by thesavageway | Feb 12, 2019 | clean graffiti
Brixx Pizza is a Charlotte staple. In fact, the first Brixx Wood Fired Pizza opened in 1998 in the historic Dilworth neighborhood. Between their wood-fired oven to the fresh ingredients, it’s no wonder that the demand for Brixx now has them in more than 30 locations all over the Southeast.
In order to honor their 20th Anniversary, the Brixx team chose to partner with us on a fun Clean Graffiti campaign. We knew we wanted to create a design that truly spoke to the pizza lovers of the world and we knew in order to do that we needed to bring in a local artist to assist. Mike Wirth, founder of Talking Walls CLT and member of Southern Tiger Collective, helped us to create the “I Stand for Pizza” stencil. We created a fun piece of street art that not only represented our client but that also was fun for passersby.
Brixx Pizza Clean Graffiti in Charlotte, NC. #thesavageway
Brixx Pizza celebrated their 20th Anniversary with this fun Clean Graffiti campaign: I stand for pizza.
Clean Graffiti is an eco-friendly form of advertising. It’s just water!
You have to remember that we are working with Mother Nature on all of these Clean Graffiti campaigns. The means that we are working with the contrast of dirt and high-pressure water. It’s amazing how different each sidewalk square is and just because something looks to be dirty, it doesn’t mean it actually is dirty. That is another factor that goes into every #thesavageway Clean Graffiti campaign, we land survey and study not only the popular walking areas of a target market, but the dirt levels too!
Brixx Pizza celebrated their 20th(!!!) year in business. That’s incredible. We had the pleasure of dining there not too long ago and enjoyed vegan pizza, gluten-free crust and a filling salad. And this Charlotte unicorn of a business makes some delicious food.
Close up of a vegan option pizza at Brixx Pizza.
New Gluten-free cauliflower crust available at select Brixx Pizza locations.
It is the highest compliment when a client trusts us in our craft. The Brixx team let us be creative and pitch them some wild ideas before landing on this finished product. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with such good people and hope to do it again in the future!
by thesavageway | Oct 31, 2014 | services
Last Thursday, #thesavageway team had the pleasure of attending the media night tasting for the newest restaurant in the NC Music Factory, Eight Sushi & Asian Kitchen. Eight Sushi is located to the left of the famous Fountain Plaza in a quaint yet extremely stylish venue.
The night began with cocktails and kind words with fellow media members – all of us taking in the beautiful atmosphere. The walls were flanked with fun local art. Lots of Asian influence with the wall murals, but one of the coolest aspects was the repurposed-skateboard bar top. The look was put together by the talented influence of The Design Bar, John Hairston, Matt Hooker & Matt Moore.
Gorgeous Eight Sushi & Asian Kitchen located in the NC Music Factory.
The visual stimulation continued at the table. We were treated with sake that was served in a traditional box (meaning prosperity in Japanese culture). Talk about an unexpected yet memorable service experience.
Traditional Sake at Eight Sushi.
Soon after the food presentation began. First up were delicious Korean Beef Skewers marinated in chili sauce and garnished with pearl onion & mushrooms.
Korean Beef Skewers at Eight Sushi Asian Kitchen.
Next came roll after roll of sushi. There were so many varieties including the refreshing Miami Roll with blue crab, avocado, cucumber roll wrapped with mango & avocado and the Pink Roll that featured crunchy tuna and avocado in a pink soy crepe with house sriracha mayo and angel hair kanikama.
Eight Sushi’s Miami Roll.
The Pink Roll from Eight Sushi.
However, the highlight of the tasting menu had to be the Panko Tuna Roll – a spicy yet light roll made with tuna, crab, avocado, ponzu and a house made sriracha, Japanese mayo! Talk about tasty!
Panko Tuna Roll served at Eight Sushi & Asian Kitchen in the NC Music Factory.
The evening wrapped up with several more courses and a few more glasses of wine surrounded by good people. Eight Sushi & Asian Kitchen has everything you look for in a new hot spot – good food, amazing art, great craft beer & cocktails and an intimate atmosphere. Go check this place out next time you’re at the Music Factory!
