’s a thick, soft blend of florals and caramel that makes your palate swoon.

BOLD MISSY BREWERY

Bold women of history are the inspiration for this modern brewpub, located just across the street from the future Divine Barrel. After a decade in the corporate beer industry and a few years out, owner Carol Waggener found inspiration while on a pub crawl in South End and decided to open a brewery of her own.

The result is the new, female-centric Bold Missy, a bold departure from the rustic, industrial motifs popularized by the masculine industry. The bright space houses a modern aesthetic and a lineup of classic beers named for equally classic women. Git Yer Gun Golden, for example, was named in honor of Annie Oakley while And YOU Get a Lager is a tribute, of course, to Oprah.

“We really wanted to make it a celebration of famous bold missies,” says Waggener.

“There are so many things going on in the world to feel crummy about, and it’s great to take a minute to celebrate the accomplishments women have achieved over the years.”

Now that’s something we can cheers to.

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Road Trip

A Vintage Story

Love

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t’s a love story. Boy meets girl, they fall in love, start a business and a family.

But it’s another kind of love story, too. A love for

wine, and for the mountains of North Carolina.

It was in those mountains that Steve and Sally Tatum met and married almost 40 years ago. The duo opened furniture and interior design business Tatum Galleries in Banner Elk and planted their own seeds of community in the town. Years later, in 2003, they planted a new kind of seed on a large parcel of property behind their home: vineyards.

Steve’s interest in wine inspired the idea, and the vines took root on their sprawling, mountainous lands.

What began as a hobby for the family soon turned into a viable business opportunity. Son Dylan pursued winemaking at Surry Community College (the only program in Enology in the state), and equipped with a bevy of winemaking knowledge, the family decided to open Grandfather Vineyards. Within a few years it became not only the first producing winery in Watauga County pressing world-class wines, but also a destination for locals and tourists alike to relax and unwind with a glass of their favorite vino.

The name hails from the sight that defines their property. Situated along the Watauga River with spectacular views of Grandfather Mountain, the vineyard and its tasting room sit in the shadow of one of the state’s most beloved landmarks.

The wines that come from the rich mountain soil of Grandfather Vineyards are multifarious in varietal and flavor, from dry whites and reds to semi-sweets and dessert wines, including perennially popular favorites Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.

All of the grapes are crushed, pressed, fermented and bottled on property, and poured by knowledgeable staff whose passion is also for the grape-made nectar.

The tasting room, as one might expect, offers tasting flights, as well as wines by the glass and bottle, perfect for a relaxing afternoon amongst the grapes. The winery also hosts live music every Sunday from 1 to 4 pm from May through October, a boisterous shindig that draws visitors from around the county and even as far as our own Charlotte (see the schedule for August on page 27!).

The love story continues at Grandfather Vineyards. Dylan and Tasting Room Manager Nicole married this summer, bringing a new generation to the tale. And love for the wine continues too, seeping into the local community and the new wine country of our mountains.

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This full-bodied red is classic Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark berries and a jam-like sweetness shine with notes of vanilla, cherry and espresso. At first scent, drinkers may notice a pepper sharpness that gives way to smoky cedar and mocha.

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notes of stewed cherries, blueberries, blackberries and fig, followed by a smooth, full-bodied texture PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

Dark choc-

olate balances the richness of this dessert wine.

Take a trip up north this month for one of these live music events at Grandfather Vineyards!

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Travel Destination

Escape to

French Polynesia ARTICLE RONI FISHKIN

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rystal turquoise waters, perfect temperatures year-round, white and black sand beaches, towering waterfalls, rugged

volcanic hillsides, lush tropical foliage, over-the-water bungalows… it’s no wonder that the islands of French Polynesia are an idyllic dream vacation for many. While there are 100 islands in this area of the South Pacific, most visitors are familiar with the popular destinations of Tahiti, Mo'orea and Bora Bora. They are often considered the most beautiful places on earth and attract beach lovers, nature aficionados, honeymooners and adventurers alike.

The incredible natural beauty of these islands is often what draws vacationers, but most are happy to report that, just like the year-round sunshine, the people of the islands are also warm and welcoming. Locals are happy to help tourists navigate their way with helpful directions, restaurant recommendations and language tips.

