Slow to adopt the craft beer scene, Charlotte is now home to many local breweries and will make room for one more when Catawba Brewing Co. opens its new brewery and tap room in Plaza Midwood.
Based in Morganton, Catawba Brewing has plans to take over 10,000 square feet on Louise Avenue in the old Kellogg’s bakery site, according to a Charlotte Business Journal report.
In addition to a 6,000-square-foot tasting room, the brewery will have 4,000 square feet dedicated to manufacturing its craft beer with a bottling line for its 22 ounce beers.
According to the report, Catawba Brewing will invest more than $1 million into its Charlotte location with interior construction on the modern-designed space expected to begin soon.
Plaza Midwood will be the company’s fourth location and first Charlotte location. Catawba Brewing currently operates 2 locations in Asheville in addition to its Morganton base. In addition to North Carolina, its beers are distributed in Tennessee, South Carolina and Alabama.
The Plaza Midwood location is expected to open in early 2017.
Charlotte is home to several microbreweries, including Heist Brewery, Ass Clown Brewing Co., Bird Song Brewing Co., and NoDa Brewing Co. Olde Mecklenburg Brewery was the city’s first local brewery and opened in 2009.
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The gorgeous kitchen inside this David Weekley-built Avignon home on this year’s Parade of Homes tour.
Get ready to window shop your way through some of the Greater Charlotte area’s newest and nicest homes this weekend!
The annual Parade of Homes begins Oct. 7 and lasts 2 more weekends through Oct. 23.
Whether you are in the market for a new home, a building site or just design ideas for a renovation, Parade of Homes is free and it’s fun.
This year’s parade includes more than 75 homes, including model homes, homes for sale and communities with available building sites.
The Parade of Homes web site offers a tool that allows you to choose the homes you want to see and then map your tour route. The parade can take you all the way from Lake Wylie to Lake Norman!
Twenty builders are represented on this year’s tour, including Alan Simonini Homes, Bonterra Builders, David Weekley, Saussy Burbank and Toll Brothers.
Parade home prices range from $200,000 to more than $1 million.
Some of the in-town and SouthPark neighborhoods on the tour include: Central Living at Iverson, Cherry, Eastover City Homes, Churchill Commons, Channing Hall and Avignon.
For a complete map of homes and list of homes on the tour, see the Parade of Homes Charlotte site. The tour is hosted by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte.
Tour dates are as follows: Oct. 7-9, 14-16 and 21-23. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
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An artist’s rendering of a new Marriott-brand hotel approved for the SouthPark area.
The move to make SouthPark a more dense urban, walkable place is under way, and Charlotte City Council gave the effort a boost by approving a new 170-room Marriott property, according to an Observer report.
The AC Hotel, a Marriott-owned brand of hotels, will be eight stories and be located at the corner of Rexford and Roxborough roads on a site that is currently the parking lot of the existing Charlotte Marriott SouthPark.
This AC Hotel location will be the second for Charlotte; there is currently a location being built atop EpiCentre in Uptown.
This hotel plan includes a 2-story parking deck behind the property.
Last year, the city hired the Urban Land Institute to evaluate and come up with plans to make the bustling SouthPark area a walkable space to ease traffic congestion.
There is an influx of apartments, shops and offices moving to the SouthPark area, and the largely residential streets surrounding the area were never designed to handle the traffic from residents, people who work in the SouthPark area and shoppers.
Since the SouthPark Mall opened in 1970, the growth has been exponential, while the infrastructure is largely unchanged.
In addition to this hotel, which will help handle overflow from existing Marriott hotel, there are many projects on the docket for SouthPark, such as Encore at SouthPark, Capitol Towers, the redevelopment of Colony apartments and redevelopment at the site of Sharon United Methodist Church.
]]>The mixed-use project in the arts district is adjacent to the 36th Street LYNX light rail station between 35th and 36th streets. The site is currently used as warehouse space.
