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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Richard Mellert-Trellem | mellerttrellem@lifestylepubs.com George Zorrilla | george.zorrilla@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Emily Shea | emily.shea@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Joe Didomizio, Roni Fishkin of Mann Travels, Noah Milliken, Santhoshi Radhakrishnan, Emily Shea and Wesley Smith

Lifestyle Letter

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Maid Brigade, The Cottages of Charleston, O-Ku, Circle de Luz, Santhoshi Radhakrishnan

I SINCERELY HOPE YOU BROUGHT YOUR APPETITE FOR THIS ISSUE. From foodie getaways to a contemporary sushi bar right in our very backyard, this issue brings the heat (to the kitchen). Jokes aside, the October issue is dedicated to the delicious tastes–savory, sweet and everything in between–in our wonderful community.

It has been such a joy working with wonderful restauranteurs, chefs and creative minds to craft this issue. Our team is especially excited to bring you a feature about O-Ku, a South End sushi bar that puts an innovative twist on traditional Asian dishes and offers a darn good cocktail list (page 18). Without giving too much away, the restaurant's avant-garde style is present in both of their flawlessly crafted menu items and their marvelous dining room.

This month we also bring you two travel features. One is dedicated to a seaside town that is just too perfect too be disliked (page 14), while the other is about a variety of foodie destinations (page 24). (If you haven't heard of chocotourism, all of your dessert dreams are about to come true.)

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As always, thank you to each and every person for reading our magazine. We strive to shine a light on people and experiences that make this town amazing and to inspire you each month. Your feedback is always welcome, wanted and needed as our publication aims to represent our local community in the best possible way.

From my kitchen to yours,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

FEATURES 14 A Sweet Escape Explore and unwind at The Cottages of Charleston.

18 Traditional Meets Contemporary This South End sushi bar puts an innovative touch on traditional Asian cuisine.

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24 Bring Your Appetite The best foodie destinations that even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy.

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Road Trip

22 Culinary Creations 24 Travel Destination 27 Realty Report 28 Tech Savvy 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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ROAD TRIP

ARTICLE WESLEY SMITH

EXPLORE AND UNWIND AT THE COTTAGES OF CHARLESTON

a sweet escape

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THE COTTAGES ON CHARLESTON HARBOR ARE THE PLACE TO GO IF YOU WANT TO RELAX AND ENJOY YOURSELF. Their luxury cottages have two to three bathrooms to ensure that guests are comfortable; and for those traveling with furry friends, there are pet-friendly cottages available. If dining in is preferred, private chef services are available. For guests who enjoy cooking, each cottage is outfitted with its own kitchen, including a refrigerator, dishwasher and range. Guests can even kick back and enjoy the view of the beautiful Charleston Harbor from their private porch.

Every cottage is also stocked with a Bose stereo, three HD flat screen TVs and high-speed wireless internet.

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ROAD TRIP (CON TI N U ED) When staying at The Cottages, rest assured there is plenty to do both within and outside the resort. From sailing tours and spas to nearby restaurants and museums, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the lovely town of Charleston. This is how we spend our time while visiting the beach town.

EXPLORE WITH OM SAILING CHARTERS After waking up and enjoying a delicious continental breakfast at The Cottages, head out to Om Sailing Charters for a harbor cruise on the fastest Charter Yacht the Harbor has to offer. Sometimes during the breathtaking 3-6-hour private tour, the captain will take his guests out to the Atlantic Ocean. If you're lucky, he may even show you how to steer the boat.

RELAX AT ESTUARY SPA After enjoying a day of sailing, head to the Estuary Spa for a relaxing evening.

The spa offers individual and couple massages given by their expert staff. From Swedish Massages and facials to body wraps and body scrubs, the Estuary Spa offers a wide variety of treatments that will put anyone’s mind at ease.

