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…
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 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.…
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…
The buzz around her cocktail classes and mobile catering company is growing, and she’s just getting started
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…
Expand your pickling knowledge ahead of the event
With curbside and delivery options amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Expertly crafted cheese boards await in this laid-back Matthews locale
Spot reimagines the Catawba River’s rich history through taste and texture
Black & Blue X will take place this Saturday at Visulite Theatre
May 4 event has sold more than 30 percent of its tickets in first two weeks
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…
Inishmore promises modern Irish fare with a Southern twist
Try this colorful Thai-inspired dish packed with flavor
New restaurant concept to open on March 19
Cookie Dough Bliss scheduled to open this summer
Breakfast spot opening five locations in region just this year
Pierre Bader of Aria Tuscan Grill announces new restaurant concept
The James Beard Foundation announced their list of semi-finalists today, and three notable names from the Charlotte area made the cut. Joe Kindred earned a nod for the fourth year in a row with a nomination in the “Best Chef:…
New nano-brewery and taproom coming soon
THIS FESTIVAL SEASON, beer enthusiasts can sip brews where few have before: on the Carolina Panthers’ field. More than 100 brewers will be pouring samples on the Bank of America Stadium sidelines at The Untappd Beer Festival (Level 1) on…
SINCE OPENING Charlotte’s first brewery nearly 10 years ago, John Marrino has cornered the local market on German-style brews. Today, OMB is the most-ordered—and sold—craft beer in Charlotte. Marrino has gone from three employees to 150, and last year, he opened Captain…
Popular cantina secures a spot in the historic textile mill
Owen’s Bagel & Deli is closed for business today after officers responded to a shots fired call this morning, February 19, at 6:28 a.m. One window of the South Boulevard property appears to have three bullet holes, but the exact…
Neighborhood welcomes Gary Crunkleton’s famous cocktail bar
Cupcrazed Cakery is closing its Woodlawn Road location in Charlotte, but will keep its Fort Mill store open. Owner Heather McDonnell is known as a triumphant reality show competitor appearing on the Food Network programs Rewrapped and Cupcake Wars. She…
IN 2003, LeBron James was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers No. 1 overall, going on to win Rookie of the Year honors. And around the same time, a whiskey was being barreled that would one day be used to entice an older,…
