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The Queen City's South End Neighborhood Shines

On your next layover in Charlotte, check out the city if you have time. There’s a lot more to do than to just chill out on those rocking chairs between the terminals.

If you’re not feeling hip enough to hang out with the cool kids in NoDa, there’s always Charlotte’s South End neighborhood. A mix of urban development and historic mills allows even the most timid traveler to find something to call his own. There area is a lot bigger and spread out than we imagined, but if you stick to Camden Road and the side streets you’ll be all set.

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Best Steamed Bagel Sandwiches in the US?

You are looking at what is, quite possibly, the best bagel sandwich on earth. This particular model is the Ham and Swisser--soaked in just the right amount of honey dijon mustard. Fantastic.

Where can you procure such an edible delicacy? Charlotte North Carolina. Yeah, we are serious. Owen's Bagels & Deli, a non-descript breakfast/lunch joint, makes these steamed bagel sandwiches.

The story goes like this--it is a husband wife shop. Geoff Owen and Missy Owen received a bagel steamer as a wedding gift from their former boss, Ned, the owner of the original Bagels & Deli in Oxford Ohio.

Now, "Owen" slings bagels down south giving patrons a reason to head to Dilworth, South End, Charlotte area.

Here is one of the testimonials from Owen's site:

"This is by far the best sandwich I have ever had."   -- Kevin & Liz , Dilworth Yuppies

The best part? This family friendly deli is right next door to a place called Leather & Lace.

But forget all that, we are hear to tell you Owen's steamed bagel sandwiches are real...and they are spectacular.

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