INDULGE AT BURTON’S GRILL AND BAR Before heading back to the comfy cottage, be sure to stop by Burton’s Grill and Bar for dinner and drinks on the patio. Burton’s is proud to offer gluten sensitive, vegetarian and paleo options. Online reservations are an option for those that are on the go and want to avoid a line.

DIVE INTO HISTORY AT PATRIOTS POINT NAVAL AND MARITIME MUSEUM On day two at The Cottages, venture out to Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum to learn about history. Tickets offer unlimited access to: + USS Yorktown + USS Laffey + USS Clamagore + The Vietnam Experience Exhibit + Cold War Memorial + Medal of Honor Museum VIEW THE TOWN WITH PALMETTO CARRIAGE WORKS Choose from private and public tours with Palmetto Carriage Works, the oldest carriage tour company in Charleston. You can see some of the area’s most beautiful mansions and gardens and learn about the town’s history and architecture. The Public Carriage Tour is the most popular tour and lasts for one hour. The Evening Tour of the Commercial District lasts for 35 minutes and is offered at 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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REPLENISH AT THE HARBOR BREEZE RESTAURANT After a busy day on the town, enjoy food and drinks from one of Charleston's finest local businesses. They are applauded for their Fish and Chips, Blue Crab Mac & Cheese and the Island Chicken Sandwich.

Enjoy happy hour with experienced bartenders and a full bar on Thursday through Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m.

UNWIND AT MOUNT PLEASANT PIER At sunset, go visit Mount Pleasant's majestic 1,250-foot-long pier. The pier offers fishing, delicious grub from the River Watch Cafe and Gift Shop, swings and rocking chairs.

Whether strolling along the pier, going for a relaxing carriage ride, enjoying the Charleston nightlife, sailing the Charleston Harbor or a little bit of all of the above, there are many pleasant ways revel in the good old southern charm of Charleston while staying at The Cottages. Their luxury rentals provide a quintessential escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and offer an unparalleled Charleston experience, surely placing the town and The Cottages at the top of your list of favorite vacation destinations.

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Traditional Meets Contemporary ARTICLE NOAH MILLIKEN

THE SOUTH END SUSHI BAR PUTS AN INNOVATIVE TOUCH ON TRADITIONAL ASAIN CUISINE

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FROM A DIVINE COCKTAIL LIST TO SUSHI THAT IS CRAFTED USING ONLY THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS, SOUTH END'S O-KU SUSHI BAR CELEBRATES AUTHENTIC ASIAN CUISINE WITH A CONTEMPORARY TWIST. With sister restaurants in Charleston, Atlanta and Washington D.C., O-Ku Charlotte is the luxury franchise's fourth location. The dining area features an upscale, yet comfortable vibe with vibrant energy that flows throughout the space. While O-Ku is mainly applauded for its fresh sushi that is often sourced from fish markets in Hawaii, Tokyo and local Carolina purveyors, the restaurant’s commitment to the overall experience is what truly makes O-Ku unique. Their team is constantly focused on creating a memorable dining experience for their guests, insuring that everything from their hospitality to their high-quality dishes and beverage items are as close to perfect as humanly possible.

Redolent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku’s menu is made up of signature starters and contemporary Japanese entrees along with traditional sushi. It features unique ingredients paired with sophisticated presentations, and each dish provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. You can't go wrong with the South End Shrimp, Lobster Temaki or the Potato Roll, but everything is delicious.

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TRADITIONAL MEETS CONTEMPORARY

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O-KU 2000 South Boulevard If you've had the opportunity to visit O-Ku, you know that their beverages are part of what makes their dining experience truly one-of-a-kind; and sourcing quality ingredients is part of why their beverages are so darn good! On their drink list is premium sake, specialty cocktails, wine and local beer. I recommend trying their fantastic specialty cocktail Sugar & Spice or bar manager, Larisa Yanicaks’s, new Smoke & Fire.