The plans filed by Eller Capital Partners of Raleigh calls for 200 apartments units and at least 5,000 square feet of non-residential space, not including resident amenities, such as a fitness center.
An artist rendering of one of the two buildings Faison plans for its Elizabeth apartment project as filed with rezoning petition.
The developer has also committed at least $20,000 for building artwork.
Also on the agenda for Charlotte City Council Monday night was the controversial Elizabeth apartment project that would raze popular Elizabeth bar and restaurant Jackalope Jacks, which is adjacent to the Savvy & Co. office.
Elizabeth-area neighbors had previously fought against the proposed apartment project from development firm Faison for increasing area density in the area of East 7th Street and North Caswell Road.
City Council approved Monday a much-revised version of Faison’s year-old proposal, which initially called for 200 apartments and then was reduced to 123 units.
The council OK’d up to 100 apartments at the corner of East Seventh Street and North Caswell Road on the 1.7-acre parcel of land in Elizabeth.
There was also prior concern about the exterior appearance of the proposed single 60-foot building, to which some council members objected.
The final plan is for 100 apartment and 30,000 square feet of non-residential space in two buildings with a two-level parking area in the back.
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Yiasou Greak Festival 2015
It’s that time of year again– the leaves are starting to fall, football season has begun and Autumn wreaths are hung on doors– so get ready for some delicious Greek food, music and dancing… that’s right, synonymous with fall in Charlotte is the best Greek Festival in the Southeast, the Yiasou Festival. The warrior reenactments are so much fun to watch and the folk dance performances are also very entertaining, you’ll want to get up and dance too! Admission is just $3 and children under 12 free.
Greek Fest has been a Charlotte tradition since 1978 when Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral first held the festival in the heart of Dilworth. Since then the Yiasou Festival has become one of the Queen City’s most popular cultural events. Drawing huge crowds each year, many Charlotteans eagerly await Charlotte’s first festival of Fall. Yiasou is the Greek word for Hello, Goodbye and Cheers and you will certainly feel cheerful at the festival. Featuring Hellenic cultural exhibits, to-die-for Greek food, Cathedral tours, entertainment, art, shopping and more, Yiasou will not disappoint! Fun for the entire family, this is Charlotte’s time of year to embrace all things Greek.
]]>Today, Plaza-Midwood is one of Charlotte’s most desired neighborhoods to live in. Just minutes to Elizabeth, NoDa, Uptown and Cotswold, this hood is busting at the seams with delicious restaurants and lots of local businesses- from clothing & jewelry boutiques to yoga studios and soon even a micro-brewery! Established as it is today, it’s hard to believe that Midwood did not officially become a neighborhood until 1973. It was part of a citywide effort to better define Charlotte neighborhoods. Midwood has always been culturally diverse as its streets cross over major thoroughfares like The Plaza and Central Avenue. Did you know many micro communities make up the Midwood that we have come to know and love? Lots in many of these areas are becoming highly sought after.
Here are some of my favorites:
Country Club Heights and Club Acres
These upcoming Midwood neighborhoods are definitely on Charlotte’s real estate market radar. With most of the houses built in the 1950s & 60s, this hood features a variety of mid-centruy ranches and split-levels. From sleek & modern to funky & eclectic, Country Club Heights & Club Acres have a style for everyone. Ranging from people who have lived in it & loved it for years to first-time homeowners, this hood’s homes offer up everything from DIY renovation opportunities to unique historic qualities that make your home, your own.
Chatham Estates: The Plaza
An intimate neighborhood with bungalow-lined streets and tall oak trees, Chatham Estates was established in 1912 by Paul Chatham, a real estate developer and former president of the Chatham Woolen Mills (located in Elkin, NC). Chatham Estates was Paul Chatham’s first development endeavor and included streets now known as The Plaza, Nassau Avenue, Tippah Avenue, Thurmond Place, and parts of Mecklenburg, Mimosa, Belvedere, Belle Terre, Chestnut, and Kensington Streets. Mr. Chatham must have been quite prescient to turn an area that was pure farmland into a subdivision. It’s hard to imagine now, but in 1912 the area located around The Plaza was a narrow dirt road, surrounded on both sides by a large strawberry farm.
