Amelie's expands

Amelie's, which celebrated its first anniversary May 3, plans to nearly double its size, adding about 2,000 square feet for special-event space and offices to its NoDa location at 2424 N. Davidson St. (It's taking over what had been a photography place.) Selling French pastries and more 24 hours a day, bakery co-owners Lynn St. Laurent and Bill Lamb plan to have renovations complete by July 1. Former Observer staffer Crystal Dempsey and freelancer/promoter Larken Egleston will take over the nighttime operation. 704-376-1781.