Home + Design

A Grateful Gathering

Replacements, Ltd. sets the table for Thanksgiving Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Rodney W. Williams Natalie Rosenfeld of Replacements, Ltd., designed this tablescape around an “heirloom modern” aesthetic, blending traditional place-setting elements with modern pieces. The sterling silver flatware and serving pieces bring the heirloom feel, reflecting the tradition of pieces being passed down through generations, while the MacKenzie-Childs Mocha Check Enamelware Dinner Plate adds a...

Home + Design

Timeless Treasures

Add character and meaning to your home with antiques and heirlooms Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield & Cierra Toland Cierra Toland, owner of Greensboro-based Toland Interiors, has an appreciation for antiques and heirlooms. “I just love old things. My husband’s grandmother put it plainly and perfectly: If it’s not 100 years old, I don’t want it.” Her residential interior design studio handles renovations, new construction, furnishings and finishes, often finding...

Local Services

Dressed With Dignity

Bob’s Closet offers a welcoming shopping experience to neighbors in need Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Rodney W. Williams Nestled on the expansive Replacements, Ltd., property in McLeansville is a community-sponsored program that has been helping neighbors feel seen, cared for, and confident, for a decade. In 2016, Bob Page, founder of Replacements, created Bob’s Closet, a 501(c)(3) that provides one week’s worth of new or gently used clothing to neighbors in need. According to...

Life + Culture

Honoring Our Heroes

Triad Honor Flight gives local veterans a day of remembrance and a warm welcome home Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield In 2018, Alison Huber’s father, an Army veteran who served in intelligence during the Cold War, took an Honor Flight from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Washington, D.C. Her brother accompanied him, and Alison arranged to surprise them in the capital. The day stayed with her. Back in Greensboro, she set out to bring Honor Flight to the Triad. She sought advice...

Life + Culture

What We're Thankful For

A few of our advertising partners reflect on what has made this year especially meaningful Article by Kari Smith Nathan Cashwell,  Five Star Painting of Greensboro A few years ago my father was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of skin cancer and was given six months to a year to live. Thanks to some newer, beneficial treatments, he was able to do many of the things he enjoyed prior to his diagnosis. It gave him and us another couple of years of quality time to spend together. My family...

Entertainment

Count Your Blessings

City in the House Play Cafe shares a simple gratitude craft for little hands Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield What you'll need: Orange construction paper Brown construction paper Paper plates Circle brads / paper fasteners Cotton balls Glue sticks Hot glue gun Markers  Scissors Instructions: Make the crust. Cut brown paper into strips. Fold some strips back and forth like an accordion, then glue them around the edge of the paper plate. Add...

Food + Beverage

Editor's Picks: 5 Delicious Downtown Stops

Where to eat, sip, and savor all day Article by Kari Smith Start the Day at Chez Genèse 616 S Elm Street Enjoy French-inspired fare and favorites such as pancakes, crêpes, avocado toast, quiche, and more. Take a Lunch Break at The Bodega 313 S Greene Street, Suite 100 Choose from signature sandwiches, fresh salads, and classic sides such as macaroni and potato salad to enjoy on the patio or on the go. Get Your Caffeine Fix at Northern Roots 300 S Elm Street Sip specialty coffee...

Food + Beverage

Pairing Food and Wine

Wine expert TC Frazier shares his insights for finding the perfect match Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield What are the most important factors to consider when pairing wine with food?  It really comes down to the preparation and general flavors versus the actual protein or side dishes. Salt generally softens the tannins in wine. That's why a fatty ribeye goes so well with a Cabernet Sauvignon. Sugar intensifies, so a dessert course or certain cheeses with higher...

Food + Beverage

An Italian Tradition

Fresh ingredients and time-honored methods define this beloved Greensboro market Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Autumn Hollifield For some, food is more than sustenance. It offers comfort, expresses love, and provides a connection to culture. That spirit can be felt throughout Giacomo’s Italian Market. Owner Giacomo Santomauro is the youngest of three sons born to first-generation Italian immigrants who settled in New York and built a life on Long Island. Raised in his family’s...

Life + Culture

Where Women and Cultures Connect

An intimate dining series explores flavors and stories that unite Article by Kari Smith | Photography by Nancy Sidelinger Herring For Ling Sue Withers and Tina Firesheets, food has always been about more than what is served on the plate. It is a pathway to culture, memory, storytelling, and connection — an idea at the heart of disCOURSE, the intimate dining series they created for women. The seeds for the idea were unknowingly planted long ago when the pair first met as students at UNC...