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JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

Lyn Coaldwell | lyn.coaldwell@lifestylepubs.com George Zorrilla | george.zorrilla@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

June is for Gents

Emily Shea | emily.shea@lifestylepubs.com

HAPPY JUNE, SOUTH CHARLOTTE!

L AYO UT DESIGNER

AD DESIGNER

Rachel Chrisman Emily Lisenbee

Gentlemen, you’ve waited patiently for your turn. Last month, we brought you our ladies issue – it is ladies first, after all – and this month, as we have done for the previous four June issues, we present our “Gents” issue, celebrating all things masculine.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Christine DeLia, Melissa Latin, Jennifer Mitchell, Emily Shea CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

June has always been one of my favorite months – Father’s Day on June 20, long sunny days, kids are on summer break, pool days, backyard bbq, fishing trips and

Roof Above, Volvo Cars, Tai Burns of Tai & Co., Melissa Latin, Kelly Klemmensen Photography, Chefs For Seniors

these are just a few of all the family fun that is to be had in June. In this issue, we showcase Chefs for Seniors. This is a local Charlotte business that has culinary-trained chefs come to your house and prepare your culinary delights right in front of you. I have been using Chefs for Seniors and enjoying the culinary delights being prepared right in front of me. After savoring the many traditional and exotic choices, it has the advantages of going to a variety of your favorite restaurants without ever leaving the comforts of your home. I highly endorse the culinary and savory meals and recommend that you call Steve and Cynthia to bring the best taste without ever having to lift a finger or clean a pan.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

On our cover is a young man who is an up and coming business superstar! His

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

story is an inspiration to everyone who is trying to figure out how to adapt, adjust

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

and alter their business plans during a pandemic.

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

Also in this issue is a delicious manly recipe created by the talented Melissa Latin, a

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 16 Unplug and Play Meet Volvo's XC40 Recharge

20 Adapting For Success Kyle Panther Rises to the Challenge and Finds Success in the Wake of a Pandemic

28 Surf & Turf A Delicious and Hearty Meal For That Special Man in Your Life

30 Roof Above: A Growing Continuum of Services to End Homelessness Creating Innovative Solutions and

16 20

Raising a More Impactful Voice in the Community to End Homelessness

28 DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Driver’s Notebook

28 Culinary Creations 30 Giving Back 34 Realty Report

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Reader's Choice Awards and South Charlotte Lifestyle 5th Anniversary Celebration In March and April, we celebrated the winners of our fourth annual Reader's Choice Awards as well as the magazine's 5th anniversary. We celebrated with a socially distanced awards event at Providence Plastic Surgery and Skin Center by handing out awards to this year's winners and connecting with our wonderful marketing partners while socially distancing and taking COVID precautions. Thank you so much to all who joined us!

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AROUND TOWN – truly illuminating the mind of the genius in their Immersive Van Gogh at Camp North End. The experience is open to the public beginning on June 18 until Sept. 12. Tickets for the event begin at $39.99 for adults and $24.99 for children ages 6-16. Visit BlumenthalArts.org for more information.

VISION & SPIRIT: AFRICAN AMERICAN ART Vision & Spirit is an exhibition of art from the Bank of America collection composed of more than 100 paintings, prints, drawings, photographs and mixed media works by 48 artists born in the 19th and 20th. In selecting work for the exhibition, guest curator Dexter Wimberly sought images and concepts that embody the exhibition’s central theme of resilience. He was inspired to create the exhi-

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CATAWBA RIVER RACES FOR A SUMMER COOL OFF Enjoy a series of competitive morning races in multiple ways at the U. S. National Whitewater Center on Saturday, June 12, to test your skills in open water swimming, stand up paddle boarding or flatwater kayaking. Competitive or recreational divisions will be available for each discipline. Each swimmer must provide their own safety personnel. Swim caps are required and will be provided during packet pick up. Recreational paddlers must use Whitewater Center equipment. Competitive paddlers may use their own equipment or equipment from the Center. For information visit, Usnwc.org.

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“Chefs For Sen iors of Charlotte bel ieves that food is med ici ne. Good food gives you more energy and can a l low you to age gracefu l ly i n you r ow n home.”

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“For many of the seniors we serve, we are not only preparing healthy, delicious meals. In many cases, when our chef is in the home, we are providing a wellness check, companionship and social interaction all in one visit,” adds Cynthia. During an initial consultation to discuss dietary needs and preferences, clients can review more than 160 unique recipes to choose from or can request favorite meals they prefer. There are no contracts to sign and chefs handle all grocery shopping for recipes they will prepare. Clients pay for their groceries (with no upcharge) and for the in-home meal preparation that includes cooking, packaging, labeling and dating all meals. A weekly visit typically lasts about 2 to 2 ½ hours and is customized based on the need and budget of the individual client. Costs typically range between $135 to $150 per service. What differentiates Chef For Seniors is its ability to meet a client’s very important dietary restrictions including low sodium diets and diabetic or renal friendly diets. Chefs can prepare a week’s worth of meals at a time, or dishes for just a few days a week. They also assist with garden parties, ladies luncheons and dinner parties. Everything is personalized for the specific needs of the individual or family. For clients who are elderly, recovering from surgery or dealing with a physical impairment, having a chef come into their home can be exactly what is needed to allow them to remain living independently. The service also provides relief to family members who may not be available to cook daily for their loved one, but want to ensure they are healthy and getting the proper nutrition.

