A Better Gyro: The Story of Gréco Fresh Grille
When Vasili Pahountis couldn’t find a good gyro in his new home, he began selling his own
Food + Drink
Celebrate the holiday weekend with these local beers
With America’s birthday approaching, several local breweries are releasing beers just in time for your cookout, lake party or to enjoy on a long weekend. Here’s the scoop: FRIDAY, JUNE 30 --Whether it’s the haze, the juice or the…
On the Line with Flipside's Chef Amy Fortes
Meet the owner/head chef of Flipside Cafe
#instabeerupCLT celebrating three years with exclusive Birdsong beer
Berry Superstitious on tap for Thursday’s event
How Heist Brewery Became a Leader in Charlotte Beer
How Heist went from an afterthought in the city’s craft beer scene to producing the best beer in town
Sycamore Brewing launches new cans, redesign
First rollout from brewery’s North End production facility
Charlotte's 50 Best Craft Beers
THE CRAFT BEER produced in Charlotte and surrounding cities is among the best in the country. But how do the beers rank against each other? That’s where the fun begins. Matt McKenzie has covered Charlotte’s beer scene for this magazine since…
Stone Table: On Trend in Monroe
Spot has its pulse on what’s new in food
Pre-NBA Draft, G.O.A.T. Dines at Stoke
It must have been a long workday for the Charlotte Hornets staff, because Michael Jordan and several folks in business attire were spotted having dinner at Stoke last night. With the NBA draft taking place tonight, we can imagine MJ is having intense…
Triple C releasing first beer from sour program
Head Rush Brett IPA will be available Sunday at the taproom
Tommy's Pub Has a New Home
UPDATE: Tommy's Pub will open its new location on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m. The spot will be cash-only for now. Beloved Plaza Midwood dive bar Tommy’s Pub has found a new home. It will reopen later this year on…
After "Southern Fried," We Tried A Juice Cleanse
During more than a month of researching the best fried foods in town for our June Southern Fried issue, our bodies took a flour-dredged, grease-filled beating. So we decided to give our digestive systems a break with a three-day juice…
Photos: On The Menu at Ramen Soul
Tim and Melanie Groody, owners of Fork! in Cornelius, opened a ramen restaurant last week called Ramen Soul. It's a place where the two can have a little fun, both in the kitchen and out—the dining room has a serious…
Charlotte’s Latino Food Scene Focus of SFA Symposium
WHEN THE SOUTHERN FOODWAYS ALLIANCE brings its summer symposium to Charlotte next weekend, attendees won’t be touring the usual white-tablecloth suspects. Instead, they’ll sample puerquitos from Las Delicias bakery, take a Central Avenue grocery store crawl, and engage in conversations…
True Pizza's Owners Opening Diner in Plaza Midwood
The folks behind True Crafted Pizza are opening a diner in Plaza Midwood. The diner’s name hasn’t been decided yet, but co-owner Ken Martino says it will be reminiscent of a classic New York City spot—with sandwiches, dinner classics, burgers,…
NoDa Brewing partners with Tedeschi Trucks Band for Wheels of Soul Craft Brews
Peach Slide Pale Ale release leads up to July 16 concert in Charlotte
Checking in at Resident Culture
Plaza Midwood brewery aiming to open soon
Drink A Negroni, Donate to Charity
Negroni Week started on Monday, and 20 bars in the Charlotte area are participating in Imbibe Magazine's fundraiser this year. Not familiar with the classic cocktail? It's a slightly bitter drink, made most often with gin, an amaro (such as Campari),…
Meet the Smoker Behind Mac's Speed Shop's Big Memphis Showing
MAC'S SPEED SHOP competed in the annual Memphis in May competition last month, bringing home a second-place finish for their whole hog cooking. The Memphis contest is one of the most prestigious barbecue competitions in the world, with names such…
Tim Groody's Ramen Soul Opens This Week
Ramen Soul, a new ramen spot in Mooresville, will open for service on Wednesday. The restaurant is owned by Tim and Melanie Groody, owners of Fork! in Cornelius, which is known for its quality sourcing; chef Tim Groody is one of…
Local beer spotlight this weekend on releases, anniversaries and grand openings
--Just in time for the warm summer days comes the yearly release of Birdsong’s summer seasonal beer, Fake Plastic Trees. This refreshing hoppy wheat will be available at the taproom beginning Thursday at 3 p.m. (You can read my Radiohead…
Sip Single Barrel Bourbon in Charlotte This Summer
Rare Roots Hospitality has a private stash of Eagle Rare
Unknown names new head brewer
Brewery also undergoing renovations both inside and out
Charlotte's Black Chefs Redefine Soul Food
SOME GUESTS, bellies tucked up against long tables at Luca Modern Italian Kitchen, are here to support their favorite chefs. Others made a reservation to dine this Monday night in February to learn about African cuisine, many knowing it’s the…
A Box of Old Cookbooks Brings a Connection to the Past
THE OLIVER COVER of The Sandlapper Cookbook screams 1970s. I find it toward the bottom of an overstuffed file box that Chef Bruce Moffett lets me rummage through one evening before his restaurant, Stagioni, opens for dinner. It is like my…
First Look Inside Salud Cerveceria, Opening June 3
Charlotte’s newest brewery will feature a cultural community feel
Fried Chicken Doesn't Just Belong to Native Southerners
A James Beard Award-winning writer sees the future of Southern food on a plate in Charlotte
Revisit: New Perspectives at Heirloom Restaurant
Exploring the new and approachable a la carte menu
