Ballantyne Magazine

WINTER 2010

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 | cover story Q continued from page 40 chocolate, $10, is the hands-down fave, according to bartender Angela Clousher. Clousher was kind enough to share her recipe so you can make the martini at home (see page 40). "It's the most popular because it has more of the actual liqueurs in it," she says, adding that she always includes Baileys and KahlĂșa to add even more flavor. Rim the glass with chocolate syrup and it's as pretty as it's tasty. "It'll get you in trouble quickly because there's a lot of liquor in it," she notes. But when winter's wind really roars at your door, nothing comforts more than hot chocolate. At Dilworth Coffee, 14815 Ballantyne Village Way, the simple favorite is made with Some people are just chocolate fi ends. It's what they want. No matter what. steamed milk and chocolate syrup specially made for blended drinks, explains barista Chris Speaks. Top it with whipped cream for heaven in a mug. Year-round blends are offered in regular chocolate, $2.50-$3, or white chocolate, $2.85-$3.25, but during the winter have peppermint added for a minty kick. "Some people even ask nded red 3, 25, y Warm up with Dilworth Coffee's steamed milk with chocolate and whipped cream. for chocolate Italian sodas," Speaks says. "Some people are just chocolate fiends. It's what they want. No matter what." And for something a little different, try Earth Fare, 12235 N. Community House Road. The store's vegan chocolate brownie, $2.29, and flourless chocolate cake, $2.99 per slice or $16.99 per six-inch cake, are favorites. The Mexican chocolate for chocolate Itali Speaks says. "Som just chocolate fien they want. No mat And for someth different, try Earth N. Community Ho The store's vegan brownie, $2.29, an chocolate c slice six a c a S S T E O H L P Y R LI Bring the whole office to Buca for the Holidays. F F At Buca, our halls are decked with family-style fun, convenience and meatballs. Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in our group-friendly atmosphere. Or, let us bring the festivities to you with Extra Large Party Pans To Go for any group and any budget. PINEVILLE | 10915 CAROLINA PLACE PARKWAY s 704.542.5146 Call your local Sales Manager today and ask about our Group Packages. bucadibeppo.com 42 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE CELEBRATING TEN YEARS 2000-2010 O R Earth Fare a destination for chocolate lovers. "It's cinnamon, cocoa powder, two shots of espresso and milk," says Earth Fare juice bar employee Jonathan Caudill. "Sometimes I add vanilla powder to cut the bitterness, and I ask customers if they'd like whipped cream or even cinnamon-whipped cream on top." Caudill provided instructions for how to make the latte at home (see page 40). The store's extensive selection of often hard-to-find chocolate is perfect for crafting your own at-home, wine-and-chocolate pairing for a romantic evening. And if you're on the go and need a quick chocoholic fix, Caudill recommends grabbing a bottle of Metromint's Chocolatemint water which, he says, "people buy like crazy." The bottled water, under $2 a bottle and offered on the shelf or in the cold case alongside other flavors, has zero calories and an unbelievably sweet taste that's a guilt-free, chocolate-tasting indulgence, made with purified water, cocoa essence and real mint. We'll toast to that! Earth Fare a for chocolate lo cinnamon, coco two shots of es milk," says Earth F employee Jonatha "Sometimes I add WINTER 2010-2011 latte available at the coffee l bar a bar also has made A O R H P Y TN E S E A H C EN T A R C N D A NA T R T

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