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(DOUBLE DOOR INN); THE JEWELL AGENCY (MAC’S SPEEDSHOP); FLICKR/DIONHINCHCLIFFE (MERT’S HEART AND SOUL); SHUTTERSTOCK (SELWYN PUB)
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The Over-It Politico’s
Guide to Ditching the DNC
HUFFINGTON
08.26.12
Charlotte
BY KATE AULETTA
America’s second-largest banking city has blossomed into a metropolis known for its food (fried),
music venues (hello, country!), and art (yes, that’s
a Picasso). Democrats aren’t interested in just the
highbrow, of course. Conventioners can get their
fingers dirty at any number of fried food and BBQ joints around
town, though Michelle Obama learned the hard way when announcing the DNC’s location that Charlotte isn’t exactly known
for its BBQ. Not a fan of the 2,500-calorie lunch? Visitors can
head to the NoDa arts district’s prominent music venues and
galleries. Whether you’re itching for country music or just need a
stiff drink, Charlotte’s sprawling nature makes it easy for donkeys
to wander off from fellow convention-goers and take in the town.
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SEWLYN PUB
2801 Selwyn Avenue
For the preppy drunk Charlotte banker experience (just
you wait), there’s no better place to drink Bud Lights in
Croakies than Selwyn Pub in Myers Park.
ILLUSTRATION BY MICHAEL NEWHOUSE
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