A Look Inside Tandur Indian Kitchen's Second Charlotte Location
The fast-casual Indian eatery expands to Rea Farms Village in South Charlotte
Food + Drink
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…
Spring Craft Beer Festivals in Charlotte: 2019
SEVENTY-DEGREE temperatures and sunny skies are back, and it’s making us thirsty. To calm your springtime craft beer cravings, here’s a look at the beer festivals and related events happening in the next two months. Moo and Brew Fest Date/Time: April…
N.C. Red Has an Opening Date in Plaza Midwood
Bruce Moffett’s anticipated new restaurant will open April 18
Gibson Mill Market to Open in Concord Next Year
100-year-old mill will offer food hall-style dining and shopping
See 4 New Menu Items Just Launched at Midwood Smokehouse
Barbecue spot Midwood Smokehouse, with five locations and counting, continues to evolve its menu. (It also appears on our "5 Best Restaurants in Plaza Midwood" list.) They recently gave us a peek at four hearty new items on its menus. Get the…
Charlotte Chefs Won't Move Forward in 2019 James Beard Awards
The James Beard Foundation announced their list of finalists today, and Charlotte’s three semi-finalists failed to make the cut. Absent from the list were Joe Kindred and Greg Collier, semi-finalists for Best Chef: Southeast, and Paul Verica, a semi-finalist for…
24 Must-Try Fried Foods in Charlotte
This list was updated in October 2020. FRIED. We do it best here in the South, a lingering hangover from a community’s desire to make something tasty out of something, well, not. Mushy chicken livers. Dirty catfish. Tough okra. Fry…
Oak Steakhouse Launches New Spring Menu
Oak Steakhouse unveils its spring menu today, and last night I got to preview some of Executive Chef Alex Jenkins’ new dishes. The restaurant is part of the Charleston-based Indigo Road Restaurant group and opened their SouthPark location in 2017.…
Is Cam Newton’s Restaurant-Cigar Lounge Heading to Charlotte Next?
Cam Newton wears funky hats and outlandish suits. He passes footballs to kids and has sparked a worldwide dabbing phenomenon. One of sports’ most recognizable figures, Newton can’t just walk into any bar or lounge unnoticed. So he built his…
On the Line with Tamu Curtis, Founder of Liberate Your Palate
The buzz around her cocktail classes and mobile catering company is growing, and she’s just getting started
Celestial Cakery Owner Opening Swirl Bakery in Oakhurst on Monroe Shopping Center
Celestial Cakery owner Ella Stone is expanding her dessert domain. Her new full-service bakery, Swirl, is under construction and set to open in late spring. She’ll be one of the first tenants in the Oakhurst on Monroe Shopping Center, a…
A Primer for April's N.C. Pickle Festival
Expand your pickling knowledge ahead of the event
The 10 Best Southern Restaurants in Charlotte: 2020
With curbside and delivery options amid the COVID-19 pandemic
REVIEW: The Loyalist Market in Matthews
Expertly crafted cheese boards await in this laid-back Matthews locale
A Visit to Rock Hill's The Pump House
Spot reimagines the Catawba River’s rich history through taste and texture
A decade of great beer and good times at Brawley’s Black & Blue festival
Black & Blue X will take place this Saturday at Visulite Theatre
Additional breweries added to Untappd festival at Panthers stadium
May 4 event has sold more than 30 percent of its tickets in first two weeks
6 Pi Day Pizza Specials in Charlotte (Plus: A Pie)
March 14 is Pi Day, which means pizza spots across the city are offering deals that celebrate the beloved mathematical constant. See which ones have announced 3.14 deals below: Pizza Peel As a dine-in special, Pizza Peel is offering a…
New Irish Pub Targets Early April Opening in Dilworth
Inishmore promises modern Irish fare with a Southern twist
RECIPE: Spring, Thai Style
Try this colorful Thai-inspired dish packed with flavor
Pink Cactus Bar + Kitchen Taking Over Former Treehouse Whiskey Space in SouthPark
New restaurant concept to open on March 19
Edible Cookie Dough Bar Coming to The Penrose in South End
Cookie Dough Bliss scheduled to open this summer
Get to Know: Robert Maynard of Famous Toastery
Breakfast spot opening five locations in region just this year
