Cicchetti Slated for Summer 2019 Debut in Uptown
Pierre Bader of Aria Tuscan Grill announces new restaurant concept
Food + Drink
Kindred, Collier, The Stanley Among 2019 James Beard Awards Semifinalists
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:…
More Details Emerge for NoDa's Protagonist Clubhouse
New nano-brewery and taproom coming soon
Panthers' Stadium to Host The Untappd Beer Festival
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…
Inside Olde Mecklenburg Brewery's Expansion to Lake Norman
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…
El Thrifty Social Club the Newest Tenant for Optimist Hall
Popular cantina secures a spot in the historic textile mill
Shots Fired Into Owen’s Bagel & Deli in South End
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…
For the Love of Liquor: A Visit to the Crunkleton in Elizabeth
Neighborhood welcomes Gary Crunkleton’s famous cocktail bar
Cupcrazed Cakery Closes Charlotte Store
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…
Did LeBron’s Charlotte Visit Cause the Surge for This Whiskey?
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,…
Is Philippine Cuisine the Next Big Food Trend?
Trendwatchers say so. Two local restaurants—an old standby and a new arrival—brace for impact
Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar Coming to StoneCrest at Piper Glen
Vivace owners bring upscale-casual Italian dining to south Charlotte
NoDa's New Cocktail Bar, Opening This Week, Has a Custom-Made Spin
A NEW COCKTAIL BAR officially opens in NoDa this week, but there’s just one catch: it doesn’t have a cocktail menu. At Idlewild, bartenders create custom made cocktails based on customers’ requests. According to managing partner Vince Chirico, this approach is…
Where to Make Valentine's Day Dinner Reservations in Charlotte
Reserve a date night at one of these Charlotte spots offering special menus
Indaco Targets August Opening in South End
Indigo Road’s Steve Palmer gives a preview of his anticipated Italian restaurant coming to Atherton Mill
New England to New South: N.C. Red Opening in Plaza Midwood This March
I PICTURE IT LIKE THIS: It's of those gorgeous spring days in Plaza Midwood. Flower pots line front porches. A young family walks its dog, led by a sleeping child with one bare arm out of the stroller. And you’re…
On the Line with Todd Brinkman
Head of Eat & Drink for Charlotte Marriott City Center
Petit Philippe Helps Charlotteans Navigate Wine and Chocolate
The husband and wife owners of a Myers Park boutique help you shop for Valentine's Day
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit Coming to Charlotte
HOT LITTLE BISCUITS are coming to South End, and now customers can enjoy the rich, buttery confections for breakfast, lunch, or a late-night treat. Charleston-based Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit will open in a 1,350-square foot space at The Penrose, a new…
Resident Culture Named 10th Best New Brewery in the World
NEW BREWERIES are opening in rapid succession across the country, especially in a craft beer-crazed city like Charlotte, but few have drawn accolades as quickly as Resident Culture Brewing. The Plaza Midwood microbrewery opened in September 2017, winning over IPA lovers…
A Woman’s Place in the Kitchen
Five culinary professionals weigh in on the evolution of a woman’s role in a male-dominated industry
Restaurant Review: Rosemont in South End
It is what it is, Meaning, mediocre grub served past the hour when quality matters, this writer says
Meet the Charlotte Women Fighting for Food Justice
Access to fresh produce and nutritious meals is inequitable across Mecklenburg County. These gleaners, teachers, and visionaries are changing that. A new food revolution is coming, and its soldiers are armed with unwanted tomatoes, a portable skillet, and tenacity
Charlotte's Emerging Cocktail Trends in 2019
KEEPING UP with the latest food and beverage news is one of our favorite pastimes, and although the year has barely begun, we’re already spotting some emerging cocktail trends. In 2019, we’re looking forward to the rise of unexpected flavors,…
Can Food Heal? Charlotte Pastries and Cocktails Infused with CBD Just Might
ON THE FALL AFTERNOON we meet at Mitty’s Café in South End, Kendra Jeffress skips the handshake and goes straight for a hug. She offers me some coffee and one of her homemade CBD-infused muffins. As we sit down to…
New Coffee and Bottle Shop Coming to Villa Heights in Late Spring
The Hobbyist signs lease at 2100 NoDa
Kickstand Burger Bar Closes in Plaza Midwood
Kickstand Burger Bar, which has been part of the Plaza Midwood neighborhood for nearly nine years, announced its closure on Thursday. On the restaurant’s Facebook page, owners say, “It is with great regret that due to construction and renovation on…
The Story Behind Pinky’s White Trash Burger
IN THE EARLY 2000S, when the Penguin Drive-In was still open, Greg Auten had a problem in his kitchen: Every day, he threw out tons of uneaten fried pickles and onion rings. After leaving the Penguin in 2010, he opened…