Eight Sushi & Asian Kitchen.
Details:
Eight Sushi & Asian Kitchen
Address: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28206
Hours: Tues -Thur: 5pm – 10 pm / Fri & Sat: 5pm – 12am / Sun & Mon: Closed
Phone: 704.900.6147
by thesavageway | Oct 21, 2014 | services
Balance. It’s the one thing in life that we are all seeking. It’s a sense of peace when it comes to work, relationships, family and life. Balance is quintessential to happiness, especially when you own your own business.
#thesavageway doing work!
#thesavageway has been in business for 2.5 years now and man how time flies! Owning a business is a highly stressful thing at times. Though rewarding, there are times when things are overwhelming. Thinking about your product, sales goals, PR plan, accounting, receipt tracking, client relations, bills, 5-year growth plan, and much, much more is a 24/7 job. There isn’t an IT department to call or HR when there is an issue. You are dealing with EVERY aspect of the company. It is extremely easy to become addicted to your work – putting in 14-hour days, running on fumes and drinking way too much caffeine (thanks to NoDa for having so many amazing coffee shops!).
As a result, every 6 months or so, #thesavageway team does a “Get Your Mind Right” Challenge to bring back the balance to our lives. We both (Torrie and Paula) make a conscious effort to take a few weeks to clear our minds, treat our bodies as we should, and in turn become more productive and happy.
Now what exactly does getting one’s mind right mean? Don’t worry we have a very scientific formula. 😉
Parameters of “Getting Your Mind Right”
- Healthy, Clean Eating! AKA No processed foods
- Eat tons of vegetables
- Be active everyday (exercise, walk the dogs, yoga, running)
- Drink at least two liters of water per day
- Save money (by cooking meals at home and not eating out)
- No alcohol (but hey, let’s be real, red wine once a week is healthy, right?!)
- Take time each day to focus on yourself (meditate, breathe, write in a journal, verbalize something you are grateful for in this awesome world)
Farmer’s market haul by #thesavageway ladies. Eat local whenever possible!
Torrie & Paula hanging at AIR for some much needed exercise!
The beauty of “Getting Your Mind Right” is that there is nothing difficult about it. No tricks. It is simply making the time to treat YOU in the best way possible. This will be the third time that we have done the challenge. Every single time that we finish, we learn something new about ourselves. When you pause and pay attention to the nourishment you are giving to your body, it is so easy to see why we don’t always feel our best. When you put good things into your life, good things will return.
Being an entrepreneur is one of the greatest challenges yet one of the most rewarding experiences either of us has ever experienced. It is so easy to forget to take care of yourself because you’re the boss. There isn’t someone there to tell you to take a break or that it’s okay to have a sick day. When you push yourself to your mental limits everyday, it is easy to overindulge. Taking a few weeks to recharge and get into a balanced place in life is well worth it!
#thesavageway ladies (Paula & Torrie) doing what they do best.
We have found success through this method and encourage you all to go out there and
“Get Your Mind Right” too!
by thesavageway | Aug 12, 2014 | services
What do you get when you combine 34 varieties of craft beer on tap, a delicious chef-driven menu and close proximity to the Bank of America Stadium? You get two very happy #thesavageway ladies!
Last week, we had the honor of attending Media Night for one of the newest spots in the Queen City, Draught.
Draught is located off of Cedar Street in Charlotte’s Third Ward (in the former Hartigan’s location).
When entering Draught, you immediately notice the warm wood walls, industrial lighting fixtures and open floor plan. Turn the corner and you are treated to a beautiful mural on the back wall courtesy of Matt Moore and Matt Hooker. (these amazing artists were painting live during the media event.) Talk about a showstopper.
Head downstairs and you enter the “overflow area” on a busy night / beautiful private event space. A second bar, separate bathrooms and private dining are sure to be key to getting Charlotteans to want to have their next party here. Details on rentals are still being discussed but this appears to be the perfect setting for a rehearsal dinner, birthday party or holiday festivities.
