On September 11, 1974, Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 goes down near Charlotte, the crash — one of the worst in state history — initiates lasting changes to the rules surrounding takeoffs and landings.
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Young, Scrappy, & Hungry at Leah & Louise
At a restaurant in Charlotte, the award-winning owner and chef has taken preservation to a whole new level. In his kitchen, nothing — and we mean nothing — gets tossed in the trash.
The Case of the Missing Culinary Classic
Born in a private Charlotte kitchen in 1941, the vegetable sandwich was all the rage by the 1960s. And then it vanished. What ever happened to this Queen City treat?
The Courage to Fly
On September 11, 1974, Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 went down near Charlotte, becoming one of the worst plane crashes in state history. Colette Watson, then a 26-year-old flight attendant, told writer Philip Gerard her account of the accident and its aftermath.
Your Place to Play: Charlotte’s Al Fresco Music Scene
Roll out a blanket on the lawn, sip a cold drink, and watch the sun set as you jam out to live music at these five outdoor venues in the Queen City.
4 Flower Arrangements Inspired by North Carolina
These flower arrangements inspired by Biltmore, Reynolda, Duke, and Elizabethan gardens are proof that blooming where you’re planted can be truly awe-inspiring.
Your Place to Play: Exploring Charlotte’s Gardens
Discover spring beauty, blooms, and birdsong in five enchanted gardens in and around the Queen City.
Public Reflections in the Queen City
In the first decade of the 21st century, Charlotte erected a pair of sculptures in two public spaces. The pieces have become symbols of the city itself.
Sunset Sipping at Charlotte’s Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails
On this rooftop deck with Uptown views, you’ll find small plates to share, and innovative, seasonal cocktails.
