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From Pen to Pan: The Story Behind Milk Glass Pie
Keia Mastrianni writes about food and agriculture, but her love language is baking pie
Out for Lunch: A Visit to Rockin’ Rolls Sushi Express in Elizabeth
This conveyor belt delivers spicy tuna rolls, edamame, and (imitation) crab wontons—but is it good? Here are our first impressions.
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,…
Get to Know: Indaco's Chef Matthew Hoang
Hoang will serve as executive chef at the Charleston-based Italian restaurant coming to Atherton Mill
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…
El Thrifty, Optimist Hall’s Largest Tenant to Date, Opens Tomorrow
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…
Nourish’s Julia Simon Shares What’s Next for Charlotte’s Vegan Community
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…
Charlotte's Brigitte Oger of Craft Cakes CLT to Compete on Food Network Show
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…
PREVIEW: Cicchetti, Opening in Uptown on Oct. 1
A look inside the Venetian-style wine bar
Charlotte’s Most Unconventional Tacos
Celebrate National Taco Day (Oct. 4) with these offbeat choices.
A Night Out In … Ballantyne
Our date night series continues
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…
A 2019 Beer Travel Guide for Charlotteans
As the craft brewery scene continues to boom, a new industry has emerged: beer tourism. How far would you go for a cold one?
FOOD: Inside Pineville’s International Corridor
Enterprising immigrants have quietly turned the old textile town into one of the area’s best options for world cuisine
Global Feast: 50 Dishes for Adventurous Eaters in Charlotte
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
13 International Desserts You Must Try in Charlotte
Treats that'll hit your sweet spot, and where to find them
Spice-O-Meter: 6 Charlotte Dishes Ranked By Heat
International options, from mild to raging
Where to Eat in Charlotte's South End and Dilworth: 2021
With curbside and delivery options amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Inside the Oyster Roast, a Signature Event of the Fall
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…
REVIEW: Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar in Ballantyne
It retains sister concept Vivace’s quality but leans into a cozier vibe
Charlotte Restaurants Debut New Brunch Menus
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…
Out for Lunch: The Blue Taj
A drive to Ballantyne for the 'spiciest' vindaloo and extra naan. Here are our first impressions
A Night Out In … University City
The latest in our date night series is here
A Preview of Legion Brewing’s New Cellar Series
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…
