NOT-SO-HIDDEN CHARLOTTE GEMS
Premium Sound / Gold Tone Workshop
2615 Central Ave., A., 28205, 704-966-2615
Tuesday-Saturday 12-7pm
www.Intagram.com/PremiumSoundNC
www.GoldToneWorkshop.com
There is a record store and guitar workshop combo that is hiding in plain sight. Go check it out and grab a stack of vinyl or get your amp, pedal, guitar or bass repaired by prompt professionals.
Butler’s Pantry
274 S.Sharon Amity Rd., 28211, 980-298-6608
Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm / Sunday 11am-5pm
www.CLTButlersPantry.com
At Cotswold Village, there’s an adorable spot that sells sandwiches, wine, snacks galore, gifts, plus a variety of prepared frozen (with easy instructions) or ready-to-eat meals to grab and take to the house.
The Bag Lady Provisions & Gifts
1516 E. 4th St., 28204, 704-338-9778
Monday-Saturday 12-6pm + Sunday 12-5pm
www.The-Bag-Lady.biz
There’s a Charlotte metaphysical staple that you may not know about. Located just shy of uptown, they have incense, books, crystals, spiritual tools, and a ton of unique gifts.
Agora Greek Market
5122 E. Independence Blvd., 28212, 704-569-2301
Monday-Friday 10am-3pm / 4-5:30pm + Saturday 10am-3pm
www.AgoraGreekMarket.wordpress.com
If you’re ever wondering where to get gyro meat by the pound and tzatziki by the bucket, check out this shop. They have tons of Greek products at affordable prices.
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