Neighborhood Spotlight: Stu’s Barrel House Quietly Serves Some of NoDa’s Best Drinks
The bar in the former Salvador Deli spot surprises with delicious and innovative cocktails
Food + Drink
Boxcar Betty's Confirmed for Optimist Hall
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…
The Story Behind Bardo’s Cooling Effect Cocktail
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…
These Pumpkin Treats Are Arriving in Charlotte, Whether You Like It or Not
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…
Editors’ Picks: National Sandwich Month
What makes a sandwich good? Is it its parts or is it the sum of its parts? Is it the bread or can a wrap be a sandwich, too? Is it the memories enveloped in it, a certain sandwich packed…
Star Pitmaster Bryan Furman Returns to Charlotte
His road from rural South Carolina to Charlotte’s North End to international fame has swung him and his barbecue back to the QC
Snooze Expanding to South End
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is expanding in Charlotte, with a new location planned for South End. The Denver-based breakfast brand opened in Plaza Midwood in June, and we’re told they’re shooting for a Summer 2020 opening for this new spot.…
After Barbecue Spot, Here's Chef Jim Noble's Next Spot on Freedom Drive
The scoop on Bossy Beulah’s Chicken Shack, and what’s next for Noble Smoke
Charlotte Food Pros Come Together for Pay-What-You-Can Community Feast
Food writer and baker Keia Mastrianni tells us what to expect at the Camp North End event she helped organize
New Law Boosts Distilleries, Lets the Dogs In
Miss bringing your favorite doggo into the brewery? Frustrated you can’t drink a cocktail at a distillery? The N.C. General Assembly has heard your voices.
Bentley’s to Reopen in Former Georges Brasserie Space
Bentley’s on 27, the French-American restaurant that closed in May on the top floor of the Charlotte Plaza Building uptown, plans to take over the old Georges Brasserie space in Piedmont Row in SouthPark, its owner says.
A Night Out In … Myers Park
The latest entry in our date night series
Chef Greg and Subrina Collier Opening Concept at Camp North End
Chef Greg and Subrina Collier, who were among our most recent class of Charlotteans of the Year, are bringing a new concept to Camp North End this fall: Leah & Louise. Differing from their beloved Uptown Yolk, this spot will…
How Charlotte's Embracing the Impossible Burger
A tasty plant-based patty injects a meatless burger into the mainstream
For the Love of the Shore: NC Red in Plaza Midwood
Revered chef Bruce Moffett blends tastes of two homes
Undercurrent Coffee Shares the Story Behind its Expansion
They open their second location at Optimist Hall on Aug. 1
The Goodyear House Names Stoke's Chris Coleman Chef
After three years at Charlotte Marriott City Center, Chris Coleman is stepping down as director of culinary experience where he oversaw Stoke and Coco and the Director within the uptown hotel. Starting on August 5, he will lead the food…
Optimist Hall Will Open August 1
Following months of delays, Optimist Hall will finally open its doors on Thursday, August 1. The line-up of tenants includes Bao & Broth, Honeysuckle Gelato, Pet Wants, Spindle Bar, Zukku Sushi, and Undercurrent Coffee. Additional tenants, including Archer Paper, Ava, Dumpling Lady, Papi Queso, Suarez…
Trolley Barn Fermentory Coming to Atherton
New brewery and restaurant set to open spring 2020
5 Ways to Celebrate National French Fry Day
ENTREES AREN'T the only ones who get holidays. French fries are being honored nationally on Saturday (July 12), so we're giving you five ways to mark this hallowed day. FRIES on FRIES on FRIES at Rosemont. “Comfort food” is what this…
Bar Marcel Names New Executive Chef
Former Aix en Provence chef moves on to the SouthPark restaurant
Park Road Location of Duckworth’s Closes
The Park Road location of Duckworth’s has closed. When reached for comment, a staff member told the magazine that the restaurant was concentrating on a new location at Rea Farms, which is reportedly opening today. This Duckworth’s, near the string…
Sabor to Open Mooresville Location
JUST DAYS AFTER Sabor Latin Street Grill announced its 13th location at University City’s JW Clay/UNCC light rail station, the Charlotte franchise now says it will open a spot in Mooresville. The 2,530-square-foot location at 279 Williamson Rd., at the…
Out for Lunch: Pink Cactus in SouthPark
Millennial pink, cactuses, and all things Instagrammable for your next G.N.O. Here are our first impressions
A Preview of Forchetta Italian Kitchen
Chef Luca Annunziata offers a sneak peek of his new uptown restaurant
Q&A: Jeni Britton Bauer, Owner of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Jeni Britton Bauer is the “Jeni” in Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. The self-proclaimed “ice cream nerd” turned a single ice cream stand into a chain of 36 shops across nine states, and her first cookbook, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home,…
On The Line: Chef Gene Briggs of Legion Brewing
The executive chef turned SouthPark’s first craft brewery into a food destination
Noble Smoke To Open July 25 on Freedom Drive
Following months of construction delays, Jim Noble’s fifth restaurant, Noble Smoke, has an opening date. He’s announced a July 25 grand opening, with a soft opening phase and a limited daily menu sometime after July 4. Noble Smoke will serve…
