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Ed.: Virtuoso Breadworks’ sinful-looking caramel apple cru n adorned the cover of our annual BOBs issue.
Go, Virtuoso Breadworks!! That’s a seriously droolworthy cover shot. Instagram comment by @theurbangardenerclt
@virtuosobread this is awesome Giving me happy goosebumps just looking at this pic! So proud of your team’s amazing work! Keep it up! Instagram comment by @jessking.1
Always excited to see who’s who & support our local businesses!! Congratulations to all the winners! Instagram comment by @athomeintheqc
To: “A Dream Derailed,” p. 18 Eastern NC has a small middle and upper middle class. This is because there’s little industry. And that’s because it never gets enough money from Raleigh for roads. Without transportation you can’t have development and without development you can’t have upward mobility Tweet from@CarolinaGirl585 To: “Back on the Mound,” p. 21 Overcoming obstacles. The true meaning of success and how we should all be judged. Life is easy when all is going your way. Let’s see how you do when life throws a “fastball” at your head. I look forward to following Bard’s success. Instagram comment by @t.maxey_md
To: “Sir Beef’s Dynasty,” p. 42 If you’ve lived in Charlotte for a while, you know this place! Facebook comment by Patricia Ferguson
My mom worked there during her 20’s. I remember her telling me that she purchased her rst washer & dryer from the tips she saved while working there. Facebook comment by Dainne Alley
I just went for the rst time the other day. Facebook comment by Alvin C. Jacobs Jr.
My dad used to take me there on Saturdays. Circa 78-85. I wasn’t into veggies as a kid. This was his gateway. Tweet from @cfunkthecuz
(in response) FreshMyFarm! Tweet from @genethirteen
To: “The Best of the Best Awards,” p. 46 New to Charlotte? This will help! Tweet from @ScottSerfass Honored to be tied with Sam for best chef. Passionate about what we do. Congrats to all the winners. Instagram comment by @ortonoda
So glad mental health is represented! Instagram comment by @connectcouplestherapy
So proud of @joshdaniel_ music for being named best local band Instagram comment by @megmcilwain
Congratulations to @holtschoolo neart! Making amazing art and artists at @dilworthartisanstation! Instagram comment by @maryckamererart
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BEST ORGANIZER IN TOWN! Instagram comment by @_scott.robinson_
WHAT! This means the world to us! Honored to be named best of the best handheld desserts—and to be recognized alongside so many incredible bakeries in Charlotte!! We’re gonna celebrate this one Everyone crumb have a Yum Cup with us Instagram comment by @yumyumcrumbsclt
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