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
SITTING AROUND the kitchen island at my in-laws’ house in New Jersey on an early fall evening, my husband Joe and I are tense with news we’re about to share. “So, I’ve decided to take that job offer in Charlotte,” Joe…
Saying farewell to cheese
West Charlotte spot has served up classic Italian fare for more than 60 years
There is no shortage of events in Charlotte for Memorial Day weekend, and that includes the local craft beer scene. Check out the rundown below: FRIDAY --After ringing in the warm weather two weeks ago with its ever-popular seasonal…
French-inspired restaurant Georges Brasserie, which opened in 2010 in SouthPark, will close its doors on Sunday, May 27. The restaurant says that the "Giorgios Hospitality Group has chosen to not renew its impending lease,” in an email sent out on…
LAST MONTH, Bottle Cap Group announced it would be introducing a back-to-basics tavern concept in the former Wu's Cajun Sea Food spot. Now, we have our initial look at the menu at Rosemont, which is slated to open in June.…
Event takes place at Park Road location Saturday
IN FEBRUARY of 2017, a small specialty coffee shop with an artsy exterior opened in the quaint downtown of Belmont. It doesn’t seem like much—a tiny slice of a building perched on the corner of Main Street across from the…
I'M SANDWICHED BETWEEN two couples on dates, the women on my left and right pivoted on bar stools to face men on their opposite sides. The pairs arrived as I took another sip of my cocktail at Zeppelin, an early 1900s-themed…
Tandur's Chef Hari Nayak explains the misconceptions about authentic Indian food
There’s a local craft beer release for each day this weekend. Plan accordingly with details below: --NoDa Brewing’s award-winning summer seasonal is back. NoDajito will be released in the taproom Friday beginning at 3:30. This Belgian witbier is infused…
PETER TAYLOR CELEBRATED MIXOLOGIST Bob Peters has announced that he has left his post as creative director of bar operations at The Ritz-Carlton's The Punch Room to start his own consultancy. In a Facebook post on Thursday, he shared the…
