By Steve Price Restaurant etiquette is a series of refined skills that have slowly been lost in a culture that is obsessed with me, myself and I. Too often, people head out for a night on the town and lose themselves in the moment, irrespective of those around them or the improprieties that they may […]
Author: Steven Price
Carolina Barbecue: A Primer on the Three Schools of Style%3$s>
By Steve Price Few foods invite the passionate scrutiny from its fan base than barbecue does; connoisseurs of smoked meat will argue until they are blue in the face over which variety of barbecue reigns supreme. Advocates of Alabama-style white sauce, Kansas City-style dry rubs, Memphis-style pork ribs or Texas-style beef brisket will champion their […]
Shoemaking Nonpareil: A Retrospective of Crockett & Jones%3$s>
By Steve Price Well-Sewn prides itself on bringing analysis and reviews of a plethora of fashion brands, from suit and tie makers to wristwatches and accessories. One of our true passions however lies in the manufacture of footwear; for years, the editorial staff have discussed different brands that we approve of and like, ranging from […]
Magnificent Inspiration: The Entrepreneurial Spirit With Adam Hughes%3$s>
By Well-Sewn Staff They say that if you do that which you love, you will never work a day in your life. Too many of us are hemmed into jobs that make ends meet and little else. Surely, they may offer a general sense of fulfillment in the most basic sense, but often times what […]
A Shopping Guide to the Cigar World%3$s>
By Ben Torres A woman wandered into the humidor at my shop yesterday (The Vintage Whiskey & Cigar Bar in Charlotte, for those wondering) hoping to find something for her husband as he celebrated a special work anniversary. The only problem? She had NO idea what she was looking for or how to go about […]
The Horween Leather Company: A Tradition of Excellence%3$s>
By Steve Price Leather is one of the truly time-tested pliable materials, useful in everything from our clothing and footwear to our sporting equipment and tools. The fashion industry has made use of leather for decades now, crafting exquisite handbags and boots alike with remarkable detail and an onus on workmanship. Yet, as omnipresent as […]
The Cultivar of Knowledge, Pt. V – Courage in Action%3$s>
There was a time in the history of the world when two global superpowers stood face-to-face in the most important game of chicken humanity has ever known. The period of the Cold War between the United States of America and the Soviet Union was one of the most tense in human history, and bled over […]
Realizing the Importance of Self-Discovery%3$s>
By Steve Price Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend about embracing the spirit of adventure within oneself and felt it worthy of discourse. As someone who lives attached to a ventilator with restricted movement, the spirit of adventure is often relegated to getting a solid, deep breath of air without feeling as […]
The Power of Perseverance in Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick”%3$s>
Warning: Spoilers ahead for the film if you have not already seen it. By Steve Price In 1986, the world was introduced to the character of Pete Mitchell, callsign “Maverick”, a naval aviator central to the box office hit that was Top Gun. Revolving around Maverick and his radar intercept officer (RIO) Nick “Goose” Bradshaw […]
Why We Love the Gridiron%3$s>
By Lauren Beasley This week marked the end of summer for everyone, and as I talked to my friends about the first day of school, I found myself referring to the school year as the school “season”. Ahh, football is on the brain. College football is on the horizon. We’ve waited months for this, passing […]