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Talk of the Town Retirement: A Fundamental Change in Life?
In my opinion, retirement represents a FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE in life. That being said, doesn’t it make sense that a FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE should also take place in your portfolio and with your financial planning? In our office, we call this moving from “paycheck mode” to “retirement mode”. Understanding the importance of this change is vital to your success in retirement.
James D. Stillman
Here’s a very important point to remember when planning for retirement, and especially after retirement: the advisor or firm that got you to retirement may not be the best choice to get you through retirement! Look at it this way. I bet most of you had a 401k, 403b, SEP, IRA, or some other type of retirement plan while working. These plans would have a “menu” of investment choices. This menu was likely comprised of mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and a money market or stable value fund. Your plan was probably with a big financial firm like Fidelity or Vanguard. You became familiar with them, you knew how to navigate their website, and you became comfortable with them. Then you retire. And what did you do? If you’re like most people, then you made few (if any) changes to your portfolio. If anything, you may have positioned more into bond funds vs. mutual funds or stock funds. Maybe you took it one more step and rolled over the funds to an IRA with another advisor, but basically kept your investment strategy the same using stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, even though you’re now in retirement. Remember the old TV show “Lost in Space”? (I loved that show) Remember how the robot always would shout out “Danger Will Robinson, Danger Will Robinson” whenever Will was about to get in trouble? Well, consider us your “Lost in Space robot” if you are still applying these “growth & accumulation” strategies with most of your money while in retirement. “Danger retirees, danger!” Here’s the problem with keeping too much money in mutual funds, stocks, or even bonds while in retirement. TOO MUCH RISK! Now, I know markets have been hitting all time highs, and most folks have gotten amnesia lately, but please
remember the crashes of 1987, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2008. Lots of fortunes were lost, and it will very likely happen again. What if you rely on these savings and investments for income? Having to withdraw money from a depreciated asset really compounds the problem, and as we get older common sense says we have less time to recover losses. Ask yourself this question: what’s more important in retirement, guaranteed income or high growth? Safety or chasing 10% returns? We always explain to our clients that there are three phases to financial planning: accumulation, preservation, and distribution. These phases require different specialists for each. A growth or accumulation specialist is more than likely not going to be skilled in preservation and distribution strategies. They are fundamentally different. Also remember the fact that the point of growing assets in a retirement account is to give you the ability to provide income for retirement. That’s what pensions did before we all got 401ks. It’s about income in retirement! If you are retired, it’s time to look at your investing in a whole different light. What was appropriate for building a portfolio while you were working may no longer be appropriate now that you are (or should be) preserving and distributing your assets in retirement. Greed and fear drive most investment decisions. Pigs get fat and hogs go to slaughter! Common sense also goes a long way, especially when in retirement. At JDS Wealth Management, we offer a free analysis of your current portfolio. This free report will include a risk analysis (safe/risk ratio), fee analysis (are you getting your money’s worth?), tax evaluation, and if requested a written guaranteed income plan. We also have numerous free reports and can “stress test” your portfolio. Stop by, visit our website, or just give us a call for additional information. Until next month, James D. Stillman
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Contents — May 2015 —
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What people need to understand is that if we as a community want to have access to the foods our bodies need at affordable price points, we have to start supporting local producers.”
See what people are sharing this month
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Italian Imports A new pizzeria features authentic Italian ingredients
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Get Out There’s plenty of things to try out at the lake this month
24 Q&A Get to know the 2015 Person of the Year
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26 Places Tracing the history of a Main Street structure
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Fresh Eats Get the inside scoop on four local farmer’s markets
30 Recipe
– Brooke Thomas, owner of 360 Your Life (page 54).
Chef Troy shares a refreshing summer dish
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Social Scene The latest happenings, from St. Patty’s festivities to a fundraiser
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The top five events this month
40 FEATURES 40
Two of a Kind A look at Davidson’s new eatery, Kindred
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Food for Thought Groucho’s deli is serving up sandwiches for a cause
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Health 360 Brooke Thomas shares insights into a healthy life
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Homegrown Harvest Learn about Lincolnton’s farm-to-table hub
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Top Tables!
Get the details for this month’s Reggae on the Lake
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Healthy Haven
On the cover
The lake’s freshest spots for seasonal fare
Try this baked egg and crispy rice dish at the new Kindred restaurant (p. 40)
A wellness-focused destination in Hilton Head
90 Business Update Plus: One Love:
96 Snapshot
The STory Behind reggae on The Lake our inSider’S guide To
Four Local Markets
The baked egg with crispy rice, mushroom, and fresh coriander at Kindred in Davidson. Photo by LunahZon Photography
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I think it’s finally safe to say that winter is gone and warm weather is upon us. Now we’re left with weekends that nearly require us to be outside, lest they be wasted. The changing seasons is most obvious in the several local farmer’s markets. Going to a farmer’s market on a Saturday morning is one of my favorite ways to spend a warm day. Meeting the
local purveyors of produce is a great way to get inspiration for turning their items into a dish in your very own kitchen. This hyper-local sensibility is the inspiration behind this month’s food issue. Food has a way of bringing a community together, and all three of the restau-
rants featured in this issue have done that—and then some. Kindred, a chefdriven concept new to Davidson’s Main Street, is owned and operated by Joe and Katy Kindred, both accomplished in their areas of the restaurant business and also residents of Davidson. Their new restaurant has partnered with farmers and producers to create beautiful dishes for its weekly menus. Read more about the Kindreds and their journey on page 40.
Food has a way of bringing a community together, and all three of the restaurants featured in this issue have done that—and then some.
The owners of Harvest Moon Grille in Lincolnton have developed their own farm-to-table hub. Natalie Veres and Cassie Parsons operate Grateful Growers Farm, which focuses on heritage breed animals; Farmer Baker Sausage Maker, a multi-use kitchen, bakery, and butcher; and Harvest Moon Grille, the farm-to-table restaurant that sources ingredients from both. Take a peek at their colorful creations on page 73. For me, the starting point in developing this issue was always the farmer’s markets. We put together an insider’s guide to four of the markets, complete with featured vendors and tips for your next visit. Look for a recipe from select vendors in our coming issues. Take advantage of the local bounty that’s available in the area. From talented chefs who prepare dishes for you to the local producers who make it possible in the first place, there are many ways to join the farm-to-table trend. It’s the perfect season for exploring and trying new spots. You never know what you’ll find.
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Post Up Beautiful weather plus Lake Norman equals perfect pictures worth posting. These are our favorite photos posted on Twitter showing off the benefits of living in #lkn. Tag us in your next post and maybe your picture will grace the pages next month!
ANN CAULKINS Publisher SARAH CROSLAND Executive Editor KATIE COLEMAN Editor CRISTINA WILSON Associate Editor TRACIE STAFFORD Senior Graphic Designer STEVE PIGG Graphic Designer MARGARET KAUFMANN Editorial Intern
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MAY 2015 VOLUME 33, NUMBER 5
Raising Awareness
Pinning for Dinner
Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Dr. Wayne Wilson of CareNet Counseling of Lake Norman offers his expertise in a web exclusive about knowing the facts of mental health and how getting screened can help identify any symptoms early. Help raise awareness through the hashtag #B4Stage4, which means mental illness should be treated before the critical point in the disease, known as stage four. Find his full story on our website. CareNet Counseling is also hosting a Top Chef Challenge to raise funds for the Statesville and Lake Norman offices. The challenge includes four of the area’s top chefs, four kitchens, and one secret ingredient. The showdown starts on May 19.
There are more than a few recipes in this issue (and some we couldn’t even fit). To get all the recipes, plus some extras, find us on Pinterest and pin them for later. If you try out any of the recipes, tag us or send over a picture! We’d love to see how your dishes turn out.
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The revitalization continues at Merino Mill in Mooresville with the recent opening of Alino Pizzeria. Michal Bay, owner of the Merino Mill complex and Alino, made several trips to Italy to learn about pizza preparation before returning to Mooresville with three high-heat ovens to open his own pizzeria. Alino’s features cheese, flour, extra virgin olive oil, and truffle oil all imported from Italy, as well as Citterio pepperoni and sopressata. The simple menu features nine signature pizzas from $14-16, plus Italian wines and international bottled beers. Don’t skip dessert with Italian staples like cannoli or sfogliatelle. Look for expanded outdoor seating in the coming months. 500 S. Main St., Mooresville
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Fabulous Fundraising W
hat’s not to love about a great party? These three events this month have the fun covered, but also help support some wonderful charities.— Margaret Kaufmann
15th Annual Lake Norman Hospice Regatta & Party “Of course it’s great. It’s camping, and it’s American.” —Nick Offerman, star of NBC’s Parks and Recreation and Official Celebrity Spokesman of the event.
Making the Move Studio-C Cinema has moved to The Warehouse Performing Arts Center. Check out the new space in this month’s screening of Whiplash at 7 p.m. on May 30 & 31. Tickets are $9.00 and include a wine tasting and snacks. www.studioccinema.com.
Support the Hospice & Palliative Care’s fundraiser by setting sail on the picturesque Lake Norman. If you’d rather not climb in a boat, then attend the upscale party at The Peninsula Club and enjoy a delicious dinner, dancing, and both live and silent auctions. Money goes toward the care of patients who are coping with serious illness. Party: Saturday, May 2, 6:30 p.m., The Peninsula Club (Ticket price is $100 per person) Regatta: Friday, May 29 - Sunday, May 31, Lake Norman Yacht Club
14th Annual “An Evening for Dove House” Join The Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center at their annual event consisting of wonderful food, live music, both a silent and live auction, and a powerful program. All proceeds will go toward helping child victims of sexual abuse. When: Saturday, May 2 at 5 p.m. Where: Charles Mack Citizen Center in downtown Mooresville
6th Annual Martin Truex Jr. Foundation Catwalk for a Cause
Movies Under the Stars G
et the lawn chairs and picnic blankets ready because Movies in The Park kicks off its summer program this month in Huntersville. This free event is perfect for a warm summer night. Enjoy some of the latest family-friendly movies on a large outdoor movie screen.—Margaret Kaufmann
This delightful and heroic evening will focus on a runway show, which includes women’s spring fashions from local boutiques and “Catwalk Heroes,” children from Levine Children’s Hospital. These children will be accompanied by some of NASCAR’s most popular drivers. All benefits will go toward pediatric cancer research and families of children at Levine Children’s Hospital.
When: May 8th, June 5th, and August 28th (around 9 p.m.)
When: Wednesday, May 13 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: 16131 Old Statesville Rd (North Mecklenburg Park Soccer Fields) Huntersville, NC 28078
Where: 500 S. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF GREAT AMERICAN CAMPOUT; RADIANT LIFE
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t’s about that time of year—school’s getting out for the summer, family vacation planning ramps up, and everyone is in need of a good vacation. The National Wildlife Federation is planning the 10th year of its nationwide event, the Great American Campout, set to kick off next month on June 27. How to get involved: The NWF asks people of all ages to make an online pledge to camp anywhere (backyards count!) at least once this summer. The federation provides all the necessary information, including a directory of hosted locations, tips on what to bring, lists of campout activities and recipes, plus much more. Be sure to document your adventure with #Campies (camping selfies) and submit them to the NWF’s social media accounts. The event runs from June 27 to September 7. Register online at www.nwf.org/campout.
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New Brews
5 Years of Beer What: The fifth annual Lake Norman Beerfest Where: Galway Hooker in Cornelius Who: Featured breweries include D9 Brewing Co., Bayne Brewing Co., Lake Norman Brewing Co., Primal Brewery, and Ass Clown Brewery (75 total breweries) Why: To raise awareness for Cornelius area businesses, craft beer education, and funds to support non-profit organizations When: May 23, from 5-9 p.m. General admission tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door; VIP admission is $75. www.lknbeerfest.com
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hen the New Year rolled in, Lake Norman was gifted with two new breweries, Bayne Brewing Company and Primal Brewery. We took a look at these newcomers to see what each has to offer—and why we’ll keep going back.
Primal Brewery Dig drinking a cold beer outside on a nice day? If so, you should visit Primal Brewery. Off Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, Primal Brewery has ample outside seating, along with a grill. While Primal has a variety of true-tostyle brews, they also have wine available, making it a good spot to bring your non-beer drinking friends. 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville
Bayne Brewing Company
“The North Carolina region has distinguished itself as home to one of the fastest growing community of brewers and we’re proud to celebrate this culture of craftsmanship and artisan brewing at the Lake Norman Beerfest.” —Chris Boukedes, Executive Director of the Lake Norman Beerfest
This brewery has the perfect incentive to work out. With pilates, yoga, and a run club every week, all with the possibility (or guarantee) of a pint afterward, you’ll be skipping your gym membership in favor of a Bayne loyalty card. Bayne has variety covered with small batches like the brown IPA and coconut, but also delivers on staples. Get a flight after run club and pick your favorite. 19507 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius
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9 Brewing Company has given us another reason to love Fridays. Experience 2nd Friday, a Craft Walk event held every 2nd Friday of the month for as long as the weather cooperates! The goal of the Craft Walk is to have everything be local and craft. Not only will you get to taste local craft beers, but there will also be local artists, bands, and vendors. The 2nd Friday held on May 8 features local gourmet popcorn, custom made kitchen knives, locally made Italian sauces, specialty soap makers, and more!—Margaret Kaufmann
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BREWERIES
When: May 8 (and every 2nd Friday of the month) from 6-10 p.m. Where: D9 Brewing Co.
