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Neighborhood Spotlight: Plaza Midwood
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January 13, 2011If you live in Charlotte, North Carolina, you have probably been to, seen or heard about the Plaza Midwood area. If you’ve never visited Charlotte or considered living here, you probably should! Charlotte is a beautiful city in North Carolina that is also one of the largest cities in the state with countless things to do, booming businesses, phenomenal entertainment and filled with quaint neighborhoods.
So what is Plaza Midwood? Plaza Midwood is located to the northeast of uptown Charlotte. It is known as one of the most eclectic and hip neighborhoods in Charlotte. Once somewhat run down, Plaza Midwood has cleaned up significantly over the last several years and continues to improve. The neighborhood is filled with many unique art galleries, fabulous boutiques and funky shops and incredible restaurants. The area is filled with different kinds of people of all ages – it is truly a melting pot.
Many young families are attracted to the area because there is so much entertainment and unique activities to take part in. There are also families that have been in the Plaza Midwood area for quite some time. The location is wonderful because it is only minutes from uptown Charlotte and has a variety of cute bungalows, condos, townhomes and apartments that match every price point.
Looking for delicious places to dine? Plaza Midwood has some of the best diners and restaurants in Charlotte. The Penguin is famed for its incredible fried pickles and has been on the television show “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” on the Food Network. Thomas Street Tavern is a favorite neighborhood bar with some of the most amazing ribs around. Dish is another neat, little joint with fantastic comfort food that is second-to-none. From meatloaf to homemade chicken and dumplings, this place is a winner!
If you have not checked out Plaza Midwood, you definitely should as it offers a wide variety of entertainment, restaurants, shops and fun! The houses are affordable and convenient to those who work uptown. For more information on the Plaza Midwood area and Charlotte, NC, please contact Henderson Properties.
Shelly Henderson
Shelly calls herself a “Charlottean” because her family has been there since her elementary school days. She serves as Henderson Properties’ co-founder, along with her husband Phil, managing the day-to-day operations, social media branding and leadership development. Her different life experiences, both positive and challenging, earned the title to her first book Starting From Scratch. Shelly has a servant’s heart and leads her company with purpose and passion. She is mom to two sons who continue as young adults to make her heart swell.