THE WARMTH AND RICHNESS of risotto can ward off even the chilliest of days. This recipe, from Chef Matthew Krenz at The Asbury, adds sweetness from butternut squash. See where the restaurant landed on our 2018 50 Best Restaurants List here.…
Where to go during Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week (January 19-28).
NICHOLAS JAMES PHOTOGRAPHY Shane Graybeal, the new executive chef at RockSalt. New to Town Shane Graybeal, RockSalt’s new executive chef and a North Carolina native, comes to town from Chicago. Asheville chef William Dissen will split his time between the…
Editor's note: Verica confirmed that the name for the new restaurant in Elizabeth will be The Stanley. YOU'LL NOTICE the reigning No. 1 restaurant on the 2016 edition of our 50 Best Restaurants isn’t on this year’s list. Paul Verica, chef…
New openings. More accolades. And even some backdoor politics. Yes, it was another big and interesting year for craft beer in the Queen City. But among the hundreds of things that went on, what once again was missing was any…
Rare Roots Hospitality will open Fin & Fino, a seafood concept, in the spring of 2018. Rare Roots owner Jon Dressler signed a lease on the space formerly occupied by e2 emeril's eatery, Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant, in the Mint Museum building, back…
DINERS TODAY aren’t concerned only with food. Instagram-snapping foodies flock to restaurants for their artful culinary creations and unbeatable atmospheres. These Charlotte restaurants have us looking up from our plates for inspiration, and they deserve to be trending under #DesignGoals. …
Check out these NYE and New Year’s Day parties at local and area breweries
Jessica Bentley / Foodesign Associates You might know him from: The Unknown Brewing Co., The Punch Room, Zeppelin Hometown: Charlotte Lives in: Collingwood, near Madison Park Relationship status: Girlfriend, Amanda Britton of 204 North Pets: A rescued pit bull named…
Reigning Doughnuts’ walk-up window opened today at 3120 N Davidson St. And despite the cold, there was a consistent line of customers throughout the morning. Here’s a primer on what you need to know about NoDa’s newest dessert spot. 1.…
MOST MEALS OUT begin the same way. “I’d like the salmon salad, but without kale—and can you put the Gorgonzola on the side?” I ask. Or, “Is the filet grass-fed?” “Is the chicken organic?” No, I’m not trying to reenact a…
I REALLY THOUGHT I liked Malbec wines. I told Laura Maniec, master sommelier and owner of Corkbuzz in SouthPark, this when we started my wine profile session. The sessions are $35 and last about 45 minutes, and are usually held…
Charlotte restaurants with special New Year's Eve dinners.
These drinks are as photo-ready as they are complex
IT ISN'T a holiday dinner if you don’t face some kitchen mishap. We asked local chefs give their advice on several common dinner disasters. “I forgot to buy a turkey roasting bag! How can I still have a moist bird?” Don’t…
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Brewery returning its Russian Imperial Stout to bottles
Excuse the holiday pun, but it’s the most wonderful week for Charlotte craft beer. There are a couple times each year where a slew (sleigh?) of fantastic events come together in a 72-hour period, which makes you marvel at this…
Co-teachers include Chef Paul Verica and Chef Ben Philpott.
What you need to know regarding menus, closing times, and prices.
Triple C’s winter seasonal, Up All Night, has grown in popularity throughout the years since it was first introduced. The breakfast porter brewed with local coffee and honey has long been a fan favorite, and was the brewery’s first bottle…
Less than 40 tickets remain for annual event
Anniversary party this Saturday
AFTER THIS WEEKEND, the popular business Joe’s Doughs in NoDa will be closing, according to a post on its Instagram account on Friday. The donut shop started in 2014 in the kitchen of Joe Pepe and Jen Hall, finding popularity…
Second taproom scheduled to open in fall 2018
SHARING FOOD IS a heated subject with my friends. Some shield their dishes and fuss if you ask for a bite. Others (me) place their plate smack in the middle of the table, passing out food like Halloween candy. But,…
Eat your way through the neighborhood with this guide
SIX DAYS A WEEK, at 4:45 in the morning, you can find Andrew Tritten and Melanie Cannizzaro-Tritten in the kitchen of Bonterra Dining & Wine Room, where Melanie has worked for 16 years, with pots of locally grown tomatoes and…