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Helping Hands by JENN BAXTER
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the gap is getting wider each year. Of the patients we did serve, 30 percent were from Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville, or the North Mecklenburg area. We were then able to target the need for a new comfort care home to serve that community. The model is all about engaging a local community, gathering the resources from that community, and then serving within the local community. Serenity House of Huntersville has a priority for North Mecklenburg families, where Serenity House of Mooresville has a priority for Iredell County. Most people do not want to have to leave their community just to receive care, so we expanded to where the gap seemed the greatest.
Cheryl Pletcher, executive director at Carolina Comfort Coalition and founder of the Serenity House comfort care homes in Mooresville and Huntersville, was presented with the 2015 Citizen of the Year award by the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce in January of this year. We sat down with Pletcher to get her thoughts on the award and her plans for the future of Serenity House.
➤➤What was your first reaction when you found out you won? I was totally surprised. I had no idea that I was in the running for any sort of community award in Mooresville.
➤➤What does this recognition mean to you?
➤➤How has the community supported your efforts with Serenity House? Engaging any community begins with education about the community need or the “gap” in the system. My story began at the ground floor because no one had ever heard about a ‘comfort care home.’ I told the story to the Mooresville Town Board, Rotary Club, Lions Club, Exchange Club, churches, Chamber gatherings, and anywhere else where people might be standing around. I
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➤➤ What are your future plans for Serenity House?
had a huge jigsaw puzzle to put together, but I didn’t know who had the next piece so I told everyone the story. Centre Presbyterian Church gets a gigantic thank you for letting us use their parsonage in Mooresville starting in 2007. No family is charged for care at Serenity House. Our care is for everyone, not just for those who can afford care. A comfort care home is all about the successful engagement of the community as we demonstrate the preciousness of life, even to the last moments.
➤➤Why is Serenity House important for the Lake Norman community? The Serenity House in Mooresville has received more referrals—nearly 300 more referrals—than we could serve. That means
There will probably be a gap in end-of-life health care services far into the future. Hospice care at home depends on family or other caregivers to be present around the clock when a patient becomes too weak to stay by themselves for safety purposes. Hospice services do not provide for a ‘family’ to take care of you. They are your professional medical care during the end of life journey. Serenity House of Huntersville opened in July 2014, so it is still very new. We continue to fundraise and train volunteers to establish the stability needed for long term success. We are also helping a group from Louisville, Kentucky with the start-up of a new comfort care home called Hildegarde House. This will be the second state that we have given operational assistance to as they got ready to open. The first state was Tennessee. So for now, we are sharing our passion for the ministry at the ‘finish line’ of life with others. As for another Serenity House, we will be watching our referrals from hospice to see where the need is building.” For more information, visit www.carolinacomfortcoalition.org.
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I received it on behalf of the board of the Carolina Comfort Coalition that brought the comfort care home model to North Carolina. Not for a moment do I think that Serenity House is a oneperson effort. My praise and thankfulness is to God who brings the resources of the universe together to make a beautiful home for the service of those at the finish line of life. My hat is off to the volunteers who, day by day, come to serve as the family member at the bedside of our hospice patients in Serenity House of Mooresville and now in Serenity House of Huntersville. And to our donors, who care about what we do and give as generously as they are able.
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131 N. Main St. This charming storefront building in downtown Davidson offers 101 years of history. by MARGARET KAUFMANN
1914 The earliest records show the 8,000-square-foot building was initially used as White-Jetton Drug Co., and was commissioned by Mr. Joseph White and operated in part by Dr. Robert Monroe Jetton. In early 1914, Dr. Jetton returns home to find his wife with another local pharmacist, Dr. W.H. Wooten. In a state of fury, Jetton shoots Wooten in the chest. Jetton withdraws from the firm and moves to Georgia. As a result, the building soon becomes White Drug Company and is owned by Cloyd Goodrum. Although Goodrum becomes manager of the drug store for the next fifty years, he keeps the name as White Drug Company.
1965 Parks Rexall Drugs opens and replaces White Drug Company.
1984 Tom Clark, a former professor at Davidson College, buys the building and uses it as a gnome museum and shop for his sculptured gnomes. Tom Clark leaves Davidson in 1985 to devote his time to his thriving gnome business.
2009 Davidson College signs a one-year lease in June to house a college souvenir and apparel store. “Cats on Main” opens in August. The Davidson store sells books, clothing, t-shirts, and banners. Clark’s gnomes and other figurines are transferred to the second floor, where the public can still view them.
2015 Former Davidson Mayor John Woods (left), Dr. Tom Clark (center) and Former Davidson College President Tom Ross formally opened Cats on Main.
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The restaurant Kindred opens in February after signing a 15-year lease. Joe and Katy Kindred bought and renovated this building in 2014, to provide an exquisite chef-driven American restaurant to the Davidson area. The Kindreds are a married couple who reside in Davidson. Read more about this new establishment and its owners on page 40.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER; BILL GIDUZ; LUNAHZON PHOTOGRAPHY
2007 The declining economy forces Clark’s gnome business to close, and the building remains empty for two years. This is heartbreaking, especially considering the thousands of visitors that had come to Clark’s shop each year, some even arriving on tour buses!
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Fresh Eats
A Feast of Color Summer is just around the corner and the farmers markets are in full swing! The Lake Norman area is ripe with locally-grown fruits and veggies. Here are four markets that you don’t want to miss this season.—Margaret Kaufmann
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Davidson Farmer’s Market www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org Experience Davidson’s local flavor by browsing through more than 35 vendors that provide locally grown produce, as well as meats, cheeses, bread, and eggs. As a lively gathering space, the market provides opportunities to meet with friends, chat with vendors, and learn more about local food. Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. 120 S. Main St., Davidson
FEATURED VENDORS • Audrey’s Produce—fresh mountain apples • Big Oak Farm—all-natural beef and pork • Chef Charles Catering—charcuterie and hand-pulled N.C. barbeque • Flying Fish Seafood—N.C. seafood fresh off the boat • Herr’s Fresh Flowers—custom-made, locally-grown fresh flower arrangements • Peaches & Cream—peaches, strawberries, and blackberries
SPECIAL EVENTS Chef demos are offered around three times a month. Local chefs visit the market to demonstrate cooking with farm fresh foods.
QUICK TIPS • Bring a shopping bag or basket to carry around your delectable goods. • Get there early if you are looking for something particular. • Talk to and get to know the vendors. Ask them questions and learn more about the fresh and local food around you.
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The Bradford Store offers a wide variety of local and organic food to the Huntersville/Davidson area. Many items are grown right on the Bradford farm. This local gem elicits a unique and personal ambience as you shop for produce. Open Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 15915 Davidson-Concord Rd., Davidson
QUICK HISTORY • Est. 1912 • Between 1890 and 1928, William Bradford served as the head of a large farmstead situated prominently along the Davidson Concord Road.
LOOK OUT FOR THESE SEASONAL PRODUCTS • Hand-made soaps and bees wax candles • Delicious organic home-baked bread • N.C. Mountain apples and freshly pressed apple cider • Goat Lady Dairy goat cheeses • Hoffner organic ground beef • Mrs. Hanes’ Moravian Cookies
The Huntersville Growers’ Market www.huntersville.org/Departments/ParksRecreation /GrowersMarket.aspx Located in Main & Maxwell Park, this local Huntersville market is the place to be on a warm Saturday morning. Local farmers and businesses present a variety of produce, meats, breads, homemade jams, and milk to the nearby community. Open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. 200 Gilead Rd., Huntersville
FEATURED VENDORS • Dixon Farms—provide their very own Dixon Farm Seasoning that can be placed on anything from meat to produce • Coddle Creek Farms—honeys, fruits, jam, and jellies • CC’s Pies and Café—sweet potato, apple, and pecan pies • Bame Farms—beef, pork, and eggs • Burton Farms is the largest produce provider—broccoli, zucchini, squash, tomatoes, beans, and corn • Great Harvest Bakery—an assortment of breads and baked goods • Why Not Farm—duck, pork, eggs, and chicken
SPECIAL EVENTS
Lincoln County Farmers Market www.lincolncountyfarmersmarket.com Held in the parking lot of Rock Springs Elementary School, this market provides fresh food to the Denver area. Form new relationships and check out this community event on Saturday mornings. Open from 8 a.m. to noon.
FEATURED VENDORS • Clearview Farms—quality meats and vegetables • Gales Farm—specialty is home grown tomatoes
• Kids Days—crafts, learn how to cook
• Jacqueline Rhodes—arts, crafts, and sewing
• Chef Days—taste samples of the vendors’ food
• Lineberger’s Farm—specializing in fruits such as strawberries, blackberries, peaches, blueberries, and raspberries
• Music Days—from DJs to live music • Recipe Days—lean new recipe ideas
FEATURED RECIPE Kale Salad 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped 1 apple chopped 1 shallot or 4 green onions, finely chopped 2 bunches fresh kale, rinsed and patted dry (Lacinato “dinosaur” or red Russian) 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or balsamic vinegar) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Pepper to taste 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or goat cheese) Using a sharp knife cut out the tough midrib of each kale leaf and cut kale into narrow strips. Sprinkle with the salt and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and massage it into the strips. Kale can be refrigerated overnight at this stage until ready to use. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the rest of the olive oil and the white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. A half hour to an hour before serving, toss the kale together with the dressing, onion, nuts, apple, and dried cranberries, and allow the kale to marinate. Right before serving, stir in the feta cheese.
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Recipe
Glazed Salmon Salad by CHEF TROY GAGLIARDO
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Salmon and salads go together like beer and horseshoes, especially when you jack up the flavor of salmon with a spicy, sweet, and citrusy glaze. Orange, chipotle, and molasses are combined and brushed on grilled salmon, then flaked onto peppery, crisp arugula. After that, it’s drizzled with a simple homemade dressing with ginger, more orange, and a subtle bite of rice wine vinegar. Grilled corn adds a charred taste and crunchy texture, and the creamy silkiness of avocado makes this way more than a salad. This entrée takes more than just a few pseudo Southern ingredients and combines them into an epic salad. Get Psuedo Southern, Chef Troy’s new cookbook online at www.cheftroy.net.
Salmon/Glaze 3 tablespoons molasses, full flavor Juice of 1/2 an orange 1 teaspoon chipotle puree (canned chipotle peppers in adobo, pureed in blender) 4, 6-ounce salmon filets, skin off Olive oil to drizzle Kosher salt to taste Black pepper to taste Salad 8 cups arugula 1 ear corn on the cob, parboiled, oiled, seasoned, charred on grill 1/4 cup red onion, sliced into half moons 1 avocado, halved, pit removed, sliced thin 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup smokehouse almonds, roughly chopped Dressing 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated 1/4 cup canola oil Kosher salt to taste Black pepper to taste 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
4. Let salmon grill without moving it for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it releases itself from the grates.
5. Carefully slide a flat metal spatula under salmon.
6. Rotate 45 degrees, grill another 2 to 3 minutes, and flip.
7. Brush salmon with molasses chipotle glaze. Continue grilling and brushing with glaze.
8. Cook salmon until just cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes more.
9. Brush with glaze just before removing from grill and place on a plate.
10. Put in refrigerator until completely cooled.
11. Prepare dressing by placing mustard, orange juice, vinegar, and ginger in a blender.
12. Blend to combine. While blender is running, slowly add oil until all has been incorporated.
13. Pour dressing into a bowl, season with salt/pepper, and whisk in sesame seeds.
14. Evenly disperse arugula on a large serving platter or four individual plates.
15. Top with corn, onions, and 1. Preheat grill or grill pan to mediumhigh heat.
2. Whisk together molasses, orange juice, and chipotle puree until well combined.
3. Drizzle salmon with oil, season with salt/pepper, and place on grill flesh side down.
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16. Gently flake off salmon into large pieces on top of salad.
17. Top with goat cheese and almonds, and drizzle a little dressing over salad.
18. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on side.
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Social Scene
by JENN BAXTER
Pat’s Place Presents “Rhythm & Brews” Rhythm and Brews, a fundraising event for Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center, took place on March 28 at the Peninsula Club in Cornelius. The casual evening included craft beers from Birdsong, D9, and Bayne Brewing companies, wine from Childress Vineyards, hors d’oeuvres, and live music from Blind Manifest. Several prize packages were also raffled off during the evening. A total of $65,000 was raised for the organization’s “Hope Chest Fund,” which provides emergency services such as trauma-based counseling, transportation, food, and clothing to child victims of sexual assault.
Ramona Holloway, Lynn Henninghausen, and Anne Pfeiffer.
Paul and Lisa Risk.
Allison Brady (right) and friend.
Historic Latta Plantation hosted the Latta Celtic Festival on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15. The family-friendly event included authentic Irish cuisine, beer, live music, vendors, historical demonstrations and children’s games. A fundraiser to support Latta Plantation was also held on Saturday night with music from The Thistledown Tinkers, Sterling Bridge, and Loch Norman Pipes, among others. James Bigsby with Clan Gunn.