The ambiance is warm and inviting, yet the appeal as a sports bar remains intact. There are plenty of televisions (32 to be exact) to catch your favorite sports team and the addition of the garage style doors will prove to be a huge asset to this Uptown location. Everyone loves a patio here in Charlotte, and Draught is no exception.
When it comes to the food, we were more than impressed. Being a draft beer bar, we expected the usual bar-type foods, however we were pleasantly surprised when deviled eggs and avocado salsa were brought to the table as appetizers.
Deviled Egg Trio: traditional with house dill pickle – avocado stuffed with confit red onion – crab stuffed dusted in old bay with preserved lemon aioli
Avocado Salsa: diced avocado, tomatoes, red onions, jalapenos, cilantro, lime sour cream, house chips
The menu continues to surprise with the likes of Tequila Lime Shrimp with Rice, Hoisin Glazed Scallops, Korean Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps and what seemed to be a huge hit – Kitchen Sink Meatloaf.
Tequila Lime Shrimp with Rice
All in all, Draught has done a great job with renovations and recreating a space that appeals to both men and women. Solid drink and food offerings too! You will definitely find #thesavageway ladies hanging out at this gem! Welcome to Charlotte!
Draught
Address: 601 S. Cedar Street
Website: http://www.draughtcharlotte.com/
Prices Range: $6 – $18
Hours: Sun-Wed 11am-12am / Thurs-Sat 11am-2am
by thesavageway | Mar 3, 2014 | community
#thesavageway had the pleasure of attending an amazing event last week that highlighted local food, nutrition and supporting local farmers. On Wednesday night, 28toLIFE and Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen hosted a cooking demo surrounding the principles of primal cooking or Paleo-friendly foods!
“The Paleo diet is built from modern foods that (to the best of our ability) emulate the foods available to our pre-agricultural ancestors: Meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruits, roots, tubers and nuts,” as defined by Robb Wolf.
This collaboration of two health-minded Charlotte companies took place at the buzzing Atherton Mill and Market in Southend for a two hour long lesson on how to prepare healthier, more local fare at home! Along the way a few knife skill lessons were shared including how to properly cut an onion (leave on the root) and how to peel ginger without a knife (hello spoon!). Life just became a little more more efficient.
The night started with wine, kombucha from local tap room Lenny Boy and mingling…always the start to a great night. Next up came the introduction of Cristina Gillespie, founder of 28toLIFE, a nutrition consultation service providing a hands-on realistic guide to finding Real Food Freedom.
Cristina touched on the 28-day program she utilizes to get the body back to basics through the Paleo diet. She talked about making optimal choices when it comes to food – you may not always be able to purchase straight from the farmer, so when that happens make the next best choice – organic – and then a big box store if necessary.
Cristina Gillespie, Founder of 28toLIFE (Photo Credit: Michael Newton Photography 2014)
Then the aroma of spices began to infiltrate the market. Enter Chef Alyssa. Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen partnered with 28toLIFE on this cooking demonstration in order to help other people reach their health goals through food knowledge and how to prepare that food.
Chef Alyssa Gorelick, Photo Credit: Michael Newton Photography 2014)
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen is the brainchild of Alyssa Gorelick and Andrew Wilen who met in Charlotte in 2011. This couple saw a need in the Queen City for hands-on cooking classes to teach Charlotteans how to cook healthier food. Their mission says it best: To provide a comfortable and social environment that will allow guests to enhance their skills for those who love to cook and eat well.
The menu:
Beef and Pistachio Kofta – from Windy Hill Farms (available in the Atherton Market)
Curried Cauliflower
Arugula Salad
Dressings: Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raw Beet
The demonstration ended with delicious sampling of the food Chef Alyssa just created. And let us tell you, it was DELICIOUS! The curried cauliflower is soon to become a staple at #thesavageway! And that Beet Vinaigrette – ridiculous!
The night was a ton of fun and we both took away some amazing new kitchen tricks, healthy 28toLIFE-approved recipes and a nice swag bag with free samples from Savory Spice Shop! Looking forward to the next cooking lesson!
Cheers,
#thesavageway
