“I love what I do, I really do,” she said. “It’s just who I am, I don’t’ know how else to explain it.”

Sewing hasn’t always been her thing, but fashion has.

Each item of donated clothing is repaired and resold, recycled, rented or turned into something new.

“What I’m making is wrapping paper,” said CT, sewing together donated fabric samples from an interior design company.

From 2019 through 2024, the shop has diverted 7,000 pounds of clothing from the landfill. That’s not including this year, when they made their biggest move yet — to Camp North End.

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Small. “Quaint.”

Sweet. “Cute.”

Precious. “Adorable.”

Those words could be used to describe both the cookies and their tiny little storefront in Camp North End.

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Interview featuring Mayor Pro Tem Danté Anderson

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The oldest parts of Charlotte’s Camp North End were first developed 100 years ago. For much of that time, what went on there was top secret. 

It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that the barbed wire fence surrounding the property was torn down. Now, it’s all out in the open.

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Adam Wurtzel went to the new Surefire Market in Camp North End to get a taste of their signature menu items.

Part convenience store and part restaurant, Surefire offers handmade smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, sides and more.  The business is owned by three brothers, whose parents inspired them to follow in their footsteps.

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If you’d asked me seven years ago whether Camp North End could turn into what it’s becoming, I would’ve rolled my eyes. Back then, I was perched on abandoned factory parts at a Sofar Sounds show, sipping BYOBs in the middle of warehouses that looked like they may be home to a zombie or two.

At the time, the idea of rejuvenating the 76-acre site felt like yet another overly ambitious project — a graveyard of “bandos” foreshadowing the idea that developers maybe had bitten off more than they could chew.

But every return visit chipped away at that doubt. First, it was returning to the familiar water tower corridor known as The Boileryard to buy cacti from an Airstream and realizing a few displaced city favorites had found new homes. Then it was celebrating QC Nerve Editor-in-Chief Ryan Pitkin’s engagement party at NoDa Company Store’s little sister, Canteen.

Later, I placed an order at Gravity Sourdough Pizza Co. for their Friday pizza flights (RIP to the three-mini-pie special, on pause since August).

But my most recent visit sealed the deal: Room Service, the sleek cocktail bar and restaurant that opened in late 2023, proves Camp North End isn’t just a destination — here, it’s a daycation in the Queen City.

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Charlotte is getting another café — but it isn’t what you think.

La Bodeguita is expanding its footprint at Camp North End with a new brick-and-mortar space, opening Saturday, Oct. 4, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive.

The creative wellness studio and craft café has outgrown its post — a vintage Airstream trailer — and will relocate to an 835-square-foot storefront studio at 1824 Statesville Avenue in the coming weeks.

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On my way out of Surefire Market, I ran into its owner, Edric Lutuangu, and decided to ask the question that had lingered since I walked in: What was behind the name “Surefire”?

His answer immediately won me over.

“It means ‘certain to succeed,’” Lutuangu said with a smile. “We want to succeed in everything we do.”

Lutuangu has lived up to the name, building on past family ventures that have thrived and now adding Surefire Market to their growing list of successes.

Honey Butta chicken sandwich

With a name like “Honey Butta,” I figured it was safe to not expect an average chicken sandwich — and I was right.

On the first bite, the sweetness hits first — rich and decadent — before a subtle heat sneaks in, giving the sandwich a kick that lingers just enough to keep each bite exciting. Nestled on a soft brioche bun, it’s a balance of comfort and indulgence, with seasoning that proves someone in the kitchen knows exactly what they’re doing.

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Developers often chase big-name national tenants that can guarantee a quick return on investment. Camp North End is largely doing the opposite, and it's helping ensure that local ventures can thrive there.

Why it matters: In a climate where small businesses face rising costs and shrinking consumer spending, Camp North End's model offers a rare path to survival and success.

The concept, which is not new or unique to Camp, is called "percentage rent," explains Damon Hemmerdinger, lead developer and co-president of ATCO.

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Charlotte jewelry brand KIKI will open its first permanent store at Camp North End on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Why it matters: Known for its waterproof and hypoallergenic gold-filled jewelry, the pop-up-turned-permanent shop joins a growing list of local businesses in one of Charlotte's most talked-about developments.

Catch up quick: Local entrepreneur Kris Cox founded the brand during the pandemic as a hobby. You may have spotted him, or picked up one of his pieces, at events like Front Porch Sundays, Mistletoe Market at Camp North End and pop-ups at other local businesses like Room Service. "The girls who are heavy into pool days or the gym love buying our earrings because they can keep them in all the time," Cox tells Axios.

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