Are you searching for your own Midwood home? Check out some of these houses for sale in Midwood:
Midwood Homes
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Price: $1,040,000
1905 Tippah Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
5 BR, 2.1 BA, 2524 sqft
Savvy + Co Real Estate | MLS # 4123908 | Active
2104 Norcross Place, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
4 BR, 3 BA, 2061 sqft
Savvy + Co Real Estate | MLS # 4132862 | Contract
1729 Thomas Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
3 BR, 2 BA, 2161 sqft
Savvy + Co Real Estate | MLS # 4133763 | Contract
1204 Clement Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
2 BR, 2 BA, 1181 sqft
Savvy + Co Real Estate | MLS # 4134736 | Contract
1508 Brook Road, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
2 BR, 2 BA, 803 sqft
Savvy + Co Real Estate | MLS # 4127700 | Contract
2526 Fort Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
7 BR, 5.1 BA, 3777 sqft
Sio Lai Cheong | MLS # 4137214 | Coming soon
2008 Matheson Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
7 BR, 5.1 BA, 3894 sqft
Helen Adams Realty | MLS # 4005486 | Contract
1815 Club Road, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
6 BR, 4.1 BA, 4581 sqft
Sterling Brokerage, | MLS # 4107473 | Active
3208 Maymont Place, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
4 BR, 4 BA, 4434 sqft
Dickens Mitchener & | MLS # 4129738 | Active
3129 Cramer Pond Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 3934 sqft
Mackey Realty LLC | MLS # 4083258 | Contract
1831 Beckwith Place, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 4474 sqft
Corcoran HM Properties | MLS # 4115081 | Contract
2200 Stratford Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
5 BR, 5.1 BA, 3937 sqft
Koles's Keys Real | MLS # 4130546 | Active
1821 Kensington Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 3550 sqft
Black Door | MLS # 4127497 | Contract
2818 Florida Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 3835 sqft
Reside Realty LLC | MLS # 4126225 | Contract
2020 Chatham Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
5 BR, 3.1 BA, 3400 sqft
Coldwell Banker Realty | MLS # 4102559 | Contract
Price: $1,450,000
1717 Truman Road, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
4 BR, 4.1 BA, 4113 sqft
Mackey Realty LLC | MLS # 4133010 | Active
1800 Belvedere Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 3321 sqft
COMPASS | MLS # 4132442 | Coming soon
3027 Florida Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
3 BR, 4 BA, 3619 sqft
Cottingham Chalk | MLS # 4130082 | Contract
1528 Beckwith Place, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 3623 sqft
COMPASS | MLS # 4120682 | Contract
1821 Browning Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Subdivision: Midwood
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 3254 sqft
Cottingham Chalk | MLS # 4130088 | Active
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You like bundling. Not just your cable, but also your lifestyle. You like fine dining and finer housing. In Ballantyne, you can shop, live, work and play, with the Ballantyne resort and shopping centers like Ballantyne Village, Stonecrest, Blakely, Providence Commons, and Piper Glen. Hit the Golf Club at Ballantyne to play, and then treat yourself to the Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge for a night away.
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Dilworth is full of character, both in the architecture of the historic homes and the beauty of the tree-lined streets. You can enjoy an afternoon at Latta Park, a favorite neighborhood spot with a water park, a theatre, and a playground. For a great meal, check out 300 East, 131 Main, or Ru San’s.
If you like Greek festivals, you won’t want to miss Dilworth’s annual Yiasou Greek Festival, one of Charlotte’s largest cultural events.
Close to downtown and the light rail, this neighborhood is an ideal location.
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