Along with the friendliness of the locals, the celebrated culture of French Polynesia is also an overlooked advantage of such a vacation. The history and traditions date back 3,000 years and delight travelers with unusual song, dance and craftsmanship. Musical performance is widely practiced, and a favorite activity is to sing old classic ballads as a group, accompanied by ukulele, guitar and spoons. Traditional drumming is also widely practiced, often as an accompaniment to dance performances.

Most dining choices on these tropical islands involve fresh seafood. After all, dinner is usually caught just feet away from where you are dining on the beach. Tahiti’s popular national dish

HOPS & VINES ON ISLAND TIME

• The only wine produced in the Tahitian Islands is at the Tahiti Winery on Rangiroa Island. Even if you don’t visit the island, the locally produced wine can be sampled throughout French Polynesia. They have two harvests annually because of the area’s warm climate.

• The local beer of Tahiti is Hinano and has been brewed there since 1955. It is a typical lager beer, crisp and smooth, and will forever remind you of the beach paradise!

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Whether you are traveling as a newlywed or celebrating a milestone anniversary, as a solo traveler or with a group of friends, if you are a beach lover or an adventure seeker, French Polynesia offers the trip of a lifetime.

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Lifestyle Calendar

August

The market may change, but our focus remains the same: you

AUGUST 5 DANCE IN THE PARK CHARLOTTE ROLLING HILLS PARK This one-day festival celebrates music, plus it includes lots of food trucks and a beer garden in one of Charlotte's prettiest parks.

AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27

You’re at the center of everything we do. Together, we’ll take a fresh look at the opportunities that a changing world can provide.

Call to learn more today.

PICNIC IN THE PARK FOURTH WARD PARK On Sundays from 4 to 5:30 PM enjoy free live music with a fresh picnic on the lawn of Fourth Ward Park.

AUGUST 7 - 13 2017 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB The PGA comes to Charlotte for the first

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AUGUST 9

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ARTIST LECTURE: JEFF WHETSTONE MINT MUSEUM UPTOWN A former math major turned zoology and film studies graduate of Duke University, Jeff Whetstone’s work questions stereotypes and explores the complicated bond

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between people and the landscape. Join Mr. Whetstone for an engaging lecture on his circuitous route from the Sciences to Art and his current work.

(Jeff Whetstone (1968- ). Drawing E. Obsoleta, 2011, 16mm film transferred to digital video, duration: 8 minutes, 28 seconds. Courtesy Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas. Photo courtesy of Julie Saul Gallery, New York. © Jeff Whetstone) CONTINUED >

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Realty Report

South Charlotte Realty Report NEIGHBORHOOD

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

*DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Eastover

$2,595,000

$2,500,000

96%

8

5

6

Pharr Acres

$2,275,000

$2,175,000

96%

2

4

6

Eastover

$2,100,000

$1,900,000

90%

382

5

6

Longview

$1,899,000

$1,572,500

83%

180

4

6

Cotswold

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

100%

2

4

6

Deering Oaks

$1,699,000

$1,698,200

100%

4

5

5

Cotswold

$1,395,000

$1,350,000

90%

43

4

5

Royden

$1,349,000

$1,352,700

100%

0

5

6

Carmel Park

$1,275,000

$1,255,000

98%

14

4

4

Barclay Downs

$1,075,000

$1,075,000

100%

2

5

4

Stonecroft

$1,050,000

$1,000,000

95%

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5

6

Myers Park

$950,000

$895,000

94%

3

4

4

Giverny

$950,000

$950,000

100%

4

5

4

*DOM=Days on Market

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CHARLOTTE’S

LARGEST

FLOORING SHOWROOM

LACCC SUMMER FIESTA FUNDRAISER

Prior to arriving at Hughes Floor Covering, we visited four different flooring stores.

No one was able to adequately assist us.

The sales associate at Hughes was more than accommodating. He was not only knowledgeable about our options, he gave suggestions, had personal experience in installing the flooring system and provided us with samples to take home.

On our installation day, our order was on time and the installers were friendly and very competent. They ensured we were completely satisfied, respected our property and left the work area clean. They did what they said they would do in every phase of the process.”

