A 2022 Look at Breakfast in Charlotte
A collection of stories examining the ever-growing scene
Food + Drink
A Survey of Charlotte's Tastiest Biscuits
We scoured the city for its stickiest, homiest, cheesiest, French toastiest options
Major Figure in Charlotte's Beer Community Departs the Scene
Nils Weldy, the longtime shepherd of Charlotte’s craft beer community, leaves behind an ever-growing flock
By the Numbers: Team Rose Bread in Old Foxcroft
From carport to challah, this pandemic-pivot business has baked its own twist on the family enterprise
6 Notable Newcomers to Charlotte’s Breakfast Scene
And what to order at each
What Did Charlotte's Breakfast Scene Look Like in 1986?
The Charlotte I moved to was a working-class town where a fancy breakfast meant butter on your grits and romantic rivals fought gun duels in the Krispy Kreme parking lot
Fresh Take: Figo36 in NoDa
It joins the casual Italian trend with a late-night spot where the food seems secondary
On The Line: Jasmine Macon of Beyond Amazing Donuts (B.A.D.)
The former pastry chef at Leah & Louise is opening a comics-themed donut shop
Steakhouse Guide: Where to Celebrate Special Occasions in Charlotte
Options across the area
Meatless with a Mission: Sanctuary Bistro in Piper Glen
This West Coast couple brought their eat-healthy-and-do-good ethos from California to south Charlotte
A Look at Charlotte's Beer ’Burbs
Following growth and money, craft brewers rapidly colonize the city’s satellites
Fresh Take: The Making of Cheat’s Cheesesteak Parlor—and What to Order
It serves a greasy, cheesy, meaty mess of a sandwich that’s worth standing in line for
Where to Get Pizza in Charlotte: 2022
Whether you’re a die-hard deep-dish fan or prefer a thin, crispy crust, Charlotte’s got a pizza to satisfy your craving
On the Line: Chef Mike Noll
Even during COVID, Bardo chef and ex-skateboarder rolls north to Cornelius with second VANA location
Beer Chick Aims to Diversify the City’s Taprooms
Inside Eugenia Brown’s 3-year-old business
The Story Behind Park Road Joint Sir Edmond Halley’s
Here in Charlotte, we like to be on a first-name basis with our restaurants. There’s Al Mike’s—Alexander Michael’s in Fourth Ward. There’s Leroy Fox, Eddie’s Place, Arthur’s, and Gus’. Then there’s Sir Ed’s. That’s one of the ways you know…
Fresh Take: Omakase in Providence Park
Omakase Experience’s pricey multicourse dinner brings a bounty of flavors worth waiting months for
On the Line: Chef Justin Loo of Fahrenheit
After two decades in luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants, the Hawaiian-born chef takes the helm
Where to Go Apple Picking Near Charlotte: 2022
These farms are within a two-hour drive
Must-Visit Wine and Cocktail Bars in Charlotte: 2022
Start (or end) the night with a drink and small plate at these popular spots
Sustainability by the Truckload: Inside Crown Town Compost's Citywide Operation
Dozens of businesses, hundreds of homes recycle their food waste through the group
Inside Carolina BrewMasters, the Homebrew Club That's Launched Top Beer Makers
Since 1983, it's served as the classroom where Charlotte’s best brewers, like NoDa Brewing’s Chad Henderson, learn the fundamentals of their trade
Meet the Quality Control Technician Behind Legion Brewing's Beers
Before you even take a swig, Greg Gadai and a select group of pros drop science into what flows out of the tap
The Soul of a Neighborhood
One night long ago—before Book Buyers and its cats had been evicted, when Nova’s still tempted with treats, when breakfast at John’s Country Kitchen sopped up the regrets of a long night before at Elizabeth Billiards—I planned to have dinner…
Here's the Champion of Charlotte Magazine's Summer Sips Beer Bracket
THE METHODOLOGY: This is our third annual Beer Bracket. It being August and still generally unbearable outside, we went with a theme of “Summer Sips.” As always, we want to explore and celebrate the Charlotte area’s ever-expanding roster of breweries.…
Charlotte Magazine Staffers Share Their Favorite Summer Bites
From a hot chicken sandwich to Rainbow Toast
Mama Ricotta’s Turns 30
Milestone for the beloved restaurant arrives in August
A Charlotte Taproom Directory: 2022
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown