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“Chefs For Seniors of Charlotte believes that food is medicine,” explains Steve. “Good food gives you more energy and can allow you to age gracefully in your own home.” Clients look forward to trying new recipes with each visit. For many, having meals prepared and ready to go is one less thing to worry about during a hectic week. South Charlotte Lifestyle’s co-publisher, George Zorrilla, loves being a client of Chefs For Seniors. His chef, Deneen Delevante, has a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts and has been cooking professionally for 22 years! Working for Chefs For Seniors allows her to cook for a variety of clients, specializing in personalized menu planning and design customized to fit the needs of each individual home. Chefs For Seniors is a national franchise, with operations in several states. For more information or to book a consultation, visit ChefsForSeniors.com/Charlotte or call 980.245.7145.

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ENJOY A FABULOUS SURF AND TURF DINNER IN YOUR VERY OWN HOME. It’s easier than you may think. Pick your favorite cut of meat and pair with a few broiled, or grilled lobster tails for one incredible meal. See CharlotteFashionPlate.com for the Parmesan Risotto recipe.

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THE PERFECT STEAK

ingredient s + 2 10-ounce filets or ribeyes + 2 teaspoons kosher salt + 1 teaspoon black pepper + 1-2 tablespoons oil + 2 pats butter

d i r e c t i o n s

1. Allow steak to come to room temperature; this will ensure a perfect sear. Drizzle with a touch of olive oil. Season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper. 2. Grab a cast iron pan, or fire up the grill. Allow the steak to sear on one side for about four to five minutes. Flip. Sear the other side. Turn down the heat just a touch. Cover with lid. Finish cooking/grilling to your desired temperature. For medium-rare, the internal temperature should reach 130°. As a final touch, add a pat of butter to the finished steak. 3. Remove the steak from pan or grill. Allow to rest for at least five minutes.

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d i r e c t i o n s 1. With a sharp knife or kitchen shears, cut a straight line down the center of the top of the lobster tail. 2. Pull out the flesh from the center cut so that it lays on top of the shell. Place a wedge of lemon underneath the flesh and the bottom of the shell. Remove the vein. 3. Season the lobster tails with kosher salt, black pepper and a touch of paprika. Top each tail with two pats of butter and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley. If you so desire, you can melt the butter and pour it over, or brush it on the tails. 4. Turn on broiler or grill. Place the lobster tails on a baking pan or cast iron pan. For the grill, place directly on grate. 5. Broil or grill for about eight to ten minutes. The tail is fully cooked when the meat turns opaque. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve with drawn butter and lemon wedges. CityLifestyle.com/SouthCharlotte

GIVING BACK

Roof Above:

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A GROWING CONTINUUM OF SE RVICES TO E ND HOME LESSNESS ROOF

MINISTRY

A shortage of 23,060 affordable housing units (for

CENTER AND MEN’S SHELTER OF CHARLOTTE, IS

ABOVE,

FORMERLY

URBAN

people at 30% area median income or AMI) and rising

AN INTERFAITH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO

rents means that homelessness continues to expand in

BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO END

Charlotte. As of March 31, there are 3,298 people expe-

HOMELESSNESS, ONE LIFE AT A TIME. Roof Above

riencing homelessness in Mecklenburg County. Serving

carries out this mission by providing a continuum of

more than 1,200 people each day, Roof Above’s programs,

services for people experiencing homelessness—from

resources, staff and volunteers are the housing safety net

street outreach and basic services to emergency shelter

for these individuals.

and permanent supportive housing.

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Roof Above believes housing is the solution to homelessness, and the nonprofit has worked in multiple ways to create innovative housing solutions for Charlotte’s most vulnerable neighbors in need. In early 2020, Roof Above partnered with Mecklenburg County to

continue through creating innovative solutions to homelessness

create two new housing programs—one focused on those who

and raising a more impactful voice in the community to elevate

are working, and one targeting seniors who are disabled and on

efforts to end homelessness.

extended waiting lists for appropriate subsidized housing. Roof Above purchased a 341-unit apartment complex with generous sup-

SERVING IN A PANDEMIC

port from the community to preserve affordable housing and provide

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought extraordinary changes for

75 units of permanent supportive housing for those experiencing

everyone these last 14 months, and, while Roof Above has been

chronic homelessness. Most recently, Roof Above also purchased

affected like all other organizations, closing was never an option.

a hotel that will be converted into 88 studio apartments for disabled

Homelessness became increasingly visible in our community with

and chronically homeless individuals.

large encampments formed near uptown. Those experiencing home-

Roof Above’s vision is for homelessness to become rare,

lessness struggled to maintain good health, secure resources like

brief and non-repeatable for everyone. Roof Above’s work will

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

SOUTH CHARLOTTE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

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DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Eastover

$4,498,000

$4,175,000

93%

Carmel Park

$3,795,000

$3,730,550

98%

Myers Park

$3,799,000

$3,550,000

93%

Foxcroft

$3,475,000

$3,350,000

96%

Stonegate

$2,250,000

$2,200,000

98%

Eastover

$2,195,000

$2,020,000

92%

318

Ballantyne Country Club

$1,750,000

100%

Cotswold

$1,398,000

$1,360,000

97%

Ballantyne Country Club

$1,065,000

100%

Longview

$1,050,000

$1,065,000

101%

*DOM=Days on Market

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