Try one of these upgrades to the classic brunch cocktail, suggested by some of the best bartenders in town. Colleen Hughes, Haberdish Favorite tweak: Use lots of lime and house-made dill pickles. Pro tip: The added acid makes the drink pop…
Part of the Charlotte magazine neighborhood date series
Charlotte’s breweries continue to make a name for themselves, and nowhere was that more apparent than this past weekend in Denver. The 2018 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) saw local breweries win five medals, the most ever in a given year…
Once an afterthought, desserts are starting to be taken seriously in Charlotte. To get to know the pastry chefs driving that change, we asked them that simple question, with no explanation.
AS A PARENT, you know the story. Maybe it’s Friday after a long week or Tuesday night after swim lessons. Whatever day, whatever time, one thing is certain: Your kids went from zero to starving in a matter of seconds,…
The next seven days of Charlotte craft beer releases include a new can from Birdsong, a favorite from Wooden Robot bottled for the first time and Bold Missy’s first-ever bottle. Here’s a look: --When Wooden Robot first released its…
AS I HELD THE DOOR to Haymaker for my dinner companions, we could hear the buzz of a Monday night baseball crowd just down the block at BB&T Ballpark. Our group—three Charlotteans and two New Yorkers, all professional acquaintances beginning…
While spring is when many of Charlotte’s craft beer fall festivals take place, there are also a good number set for the fall, including the largest one in the Queen City. Plan ahead over the next two months; here’s the…
In Partnership with Village Tavern: Autumn weather is best-enjoyed al fresco, and if you've been searching for the perfect patio to frequent this fall, it's time to meet your match. Welcome to Village Tavern's spacious brick-paved patio, where twinkling lights draw…
Three new cans will be offered during Saturday’s event
SouthPark’s first brewery is open for business. After the usual permitting holdups (seriously, there has to be a better way than making people drive to Raleigh as a final step), Legion Brewing has secured everything necessary to throw open its…
COCO AND THE DIRECTOR IT'S NOT BASIC if it's not pumpkin spice, right? If you're craving some seasonal flavors to get you in the fall spirit, look no further than these Charlotte coffee shops pouring up autumn-inspired sips. …
When Your Mom’s Donuts first opened its Matthews shop in 2014 they didn’t have a fryer or a mixer. Owner Courtney Buckley and her staff would hand roll the dough and use a hotel pan on the stove to fry…
In Partnership with Visit Abingdon: It's always playtime in Abingdon. When you think of a robust culinary scene, it's likely that skyscraper visions come to mind, with big-name cities such as New York at the forefront. But what if…
South End dwellers were devastated when neighborhood bodega Common Market closed on July 31, 2016. The store had become a place for locals to relax, catch up, grab a sandwich, or sip on a beer—it filled the void of community connectedness that…
ON MY FIRST VISIT to Charlotte three years ago, my first stop was Price’s Chicken Coop. My second? Amélie’s in NoDa for coffee and a macaron to pull me out of a fried chicken haze. Charlotte is a city of…
FreeMoreWest’s first brewery will also hold a community event in October
The South End restaurant shows a beautiful interior is possible even on a tight budget.
Hop Off The Press releases Sept. 4; brewery/magazine party Sept. 8
Part of our Charlotte magazine neighborhood date series
Here’s the rundown for local cans and bottles being released over the weekend and yes, we’re extending the weekend to Monday – for good reason. Read on to find out why. --A week before its anniversary celebration (which will…
FROM BEHIND A PADLOCKED, BARBED-WIRE FENCE, the booming of a bass guitar and the clanging of electric strings echo through the air, like a party no one was invited to. The sounds of Led Zeppelin pour over a cracked concrete…
With all the talented restaurateurs and chefs bringing elevated dining experiences to the Queen City, it can be easy to get wrapped up in chasing the best new menu. Delicacies such as squid ink pasta, lobster mac-and-cheese, and beef tartare have…
IT'S BEEN open since 1962, but not much has changed at Price’s Chicken Coop in South End. Outside, Camden Road has become the heart of the neighborhood. Inside, guests still line up throughout the day, cash in hand, to get…
"THE BUILDING WASN'T by Frank Lloyd Wright, but I think there's something special here worth sharing with future generations," BoatYard Eats Co-Owner Dave Stockwell says, motioning to the renovated boat storage building behind him. We're at 18418 Statesville Road in Cornelius, where…
Also, info on Free Range’s first bottle release this weekend
The lobster and truffle pasta. AS MY GIRLFRIEND and I follow the host through the clean, bright dining room at Fin & Fino during the height of Saturday dinner service in uptown, I notice tables of people clearly enjoying themselves. Plates…
Commonwealth Park is gaining a new neighbor. In Eastway Crossing right by VisArt Video, aptly named EastSide Local Eatery (ESL) will offer coffee, juices, tea, smoothies, and vegetarian food. Of course, as the name suggests, ESL aims to support local Charlotte businesses. ESL's…
