Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar Coming to StoneCrest at Piper Glen
Vivace owners bring upscale-casual Italian dining to south Charlotte
Food + Drink
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…
Bagel Throwdown: Owen's Vs. Poppy's
Comparing the two best bagel shops in Charlotte
Charlotte Restaurant Week Returns with 133 Places to Eat
See which notables have piqued our palates.
A Charlotte Beginner's Guide to Pairing Wine and Dessert
WE DON'T OFTEN put much thought into what we drink with our chocolate cake or apple pie, but some great wines pair well with dessert, adding a fun element to the final course. The basic rule for pairing wine and…
This weekend’s Charlotte craft beer events (Dec. 21-23)
New can releases from two breweries, a tropical party to chase the cold away and Shakedown with Santa. Here’s the final Charlotte craft beer rundown before the holidays. Merry merry, y’all. --Heist’s final can release of 2018 includes one…
The Charlotte Chefs to Watch in 2019
The city’s culinary masterminds on the rise
Charlotte Restaurants Serving New Year's Eve Dinner
Looking to treat your palate to something special for your last meal of 2018? Some of Charlotte's finest restaurants are serving New Year's Eve dinners that will ensure you end your year on the right note. Check out the below Queen City…
The Best Apps for Charlotte Foodies
If eating out—or ordering in—is a habitual part of your week, you need these food apps on your smartphone
The Charlotte Coffee Scene’s Best New Sips
A latte is just milk and espresso, right? For these new businesses, it’s a launching pad for so much more
This Atlanta-Based Gelato Company Is Betting on Charlotte
Honeysuckle Gelato opens in Optimist Hall in 2019, and another location is already in the works
5 Things to Know: Yafo’s New Dilworth Location
Spot opens on Tuesday, Dec. 18. Here’s what’s new
25 Best New Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019
An unranked rundown of the city's notable, recently opened spots
