“As my adoptive parents put it, I was ‘chosen,’ ” Alexander told the luncheon of 600 at the Westin uptown. He was adopted into a family and grew up in Winston-Salem, following in his ...

Expect a modern-day take on Dogwood: A Southern Table when version 2.0 debuts at The Westin Charlotte this month. Veteran restaurateur Jon Dressler is reviving that concept as part of a $24 ...

With the exception of the Ritz-Carlton, closer to Spectrum Center, this remains a popular choice between the big brand-name hotels in uptown Charlotte ... rail stops at the Westin's doorstep.