Brody Thompson Foundation’s “Bowling for Brody” Fundraiser The Brody Thompson Foundation hosted the “Bowling for Brody” fundraising event at George Pappas’ Victory Lanes in Mooresville on Saturday, March 28. Over 80 bowlers came from as far as Kershaw, S.C. to participate in the event that was sponsored by Brittany Grace Photography, F3, Lake Norman Office Suites, Natural Beginnings & Wellness Center, and Niagara Bottling. About $4,000 was raised for the foundation. Misty Brooks, 32, from Mooresville won the award for Highest Average Score and received a family bowling pack for 10 people, a Discount Tire rotation and balance gift certificate, and a Toy Story bowling set featuring Buzz Lightyear.
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“Bowling for Brody” volunteers and bowlers.
Amy and Jay Thompson with Misty Brooks (center), winner of the Highest Average Score award.
Brody’s parents, Jay and Amy Thompson.
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Historic Latta Plantation’s Celtic Festival
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Galway Hooker’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Over 5,000 people showed up at Galway Hooker’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 14, with another 2,000 party-goer’s attending the continued celebration on Tuesday, March 17. Held annually at the Cornelius bar and restaurant, the free event included live music from bands including Kenny Floyd, Heroes at Last, Brynmor Celtic Rock Band, and Matt Stratford Band, with traditional Irish dancers and lawn games provided by Bar Athletes, including basket pong and corn hole. Attendees also enjoyed Irish grub, Guinness beer, carnival games, and had the chance to participate in a raffle to benefit Ace & TJ’s Grin Kids.
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PiES’ “A Slice of Jazz” presented by Bella Love. PiES (Project for Innovation, Education and Sustainability), a nonprofit incubator based in Davidson, focuses on helping green businesses develop, grow and become contributing assets to their community. Currently PiES has companies in its incubator who provide alternative energy solutions to small companies, create solar power farms and waste management solutions, offer sustainable landscape designs, and a company who upcycles high-end sports equipment. The “Slice of Jazz” event was held on March 21 at Oak Street Mill and raised funds for its mission of incubation, education, and networking.
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Bernie and Lilly Westendorff, Parents of Veronica Westendorff, owner of Westen Designs, a PiES’ Member Company, celebrated their 50th anniversary at the Slice of Jazz event. PiES’ Board members Dana Hicks and Kathleen Rose, Co-Founder.
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Tour de Food Davidson/Lake Norman: Take a tour of Davidson, a small, charming town full of history and rich in flavor. Sample culinary delights from several restaurants, ranging from upscale dining to a soda shop as you eat, drink, and walk through Davidson. Meet the owners and chefs for a very personal experience unlike any other. 1:30-5:30 p.m. $49. The Brick House Tavern (formerly known as the Old Cotton Mill), 209 Delburg Street, Davidson. 336-406-6294. www.tourdefood.net.
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5th Annual North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival: This event, presented by Rural Hill, features music, beer tastings and education, morning yoga, and area nonprofits (including a non-stop 12-hour drumming event with DrumsForCures – visit www. drumstrong.org for more info). 3-6 p.m. May 8, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. May 9. $50 all-day admission + beer sampling (purchased day of event), $42 (purchased in advanced by May 7), $26 adult (all-day music only ticket – no beer sampling), $16 designated driver ticket, $8 children ages 5-12, free for children four and under. Other ticket prices range from $18-$70. All tickets will have an added service charge. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. 704-875-3113. Purchase tickets and see a complete list of brewers and musicians at: www. ncbrewsmusic.com; www.ruralhill.net.
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Hello Huntersville: The Town of Huntersville Parks and Recreation Department’s annual arts and music festival showcases local artists of all different media—from visual arts and crafts to performing arts. The afternoon will also include local schools displaying children’s art, chalk drawing, puppets, music, food, local businesses, and more. Artists and vendors from around the Mecklenburg County area are encouraged to come out and join the festival, which is open to all ages. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Town Center, Downtown Huntersville, 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville. 704-766-2253. www.huntersville.org
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Two of a Kind
Joe and Katy Kindred’s namesake restaurant is the perfect pairing of the couple’s shared experiences by KEIA MASTRIANNI • photos by LUNAHZON PHOTOGRAPHY
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When Joe and Katy Kindred walked into the building at 131 Main Street in the heart of downtown Davidson, they knew. They knew that the restaurant that had existed in their mind’s eye since before they ever went on a first date would be called Kindred. They knew what kind of food they would serve. They knew where the bar was to go and the layout of the dining room. They knew that it was no coincidence that the two of them had taken photos on the stairwell of that very building. The Kindreds knew that this place was theirs. What they didn’t know was how it was going to come together. Businesses take planning and permits and investment. The Kindreds had never written a business plan or sought financial backing. Still, they knew.
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It was almost as if the building, originally built in 1914, was waiting for them. Joe Yochem, commercial real estate broker and owner of Southend Properties, was the realtor charged with filling the Davidson block of properties owned by the Tom Clark Trust. Yochem estimates that the space at 131 Main Street had been relatively unused for the last five years save for storage space and the occasional meeting. Prior to that, the property was the temporary home to the college store Cats on Main and before that, The Tom Clark Museum. Clark, a Davidson alumnus, professor, and renowned sculptor best known for his fascinating and prolific gnome sculptures which, at one time, took up four storefronts on Main Street Davidson, purchased
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the building in 1984 shortly before he retired from Davidson College as a Professor of Religion. In the early days, the building was best known for its existence as White’s Drug Company, a pharmacy and small town dimestore. White’s Drug Company later became Park’s Rexall Drug in 1965 and remained there until 1984 when Clark purchased the building. In a book titled Davidson, A History of the Town from 1835 until 1937, Mary Beaty, former Davidson resident and college alum, describes the atmosphere inside the building at 131 Main Street as, “Cheerful, crowded, and loaded with charm.” At 6:30 p.m. on a Wednesday night inside the newly opened Kindred, the space repeats history. A group of men
gather around one end of the white marble bar top for mid-week happy hour. Their laughter reverberates off the original brick wall opposite the bar, creating a pleasant echo in the open space. Downstairs, four of the seven tables are full. On the second floor, the last of the golden hour light pours into the main dining room where floor to ceiling windows offer a calming view of the Davidson Village green. The space is clean, controlled, and every table is having their own experience. I sit at one of wide-bottomed leather chairs that line the bar and sip the housemade ginger switchel on tap. The subway tile backsplash and brass accents give a nod to the building’s former life. Within 15 minutes, the bar is full of diners and those coming to enjoy one of the thoughtful
The subway tile backsplash and brass accents give a nod to the building’s former life.
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cocktails from the bar menu. To my right are Davidson residents Caroline and Steve Kwiatkowski, who have already made Kindred a twice weekly destination, regulars within a month of opening. Katy Kindred, 33, a petite force and skilled sommelier, is buzzing about the restaurant, her light brown hair is swept up into a bun. At any given time, she is greeting guests, fielding media, making wine suggestions, and running plates of food from the basement kitchen to tables two floors up. This, in addition to handling the front of house business affairs and mothering her two young children, Alba and Luca. In the kitchen, Joe Kindred, 32, works the line with four employees, some of whom he worked with during his long tenure at Rooster’s in Charlotte. He stands at the pass wearing a baseball cap bearing the restaurant’s name, a pencil peeking out from behind his ear. He’s calling out tickets systematically to his men, a system he picked up while working at Delfina in San Francisco. In unison, his sous chef, chef de partie, garde manger, and intern from his alma mater Johnson & Wales repeat, “oui chef!” Kindred touches every plate before it leaves the kitchen and vacillates between leading his team with constructive directions, “Slow down,” “Wipe that oil out or the oysters will get soggy,” and being a compatriot in the basement trenches, engaging in kitchen humor and, of course, always talking food. “We’re here and we’re focused,” he tells me. “Our best dish is our last dish.” Kindred attributes his leadership know-how to the mentorship and guidance he received while working for chef Jim Noble who currently owns and operates The King’s Kitchen and two Rooster’s locations in SouthPark and Uptown. Under Chef Noble’s tutelage, Kindred was named Chef of the Year by Charlotte Magazine in 2013 for his work at Rooster’s uptown. Kindred was Chef Noble’s very first intern and one of a few chefs he has had the privilege of shepherding into the next phase of culinary endeavors. “Joe is special,” says Noble. “He’s like a son to me. He’s teachable, agreeable, and he’s paid his dues. Cooking is the thing that grounded him.” Wednesday night service runs smoothly. By the end of the night, Luca and Alba are at the handmade wooden chef’s table eating a plate of charcuterie and “pah-stees,” kid speak for Kindred’s handmade pasta. Joe’s mother, Maureen Kindred, sweeps into the kitchen after a
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Kenny Hanlon and Blake Pope (above) are the men behind Kindred’s carfully-crafted cocktails like the Pimm’s Cup (opposite page) and the Tortuga Amargo (left). Kindred’s menu features delightful dishes like the wild nettle ravioli with buttermilk and turnip (opposite) and the hamachi crudo with yuzu, celery, and tarragon (below).
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night on the floor to give her grandbabies the kind of kisses only a grandmother can give. A few nights a week she works the hostess stand, making sure everyone is comfortable as soon as they enter the restaurant. Joe and Katy first met in Chicago, Katy’s hometown, while working at the Pump Room. Katy was the wine director and Joe was, as he puts it, “the lowly a.m. sous chef.” Both will tell you that they had a vision for a restaurant long before they ever became a couple. They agreed that Joe would do the food and Katy would take care of the wine and front of house duties. “I can recall us talking about a restaurant called Kindred back then,” says Katy. “It’s kind of weird to think about it now. It was always going to be called Kindred.” After a long friendship, the two eventually began dating. Not long after, Katy took off to Italy to work and travel. Joe followed shortly after and thus began an epic road
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trip through Tuscany that changed everything. “I think going to Italy changed the trajectory of Joe’s career,” says Katy. “He had always been a Francophile and going to Italy and experiencing that place, I think it really moved him.” More than that, Italy is where the two fell feverishly in love with one another and promptly got engaged after only six months of dating. The olio nuevo you will find drizzled over the ravioli or on Kindred’s housemade charcuterie is the same olive oil the two ate with thick pieces of crusty bread right after Joe proposed to Katy inside a small Italian apartment. The couple returned to the United States, newly engaged, and ready to spread their wings. They spent the next two years in San Francisco where Joe worked at Delfina and Katy at Quince, two renowned dining establishments. Once again, they were both influenced by rustic Italian cuisine
and Katy, by the finer points of service she encountered working in the high-end dining room at Quince. The menu at Kindred reflects the whole of their life experiences. The impossibly comforting, warm milk bread that arrives to the table in a robin’s egg-colored enamel bowl is an interpretative throwback to Joe’s youth and visits to Quincy’s Steakhouse, a family restaurant that served unlimited yeast rolls. The design palette of the restaurant mimics Cafe Des Amis, a restaurant Katy and Joe visited in Lafayette, Louisiana when they ate their way across the United States on another epic road trip. The pasta on the menu is derived from a recipe Katy learned while working with a chef in Italy. The posole at lunch is reminiscent of Pilsen, the Latin neighborhood in Chicago where Katy lived and where she and Joe would frequent fruit stands and hole-in-the-wall latin restaurants.
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Everywhere you look, bits and pieces of Joe and Katy’s life permeate the restaurant. From the physical presence of friends and family working in the restaurant to the framed photos, seasonal menu, and impeccable design of the restaurant. Those who have visited the charming streets of Davidson know that the history of the town deeply influences the warmth and villagelike feel of the place. Davidson College and the town of Davidson are so enmeshed and mutually supportive of one another, it is hard to see where one ends and the other begins. So it is with the Kindreds. The long-held vision of a restaurant has come alive, rooted in the Kindred’s own life experiences, and poised to make history inside a building just waiting for its next chapter. LNM
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Food for Thought J.D. and Melissa Gibbs are serving up more than sandwiches at Groucho’s Deli. by JENN BAXTER • photos by GRANT BALDWIN
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When J.D. Gibbs, president of Joe Gibbs Racing, and his wife Melissa decided to open a Groucho’s Deli franchise in Lake Norman one year ago, they wanted to do more than serve good sandwiches. They wanted to give back to their community and the charities that work so hard within it every day. “After serving on countless fundraising committees for golf tournaments and banquets, the thought occurred to us that we could make an investment in a business that could yield ongoing revenue for Young Life,” says Melissa, who passionately supports the ministry for high school students. “We had heard of a coffee shop in D.C. that was using the not-for-profit model very successfully to support their community outreach projects and decided to try the same thing.” Since Melissa is from Columbia, S.C., where the Groucho’s Deli chain originated, her family already loved their food, making the decision on what business to open an easy one.
