Food + Drink

Sushi Guru Closes SouthPark Spot

Following the recent closure of its Plaza Midwood location, Sushi Guru has now also closed its SouthPark spot. Owners say after six years in SouthPark, they have decided to “explore other options and re-locate Sushi Guru elsewhere.” They say to…

4 Halloween-Exclusive Treats Across Charlotte

IT MAY BE RAINY today, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get some Halloween treats. Here are a few spooky exclusives available across the city, from desserts to brews: Pepperbox Doughnuts South End Some of us like our doughnuts a…

FOOD: Aix en Provence's Patrick Garrivier on His Next Steps

When Aix en Provence and Le Cochon D’Or abruptly closed their doors last June, diners learned the news in an email newsletter. There was no explanation for the restaurant closings, or any mention of where co-owner and celebrated Charlotte restaurateur Patrick Garrivier would go next. Now, nearly four months later, Charlotte magazine has the answer. Here are six more things to know about Garrivier’s next move.

Meet the Veterans Behind Old Armor Beer Company

The construction sites on West Avenue in downtown Kannapolis are stacked up one after another as workers pound away at the dry red clay. Machines grumble and beep their way into the stillness of a small-town Saturday morning. At one…

New Italian Restaurant to Open in South End

Next month, on November 13, North Italia will open its first North Carolina location in The Railyard development in South End, just a quarter mile from its sister restaurant, Flower Child. North Italia—which also has locations in Arizona and Texas,…

Mama Ricotta’s Launches New Menu Items

Mama Ricotta's, Frank Scibelli’s first restaurant, has been a staple in the city since 1992. Now, the local Italian favorite on Kings Drive has premiered new items on its robust lunch and dinner menus. The restaurant gave us a preview…

A Charlottean’s Notes from Euphoria in Greenville

Euphoria is a four-day food, beverage, and music festival in Greenville, South Carolina, and this year, Charlotte magazine returned to sip, nosh, and mingle with food and wine enthusiasts who come from all over the country to experience this sensory circus.…

Papi Queso Has Its Optimist Hall Opening Date

Papi Queso has announced an opening date of Oct. 1 for its first brick-and-mortar location at Optimist Hall. A popular food truck in the Charlotte area since 2012, the grilled cheese spot has been one of the most anticipated openings…

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