Consider starting your wellness journey with float therapy or a cold plunge. | Photos by CLTtoday
A new wellness studio has entered the chat.Pause Studio, a nationwide recovery-focused wellness brand, is now open at the Arboretum on Providence Road — marking the destination’s first location in the Carolinas.
“We started looking at different health, wellness, and lifestyle science-backed models, and this one totally spoke to us,” Co-owner and Charlotte resident Keith Fox told CLTtoday. “We tried everything — cryotherapy, the sauna. They’re all good in different ways.”
The studio offers a menu of treatments designed to help guests relax, recharge, and recover, including infrared saunas, contrast therapy, float therapy, cryotherapy, compression therapy, and IV drips by an on-staff nurse.
A grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10, and services can be booked a la carte or through memberships — pricing starts at $35. Bonus: Packages are 50% off through opening day. Which will you try first?
Start your day on a sweet note. The Salty Donut is now open at Commonwealth in Plaza Midwood. The shop marks its third location in the Queen City, selling freshly baked goods daily.
Civic
If you own a boat, aircraft, mobile home, or furniture associated with a business, it must be listed with the Mecklenburg County Assessor’s Office. Listings can be filed online, by mail, or in person, and are open through Monday, Feb. 2.
Sports
Keep pounding. The Carolina Panthers clinched the NFC South for the first time since 2015, thanks to a win by the Atlanta Falcons. The team will now prepare for a playoff game at Bank of America Stadium this weekend against the NFC West runner-up — keep an eye on your inbox for game details.
Development
Mark your calendar for mid-January. Vitale Hospitality Group plans to debut Dilworth Social House this month. The new restaurant in the former Bakersfield space is expected to be an American-inspired grill with upscale bar food. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Mansion Monday
This newly-constructed Plaza Midwood home boasts three floors, five bedrooms, and is just minutes from Charlotte Country Club. Plus, did you see that all-marble wet bath?
Real Estate
Speaking of home listings... Charlotte ranked 10th for US metros with the fastest growth rates of luxury home prices, according to Redfin. Based on data from October 2015 through 2025, the median price for a high-end sale jumped from $751,491 to nearly $1.7 million. (The Charlotte Observer)
Plan Ahead
Remember when we told you about Uchi’s pop-up? Chef Sam Hart of Counter- is partnering with Uchi’s Chef de Cuisine Shaun King for a one-night-only collaboration dinner on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Tickets are $665 per person, with a portion of the sales being donated to local nonprofit The Bulb.
Announced
Sycamore Brewing is temporarily closed as of today. The owner plans to re-imagine the taproom, with no opening date provided.(WCNC)
Closed
The Village Restaurant, located on Graham Street, is now closed. The owners announced that the property is for sale and their lease was not renewed. The restaurant had been operating since 1965, serving Southern-inspired comfort foods. (WBTV)
State
When Jan. 1 arrived, five new laws took effect in North Carolina, including how adoptive birth certificates are accessed and issued and changed requirements for becoming a CPA. Read up on the changes. (WCNC)
Coming Soon
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Plan Ahead
Elvis will return to the Carolina Theatre... sort of. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll last played at the historic theater on Feb. 10, 1956. For the 70th anniversary of the performance, the theater will welcome “Don’t Be Cruel: An Elvis Tribute Show” on Tuesday, Feb. 10 — tickets are on sale.
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It’s official. Exit 30 on I-77 has officially been named after Davidson alum and professional basketball star Steph Curry. The town and college held an unveiling during a recent game at the college. Curry posted on Instagram, sharing, “You see this sign, remember to dream big, and keep the gratitude the whole way.”
I had never tried float therapy before trying it at Pause. Once I settled in, it was incredibly relaxing. You float effortlessly in skin-temperature salt-filled water, and the experience is designed to ease stress and help with pain management. It’s a great way to start the new year!
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