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“What fun would it be to own a restaurant where you’d never want to eat?” says Melissa, 45. So on St. Patrick’s Day of 2014, they opened the doors of their not-for-profit deli at Rosedale Shopping Center in Huntersville for the first time. The 10 staff members at the deli serve customers traditional sandwiches such as the Reuben and the Club, along with “signature dippers” – hot, open-faced sandwiches served with their famous “45” sauce. “We slice our meat and cheese daily to ensure freshness and quality,” she says. “We also make all of our sauces, dressings, and salads in-house, which includes our potato salad, chicken salad, tuna salad, and cole slaw.” Because Groucho’s, a family-owned business, has been in operation since 1941, the franchise came with many established, long-standing relationships with vendors, many of which are also multi-generational family-owned businesses. “In fact, our potato chips come from
one such business operating right here in Charlotte,” she says. They also make sure to uphold the philosophy of the original owner, Harold “Groucho” Miller—“Quality is the most important ingredient in a sandwich”—by using only fresh proteins that are not restructured and do not contain any soy, by-products, or fillers. The result of their hard work? Over $20,000 in donations given away in its first year alone. Since the Gibbs were already affiliated with Young Life, they knew from the beginning that the organization would be one of their selected beneficiaries. As well as Make-A-Wish of the Carolinas, Levine Children’s Hospital, and Cookies for Kids Cancer, who each touched their family during their youngest son’s battle with leukemia. “We will continue to support these groups on a permanent basis, but we also wanted to connect with other organizations in the community,” says Melissa. Beginning this summer, they will make
What fun would it be to own a restaurant where you’d never want to eat?” —Melissa Gibbs, owner of Groucho’s Deli
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this connection by featuring one charity per month that will receive 10 percent of the deli’s overall profit. They’ve already begun receiving requests by word of mouth and are currently working on an online application process for potential charities to apply. They’ve also decided to disperse checks to their charities evenly moving forward, as opposed to their former method of having customers vote for their favorite charity. “We are shaping the formula for our business model as we go,” says Melissa. “[Since] Groucho’s is new to the not-for-profit model, we are working together to figure out how best to make our vision a successful one.” In addition to their monetary donations, the Gibbs try to incorporate a service project that ties in with one of their charities during each six-month giving period. In the past year, they’ve hosted a Make-A-Wish send-off party for a terminally-ill girl from Huntersville, hosted a weekend-long bake sale for Cookies for Kids Cancer, and will soon be participating in a shoe distribution with Samaritan’s Feet. “The restaurant is a joy for our family as we are able to share in the excitement of giving back,” she says. “We are proud of what the restaurant is doing and thrilled to be connected with the amazing work that so many local charities are doing right in our backyard.” LNM
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When Brooke Thomas, owner of 360 Your Life, a wellness consultancy in Charlotte and Lake Norman, and nutrition consultant for Trump National Golf Club in Mooresville, was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma during her first trimester of her first pregnancy, she had no idea it would change her life for the better. “They told me I could have chemotherapy and possibly lose the baby, cut the cancer out without anesthesia, or do nothing and hope for the best,” says Thomas. She ended up with 50 stitches and a beautiful, healthy baby girl, but the experience caused her to rethink her concept of health. “I thought I was healthy because everything I ate was sugar free and fat free,” she says, “but my brother [Dr. Matthew McAlees, a Charlotte-based chiropractor and wellness expert] told me I was eating chemicals and ‘fake’ food.”
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“I felt like that was so extreme,” she says, but in the end, Thomas, who already held a business degree, went back to school to become a certified nutritionist. “I got so excited to help people out there who were just like me,” she says. After working with clients one-on-one for a time, she decided to change her business model to reach more people by holding speaking engagements for employees at area corporations. At one such event, an audience member asked Thomas what she could possibly know about being sick and in pain. “That’s when I realized I had to be vulnerable myself if I wanted anyone to listen to me.” Now Thomas shows ‘before’ pictures of her own yo-yo weight loss and gain, brittle hair and nails, and lack of energy. She shares her story of cancer survival and quite
literally kicks off her shoes, letting her warm, bubbly personality shine through. “I let people into my heart because I want them to know I really care,” she says. Event attendees line up to share their success stories with Thomas: They’ve lost weight they’d never been able to lose; they no longer have the afternoon energy ‘crash’; ailments like rheumatoid arthritis have gone into remission—all by implementing Thomas’ methods of accessible (yet substantial) changes like reading labels to find hidden sugars and chemicals and replacing processed foods by cooking with organic, whole-food alternatives. “The funny thing is that me in the kitchen is hilarious,” she says. “I always share with people that if I can do it, literally anybody can!” One of Thomas’ biggest calls to action is to support local food producers. “What people need to understand is that if we as a community want to have access to the foods our bodies need at affordable price points, we have to start supporting local producers.” To date, Thomas has hosted sold-out wellness events and revamped the menu at Trump National; she’s launched a healthy lunch initiative at Davidson Day School, counts Lowes and Belk among her clientele, and has five books under her belt, including three cookbooks. All of her programs are based on four pillars: nutrition, home, beauty, and stress, challenging clients to learn what isn’t healthy and to find healthy ‘swaps’ for them—but to do so slowly over time, implementing one change a day so it’s less overwhelming. “I always say that these changes are uncomfortable,” she says, “You have to have a better reason than just fitting into a pair of jeans. It has to be a ‘why’ that makes you cry or it won’t work!” Thomas’ ‘why’ is the very people whose lives she touches at her events and her own daughters, Reagan, now 10, and Riley, 7. “It comes down to what kind of home you want to create,” says Thomas. “I want a healthy home and I want to make it easier for my daughters to create healthy homes of their own when they grow up.” LNM
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restaurants and chefs A special advertising section showcasing some of Lake Norman’s top dining destinations.
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Bacchus Wine & Tapas 138 Village View Dr #107 Mooresville, NC 704- 997-2851 www.bacchuslkn.com
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For husband and wife team Daniel and Brittany Amodio, bringing their love of good food and delectable wines to Lake Norman was a natural decision. “We have a passion and appreciation for both great food and wine,” says Brittany, “[and] being able to share that appreciation with others.” Brittany and Daniel blended their Italian heritage with the desirable and chic dining experience of Spanish tapas-style dining. Set inside Mooresville’s Langtree Center, Bacchus welcomes guests with a place to relax and enjoy themselves by using a rustic setting with maple tables, dark walls, and wine-centered bar. Bacchus Wine & Tapas features a patio perfect for leisure, a lounge area, as well as high top tables to suit every guest. The rustic colors and various seating areas create a warm and intimate atmosphere to enjoy the tapas menu and extensive wine selection.
Bacchus Wine & Tapas serves many small plates in the Spanish style. Guests can enjoy different flavors throughout their evenings by trying a variety of small plates offered. However, a popular favorite dish ordered by guests is the Paella. Paella is a classic Spanish dish found in many tapas restaurants. For the Amodio’s, it is a family favorite. Naturally they wanted to share their love for this dish and create it for guests using the freshest ingredients. A rice based dish, Bacchus’ Paella offers a wonderful flavor profile that is spicy and savory, with a floral accent brought forward by the saffron. Blending the different flavors makes this dish perfect during each season. Tapas plates are delicate works demonstrating fine culinary skill and love of the Spanish culture.
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chef Michael Venendaal “Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures,” says Daniel. Sharing tapas dishes made from fresh and local ingredients is a wonderful way to enjoy this global dining style. Bacchus features Chef Michael Venendaal. Originally from Southern Maryland, Chef Venendaal has been incorporating fresh seafood and local produce into his dishes. By using produce native to the area, Chef Venendaal is able to enhance his dishes by adding local flavor. It is this skill that allows Chef Venendaal to create scratch-made dishes using natural ingredients. Bacchus’ warm atmosphere is complemented by Chef Venendaal’s ability to create soulful dishes made from local ingredients. This combination is the recipe for a beautiful night out.
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Sabi aSian biStro 130 Harbour Pl Dr, Davidson, NC 704-895-5707 www.ilovesabi.com
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Tau Keung “Ken” Yung and Rob Mitchell met when Ken was a young sushi chef. Mitchell fell in love with sushi and through their friendship the two decided to open a restaurant inspired by Asian dishes. For Yung and Mitchell it was important to give Sabi a casual and American feel. With Sabi’s open spaces, light colors, and different Asian cuisine, the restaurant is able to give guests exactly what they are looking for. Yung and Mitchell wanted Sabi Asian Bistro to be a place where a family could enjoy a meal together, but also enjoy the benefits of quality and quick service. Sabi Asian Bistro is set in the heart of downtown Davidson. Meshing a quality experience in a causal environment made Davidson the perfect location for a restaurant such as Sabi Asian Bistro.
Ken Yung has become an astute restaurant owner and operator since getting his start in the industry at age 14. Yung prides himself on being able to scan a room in just seconds and know what each table needs. This skill has come to Yung in his 25 years in the restaurant business. Sabi Asian Bistro serves a variety of Asian styles including Chinese, Japanese, and Thai dishes. At any given moment there are over 30 different entrée options. According to Mitchell, “Our best customers know if whatever they are looking for is not on the menu, just ask Ken and he can whip it up.” Sabi Asian Bistro is a place where guests come to relax and enjoy the versatility of Asian cuisine.
“Customers clearly have their favorite dishes, but it ranges from the Hibachi Chicken, Red Cherry Thai Chicken, and Sesame Chicken,” says Mitchell. For the more health-conscious guests, the Miso Salmon with brown rice is a popular dish. Yung loves when customers tell him what their favorite dish is. He says, “It is amazing how many dishes are people’s favorites.” Sabi continues to show their love for Davidson by supporting local charities, with events like “Chow Down for Charity,” which takes place every Monday night. On top of being charitable and an active member in the greater Davidson community, Mitchell says Sabi remains a popular destination because it is “casual, comfortable, and family friendly.”
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Set inside what was once a cotton mill is Davidson’s Brickhouse Tavern. “We loved the exposed brick, and that it had history of being an old cotton mill,” says owner Nick Lyssikatos. Brickhouse has brought the young and the old together since opening its doors 13 years ago. The location of Brickhouse Tavern helps bring the community together even more. Brickhouse is within walking distance from Davidson College’s campus, while also being placed in the heart of a family-friendly neighborhood. Inside Brickhouse Tavern, guests are able to choose what environment will suit their needs best. One direction takes diners to a tavernstyle room with larger tables, giving a more traditional dining experience. The other side of Brickhouse is dedicated to being a tap room, with at least 50 different beers on tap at any time.
Brickhouse Tavern owner and Chef Nick Lyssikatos got his start in the kitchen at a young age in his family’s restaurant. “I always liked cooking and experimenting with different flavors,” he says. Throughout over 20 years of experience in the industry, Lyssikatos knows how to create a beautiful atmosphere while designing a menu for any palate and budget. He feels it is necessary to keep affordability with high quality products to be sure to attract a diverse clientele. Honoring his Greek heritage, Lyssikatos adds a special twist of European influence to his menu. Because of his success, Lyssikatos serves as a mentor to fellow restaurant entrepreneurs, where he helps them build and design a beautiful atmosphere and menu.
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Mediterranean Pork sandwich Brickhouse Tavern brings together as many flavors as it does friends and family. A dish that serves as a favorite for many Brickhouse guests is the Mediterranean Pork Sandwich. The seasoned pork is paired with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a light cucumber sauce and can be placed in a pita for the added Mediterranean flavor and feel. Other choices on the menu include a variety of brick oven pizzas and Certified Angus Beef cut filets. Brickhouse Tavern is able to offer a wonderful meal and give any customer exactly what they are looking for. The high-quality ingredients and casual feel of Brickhouse Tavern help to solidify the tavern feel Lyssikatos wanted to bring to the area.
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Campania Cafe & TraTToria 416 S Main St, Davidson, NC 704-987-5111 www.campaniacafe.com
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DiGiorgio’s Bisteca
Set inside Davidson’s old Ice and Fuel plant is Vincent DiGiorgio’s Campania Café & Trattoria. With sections of exposed brick and cedar walls, Campania Café serves as an upscale Italian restaurant and wine room. When it came to choosing this location on Davidson’s Main Street, DiGiorgio fell in love with its charm and history. DiGiorgio is also proud to share with guests that Campania Café still has many of the Ice and Fuel plant’s original parts in the building, keeping the purpose of the building still present for diners, even though the space has taken on a new purpose. For DiGiorgio, Campania Café serves as a place to keep the community together and form personal relationships through fine dining.
No flavor is spared in DiGiorgio’s creations. Each item on Campania’s menu is made, as DiGiorgio says, “The old fashioned way—traditional and real Italian cooking.” Two items that stand out on Campania’s menu are the Bisteca and the Smoked Duck. The Bisteca is a 10-ounce veal chop grilled, and covered with extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, and rosemary. The Bisteca is served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus to give the dish a well-rounded flavor profile. The Smoked Duck is smoked over applewood and is served with a chianti demi-glaze and truffle roasted potatoes, alongside roasted asparagus. These two mouthwatering dishes are just the tip of DiGiorgio delicious culinary iceberg.
