On the Line: Greg Williams and Jamie Barnes of What The Fries
They met as roommates 16 years ago at Johnson & Wales University and serve Charlotte’s best loaded fries from their food truck
Food + Drink
Where to Eat in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood Neighborhood: 2020
With curbside and delivery options amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Celebrity Chef David Burke Opening New Restaurant, Rooftop Bar at Le Méridien
SkyBar by David Burke opens August 7; RedSalt by David Burke later this summer
What to Expect at Summit Seltzery, Opening in August
Kristin Cagney opens Charlotte’s first seltzery, one of the only taprooms of its kind in the U.S.
A Directory of Breweries to Visit Across the Charlotte Area
The ever-expanding scene seems to offer a new spot every month
The Results of Charlotte Magazine’s 2020 Beer Bracket
Thirty-two beers. Twenty-one breweries. Thousands weigh in
Fresh Take: Ilios Crafted Greek in South End
Fast casual Mediterranean is ready for pickup
Fahrenheit’s New Food Truck Serves Up Hawaiian Street Fare
And you can find it in parking lots across Charlotte
Q&A: Cristina Rojas-Agurcia, 'The Batchmaker'
She still sells out of her signature treats since she expanded from home to brick and mortar alongside LaCa Projects
Charlotte Beer Garden Takes Root in South End
It opened a few weeks before the stay-at-home orders. Here’s what you can expect as it reopens
How Felix Empanadas Has Navigated COVID-19
The former food truck brings Argentinean cuisine to Optimist Hall—then quickly kicks it to the curb
What Happens to the Stale Beer Unused During Quarantine?
Sycamore Brewing repurposes stale brew into hand sanitizer and small batch spirits
GUIDE: 25 Black-Owned Restaurants and Dessert Shops in Charlotte
Spots range from longtime favorites to 2020 newcomers
Here Are Charlotte's Tastiest Burgers: 2020
Options across the city
Why Salud Cerveceria in NoDa Isn’t Reopening Just Yet
Many Charlotte restaurants were eager to reopen for dine-in service on Friday night, but owner Jason Glunt explains why they're sticking to carry-out and delivery for now
These Restaurants That Opened in 2020 Are Offering Takeout Right Now
Options around the city
Family Meal Deals at Charlotte Restaurants
With options across the city
Fresh Take: Inside Leah & Louise at Camp North End
Concept celebrates Delta culture and cuisine
5 Mother's Day Takeout Meals/Treats Across Charlotte
And don't forget dessert
Fresh Take: Osteria LuCa on Park Road
The team behind TRUE Crafted Pizza added another name to Charlotte’s growing roster of Italian eateries in 2020. Osteria LuCa opened in January in the space previously occupied by Charlotte Café, and there’s still a wait for a table after 6…
Try This At Home: How Restaurateur Bruce Moffett Is Navigating COVID-19
The shutdown forces him to pass dishes from his five-restaurant food empire from curb, window, and doorway
The Brewhood Revolution’s First Test
The craft brewery explosion has reshaped urban neighborhoods. Can it survive this?
The Restaurants on Our '50 Best' List Offering Curbside, Delivery Options
Options across the city
How Chef Jenny Brulé Built Davidson Ice House
The concept was inspired by her daughters' differing preferences
Served History: A Visit to Beef ’N Bottle Steakhouse
A native Charlottean visits the longtime local favorite for the first time
The Story Behind... Dressler’s Cheesecake
Jon Dressler opened his first restaurant in Birkdale Village in Huntersville in September 2003. His mom, Joan, offered to make her cheesecake for a weekend feature. She used her grandmother’s recipe, which she’d perfected in the Bronx in the early…
Where to Eat in Charlotte's Elizabeth Neighborhood: 2020
These picks are based on our 2019 25 Best New Restaurants and 2020 50 Best Restaurants lists. The Crunkleton The Crunkleton may be most famous for its cocktails, but the spot also offers a tasty seasonal menu. Among the most beloved…
Fresh Take: The Goodyear House in NoDa
Chef Chris Coleman promises a good time—and a really good meal
