NEW BOUTIQUE IN SOUTH END 'THE BOULEVARD'
1440 South Tryon Street
Charlotte NC 28203
980 219 7526
After five years in Historic NoDa, Jennifer, Carmen, Angie and
Cindy have a new home right here in South End. Their shop named
"The Boulevard" is absolutely adorable, and so are the owners.
They have exquisite taste and an eye for original clothing, handbags,
jewelry and all sorts of beautiful, mostly handmade works of art.
The community here in Dilworth has welcomed them with open arms
and truly embraced the idea of giving very talented folks a place
to create and sell their creations at "The Boulevard."
 Now
if you are an artist of clothing and accessories you will have
an outlet to show your "stuff."
 They
moved into their new location November 1st and are very excited
to be here. Drop by and experience an array of all sorts of beautiful
items and the prices are so right. I fell in love with the jewelry;
it is not your ordinary handmade jewelry and the handbags are
so chic. Let me know on our contact page what you thought about
the new shop.
REMOVING A TREE IN DILWORTH
FYI: Getting permission to
cut down a tree in Dilworth is not an easy task.
It actually took several weeks to get an email from Wanda Birmingham
stating we had the ok to take a tree out of our front yard. Her
telephone number is 704 336 2302.
I am sharing this with you because my tree could have fallen
into the street on someone or someone's car by the time I finally
got the ok to cut it down. It had started dropping large limbs
and was pretty threatening.
I first called the city to find out who to call and no one knew
the answer. I attempted to contact the Dilworth Historical Society
and was never quite sure who or where that would be. It seems
the City Arborist used to handle these requests in the past and
now his office said the Forestry Service has the final say. They
said Ms. Birmingham is the person to talk to, and so on.
I spoke with Ms. Alexander, and she gave me Ms. Birmingham's
number and a few weeks later I received an email it was ok to
take the tree down.
Oh yes. The city did come out and leave a white flag in my yard
where they want me to plant another tree but no note, email or
call saying it was ok to cut down the naughty tree.
JJ's RED HOTS - FOR THE LOVE OF HOTDOGS - NEW IN DILWORTH
1514 East Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203
980 225 8880
What a wonderful idea, to specialize in hotdogs, and in such
a unique way. Who doesn’t love a good hotdog?
We had the pleasure of attending the media event at JJ’s and
what a time we all had, munching on the best hotdogs I have tasted
in a long time. There was great variety to choose from and the
service and attention was impeccable.
There is so much involved in what the owner, Jonathan Luther,
has done to bring us the best in hotdogs, potato rolls, mustard,
pickles, etc. all made in the USA. And then there are all the
foods made on the premises, chili sauce, beer mustard, bratwurst,
pineapple salsa, lemonade etc. It really is too much to mention.
I guess you will just have to make your next dining experience
this fabulous, not to mention beautiful, little restaurant in
the heart of Dilworth for the best hotdog anywhere that we know
of.
 By
the way JJ’s is located where The Drum was many years ago. They
pay homage to our history by displaying a sculpture of a set of
drums hanging from the ceiling and The Drum logo displayed on
the wall.
Don’t miss the view from their rooftop patio – one of a kind
for the Dilworth neighborhood.
I can’t wait to go there again and again. Who ever gets tired
of eating hotdogs?
"FORT WILD" - A NEW ADDITION TO THE CHARLOTTE NATURE
MUSEUM
1658 Sterling Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
704 372 6261
What a wonderful place to visit, to take the children or the
whole family.We were completely entertained with everything there
is to do and see at the Nature Museum.
 The
new attraction "Fort Wild" is a natural outdoor habitat
that encourages play and exploration.
The National Wildlife Federation selected the Charlotte Nature
Museum for the first funded project of its kind - showing families
how they can create outdoor play spaces from natural elements
found in their own backyard.
This is a growing trend nationally that aims to foster the appreciation
of nature and bring back a defining part of childhood.
Growing up in Oakhurst, a country community in my day, we had
the wonderful woods and a beautiful creek to play in all day and
imagine we were in a jungle in Africa.
 Children
who don’t have that experience can have a little of the jungle
or anything they can imagine (that’s a lot) in their own backyards
with a little help and old-fashion ideas of what is fun.