O-Ku is located at 2000 South Boulevard. Visit their website o-kusushiclt.com to make a reservation, view their mouthwatering photo gallery and catch a glimpse of their marvelous menu.

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O-KU’S MENU IS MADE UP OF SIGNATURE STARTERS AND CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE ENTREES ALONG WITH TRADITIONAL SUSHI.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE SANTHOSHI RADHAKRISHAN | PHOTOGRAPHY SANTHOSHI RADHAKRISHNAN

HEARTY TOMATO BLACK BEAN CHILI

DIRECTIONS 1. Place sauté pan on stove and warm at medium heat.

2. When the pan is hot, add olive oil, chopped onions, salt, garlic powder and cumin; sauté for five minutes.

3. After five minutes add the cooked black beans, Santhoshi’s savory tomato chutney and water.

4. Close the pot and cook the contents on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

INGREDIENTS

5. After 10 minutes, reduce the heat

+ 3 tbsp olive oil

stirring occasionally.

+ 1 tsp salt

6. Serve the chili warm and enjoy!

to low and cook for 20 more minutes,

+ 1 tsp cumin powder + 2 tsp garlic powder + 1 cup finely chopped bell peppers

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TRAVELERS WHO ARE, QUITE LITERALLY, HUNGRY FOR GREAT EXPERIENCES HAVE A GROWING NUMBER OF CHOICES FOR CULINARY ADVENTURE. Travel suppliers are busy creating unique and inspiring opportunities for the more than 75% of us who say food and wine are an important component of travel.

Here is just a small “taste” of some of the ways to combine a love for travel, culture and cuisine: 1. Almost every trip to Italy is a foodie fantasy come true. It is almost impossible to avoid the legendary pasta, pizza, parmesan and prosecco. The Tuscany region is filled with wineries and truffle farms, the Parma region is famous for it’s Parmigiano-Reggiano and Umbria is known for black truffles and cured meats. You can arrange to have a traditional Italian cooking class, a visit to a local farm or even a gelato tasting.

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2. New Zealand is not just epic

YOU CAN ARRANGE TO HAVE A TRADITIONAL

adventures in gorgeous landscapes – but a culinary paradise as well.

Described as Pacific Rim cuisine, the menus in New Zealand are a blend of Europe, Asia and Polynesia.

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ITALIAN COOKING CLASS, A VISIT TO A LOCAL FARM OR EVEN A GELATO TASTING.

eries. A food tour of the city provides a glimpse into the buzzing restaurants and eclectic bars serving craft beers with a kiwi twist.

3. If you love the crisp scent of lemongrass and flavorful curry, then a vacation in Thailand is perfect. The bustling spice market, exotic food stalls and fine dining all combine to pack your vacation with an authentic thai taste. Eat your way through Bangkok, a city packed with some of the most diverse gastronomic experiences in the world and known as the foodie capital of Southeast Asia.

4. Finally, the sweet new trend of Chocotourism (yes, its really a thing) brings vacationers up close and personal with their favorite dessert. Just like a winery tour, chocolate factories in Switzerland or cacao bean farms in Costa Rica provide tours. There are museums devoted to chocolate in both Cologne, Germany and Barcelona, Spain and Paris celebrates the sweet confection with an annual chocolate festival every October.

Whatever is your pleasure–mint tea in Marrakesh, ramen in Kyoto or ceviche in Lima–there is a food experience ready for you to bite into! And there is no better time to indulge.

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TECH SAVVY

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LIKE MEATLOAF AND ROASTED CHICKEN–OR A CULINARY MASTER, THERE'S SOMETHING THAT IS UNDENIABLY EXCITING ABOUT TRYING A NEW GADGET IN THE KITCHEN. Maybe you love to bake (check out No. 2) or you're dying to try your hand at sousvide cooking (No. 5 is calling your name)–regardless, it's nice to have a little fun in the kitchen with some new gizmos and gadgets.