Chef Vincent DiGiorgio Campania’s Café & Trattoria owner, Vincent DiGiorgio, is also the restaurant’s head chef. For DiGiorgio, his passion for creating food began in the kitchen cooking with his grandmother. “She cooked all day and I was right there next to her trying to learn,” says DiGiorgio. By the time DiGiorgio was 20, he attended culinary school in New York City. After a six-month stay in Italy, DiGiorgio returned back to the states and begin cooking in restaurants on the East Coast, and decided on starting his own restaurant in the Carolinas. DiGiorgio’s food philosophy is simple, “I try to make everything taste the way it was intended,” he says. “Food tastes best when you don’t mess with it so much.”
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Chillfire Bar & Grill 121 Cross Center Rd, Denver, NC 704-827-2121 www. chillfiregrill.com
Three Words
The Osso Bucco
Original. Fun. Delicious. These three words best describe Chillfire Bar & Grill of Denver. This locally owned and operated restaurant provides some of the most flavorful dishes around enhanced by locallysourced ingredients. Upon walking into Chillfire, guests are greeted with an elegant steel sculpture, made from salvaged metal materials in the form of the Chillfire logo. The beautiful setting, along with a menu built upon fresh, local cuisine, creates an enhanced dining experience for guests. Chillfire takes local ingredients and creates the exquisite, high-end dishes it is known for. In addition to the delectable meals, Chillfire has an exceptional wine selection, an ever growing selection of craft beer, and hand-crafted cocktails. Lead by General Manager, Tom Jones, Chillfire’s only rival to their customer service is the quality of the menu.
At Chillfire, the ingredients for each dish are purchased from the best farmers and food providers to ensure Chillfire’s signature bold visual presentation and full flavor. It is difficult to pinpoint one specific dish as the top performer. However, the Heritage Farms Cheshire Pork Osso Bucco comes highly recommended. This dish takes something classic and completely spins it on its head. Perfect as a dinner entrée, this filling dish has a bold combination of flavors that are sure to satisfy any palate. The Horseradish & Asiago Salmon and famous Cheese Toast for an appetizer are just two other notable eats from Chillfire’s kitchen. All in all, the cuisine at Chillfire Bar & Grill is carefully designed to give guests the most pleasant experience possible.
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Jon Spencer In May of 2013 Executive Chef Jon Spencer and his business partner, Jim Morasso, teamed up to create Chillfire Bar & Grill. When the restaurant first opened it received resounding acclaim and the momentum towards success hasn’t slowed down. Chef Spencer serves as the face behind Chillfire’s edible experience. Chef Spencer is no stranger to the kitchen and is extremely passionate about his craft. Utilizing a combination of classical American and French training, as well as a diverse background of cooking styles, Chef Spencer makes it a point to remain in tune with all of the latest trends and techniques. Whether it’s lunch or dinner, Chef Spencer and his team continue to conceptualize varied menus, concepts, and service styles for Chillfire.
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Epic chophousE 104 S Main St, Mooresville, NC 704-230-1720 www.epicchophouse.com
Takes You Back
Group Effort
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In a mercantile building built in 1888 sits a restaurant designed to take guests back. Epic Chophouse brings a traditional Chicago and New York styled-steak house to Mooresville. At Epic Chophouse the entire mission is to take guests back to a time where dinner was not the evening meal, but a full dining experience. Outside of the delicious menu and environment customers receive some local history during their dinning experience. The space has three centuries of elevators, one of which was the first electric elevator in Mooresville. Epic Chophouse is in a class all of its own by bringing the best of large city dining to a smaller town. By employing 75 locals, the restaurant ensures guests experience a feeling of community. When stopping in Mooresville, Epic Chophouse is a must to experience Lake Norman’s finest of dining.
In 2010, Chef Jon Spencer joined forces with Jim Morasso, Rick Mack, Larry Sponaugle as well as Manager Adam Akardi, and Sous Chef Tim Chung to open Epic Chophouse. Epic Chophouse opened to rave reviews, and continues to prove to be the pinnacle of establishments in the area. Mooresville’s ever growing dinner base reaches over fifty miles in every direction, and Epic Chophouse carries a reputation unmatched by others in service and value. Chef Spencer uses his classical French and American training to bring flavors together and create an experience unique to his and his partner’s restaurants. Epic Chophouse serves Mooresville as a place where fine dining experiences and beautiful cuisine come together for an exquisite night out.
At Epic Chophouse, it is hard to determine one dish as the best. Simply because, under Chef Spencer and his team everything is made to perfection. For Epic Chophouse guests, the top dishes are a great selection of steaks and the NC Mountain Trout. Epic Chophouse steaks are USDA choice and aged for 30 days. The steaks are cooked in an 1800 degree South Bend broiler. This special technique gives the steak a light, crusty exterior while creating a tender, juicy interior. The NC Mountain Trout begins with locally-sourced fish that is pan fried, topped with bacon wrapped shrimp, and served with a side of grilled asparagus and lobster béarnaise. For Epic Chophouse guests, dinner is not just a meal, but an experience.
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Beef n’ Beets
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The concept of The 220 Café is contemporary American cuisine. One dish that exemplifies their vision is The 220 Café’s Beef n’ Beets, a choice cut of seared filet mignon layered with locally-grown roasted beets, served over a bed of mixed greens. The dish is then glazed with house-made balsamic vinaigrette and complemented with dollops of fried goat cheese. This unique blend of flavors leaves the palate wanting more! The 220 Café also helps support local farmers and growers by sourcing local produce. The restaurant also serves North Carolina craft beers and locally-sourced wine selections. For The 220 Café it is all about bringing the community together through a pleasant atmosphere, rich flavors, and supporting local neighbors.
Located in the heart of Statesville’s Historic District is The 220 Café. Five years ago entrepreneur Wayne Setterington, along with his cousin and business partner Kelli Simko, decided to bring an upscale restaurant that also exuded a “stop by anytime” feel to Statesville’s downtown. The 220 Café, named after its street address, 220 S. Center Street, provides a casual business atmosphere for lunch and transitions into a fine dining experience in the evenings. Statesville’s The 220 Café is a boutique restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and welcoming street appeal. The 220 Café also doubles as an art gallery featuring local artists’ works on the walls. The 220 Café entices the downtown area by supporting many local events. The 220 Café has become a local destination for Statesville.
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Chef Courtney Frantz Setterington The 220 Café’s creative Chef, Courtney Frantz Setterington, began her culinary journey at age 16. Starting in an independently-owned restaurant, she became head chef within the first five years. She expanded her culinary knowledge into the corporate world for eight years before bringing her passion back to the independent side. Courtney, in collaboration with family, then created The 220 Café’s first menu and concept. Although Setterington is no longer with The 220 Café full time, she still works with Kelli Simko to keep the café’s menu trendy and innovative. For Simko, The 220 Café was an opportunity to bring all of her experiences into one place. Simko has also developed a catering business operated out of and by The 220 Café, which has become a key catering business in the area.
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Port City Club 18665 Harborside Dr, Cornelius, NC 704-765-1565 www.portcityclub.com
Comfortable and Affordable Port City Club opened its doors in October 2013. During each season Port City Club prides itself on being a casual destination for guests while keeping a classy standard. Wanting guests to feel comfortable while maintaining a sophisticated atmosphere is an important balance Port City Club has found. On top of a beautifully blended atmosphere, Port City Club provides each customer with a carefully-constructed menu designed to meet any need. The seafood on the menu is delivered directly from Charleston, SC and the steaks are cut from upper twothird choice Certified Angus Beef. Not only does Port City Club give customers the best of what land and sea has to offer, but owner Lyssikatos is also dedicated to bringing an affordability factor to one of Lake Norman’s largest restaurants.
land and Sea Owner and Chef Nick Lyssikatos is constantly bringing fresh, unique dishes to the menu, where he blends flavors and incorporates his Greek heritage when he can. The Mediterranean influence entices guests to try fresh pasta dishes, a variety of salads, and creative flatbread combinations. One of the Mediterranean dishes is the seafood cerviche that traditionally uses lime juice for denaturation. However, with Lyssikatos’ twist it is blanched to keep the tenderness of the seafood, then is drizzled with lemon-lime vinaigrette to make the flavors pop. Customers keep coming back for more traditional items prepared with a twist such as seared tuna, fresh catches, and the Spanish risotto. Port City Club Certified Angus Beef filets and acho-coffee rubbed ribeyes are always customer favorites.
South Florida Feel Lake Norman’s Port City Club serves as the lake’s waterfront restaurant. No matter the forecast, Port City Club is able to be a top destination for diners and large gatherings. Port City Club founder, Nick Lyssikatos has been able to bring a south Florida feel to the lake. The spacious atmosphere and Port City Club’s décor takes lake dwellers down to South Florida with the colorful fabric textures, high curtains hanging from the windows, and beach area outside. Boaters especially love the dockside access when out on the lake during a beautiful day. Filling a large 500 seat restaurant can be seen as a challenge to many restaurant owners. However, with over 20 years in the restaurant business, Lyssikatos saw Port City Club as an opportunity to create a gathering space for all occasions during the year.
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EddiE’s sEafood and Raw BaR 643 Williamson Rd, Mooresville, NC 704-799-2090 www.eddiesrawbar.com
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When a good friend called Eddie’s Seafood & Raw Bar founder and head chef Eddie Lubic about a building open on Lake Norman, Lubic knew he had to take a chance. “I just looked at the building once and decided right then to move my life up in New York down here,” says Lubic. Since opening its doors in August 2013, Eddie’s Seafood & Raw Bar has been a top lake destination for the freshest seafood all year round. Eddie’s provides lake goers with a beautiful raw bar display and different fresh fish offered each week. Eddie’s Seafood & Raw Bar is set inside a white wood building that welcomes families and friends who are looking to share in a casual space with high quality eats.
Clams Casino is a dish that is admired by many seafood lovers. Traditionally served with a broiled clam and a simple garnish, Lubic takes the dish one step further. Lubic brings bold flavor that guests swoon over through his use of rich and fresh ingredients. An original creation, Lubic developed a stuffing loaded with bacon, garlic, lemon juice, scallions, roasted red peppers, grated pecorino romano cheese, and a drop of bread crumbs. This stuffing is placed in the broiler for just a second before being served at the perfect temperature. Along with Clams Casino, Lubic also offers Italian cuisine and burgers made from grass-feed beef. The cool waters of the north give lake goers a place to enjoy and dine on the land and sea’s best during the warm months on the lake.
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Eddie P. Lubic, Jr. Eddie Lubic has been around Italian inspired cuisine and cooking his entire life. Lubic worked for his father’s Italian restaurant until 1985 when he took it over and transformed the space into an upscale dining location. From there, Lubic began opening and successfully running five restaurants, many at the same time. Serving as the head chef during each restaurant’s beginning, then moving on to begin a new project, Lubic has learned what it takes to be a successful business owner, operator, and creator. Eddie’s Seafood & Raw Bar is no exception. Lubic prides himself on his ability to provide the Lake with the freshest seafood at all times. Complete with his culinary expertise, Lubic knows the value of combining good flavor with the freshest ingredients.
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Jeffrey’s restaurant 117 Trade Ct, Mooresville, NC 704-799-1110 www.jeffreyslkn.com
Chef Gene Peacock
Born Into the Business
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Jeffrey Lancaster has an enthusiasm for blending new flavors. However, the set of hands behind bringing Jeffrey’s Restaurant flavors to life belong to Chef Gene Peacock. Chef Peacock is a Lake Norman native who serves as a chef while also being a certified dietary manager. During Peacock’s 30 years in the restaurant industry, he has worked in all regions of the country. Peacock moved home where he continues to be most inspired by the flavors of the South. Chef Peacock enjoys bringing the best of what the South has to offer to each plate. He meets high standards in quality, taste, and hospitality. His greatest accomplishment is conveying the message “life is good” through his dishes for each guest.
Jeff Lancaster was born to be a restaurant entrepreneur. Lancaster’s grandfather gave the family its first taste of owning an eatery with Wilmington’s Big Daddy’s. After moving the family from Wilmington to Mooresville, Lancasters’s grandfather opened the first Mooresville Big Daddy’s in 1974. Lancaster officially went on his own in 1986 and opened a BarB-Que restaurant. However, in the early 2000’s he took a look at what was missing from the Lake’s dining scene. In 2005, Lancaster brought Jeffrey’s to Mooresville, proud to give the lake one of its first fine dining establishments. Jeffrey’s grand staircase and flowing natural light create a warm and friendly atmosphere. Jeffrey’s ambiance is complemented by the comfort food dishes found on both lunch and dinner menus.
Each item on Jeffrey’s menu offers a twist on familiar flavors. Jeffrey’s shrimp and grits is no exception. Not only are shrimp and grits an iconic dish in Southern cuisine, they are also a Jeffrey’s must-try. Chef Peacock has constructed a dish that brings together Cajun-style shrimp over cheese grits, roasted red peppers, and traditional andouille sausage. For Lake Norman newcomers, Jeffrey’s is the perfect place to try a dish that is so well known throughout the region. Jeffrey’s is the lake’s premier destination for friends to come together and enjoy a lovely afternoon and evening in an upscale atmosphere. Complete with the finest food, Jeffrey’s is a lake staple for fine dining.