CHARLOTTE SHAG CLUB HALL OF FAME AT LYNN'S DANCE CLUB
4819 S. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC
704 257 3064
 Lynn's
Dance Club on South Tryon in Charlotte was jam packed to induct
some new members into the Charlotte Shag Club Hall of Fame and
judge some of the best dancing we have seen.
As most folks know, the shag dance (just called "dancing"
in the beginning) has been a tradition in North and South Carolina
since the 1940's and now is practiced and performed all over the
country (the world?).
Shag clubs abound and Charlotte is no exception. Every Thursday
night, Lynn's Dance Club hosts The Charlotte Shag Club members
for dancing and a whole lot of fun.
Any shaggers/dancers in Dilworth are encouraged and welcome to
comment on their memories of the dance on our contact page.
For more information visit Lynn's webpage: thelynnsdanceclub.com
FRESHBERRY FROZEN YOGURT & SMALLCAKES CUPCAKERY
JERSEY MIKES SUBS
1300 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
704 817 9263
If you haven't already you must try the new yogurt and cupcakes
at Freshberry/ Smallcakes located on the corner of East Blvd.
and Scott Ave. where Blockbusters used to be.
The yogurt is the best, so, so creamy and full tasting, and the
cupcakes are too good to pass up - fresh, fresh, fresh. I don't
even like cupcakes, but now I think about their cupcakes all the
time.
Of course Jersey Mike's is a tradition for sub lovers. Two of
the customers having lunch told me they always eat at Jersey Mike's.
They have tried other sub shops and always come back to Mike's.
BRINGING DEMOCRACY TO CHARLOTTE
AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE 2012
West Third & Mint Streets
August 31-Sept. 8
The Oval Office was recreated on the Square to announce an exhibit
to be displayed at 3rd and Mint Street during and after the Democratic
National Convention. The exhibit will display 31 individual historic
artifacts, iincludng a replica of the Oval Office during President
Kennedy's term, President Truman's limousine, the fuselage from
Airforce One to board and explore, and letters from Abraham Lincoln's
administration, to mention a few.
After the presentation we had an opportunity to talk to Mayor
Foxx. Our first up-close and personal interview. He coined the
phrase, describing the exhibit, "Bringing Democracy to Charlotte."
Mayor Foxx spoke of the convention and what it means to our beautiful
city and the excitement everyone feels and how the exhibit will
express democracy and not just the democrats who have served our
country.
On a more personal note when asked if he was on the First Lady's
diet he responded by saying he was not sure what she ate but that
she had been an inspiration to change some of his choices of food
and add exercise, running and swimming, to his daily routine and
his children were also involved. He said he had lost 17 lbs. he
really looks good, he is a handsome man.
A tiny lady, dressed in a bright yellow hat and dress, with an
accent maybe Jamaican, approached Mayor Foxx saying she was not
from Charlotte but was honored to meet him, what a privilege to
shake his hand, and walked away.
The Charlotte Observer had an article a few weeks ago
saying other parts of the country still don't know where Charlotte
is exactly and we still have to say North Carolina. Everyone knows
where Baltimore, Chicago, San Francisco and other well known cities
are. It will be interesting to see in the weeks and months to
come if that changes. The convention is going to be a true life
changing event for us.
OH LA LA! VESTIQUE LADIES APPAREL NOW OPEN
1531 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
704 798 0850
 When
we walked in Vestique for the first time the openness, color,
and staging hit us in a such a positive way I immediately found
something to buy. The price was right the style was perfect for
my body shape and I had a great choice of colors, oh... and they
had it in my size. I did not feel overwhelmed with too much merchandising
or too much help.
Tracy Croner the store manager, adorable, was perfect and had
the best energy for being present if you needed her to help.
 Over
all we think this is the best little big thing to happen on East
Boulevard for ladies clothing in a good while. So, why not? Why
not now? Why not you?
Find out more at www.vestiqueblog.com
All clothing and accessories are under $100.00.
Thank you for your interest in Dilworthnow.com We are always
excited to hear your comments and will post them in our next letter.
I especially would like to hear comments on the new look down
East Blvd. What do you think? Is it something you like for the
village? Don't forget the Bulletin Board Page just email us and
we will post your ad.
And for more information on what's going on in Charlotte and
around the Carolinas, visit our affiliated sites, operated by
our friends Renee Wright and Allan Maurer:
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Linda George
Owner Dilworthnow.com
704.408.7375
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