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…
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,…
Hoang will serve as executive chef at the Charleston-based Italian restaurant coming to Atherton Mill
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…
El Thrifty, a Mexican cantina and gaming venue, opens this Thursday in Optimist Hall. At 6,931 square feet, it is the largest tenant to open so far at the food and retail hub in the Optimist Park neighborhood, just north…
WE'VE BEEN HEARING about the rise of plant-based foods a lot this year. The Panthers’ Cam Newton is now vegan, and we saw a massive demand for the “impossible burger” at local restaurants like Duckworth’s, Trade and Lore, and Legion…
Brigitte Oger, owner of Craft Cakes CLT, will compete on Food Network's Chopped: Sweets Showdown on Tuesday, Oct. 15. In what's being called an all-dessert version of the beloved program Chopped, each episode has four chefs that have “a sweet-themed ingredient…
A look inside the Venetian-style wine bar
Celebrate National Taco Day (Oct. 4) with these offbeat choices.
Our date night series continues
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 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…
As the craft brewery scene continues to boom, a new industry has emerged: beer tourism. How far would you go for a cold one?
Enterprising immigrants have quietly turned the old textile town into one of the area’s best options for world cuisine
Charlotte’s international food scene is more dynamic than ever. From ceviche and kebabs to enchiladas and pho, we’ve explored the city’s best global cuisine, and we’re sharing the stories behind the dishes and the people who make them
Treats that'll hit your sweet spot, and where to find them
International options, from mild to raging
With curbside and delivery options amid the COVID-19 pandemic
THE OYSTER ROAST is an event steeped in tradition. Advancements in farming technology and techniques have changed some of the rituals, but the sense of community that comes from shucking oysters remains. The letter “r” tradition It’s a traditional rule…
It retains sister concept Vivace’s quality but leans into a cozier vibe
Just in time for fall, new brunch menus and services are being debuted across the city. Here, we look at just a few of those options, ranging from casual fare to upscale options: The Crunkleton Charlotte Starting this weekend, The…
A drive to Ballantyne for the 'spiciest' vindaloo and extra naan. Here are our first impressions
The latest in our date night series is here
TAYLOR BOWLER Cellar master Patrick “Patty” Lodge gave Charlotte magazine a behind-the-scenes look at Legion Brewing’s sours program and upcoming cellar series ahead of the August 31 release of two new brews. Here are six more things to know about…
The bar in the former Salvador Deli spot surprises with delicious and innovative cocktails
Boxcar Betty's, a Charleston-based restaurant chain known for its fried chicken sandwiches, is the latest tenant confirmed for Optimist Hall. This will be the sixth location for the brand, with four other spots in Charleston and one in Chicago. Optimist Hall provided…
Bardo mixologist Amanda Britton was competing in a local Chopped-style competition at Dot Dot Dot in 2018 when she first created the Cooling Effect cocktail. Each contestant got two secret ingredients to incorporate into the cocktail, and one of hers…
DESPITE WHAT social media would have you believe, no one is going to make you ingest anything pumpkin-flavored before fall officially starts. However, if you’re like me and don’t mind some gourdy goodness in August, you’re in luck: these items…