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FlatIRon KItchen & taphouse 215 S Main St, Davidson, NC 704-237-3246 www.flatirononmain.com
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Raving Fan Base
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Wagyu Beef carpaccio
Flatiron Kitchen and Taphouse is a Davidson tradition for good food and great gatherings. Set in the heart of downtown and just walking distance from Davidson’s beautiful campus, Flatiron serves as a popular eating and drinking destination for both students and locals alike. During Flatiron’s time in Davidson it has created what managing partner Jason Tognarina calls a raving fan base. Along with head Chef Bill Schutz, the duo have created an atmosphere that is perfect for any dining or drinking experience. The large circular bar in the center of the restaurant not only creates a feeling of community, but also is an eye-catching centerpiece, setting the mood for a great time.
Chef Bill Schutz developed a passion for both creating food and the restaurant industry at a young age. Chef Schutz began his training at the New York Restaurant School before his travels took him all over Europe and the United States. Schutz came upon Davidson and decided, along with Tognarina, Flatiron was the perfect place to plant community roots. Schutz believes in sourcing local as much as possible to bring the flavors of the region to every plate. Keeping in mind each ingredient’s flavor profile and texture is what Schutz uses in order to create his meals. However it is Chef Schutz’s extensive global training and travel that bring international flavors to Flatiron’s menu.
A dish that is strictly unique to Flatiron is the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio. Made from raw American Kobe Beef, this appetizer is served with micro greens, capers, chives, and horseradish yogurt. This individual blend of textures and flavors create a dining experience as distinctive as the ingredients used. Flatiron sets the tone for each dish with this creation as a starting point for the plates that follow. The Wagyu Beef is delicately plated and brings a beautiful splash of color to the table. Flatiron’s Wagyu Beef Carpaccio is an original creation, which not only demonstrates Chef Schutz’ remarkable talent, but is also a representation of the unique impact Flatiron has on downtown Davidson.
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The Prickly Pear 637 Williamson Rd, Mooresville, NC 704-799-0875 www.pricklypear.net
Family Travels
New home
In 1995, while visiting family in Union de Tela, Jalisco, Mexico, Val Panizzut fell in love with the flavor and culture of street cuisine. One market flavor Panizzut tasted was called “tunas,” which is the fruit that grows on the end of cactus petals. “Tunas” translates into “Prickly Pear,” and that single experience began the journey that has lead Panizzut to his current place as a Lake Norman favorite for high-end Mexican food. Prickly Pear gives guests a beautiful view of Lake Norman with its outside dining options. Guests can also find live music Thursday and Saturday nights to further enjoy their time out. Prickly Pear brings upscale Mexican food into a lake-friendly environment that is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the view.
On May 5, 2012, Cinco de Mayo, Panizzut and business partner, Eddie Chavez, reopened Prickly Pear at its current location on the lake. Chef Rene Garcia also joined the team and helped to continue Prickly Pear’s legacy as a Lake Norman favorite. By using select Mexican spices and a new take on Mexican dishes, Prickly Pear and chef Garcia make it their mission to provide an experience that is atypical for a Mexican restaurant by expanding guests’ palate and knowledge of fine Mexican cuisine. “When you elevate the ingredients, you elevate everything else,” says Panizzut. Prickly Pear finds inspiration for its dishes by creating a menu that features creative flavors inspired by Mexican, Spanish, and Latin American cultures.
Delicacies “We use spices that aren’t used when people think of a Mexican restaurant,” says Panizzut. Prickly Pear is proud to feature its take on Mexican-inspired dishes to guests. Prickly Pear also offers a full bar for guests who want to celebrate their lake time with lively spirits. Guests will find spicy flavors that are exclusive to Prickly Pear’s menu such as dry ancho pepper, herb epazote, and a spice called huitlaoche, which is a delicacy in Mexican cooking. “Anyone can make a braised lamb hind shank,” says Panizzut, “but we are the ones who add the authentic Mexican flare.” Prickly Pear brings the spice of life to Lake Norman in both their lake-friendly atmosphere and one-of-a-kind menu.
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MillSTone Bake HouSe & ProviSionS 208 S Main St, Davidson, NC 704-895-7836 millstonemeadowsfarm.com
Food is Community
Salad on Toast
Set inside a rustic Europeaninspired bakery sits Davidson’s Millstone Bake House and Provisions. Owner and founder Sara Hord wanted to open a place in downtown Davidson that is inspired by her travels and food philosophies. The antique wood countertops and intimate spacing create a feeling of community for guests. “Food is community,” says Hord. Millstone uses fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients to serve her guests the best of what the area has to offer. Through over 25 years of travel and working under a series of chefs, Hord is well versed in culinary expression. It is her love of the earth’s bounty that provides Millstone with such a bright setting while bringing people together through her one-of-a-kind menu and baked provisions.
“There truly is nothing like it,” says creator Sara Hord. “We are the only ones who have a sandwich like this. We are even entering it into a sandwich contest later the year.” Set between two pieces of Millstone Sourdough, Salad on Toast uses roasted vegetables and seasonal greens to deliver a fresh flavor unlike any other. Millstone also is unique to Davidson in that it serves all three meals. A favorite dinner dish is the Wild Salmon with creamy leeks and market vegetables. Patrons can also enjoy fresh pastries such as blueberry scones and different flavored cookies, while also shopping for whole loaves of bread to put in their own pantry. Millstone brings one-of-a-kind flavors to guests and a truly unique shopping experience for Davidson residents.
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Sara Hord Sara Hord began her restaurant experience at age 18 while waiting tables. Hord describes herself as being “crazy passionate about this industry,” and thanks her community for letting Millstone’s success be possible. While also owning and operating an organic farm with her husband, Hord built her reputation and business savvy in Davidson by being a strong presence through the Davidson Farmers Market. From there, Millstone became a reality, as a casual place for people to come and enjoy nature’s best on their plate. Hord is also preparing to install an evening seafood-centric restaurant and cocktail bar above Millstone called The Upper Crust. No matter what time of day Millstone and The Upper Crust can serve guests and continue to bring the community closer together.
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Homegrown Harvest Natalie Veres and Cassie Parsons make an impact with a true farm-to-table hub in Lincolton. by LEAH HUGHES • photos by LUNAHZON PHOTOGRAPHY
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The wooden table represents the community. The French press filled with herbal tea is the hub. And the handmade ceramic mug is the first outpost. Natalie Veres uses her index finger to indicate the circle of impact radiating from each piece in her tabletop demonstration. “I didn’t realize until I was part-owner in a restaurant how powerful a restaurant can be in a community,” Veres says. “The potential is tremendous.”
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Veres and business partner Cassie Parsons are on a mission to maximize potential. Farmer Baker Sausage Maker is their hub. It’s a multi-use kitchen, bakery, and butcher shop in Mount Holly. The first outpost is Harvest Moon Grille, a farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Lincolnton. The hub sources ingredients from within 100 miles of Mount Holly, and the outpost sources from the hub as well as from other farmers and producers within 100 miles of
Chef Wes Spainhour and Cassie Parsons stand in Harvest Moon Grille’s NC-centric interior. The restaurant produces simple and colorful dishes like the Perfect Harmony (previous page), The Insanity, and the 3 Little Piggies Club (both on next page).
Lincolnton. The plan includes creating five restaurants in five different municipalities within five years. Each location broadens the reach. Charlotteans may recognize the name Harvest Moon from its first incarnation as a food truck, which began in 2009, or the brick-and-mortar restaurant that operated on Tryon Street in The Dunhill Hotel from 2010 to 2013. “We created a feasibility study,” Parsons says of Harvest
Moon in Charlotte. They asked the questions: Do people want local food? And, as a chef, can you source it and make it work as a business? “When we opened the doors, it was a phenomenon,” Parsons says. “We took a broken restaurant [and turned it into] a thriving restaurant in downtown Charlotte. The hotel prospered. It stimulated the economy.” Once they had their results, Parsons and Veres opened
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Farmer Baker Sausage Maker. Economic developers in Lincolnton then recruited them to open the current location of Harvest Moon Grille. The uptown Charlotte location closed in fall 2013, and the Lincolnton location opened in August 2014. Parsons and Veres also own and operate Grateful Growers Farm in Denver, where they raise heritage breed animals with a particular focus on Tamworth hogs. Technically, Parsons is the chef, and Veres is the farmer. But like any small business, they bounce around from location to location and jump at whatever task demands attention. On this Friday morning, they sit at a table in the back of the Harvest Moon dining room. They sip herbal tea from mugs handmade by local potter Julie Wiggins. The two women overflow with enthusiasm. They point down the street to their accountant’s office. They can throw a rock and hit all of their business partners. Veres reminds Parsons that they need to deliver a piece of carrot cake to someone at the local Cooperative Extension. The Lincolnton business community has embraced Harvest Moon. But earning local, first-time patrons remains a challenge.
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Harvest Moon is a mile and a half from U.S. 321. But to get from the highway to the restaurant, customers must pass Bojanlges’, McDonald’s, Sonic, Cook Out, Taco Bell, Zaxby’s, and Pizza Hut. They have to commit to a $9 sandwich instead of a $1 sandwich. They have to get out of the car, sit down, and wait for their food instead of zipping through the drive-through. “The people who come here love us,” Parsons says. “The challenge is getting them to come.” Veres can’t demonstrate their business model on every tabletop in Lincolnton. She would if she could. But she has pigs to feed and bread to bake. So she leaves it to the product to speak for itself. Today the fried catfish sandwich on the specials menu does the talking. The thick slab of fish comes from Guilford County, and the bun comes from Farmer Baker Sausage Maker in Mount Holly. Parsons tops it with creamy homemade tartar sauce and locally sourced lettuce and tomato. She adds a side of cabbageand-beet slaw and sprinkles a ring of salt around the edge of the plate. Juice drips from every bite. If this is what community impact tastes like, it has a lot of potential. LNM
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John and Carolyn Cook
Charlotte’s Reggae Central kicks off their eighth season of island music, good times, and sunset cruises on Lake Norman. by MICHAEL J. SOLENDER
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As spring saunters in over Lake Norman, the calypso backbeat and soulful steel drum rhythms of smoky island music on the water isn’t far behind. Everything is indeed ‘gonna be all right’ with John and Carolyn Cook launching the first of the season’s Reggae on the Lake Sunset Cruise this month. Entering their eighth year, the Cooks are hosts for a three-hour party-boat tour unique to the lake. The evening cruise includes music, dancing, Caribbean cuisine, cash bar, and an opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones. The laid-back duo is the hospitable couple behind Reggae Central, one of Charlotte’s most venerable boutique retailers and the epicenter for all things Reggae in the region for nearly two decades. Boasting one of the largest selections of Reggae music, inspired clothing, art, and cultural collectibles in the Carolinas, Reggae Central has a following that extends well beyond Charlotte.
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Alive and Well “Not only is the Reggae scene alive and well here in Charlotte, but we have people coming into the store from South Carolina, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and even New York,” says Carolyn, 59. Their client base is as varied as the music and includes former Carolina Panthers DeAngelo Williams, Julius Peppers, and Byron Bell as well as comedian Carrot Top and local R&B singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton. “Back in 2008 with the economic downturn it was a challenge for everyone, our business included,” says Carolyn. “We wanted to jump start some enthusiasm, help pick up our business and everyone’s spirit so we held our first cruise. About 50 people attended and it has grown every year since then.” Some may remember back in the ‘90s when Reggae concerts were held during the summer on the lake on property that is now the Peninsula, surrounding John Connor Road in Cornelius. “Carolyn was inspired by those gatherings,” says husband John Cook, 44. “Long-time residents fondly remember those events and we wanted to recreate the casual festive feeling with Reggae on the Lake. We try and hold three each year starting in May, followed by cruises in July and September. We can accommodate 150 and routinely sell out. Folks enjoy the music, fellowship, and the food and know they’re going to get a fun cruise out on the lake.”
Spinning Classics Luxury Yacht Charters provide the skippered twostory, 90-foot yacht that is the largest inland vessel in the Carolinas. The yacht’s upper deck is transformed into an open-air dance floor, with the Knock Brothers spinning the best in Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, and classics all night long. “We have a great mix of people ranging in age from 20s to 60s,” says John. “There are couples, singles, and groups of friends that have been coming for years, but always several newcomers too. People appreciate the casual dress, atmosphere, and just the opportunity to enjoy themselves out on the lake.” Carolyn’s spicy jerk chicken is always on the menu, as is fresh fruit, snacks, and treats. “I love seeing people smiling and having a great time,” says Carolyn. “They always leave the boat asking for more.” LNM
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Healthy Haven Travel to Hilton Head for the ultimate guilt-free getaway. by SAM BOYKIN
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Wellness travel has become an increasingly popular option for people who want to do more on their vacations than lounge in a chair sipping cocktails or frequent the all-youcan-eat buffet. At Hilton Head Health (H3) in South Carolina, you can still pamper yourself and enjoy decadent indulgences, but guests also enjoy a full lineup of outdoor adventures, fitness programs, and hands-on cooking classes in a state-of-the-art kitchen. And this spring, H3, already one of the country’s premier health and wellness retreats, unveils a luxurious new spa and newly-renovated restaurant. It’s the perfect setting for guests looking to lose weight, kick-start a healthier lifestyle, or simply enjoy a fun and active beach vacation. 82
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A Focus on Food Established in 1976, H3 is located within Shipyard Plantation, a lush 800-acre oceanfront resort and residential community with a 27-hole golf club and nationally-ranked tennis center. For accommodations, H3 offers a variety of suites and villas, all within a short walk or bike ride to the main H3 facility, which has a private pool, world-class fitness center, and exercise studios. As H3 has grown and expanded over the years, the resort has implemented additional cuisine classes and educational offerings to complement its fitness and exercise programs. There is a full lineup of interactive nutritional sessions such as cooking demonstrations and meal planning seminars, which teach guests how to prepare quick, easy, and nutritious meals at home. More detailed classes help with issues such as portion control and identifying healthy staples and ingredients that can be used as substitutions in your favorite recipes. There are also fun and lively themed dinner events, as well as a new series called InSPArational that features guest experts each month. For May (29-31), the special guest is Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a noted integrative medicine practitioner who works with clients at the Center for Natural and Integrative Medicine in Orlando, Florida.Â
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or foodies, H3 is both inspirational and educational. The resort’s state-of-the-art Healthy Kitchen has six fully equipped workstations that provide guests an interactive, hands-on experience under the guidance of top-notch chefs. Below is a sampling of some of the palate-pleasing classes.