– Recent Customer

SATUR DAY SEPTEMBER 9 3 5 PERS O N 9PM - 1 A M ( D O O R S O PEN AT 8 PM ) 60 COU PLE ◊ Bring your dancing par tner and friends ◊ Dress in tropical attire

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◊ Tickets MUST BE purchased in advance and WILL NOT be sold at the door

T HIS E VE NT S UPPO RT S T HE E D UCAT IO NAL AND NE T WO RKING PRO G RAMS O F T HE LACCC. Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte

TO c E LE B R AT E S U M M E R I N L AT I N S T Y LE ! s als a, m e re n g u e , d i s c o , t o p 4 0 an d m ore. . .

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AUGUST 11 & 25 LIVE ON THE GREEN FIRST WARD PARK Live On The Green is Charlotte’s newest concert series and the perfect way to spend a summer night with live music, food trucks and more, beginning at 7:00 PM.

AUGUST 13 LAST LOOK: THE WYETHS MINT MUSEUM RANDOLPH Don’t miss the last day to see the popular special exhibition The Wyeths: Three Generations, from the Bank of America Collection at Mint Museum Randolph.

(Jamie Wyeth (1946- ), The Tempest, A Triptych, 1999, watercolor, gouache, and varnish highlights on gray archival cardboard. Bank of America Collection)

AUGUST 19 GREAT GATSBY GALA

“A home is... not a mere transient shelter: its essence lies in its permanence, in its capacity of accretion and solidification, in its quality of representing, in all its details, the personalities of

the people who live in it.”

— H. Louis Mencken

WELLS FARGO ATRIUM Charlotte's premier 20s-themed gala returns for its 29th year and includes great spirits, dancing and snacks to benefit the National MS Society Greater Carolinas Chapter.

AUGUST 24 LATIN MUSIC CONCERT SERIES MINT MUSEUM From classical music to Latin jazz, these concerts provide a taste of the variety of cultures from all corners of Latin America and beyond.

AUGUST 26 2017 SUMMER JAZZ SERIES FREEDOM PARK This summer's Jazz Series features Nick Colionne with Freeport Jazz, a free family-friendly and jazzy evening of music under the stars.

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Parting Thoughts

A PERFECT PAIR ARTICLE MARK MEISSNER OF PETIT PHILIPPE

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ver wonder how chefs and sommeliers craft that perfect wine pairing menu?

According to Mark at Petit Philippe, some of it is science, but much of it is art. He

believes there are fundamentally two ways to approach the task. Here’s his approachable guide for your own wine pairing.

MARRIAGE

JUXTAPOSE

Think of this as the perfect marriage in

Here you might think of a pairing as a juxtapo-

which each partner has a similar personal-

sition. Using the marital example above, this

ity profile, contributing to the same aromas,

scenario is more along the lines of opposites

fruit and taste nuances to create a harmonic

attract! This methodology might be less ortho-

taste. An example here is a chocolate truf-

dox, but the idea is that both players bring their

fle infused with Chambord. The raspberry

own attributes to the table. Our example is a

liqueur perfectly balances the delightful

rich white chocolate ganache with Japanese

red primary fruit in an off-dry Italian des-

matcha green tea and lemongrass perfume

sert wine, Brachetto, from Italy’s Piemonte

paired with a Premier Cru grower Champagne

region. The frizzanté (or slightly sparkling)

from Rilly-la-Montagne. The clean, dry style of

light red wine is not cloyingly sweet and full

sparkling wine comes from its high percentage

of lush aromas, fragrance and aromatics,

of Chardonnay grape, which offers notes of

with intense red fruit—a lot like the choco-

fresh apple, mint and tarragon with salinity and

late truffle. The pairing profile here marries

subtle chalkiness. The pairing objective here is

two symbiotic styles. It’s a conservative

grounded by the idea that bright acidity offsets

approach, but makes for a seamless, ele-

cocoa butter fat, and savory bubbles lift exotic

gant outcome where the collective whole

Asian spices. It’s not an obvious assemblage,

lifts the individual components.

but makes for a lively ensemble.

"Method M"

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