This Cornelius Company Slings Vegan Barbecue
Barvecue makes plant-based items that vegans and omnivores can enjoy
Food + Drink
What's Our Barbecue Story?
Carolina barbecue began on the coast in the 16th century, worked its way toward the mountains, separated into eastern and western, and continues to feed our bellies and define our state to this day. But the old Carolina barbecue culture is fading fast. Can it last, or is it bound to change?
6 Local Barbecue Joints and Their Stories
Plus: 6 more spots worth a visit
Ramen Soul Closes in Mooresville
Ramen Soul, the Mooresville spot owned by Tim and Melanie Groody of Fork! in Cornelius, has closed. The ramen and dim sum restaurant opened in 2017, with its variety of dishes first appearing on our website here. As first reported…
Review: 44 Mills Kitchen + Tap in Concord
Modern cuisine with a side of history
Culinary Art: Inside Peppervine in SouthPark
Bill and Anita Greene promise a different experience every time you come
Cinnaholic Rolls Out Second Charlotte Location
The vegan bakery opens in Belmont later this month
Where to Get Fast, Healthy Food in Charlotte
In Partnership with B.GOOD: In case you haven't heard, Charlotte will be buzzing with things to do this summer. With concerts such as Khalid and the Goo Goo Dolls and more hitting stages around the city, this summer's event lineup…
Four Things to Know About Protagonist Clubhouse in NoDa
The nanobrewery opened Thursday
Where to Make Mother's Day Brunch Reservations in Charlotte
A diverse, curated list of options around town
Out for Lunch: The Yolk at 7th Street Public Market
Introducing a series where editors try a new spot for lunch and report back
Stoke Doughnut Tent Returns to Uptown
If you’ve ever daydreamed about the one-pound doughnut at Stoke, you’ll be delighted to know that the restaurant is bringing its doughnut tent back to uptown on Tuesday. Look for the tent outside of Coco and the Director every Tuesday…
A Recap of Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend
Foodies and wine connoisseurs got their fill of culinary bliss over the last four days at Charlotte Wine & Food weekend. CWFD included a series of restaurant dinners, wine seminars, and a Grand Tasting at the Atrium at Two Wells…
A Night Out In … Dilworth
Our date night series continues
On The Line with Laney Jahkel-Parrish of 300 East
New pastry chef adds whimsy and nostalgia to the dessert program developed by her “pastry goddess” Ashley Bivens Boyd
Foxcroft Wine Co., Tiff's Treats Confirmed for Waverly in South Charlotte
Charlotte-based wine bar Foxcroft Wine Co. and national cookie bakery/delivery chain Tiff’s Treats have signed leases for the Waverly community in South Charlotte. Foxcroft’s space is just under 4,000 square feet and should open by later summer. This will be the…
2019 BOB Awards: Play
The Best of Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Nightlife, and Going Out in Charlotte
2019 BOB Awards: Eat
The Best of Food and Dining in Charlotte
Get to Know Whitney Thomas, 5Church’s New Executive Chef
Whitney Thomas has stepped into the role of executive chef at 5Church, the popular uptown restaurant and weekend brunch destination. She takes over for Jamie Lynch, who has received several Best of the Best Voters' Choice awards since 2013. Chef Whitney’s…
Original NoDa Brewing Location Re-Opening in May
NoDa Brewing Company will re-open its original location at 2229 N. Davidson St. next month. The business, which originally opened this spot in October 2011, has since opened a 32,000 square-foot facility on North Tryon Street and a taproom at…
Felix’s Empanadas' First Brick-And-Mortar Coming to Optimist Hall
Felix’s Empanadas will open its first brick-and-mortar location at Optimist Hall, the massive mixed-use site opening in early summer. The popular Argentinian food truck and Village Juice Company, a raw juice and clean food stall, are the latest businesses announced…
Preview: Bar Marcel in SouthPark, From the Team Behind Vivace
Bar Marcel is the latest restaurant to open in SouthPark, and last night the team hosted a Sip and See for guests to preview drinks and hors d’oevres from the new menu. The restaurant will serve a mix of small…
A Look Inside Tandur Indian Kitchen's Second Charlotte Location
The fast-casual Indian eatery expands to Rea Farms Village in South Charlotte
With New Chef, SouthPark's Upstream Has a Bit of Fun
WE ALMOST DIDN'T get to eat at Upstream. My fiancé, Gillian, is an ardent menu stalker, which means we typically have a game plan well before we arrive at a restaurant. True to form, by the time we were seated in…
How Poppy's New York-Style Bagels Became a Charlotte Tradition
BAGELS ARE DENSE, doughy rings of heaven, and conventional wisdom says the best ones are made in New York. Until about 10 years ago, a bread-based breakfast in Southern cities like Charlotte usually started with a biscuit. Good bagels—like, really good…
Three Spirits Brewery Closing this Weekend
Three Spirits Brewery, which has been opened on Old Pineville Road since 2015, will close this weekend. The brewery's Twitter account confirmed the news this week, and last month, Charlotte Business Journal confirmed that the spot was up for sale.…
Preview: Loft & Cellar’s Spring Menu
Last night at Loft & Cellar (which appeared on our 2018 50 Best Restaurant list), executive chef Greg Collier hosted a menu tasting at the uptown restaurant. Executive sous chefs Calvin Wright and Oscar Johnson, as well as bar chef Stephen…
Where to Eat Easter Brunch in Charlotte: 2019
AS EASTER SUNDAY nears (April 21), it’s time to start making those brunch or dinner plans in Charlotte. This year, we’ve curated five that are sure to please and vary in offerings. Go straight to the websites of these spots…
