Michael Rouleau, a Connecticut-raised Philadelphia Eagles fan, is the new executive chef at La Belle Helene, a French brasserie opening in uptown later this year. He’ll also oversee Parliament Coffee, which shares the address of 300 S. Tryon St, as well…
Rideshare company also announces official partnership with CIBA
Tompkins Hall, the 146,000-square-foot old gingham mill undergoing a major facelift, has just announced three more enticing tenants to expect in the food hall. The massive, mixed-use space off of Parkwood Avenue will feature office and retail spaces in addition to…
IN SAN FRANCISCO sourdough country nearly 40 years ago, Peter Reinhart began experimenting with bread recipes. One night, he made bread following Julia Child’s precise recipe and the baguettes came out just as they should, long and cylindrical like a…
IT'S ALMOST 10 A.M. in Zagreb, Croatia, when my husband Jon and I step off the plane. The thought of what we’d be doing in our native time zone, an eight-hour difference, makes our eyes droop. But soon our bleary…
CONVERSATIONS ECHOED around the lobby of the Hilton in Greenville, South Carolina, which was packed with guests for the town’s annual Euphoria Greenville food, wine, and music festival, held each September. As the home of Michelin, the tire company and…
Brunching on a budget? Get more booze for your buck at these Charlotte brunch spots serving bottomless mimosas.
DURING A RECENT TRIP to California, I was surprised to find one of my favorite cheeses on the menu at a popular gastropub in Corona del Mar. This wouldn’t have been a big deal, except that the cheese was from…
CARROLL PERRY has worked for Stitzel-Weller, a maker of bourbons including Bulleit and Blade & Bow, for nearly 50 years. His first job was in advertising; today, you’ll find him at the distillery’s front gate, greeting visitors and directing them to…
Wine, food, and that dreamy California sunshine overwhelm the senses here
JJ Grey and Mofro headlining this Sunday
BALMY SUMMER AFTERNOONS and evenings spent picnicking or lounging on a porch call for a bottle of chilled wine. The best are ones enjoyed with friends, and seem to go down a little too easily. While you may already have…
TWENTY-FOUR OUNCES of beef arrive in front of me, and I can’t help but stare at the massive rib eye, drenched in gravy and surrounded by fingerling potatoes. Typically, I’d order 10 ounces, maybe 12 tops, but it’s my birthday and…
Targeting June 25 as official date
When it comes to hot dogs, Vic the Chili Man doesn't mess around. You may remember the colorful character from his 2017 Charlotteans of the Year recognition—the chili dog, hot dog, and brats cook dishes dogs on Tryon Street during the…
Charlotte is getting another self-serve craft beer bar. It was announced Tuesday that a Pour Taproom will open this August in Plaza Midwood. This will be the fourth Pour Taproom in North Carolina. With three other successful spots in Asheville…
Captain Jack’s Tavern will feature five OMB taps
Larry Schreiber, executive chef of Good Food on Montford, has signed on to open a steamed bun and ramen spot at Tompkins Hall. Named Bao + Broth, the restaurant will be underneath the Moffett Restaurant Group umbrella, owned by chef…
This Sunday, if you don’t know, is Father’s Day. There’s no feeling quite in the world like being a father, and the joys your children bring to everyday life. And while one of the most tired and drawn-out subjects in…
The weather's finally nice. Enjoy it on one of Charlotte's best patios.
Bulla Gastrobar opened their seventh location in the Southeast and first in Charlotte today in SouthPark. The Spanish tapas restaurant, owned by restaurateur Carlos Centurion of the Centurion Restaurant Group, is led by chef Mathew Turney and features a modern spin on…
Another one of Charlotte’s head brewers has made the decision to depart the Queen City. Charlotte Magazine has confirmed that Heist’s Eric Mitchell will leave the brewpub next month to head up brewing operations at a new brewery in Pinehurst.…
Baja-style restaurant Cabo Fish Taco will open a Ballantyne location in late fall, the restaurant says. It will be adjacent to the new Potbelly Sandwich Shop in the Brigham Building at 11625 N. Community House Rd. (This Potbelly location will…
Two-story rotunda building will feature two bars, a huge outdoor patio and private event space
Pop your own pizza in the oven or on the grill for an easy way to entertain. Food writer Cat Carter shares the best ingredients to keep it seasonal and local
New and returning cans highlight what’s ahead the next few days at local breweries. Here’s a rundown: FRIDAY --NoDa Brewing’s NE-style IPA is back for another run. Good Will Hopping, which features Citra, CTZ, Simcoe and Summit hops, comes…
GOOOAAALLLLL! Few things compare to watching a heated soccer match with some of the sport's diehards. Beers clank, spilling onto outfits, and vocal chords stretch when an underdog team sneaks the ball beyond the opposing keeper's grasp, with fans singing…
Three events, beginning Friday at Camp North End
