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2 Stars - 7 Opinions
3433 Axar Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28208, United States
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Hi, My girlfriend and I are planning to move to charlotte next fall. I've seen around that charlotte has a pretty high crime rate. I need to know what are the good places to live speaking in terms of an apartment, and what are some areas to stay away from. If someone could please let me know it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
I'm most familiar with the city itself. I lived in the University City area for two years (northeast section of the city). There are plenty of apartments to choose from in the area, with all of the students flocking to the area. A lot of them are newer, "luxury" developments. There's the usual strip mall selection nearby, and interstate access is usually quick and easy. Unless you or your girlfriend are planning to go to UNCC, though, I wouldn't recommend living there. Crime there has shot up exponentially since I've been in the area.
I would also suggest avoiding the west side of Charlotte. Most of the new development is occurring to the east.
Now, I'm living a little closer to the uptown area in Plaza-Midwood. It's an older neighborhood, one of the first suburbs of Charlotte. There's a grocery store, library, shops, bars and restaurants in walking distance of most homes in the area. In addition, there are actually sidewalks, a rarity in the Queen City. The only downside is that there are more homes in the area than apartments, although there are some really nice-looking condos and duplexes for rent in the area.
You might want to look at uptown, too. There are some gorgeous apartments, old and new, although I think the prices are a little higher. Still, there are a lot of amenities within walking distance. They've really revitalized the area.
The following is a link to a special section the local paper publishes every year about moving to the area:
http://newspaperads.charlotte.com/sections.aspx?sec=15487
Click on the "articles" tab in the left corner, and you'll be able to see articles instead of the ads.
I'm not very familiar with rentals in the rest of the city or in the suburbs, but I hope this helps you as you consider your move. Charlotte is really not a bad or scary place to live.
Hi there. My wife and I are significantly older than I presume you are and we own a house, so can't help with apartments I'm afraid. There is a good bit of crime along Tryon Street (Route 29) in East Charlotte as well, so I think of South Charlotte as a good spot to locate.
And does your "handle" indicate the you are a Cornell grad? If so, be advised that there is an active Cornell Club in Charlotte that could help you hook in socially.
Write if you'd like more info.
Don Poe
Charlotte, NC
donpoejr@carolina.rr.com
(Cornell Ph.D., 1980 - psychology)
The Green is actually a literary-themed park that is full of art and is a peaceful spot in the middle of the city. This is a photo of a sculpture of a stack of books. There are also sensors in the park that make noises as you walk by. You might here the low gurgle of the whale and find yourself becoming a character in Moby Dick, so be warned.
If you want to try the best barbeque this side of the Appalachian mountains, go to the "truck." Every Saturday, in Pineville (a suburb just south of Charlotte), a couple drives their truck up from South Carolina and parks in the parking lot of an Exxon station at the corner of Pineville-Matthews Road and I-485. They open the doors and sell world-class pulled pork barbeque to all comers. The best bet is the South Carolina-style mustard-based barbeque. Sounds questionable, but man, is it good!
Now I'm a bit of a connaisseur of the glorious hog, and I can tell you that while Tennessee barbecue pummels the living daylights out of Carolina pork (the secret is the hickory wood), the stuff of the truck might just be the world's best. Brilliant!
I went to Appleby's for breakfast -- it's inside the Adam's Mark hotel, so it was very convenient.
First morning, I ordered Carolina Morning Breakfast. It was huge and delicious, I could barely finish: biscuits, gravy, eggs, and grits. Their coffee is very good, too.
Second morning, I chose Belgian Waffle with fresh strawberries. Again, it was very good.
However, both mornings I have spend about $10 -- too expensive for breakfast, in my opinion.
They did offer a great buffet for $8 or $9. I guess I should have chosen that. Carolina Morning Breakfast -- beware of the quantity! :-) I was not hungry until supper!
Coffee is very good!
Also, surroundings are great -- you will really enjoy sitting down and enjoying your breakfast.
Just across the street from the most helpful camera shop in Charlotte sits what may be the oldest restaurant continuously operating in the same location in our Queen City. Located at 1901 Commonwealth Avenue in the rapidly revitalizing Plaza-Midwood Section, the Diamond Grill was originally opened in the 1940s by a pair of Greek brothers who operated it until they sold it to Jerry Pistiolis in 1982 and retired. If you do not believe in time travel, walk into the Diamond Grill. When you walk up their little ramp, there are only three or four steps from the outside world to the warm, comfortable confines but you will be transported back about 60 years from the early 21st Century into the middle of the 20th. Meat 'n' two. The Diamond features good, downhome cooking with several daily specials and you cannot go wrong with any of them. If I have to choose a favorite, I will go with the meatloaf, black-eyed peas, spiced apples, and corn bread.
This is a cool and welcoming place that's located in one of the more hip and happening neighborhoods in Charlotte. It's right next to Thomas Street Tavern, one of my favorite bars in town, and you'll also find a funky African art shop on this street and the Penguin Diner, another recommended restaurant.
The walls are a faded yellow and you'll notice some interesting artwork on hanging on them. There's a small bar in the front of the restaurant and the place is divided into an easily distinguishable front and back. In the back, there is a larger bar with a television and the restrooms are also located back there. I like the Southern Delight appetizer, with deviled eggs, grits and fried green tomatoes. It's good, but not incredible. I've had better fried green tomatoes (try Southern Comforts on East Blvd.). This place is good for the atmosphere and the friendly people more than for the food. Since I really LOVE good food, I've only been here twice.
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