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By Ted Williams |
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Hello Thursday. It's swimsuit season, but as a blogger, I obviously had to sacrifice my chiseled body to taste test Harriet’s Hamburgers’ new breakfast sandwich. Whew. It’s intense.
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"Turns out mornings are better with beef," co-owner Joe Haubenhofer texted me. "Because nobody ever woke up craving a bran muffin."
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Weekends only. Plaza Midwood only. 9-11am. Sources say may or may not be healthy. Dad bod season! Anyways.
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Harriet's Hamburgers’ new $13 Pub Smash breakfast sandwich
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MARKETS: YEAR-TO-DATE
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S&P 500 |
7,358 |
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Nasdaq |
25,476 |
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BULLISH
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Jamie and Jeff opening walk-up sandwich window Olivelli Deli on Tuesday
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$14 Oli Italiano sandwich, OMG sooo damn tasty
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Opening soon: Olivelli Deli opens on Tuesday in NoDa’s former Reigning Doughnuts space.
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Owners: The walk-up Italian deli is the brainchild of power couple Jamie and Jeff Tonidandel, who also own Supperland, Leluia Hall, Haberdish, Ever Andalo, and Growler’s Pourhouse.
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Jeff spent the last few months perfecting the 6-sandwich menu.
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Baking just 120 rolls per day, so expect them to sell out.
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Olivelli Deli will also serve 4 different breakfast sandwiches.
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Sandwich pick: Go with the $14 Oli Italiano. Made from imported Italian meats, it’s a contender for No. 1 best sandwich in Charlotte 👀
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Soft serve: The couple invested in a premium $20K soft serve machine. Waffle cone will run $5. "We use real cream and eggs, nothing pre-mixed," Jamie told me.
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Tiny scoop: Complimentary soft serve tasting this afternoon from 3-4pm!
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PRESENTED BY MOOD HOUSE
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Mood House surpasses 2,250 members — but you don't need to be a member to book
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Palm Springs vibes! Summer at Mood House Oakhurst
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Awards: Congrats to Mood House for making it on Yelp's Top Local Businesses List!! Only 3 North Carolina businesses made the list.
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Voted "No. 1 Best Massage" in Charlotte in back-to-back years.
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Surpassed 2,250 massage members ($92/mo) across their Dilworth and Oakhurst locations — but you don’t need to be a member to book.
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Book it: Use code “TINY20” at checkout for 20% off services or gift cards (code valid for next 24 hours). It’s the best.
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TRENDING
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L'Ostrica reservations spike 3x with debut of new Ă la carte menu
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$25 Tuna Crudo. Sashimi-grade yellowfin with summer melon
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New option: L'Ostrica, widely regarded as our city's No. 1 restaurant by Charlotte foodies, recently switched from offering only a $145 prix fixe menu to offering Ă la carte options on weekdays and at the bar.
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Date night: My wife and I went there last week. I ordered 10 dishes for blogger research. My picks👇
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Trending: "We’re only 3 weeks in, but headcount is often 3x or 4x what it was last year," co-owner Cat Carter told me. Interestingly, tasting menu reservations have also increased.
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MONEY TALKS
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35-year-old landscape sales leader making $200K dreams of becoming $4M “old beach rat"
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La Capital, this guy’s No. 1 spot with “El Burro” Mexican dish
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Money Talks is a weekly series showcasing how real people in Charlotte approach money. Participate.
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Living situation: “Wife and I bought a house in 2020. 30-year fixed 2.5%. No kids yet. Our current rate has us feeling trapped.”
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Job: “Sales for a commercial landscaping company. $85K base plus 3% commission on sales and an annual bonus. Total comp was $200K last year.”
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First job: “I made $12.31 per hour verifying insurance for a hospital. It sucked.”
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Budgeting: “Yes. I could tell you every penny I've spent since October of 2019. I've got an intense homemade Excel spreadsheet.”
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Best expense: “Panthers season tickets! It's been a dream since I was a kid. We have a solid core of young players. I believe we're finally emerging from the dark ages.”
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Net worth: “About $800K. Breakdown is $110K cash, $120K brokerage, $350K retirement, and $220K in home equity. No financial advisor. Have never inherited a dime.”
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Retirement: “I'd like to retire at 60 with $4M. Buy a single-wide on the coast and become an old beach rat. Inflation and AI will impact this in a big way though.”
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Rich in Charlotte: “$2M net worth. One of those old-money homes in Dilworth or Myers Park. Nice country club membership and kids in one of the top-tier private schools.”
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Full story: 35-year-old’s brokerage account jumps from $10K to $120K in 7 years
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MONEY SNACKS
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5 other financial headlines I’m snacking on
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Maman opens its second Charlotte location today in South End's former Luna's Living Kitchen space. 100 free cookies and totes.
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Digital marketing agency for sale asking $3.2M. Revenue $3.3M. Cash flow $1.1M. 72% recurring. PE relationship. 13 employees.
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Brooklyn Decker featured in Veranda for her interior design work at Intown Golf Club. Around $10K initiation. 10 locations across US.
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Harriet's Hamburgers opening 5th location in Davidson's Sadler Square next Friday. 2,000 square feet.
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In-home senior care business for sale asking $600K. Revenue $1.2M. Cash flow $182K. 21 part-time employees. Owner retiring.
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HOUSEKEEPING
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Dozo’s new $19 Blackened Shrimp Caesar Wrap having a moment
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Look at this thing! Their $19 sashimi bento box lurking behind
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Trending: Dozo, a new Japanese-American restaurant in Dilworth, recently debuted a $19 Blackened Shrimp Caesar Wrap.
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Happy Thursday! My 9-year-old and 11-year-old leave for camp this weekend. They love it, but I’m sad. I will miss them, a lot. Such fun ages.
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– Ted
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P.S. No newsletter next week. I’m investigating The Swag and crushing some July 4th fireworks!
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MONEY POLL
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Which new 2026 restaurant are you most excited about?
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Last week’s poll results: Best luxury resort within driving distance of Charlotte? (14,177 subscribers)
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Kiawah – 28%
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Blackberry Farm – 23%
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Palmetto Bluff – 20%
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Sea Island – 17%
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Primland – 12%
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