1. Trudeau Graviti Electric Salt & Pepper Mills, williamsonoma. com, $79.95 2. OXO Triple Timer, williamsonoma.com, $19.95 3. Dacor Heritage Winestation, dacor.com, $5,299 4. Whisk Wiper, amazon.com $19.95 5. Anova Precision Cooker 4.0 with Wifi, anovaculinary.com, $159

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4 FALL INTO THE THREAD Lenny Boy Brewing Co.

Fall Into the Thread is organized by the Carolina Thread Trail and offers a chance for trail enthusiasts to mingle, learn about new trails opening and plan outdoor adventures while listening to live music and enjoying craft beer and light bites.

4 JUSTICE MINISTRIES' LIGHT THE WAY GALA Project 658

The annual Light the Way Gala is an evening dedicated to "lighting the way" for victims of human trafficking.

It will begin with hors d'oeuvres and

“Parenting in the Digital Age” Meet Tonya on October 25th 5:30-7:30 pm at the Cajun Queen restaurant, 1800 E 7th street, Charlotte. Learn Technology Tips for Parenting Today.

Complimentary drinks & appetizers!

drinks while people arrive, followed by a plated dinner and an update on the Justice Ministries' work over the past year and a look toward what is in store for their future.

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6 SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE South Mint Street

The Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure in Charlotte is an annual event that raises awareness and funds for the breast cancer movement, celebrates survivors and honors those that have passed from the disease.

Funds raised from the race are used to help save lives through community, action, research and care.

6 BALLANTYNE BEER FEST Blackfinn Ameripub - Ballantyne

The Ballantyne Beer Fest will bring you beers from your favorite local breweries to both try and buy. Beers from NoDa, 30

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Birdsong, Sycamore and more will be available and you'll even have the option to mix and match your favorites in a BYO four-pack. Tickets are just $15 and include 10 beer samples.

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ACE CHARLOTTE GIANT JENGA TOURNAMENT DPR Construction

The ACE Charlotte Giant Jenga Tournament invites teams of four to compete in a bracket-style tournament to support the ACE Mentor Program of Charlotte. The program provides college scholarships to high school students in the greater Charlotte area whose passion is to advance in a career related to architecture, construction or engineering.

12-13 LADIES, LIPSTICK & HEELS™ WEEKEND 8.2.0 Charlotte

Ladies, Lipstick & Heels™ is Be. You! Foundation Inc.'s signature annual fundraiser that is dedicated to ending the silence of domestic violence and bettering mental health by supporting victims within our community.

The event aims to educate the public about domestic violence while raising money for women and young girls that are impacted by domestic violence.

13 1ST ANNUAL MFSE PURPLE & RED BALL Park Road Baptist Church

This charity ball serves as the sole fundraiser for the MFSE (Modeling to Fight Stroke and Epilepsy) Foun-

For more information, or to book your next corporate event, please contact us at 1-855-858-LUCK (5825) or visit our website at Luckyclaysfarm.com

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14 HEELS TO HEAL WALKING OUT ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EVENT Studio Movie Grill Epicentre

The 3rd annual Heels to Heal Walking Out on Domestic Violence event is held annually in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month. The event aims to raise awareness against domestic violence in our community and will include presentations, awareness skits, speakers, vendors and informational handouts.

20 CHARLOTTE JUSTICE CONFERENCE Little Rock AME Zion Cultural Center

The Charlotte Justice Conference is an action-oriented conference covering multiple justice issues from a faith perspective. It will cover what you, your church and other groups and organizations can do to be agents of change for justice in our country.

Proceeds from the conference will go to two local non-profits.

26 PUMPKIN CHARITY BALL The Ballantyne Hotel

The Pumpkin Charity Ball is a joint event hosted by Receptions for Research: The Greg Olsen Foundation (R4R) and the Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) to support Atrium Health’s Levine Children’s Hospital. The charity gala will raise funds, helping to solidify Levine Children’s as a leading healthcare provider in the U.S. 32

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