Chef’s Table Fine Dining Experiences The Healthy Kitchen chef prepares meals based on themes, including Classic American Steakhouse, C’est si Bon, Italian vs. French, A Taste of the Low Country, and Mexican Fiesta—each paired with a perfect wine—while you enjoy dinner and learn healthy cooking techniques.
Dinner Demonstrations
Meal Planning Lecture
Learn to cook a nutritious and delicious threecourse meal that is guaranteed to make your next dinner party a hit. Recipes included.
Meet-Pair-Share Dinners
Cooking Demonstrations
The nutrition education team provides the necessary tools to help guests make healthy eating decisions, focusing on foods that provide the nutrients you need to maintain good health.
This fun and social class brings together family and friends around the dinner table, where everyone enjoys a creative, expertly prepared meal and fine wines.
This class focuses on simple, fast, and healthy dishes that can be prepared at home using fresh ingredients.
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Perfect Programs H3 guests can choose between three custom, all-inclusive programs, including Play Well. This program includes activities that take advantage of the picturesque coastal environment, including horseback riding, kayaking, paddle boarding, zip lining, tennis, golf, and sailing. The other programs are Lose Well, an intensive four-week weight loss program that features an assigned coach, and Live Well, a weeklong program designed for anyone who wants to jumpstart weight loss and learn new ways to lead a healthier life. An advantage of the programs is that the trained and professional staff handles all the details, making the activities a built-in part of the experience. They work with you to schedule all the classes and adventures to best meet your goals, and even help you craft a menu of delicious, health-conscious meals.
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New Offerings H3’s newly renovated restaurant, True, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Using locally sourced ingredients, the resort offers a 1,200-1,600 calorie/day meal plan, which includes tasty, guilt-free dishes such as smoked salmon and blini, crab salad, and Asian barbecue tofu. Every True meal is calorie-labeled with full nutritional information. Healthy snacks are available throughout the day. Of course with all this healthy living, you deserve a reward. For a little indulgence, there’s the luxurious new 2,800-square-foot Indigo Spa, which has a Southern-inspired design with soft neutral colors and shades. Situated next to a lagoon beneath towering oak trees, this boutique spa offers a full menu of services including facials, massages, body treatments, makeup, hair, and nail options. The Indigo Spa houses a men’s and women’s locker room, four personal massage/ facial rooms, one couple’s treatment room and two body treatment rooms with showers. www.hhhealth.com
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Healthy Choices Try some of these H3 recipes on your own, all less than 160 calories per serving. MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED MAHI MAHI Makes 2 servings INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces Mahi Mahi (2, 4-ounce filets) 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs 2 tablespoons Macadamia nuts, finely chopped (same size as Panko) 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, fresh, chopped 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder Pinch of salt Pinch of ground black pepper Cooking spray STEPS: 1. Preheat oven to 375˚F.
2. Combine Panko crumbs, chopped macadamia nuts, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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3. Then coat each fillet with 2 tablespoons
Makes 4 servings
4. Spray a small baking pan with non-stick
INGREDIENTS: 4, 4-ounce pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup yogurt, nonfat, plain 2 cups cornflakes, crushed 1 cup flour, whole wheat (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Table Blend 1/2 teaspoon white pepper Spray oil STEPS: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Remove all visible fat from chicken and cut each breast into four strips or leave as whole breasts.
3. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl. 4. Line a cookie sheet with baking parchment or wax paper. 5. Toss cut chicken in yogurt. 6. Then toss chicken in seasoned breading mixture to coat. 7. Shake off excess breading and lay chicken breasts out on the cookie sheet.
8. Lightly spray oil the chicken. This helps brown the breading. 9. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until just firm to the touch or an internal temperature of 165°F.
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of panko macadamia nut crust. cooking spray.
5. Lay both fillets in pan and bake for about 7-10 minutes.
6. Serve with your favorite sauce.
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup egg substitute 1 large green tomato, sliced STEPS: 1. Combine dry ingredients in a small mixing bowl to make the fried green tomato batter; stir well.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, add egg substitute. 3. For each slice of green tomato, dip the tomato into the egg substitute, followed by dipping the egg-washed tomato into the dry ingredients (make sure to cover the tomato on both sides). Set all tomatoes on a separate plate prior to frying.
4. Heat medium sized non-stick pan to medium-high heat. Once heated, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add battered green tomatoes to the pan; fry on both sides until golden brown.
5. When making the batter, you can try adding your favorite seasonings to the dry mixture. Some great options include ground paprika, white pepper versus black pepper, Old Bay seasoning, and more. LNM
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Business Update EXPANSION Serenity Now Massage & Bodywork, LLC, Lake Norman’s premier therapeutic massage studio, celebrated its grand reopening at its new and expanded location. Owner and General Manager, Danielle Ratliff, attributes the company’s growth to the team’s excellent customer service. Since 2011, Serenity Now Massage has been serving client in Lake Norman and surrounding areas and is one of the few practices in the area that only has advanced practitioners who are certified with an additional 150 hours beyond the state mandated 500 hours in modalities such as Neuromuscular Therapy, Acupressure, Sports and Pregnancy Massage and Kinesio Taping. Other services offered include Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Chakra Balancing, Aromatherapy, Postural Assessment, Reiki Therapy, and Nutritional Counseling. The expanded location includes six therapy rooms, including one dedicated to Couples Massage, and the lobby area features a variety of artwork from local artists. Special offers available to new clients on the website. Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. 18147 W. Catawba Avenue, Cornelius. 704-465-5527; www.serenitynowcornelius.com.
PEOPLE NEWS Davidson resident and human resources professional, Craig T. Probst, MBA, M. Ed has joined www.LKNJobs.com to offer free, 45-minute one-on-one consultations with registered job seekers. Probst has more than 30 years’ experience in HR and will assist job seekers with resume/cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and overall presentation
to help candidates gain a competitive edge in today’s job search. LKNJobs.com is an employment website that pairs local businesses with local job applicants from Northlake to the Mooresville region. Personalized consultations are available on a first come, first served basis between 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays at Aquesta Bank in Davidson. Registration is free and job applicants must register online at www.lknjobs. com (Choose “Consultation Registration” under the Resources tab). 704-584-9270. Grace Accursio is the newest member of Our Towns Board of Directors. Accursio, a project manager at Wells Fargo, has an extensive background in the mortgage industry including mortgage regulation and compliance, homebuyer workshops, sales, and support. Her volunteer resume includes serving as board president for Community Housing Development, and volunteering with Davidson Housing Coalition, Statesville Housing Authority, and Habitat for Humanity. www.ourtownshabitat.org.
AWARDS Two local nurseries were recently honored at the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association (NCNLA) Awards ceremony at the annual Green & Growin’ Show in Greensboro this past January. Brian Nelson of Mooresville’s Nelson Nursery was honored as Grower of the Year, and David Edwards of Davidson’s Turtle Creek Nursery was the recipient of the D.S. Copeland Lifetime Achievement Award. Nelson has a long history of introducing and growing new and different plant selections and has worked on large-scale projects, including the Carolina Panthers stadium. Edwards is a former NCNLA president and
board member and became the youngest NCAN (North Carolina Association of Nurserymen) Certified Plant Professional at the age of 16. Larry and Jane Edwards, founders of Turtle Creek Nursery, were also recognized with honorary NCNLA Memberships in 2014 – they were selected by the NCNLA Board of Directors in recognition for lifetime contribution to/achievement in the industry. www.nelsonnurserync.com; www. turtlecreeknurserync.com. Lake Norman Realty recognized its 2014 award recipients at the company’s annual Awards Breakfast and Annual Report, delivered by LKN Realty President, Abigail Jennings. Associates who received awards for outstanding achievements include: Richie Tomasini – Service Provider of the Year, Paul Tyson – Success Award, Julie Jones – President’s Award and top listing award (Cornelius office), Gail Huss – top listing award (Denver office), Ann Scott – top listing award and top sales associate (Mooresville office), Sally Parker – top listing award (Statesville office), Nancy Hucks – top listing award and top sales associate (Davidson office) as well as Overall Top Listing Award for the company, Linda Schafer – top sales associate (Denver office), Tom Gregory – top sales associate (Statesville office), Debbie Monroe – top sales associate (Cornelius office) and Overall Top Sales Associate for the company. Additionally, Denise Richards was promoted to Vice President of Relocation and Corporate Services, Ryan Kotis to Assistance Vice President of Commercial and Relocation Services, and Katie Carpenter to Vacation Rental Coordinator. www.lakenormanrealty.com. — Compiled by Moment Palmer. Email business news to kcoleman@charlotteobserver.com
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place for the kids to hang out in the summer,” says Coogan. Coogan’s Landscape offers endless possibilities when it comes to creating amazing pools. Waterfalls, grottos, jumping rocks, waterslides and beach entries are just a few of the choices clients have when dreaming up their perfect poolscape.
Lake Norman Orthopedic Spine Center is one of the few institutes worldwide that offers the O-arm®. This revolutionary scanning system provides real time intraoperative 3-D imaging and navigation which provides smaller incisions, faster recovery and better outcomes. Our physicians use a multidisciplinary 17P approach to address each patient’s spine needs utilizing physical therapy, medications, injections or surgery.
touch, providing a vibrant pop of color and adding a playful feel to the room. The McNeers’ daughter’s bedroom was another challenge for Zeller. One struggle was that the headboard had to be in front of the room’s only window. Adding the navy and pink printed window treatment to tie in with the fabric headboard helped solve the problem. Michele hoped that the design would be something her daughter could enjoy while growing older. “She’s only 3 but I want her to love it when she’s 9 and 12 too,” says Michele. Adding the navy as an accent color helped keep the look more mature.
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Want a custom pool but think it’ll be too expensive? Think again. “We can design a pool to fit almost any size yard or budget,” assures Coogan. “There are certain design elements that can work with different budgets or space constraints.” Keith Lombardo of Lombardo Swimming Pools agrees: “A custom pool can be as affordable as a cookie cutter.” The family-owned business has been in Charlotte for more than 28 years and seeks to
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HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH
109 S. Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville, NC28078 Meeting at Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center Sunday School 10:00 AM, Holy Communion 11:00 AM www.HuntersvilleAnglican.org
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius, NC28031 Rev. Kyle Wallace, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship 10:00 AM www.lifebeyondbelief.org
MT. ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Cornelius’ Historic “First” Church with a Great Future 19600 Zion St., Cornelius, NC 28031 2 Blocks South of the Cornelius Police Dept., off Hwy. 115 Sunday Worship 8:30 AM With Weekly Communion Traditional Worship 11:00 AM Praise & Worship With Praise Band 9:45 AM 704-892-8566 • www.mtzionumc.net
HUNTERSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
HOLY TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (NALC)
14005 Stumptown Rd., Huntersville NC 28078 Sunday Worship 8:30, 10:30 AM • Children’s Worship 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM • Nursery 8:30-11:30 AM 704-875-1156 • www.humconline.org
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20700 N. Main St. Cornelius Sunday 11am, Wednesday 7pm In the Chair Factory mall Unapologetically Conservative Classic Worship + Modern Songs
225 Morgan Street P.O. Box 308, Troutman, NC 28166 Contemporary Worship — 8:45 AM; Traditional Worship — 11:00 AM Sunday School for all — 10:00 AM. Come experience God’s love! Contact us:704-528-5334 • holytrinitylutheran.net 8433 Fairfield Forest Drive, Denver, NC 28037 Westport community Sunday Worship 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM 704-483-3460 • www.saintpeterbythelake.net
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HEALTH & WELLNESS PROVIDERS ALLERGY
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Allergy & Asthma Center of Lake Norman
Ronel R. Enrique, MD
Board Certified Allergists: Christina J. Collura, DO Jonathan R. Romeo, DO 15815 Brookway Dr. Huntersville, NC 28078 704-655-1466 311 Williamson Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117 704-746-9889 www.LakeNormanAllergy.com
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Assoc, P.A. Northcross Medical Park Exit 25 Off I-77 16455 Statesville Rd., Ste. 280, Huntersville, NC 28078 704-295-3600 www.goodsenses.com
Thomas Warren, MD Herb Wettreich, MD Keith Meetze, MD Fred New, Jr., ANP 140 Gateway Blvd., Mooresville, NC 28117 704-664-9638
CARDIOLOGY Gary D. DeWeese, MD, FACC 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1829
DENTAL IMPLANTS Lake Norman Implant Dentistry Patrick J. Coleman, DMD Michael J. Coleman, DDS 19910 North Cove Rd., Ste. 102, Cornelius, NC 28031 www.lknid.com • 704-892-1198
DERMATOLOGY Naomi Simon, MD Scott Paviol, MD Kristin Prochaska, PA-C
128 Medical Park Rd. Suite 201 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1827
Steven F. Wolfe, MD Jennifer Bender, PA-C Nikki Leahy, PA-C 114 Gateway Blvd., Unit D Mooresville, NC 28117 704-663-2085
Riva Aesthetic Dermatology Pediatric & Adult General Dermatology Botox, Filler, IPL/Laser, Chem Peel Kerry M. Shafran, MD, FAAD Rachelle M. Cronin, MPAS, PA-C Mari H. Klos, CMA, LE 704-896-8837 • www.rivaderm.com
359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-838-8255
Thomas Warren, MD Herb Wettreich, MD Keith Meetze, MD Fred New, Jr., ANP 140 Gateway Blvd., Mooresville, NC 28117 704-664-9638
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Assoc, P.A.
