Ballantyne Magazine covers news, events, real estate, restaurants, shopping, health, schools and business in the upscale Ballantyne Area of Charlotte, NC.
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BALLANTYNE | publisher's letter eamy Chocolate, Good Health and Living in Ballantyne! Our Toast Dr to Winter HERE AT BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE we celebrate winter knowing that to every thing there is a season. Winter spans the warmth and wonder of the December holidays, to the promise of a bright New Year of health and prosperity, right through to Valentine's Day, that yearly remembrance of loves past and present that heralds the coming of spring. We begin with our cover story on the passion for all things chocolate, that dark, dreamy edible that delights people of all ages. We share the richest ooh-la-la chocolate creations around Ballantyne, including the "Triple-D," Big View Diner's mountainous dessert that dares any chocolate fanatic to eat it in one sitting, for free. While the merriment of the holidays may allow for one sweet splurge, come January we all resolve to focus on our health, so we kick-start that goal with a special section on the pursuit of wellness. We begin with a look at inventive ways companies in Ballantyne Corporate Park are helping employees stay healthy. From holding free kickboxing classes to creating an operating room with a view, these firms are on the leading edge of a movement that recognizes a healthy workforce provides a payback for everyone's bottom line. Since the ideal workplace environment begins with the foundation of a building, we introduce you to Jeff Floyd, the architect instrumental in bringing the vision of Ballantyne Corporate Park to life. You'll go inside the mind of this down-to-earth family man and gain insight into his "placemaking" concept at work in the parks and mini-campuses within the development. Turning to education, we know that many parents today look to athletic scholarships to help fund their children's college education, so we tackled five Ballantyne-area high school athletic directors for an in-depth interview. Imagine my delight to learn that one, Jimmy Broadway, a basketball coach back during my days at Country Day before he moved to Charlotte Latin School, received the 2010 North Carolina Athletic Directors' Association Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor rarely granted to private school athletic directors (As it 10 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE happened, he wasn't wearing socks that day, a trait I remember well). Sports enthusiasts will also enjoy our exclusive interview with celebrity LPGA golfer Nancy Lopez, who while here in September for LPGA events at The Golf Club at Ballantyne, revealed some ups and downs in her life on and off the links. Competition is on the agenda for our Date Night couple as well, who spend an evening of bowling at The Sports Connection before enjoying their number one culinary pick, the authentic guacamole at Cantina 1511. Our "One Tank Trip" feature is back with a jaunt to Seagrove, home to potters whose work often appears on "Antiques Roadshow." Few people realize this renowned artist colony is less than two hours from our doorstep. For a fashion trip closer to home, we showcase the latest in coats, boots, gloves, scarves and hats to keep you covered on chilly days. Our "Fab Fare" adds final zest to the winter This time of year when our thoughts turn to giving, I'd like to thank you, our readers, for helping double the number of pink bows sold by the Ballantyne Country Club Rally for the Cure. theme with a hearty veal scaloppini, the popular dish at Rudy's Italian Restaurant & Bar in Piper Glen. This time of year when our thoughts turn to giving, I'd like to thank you, our readers, for helping double the number of pink bows sold by the Ballantyne Country Club Rally for the Cure, a local cancer drive highlighted on our last cover. Your engaged attitude toward the information in our pages is the reason Ballantyne Magazine continues to grow. May each of you enjoy the healthiest and happiest New Year. JJ Bissell Publisher, Ballantyne Magazine CELEBRATING TEN YEARS 2000-2010 WINTER 2010-2011