Timothy A. Barker, MD Edward S. Campbell, MD Heather C. Kompanik, MD Bruce L. Seaton, DO 357 Williamson Rd., Mooresville NC, 28117 704-664-7328
Tiana Losinski, MD 206 Joe V. Know Ave. Suite J Mooresville, NC 28117 704-360-4801
Celebrating more than 90 years of commitment to the Charlotte area.
Emmett Montgomery, MD Rebecca Montgomery, MD
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Adult & Pediatric Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck Cancer
Todd R. Reulbach, MD Adult & Pediatric Otolaryngology/ Voice Disorders/Allergy/Thyroid Mark T. Weigel, MD Adult & Pediatric Otolaryngology/ Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery/Thyroid P. April Hatfield, NP Meaghann Ray, PA Northcross Medical Park Exit 25 Off I-77 16455 Statesville Rd., Ste. 280, Huntersville, NC 28078 704-295-3600 • www.goodsenses.com
FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Assoc, P.A.
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Amrish Patel, MD Jill Calhoun, PA-C Amber Price, PA-C 154 South Main Street Troutman, NC 28166 704-528-9903
James N. McNabb, MD Karen Carson, FNP 435 E. Statesville Ave Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-5056
GASTROENTEROLOGY Carolina Digestive Health John C. Clements, MD Cassandra R. Minor, MD Glen L. Portwood, MD
Northcross Medical Park Exit 25 Off I-77 16455 Statesville Rd., Ste. 280, Huntersville, NC 28078 704-295-3600 • www.goodsenses.com
Barry R. Schneider, MD 705 Griffith St., Ste. 205, Davidson, NC 28036 704-799-2750 New Patient Appt. Line 704-372-1615
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Bremnor Family Medicine Dr. Judy Bremnor, FAAFP 136-H Corporate Park Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117 704-660-9780 www.judybremnormd.com
Iredell Family Medicine Dr. Emily Nabors, FAAFP
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Alisa C. Nance, MD Lana Hill Simmons, FNP-C 150 Fairview Road, Suite 210 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-0300
Charlotte Gastroenterology and Hepatology John H. Moore, III, MD Steven A. Josephson, MD Scott A. Brotze, MD Michael W. Ryan, MD Nicole R. Cullen, M.D. Lake Norman Offices 13808 Professional Center Dr. Huntersville, NC 28078 150 Fairview Rd., Ste. 120 Mooresville, NC 28117 Appointment line 704-377-0246 www.charlottegastro.com Locations also in Charlotte, Ballantyne, SouthPark & Matthews MAY 2015 lakenormanmagazine.com
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HEALTH & WELLNESS PROVIDERS GASTROENTEROLOGY Carl A. Foulks, Jr., MD Angela Kellermeyer, PA-C 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-878-2021
Neil M. Kassman, MD Leann Barnett, PA-C 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-838-8215
HOME HEALTHCARE Interim HealthCare Mooresville 235 Medical Park Rd., Suite 203 704-840-0040 Interimhealthcare.com/Carolinas RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s, CNA+ available Homecare for Pediatrics & Seniors
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HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County Mooresville Office Terri Phillips, MS, BSN, RN, CHPCA, President Teresa Romzick, MD, Medical Director Laura Chambers Blackwelder, RN, Nurse Liaison 150 Fairview Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 704-663-0051 • www.HOIC.org
Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County Statesville Office Terri Phillips, MS, BSN, RN, CHPCA, President Teresa Romzick, MD, Medical Director Kim Ashley, BSN, RN, Nurse Liaison Sina Brown, RN, Community Liaison 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 704-873-4719 • www.HOIC.org
Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County Gordon Hospice House
Dana Bell, BSN, RN, Gordon Hospice House Director 2341 Simonton Road Statesville, NC 28625 704-761-2400 • www.HOIC.org
Catawba Regional Hospice — Catawba Valley Hospice House Dr. William Thompson, Medical Director Dr. Virginia Duany Jimenez, Assistant Medical Director Dr. J. Steven Corder, Part-time Physician Dr. Philip Greene, Part-time Physician Dr. David Lowry, Part-time Physician
INTERNAL MEDICINE Manish G. Patel, MD Amy Bolling, FNP-BC Julie Abney, PA-C 128 Medical Park Rd, Suite 101 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-658-1001
Huntersville Eye Care Center Vision Care, Eyewear, Contact Lenses Across from Huntersville Elementary. 215 Gilead Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078 704-992-EYES (3937)
University Eye Associates Steven H. Eyler, OD
NEUROLOGY Andrew Braunstein, DO Ryan Conrad, MD Craig DuBois, MD Douglas Jeffery, MD 124 Professional Park Dr. Mooresville, NC 28117 704-662-3077 9735 Kincey Avenue, Suite 203, Huntersville, NC 28078 704-766-9050
Lakeside Neurology Lori B. Schneider, MD Treatment of all Neurological Disorders including Headaches, Neck & Back Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. 19615 Liverpool Pkwy. (Exit 28) Cornelius, NC 28031 704-896-5591 • www.drlorischneider.com
Dharmen S. Shah, MD 359 Williamson Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 704-873-1100
NUTRITION Lake Norman & Charlotte Nutrition Associates
Kenneth W. Best, OD Maggie M. Metwalli, OD Robert C. Hamp, OD 455 South Main St., Ste. 100, Davidson, NC 28036 704-896-9090 • www.universityeye.net
Vision Center of Lake Norman Chuck Monson, OD 125 Commerce Park Rd. Ste 103 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-799-2020 • www.visioncenterlkn.com
OPHTHALMOLOGY Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Assoc, P.A. Huntersville Office Celebrating more than 90 years of commitment to the Charlotte area. James H. Antoszyk, MD Justin C. Brown, MD Julian C. Culton, MD Scott Jaben, MD
Jennifer Manley, RD/LDN
Kashyap B. Kansupada, MD FACS
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist
Robert M. Saltzmann, MD
16501-D Northcross Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078
Erin O. Schotthoefer, MD
704-650-9745 or 704-895-9865
Usha Reddy, MD
Providers for BCBS, Cigna and Aetna Insurance
Northcross Medical Park Exit 25 Off I-77
OPTOMETRY
16455 Statesville Rd., Ste. 280,
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Assoc, P.A. — Huntersville Office Celebrating more than 90 years of commitment to the Charlotte area.
Huntersville, NC 28078 704-295-3600 • www.goodsenses.com
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Assoc, Statesville Office
Comprehensive Optometry/Ocular Disease
646 Hartness Road, Statesville, NC 28677 704.872.4108 Andrew N Antoszyk, MD
Northcross Medical Park Exit 25 Off I-77
Wei Huang, MD
16455 Statesville Rd., Ste. 280
Elliot McKee, MD
Michael J. Spicola, OD
3975 Robinson Road Newton, NC 28658 828-466-0466 • www.CatawbaRegionalHospice.org
Huntersville, NC 28078 704-295-3600 • www.goodsenses.com
Omar Punjabi, MD
Catawba Regional Hospice — Sherrills Ford Hospice House
Eyes On Lake Norman Optometry Jonathan Sugarman, OD
Usha Reddy, MD
Dr. Karim Nazer, Assistant Medical Director Dr. Khawaja Rehman, Part-Time Physician 7473 Sherrills Ford Road Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 828-466-0466 • www.CatawbaRegionalHospice.org
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134 Mooresville Commons Way,
Rachel Sabo, MC Craig S. Self, MD
Mooresville, NC 28117
Brent B. Warren, MD
704-696-8370 www.eyesonlakenorman.com
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROVIDERS OBSTETRICIANS & GYNECOLOGISTS James Al-Hussaini, MD, FACOG Teresa Melvin, MD, FACOG Grant Miller, MD, FACOG James Wilson, MD, FACOG Laura Arigo, MD Katie Collins, DO Melissa Poole, CNM Lauren Crosslin, CNM 131 Medical Park Road, Suite 102 Mooresville, NC 28117 704.663.1282
PODIATRY Kenneth Bloom, DPM Kurt Massey, DPM 137 Professional Park Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117 704-662-8336
PELVIC HEALTH Carolina Urology Partners, PLLC Pelvic Health Institute David Konstandt, MD The Park - Huntersville 9735 Kincey Ave. Suite 302 Huntersville, NC 28078 704-414-2870 • www.carolinaurology.com
PHYSIATRY ORAL SURGERY
Interventional Spine care
Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery
Harsh Govil, MD, MPH
Patrick Coleman, DMD Michael J. Coleman, DDS 19910 North Cove Rd., Ste. 100 Cornelius, NC 28031 704-892-1198 • www.carolinaoms.com
359 Willamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1838
Jacqueline Zinn, MD 359 Willamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-978-3560
Johnson Oral Surgery
PULMONOLOGY Ahmed Elnaggar MD Enrique Ordaz MD Jose Perez, MD 125 Days Inn Drive Mooresville 28117 704-838-8240
RHEUMATOLOGY Sean M. Fahey, MD Dijana Christianson, DO 128 Medical Park Road, Suite 101 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-658-1001
SLEEP MEDICINE Andrew Braunstein, DO 124 Professional Park Drive Mooresville, NC 28117 704-662-3077
Dharmen S. Shah, MD 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-873-1100
URGENT CARE AND OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
Mount Mourne Springs
PLASTIC SURGERY
Piedmont HealthCare Express Care
229 Medical Park Rd., Ste. 310
Harborview Plastic Surgery
125 Days Inn Drive Mooresville, NC 28117
Matthew Johnson, MD, DMD
Mooresville, NC 28117 704-799-0771 johnsonoralsurgery.com
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Specializing in Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Jean-Pierre Riou, MD 19615 Liverpool Pkwy. (Exit 28) Cornelius, NC 28031 704-896-5806 • www.riouplasticsurgery.com
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Assoc, P.A. Huntersville Office
Scott Brandon, MD
Celebrating more than 90 years of commitment to the Charlotte area.
Byron E. Dunaway, MD
Mark T. Weigel MD James H. Antoszyk, MD
Kim Lafreniere, PA-C Dawn Repass, FNP-BC 359 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-1838
lredell Orthopaedic Center Lake Norman Dr. Jason Batley 544 Brawley School Road, Mooresville • 704-658-0956 www.jasonbatleymd.com
Usha Reddy, MD
Northcross Medical Park, Exit 25 Off I-77 16455 Statesville Rd., Ste. 280 Huntersville, NC 28078 704-295-3600 www.goodsenses.com
RADIATION ONCOLOGY Lake Norman Radiation Oncology 170 Medical Park Rd., Ste 100, Mooresville, NC 28117 704-235-2580 • 704-235-2599 (fax) www.treatcancer.com Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
704-660-9111
UROLOGY Carolina Urology Partners, PLLC Ashley H. Tapscott, DO Michael R. Cram, MD David Konstandt, MD Stewart M. Polsky, MD 128 Medical Park Rd. Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28117 The Park - Huntersville 9735 Kincey Ave. Suite 302, Huntersville, NC 28078 For appointments 704-660-3322 www.carolinaurology.com
Kush Patel MD
359 Willamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 704-871-9818
Rehab Services Brian Center Health & Rehab 520 Valley Street, Statesville, NC 28677 (704) 873-0517 • www.Savaseniorcare.com
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Snapshot photo by JEFF EUDY
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n a March afternoon, Jeff Eudy took this striking photo of a Lake Norman sunset from his office window in Sherrills Ford. Eudy, who lives close to Slanting Bridge, captured the scene on his iPhone. “I’m not a photographer or hobbyist. I just like the scene the sunset created that evening.”
Send photos for consideration to kcoleman@charlotteobserver.com
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