Food + Drink

New bottle releases from Birdsong, Triple C and Wooden Robot

When prepping your Thanksgiving Day menu, it's of vital importance that you don't leave out one of the most important items: beer. Thankfully (no pun intended), three Charlotte breweries have perfectly timed bottle releases over the next week to help…

Joe, Katy Kindred Opening Second Restaurant

PETER TAYLOR Joe and Katy Kindred in their namesake Kindred Restaurant.  JOE AND KATY KINDRED, owners of Kindred Restaurant, have signed a lease on a second restaurant. The new one, a concept called Hello, Sailor, will be in the former Rusty…

On the Line: Matthew Krenz of The Asbury

Executive chef since: May 14, 2016 Age: 31 Previous restaurants: Four Square in Durham, Passion8 Favorite sports team: Panthers, any soccer Relationship status: Girlfriend, Rachel, developer with Milhaus Pets: King Charles Cavalier spaniel named Kenzie Neighborhood: South Charlotte/Huntingtowne Farms Who is a chef you look up to nationally?…

New bottle releases this week from Triple C and Unknown Brewing

There's nothing but treats this Halloween week for Charlotte craft beer fans, as two local breweries are set to release their latest bottles. It all starts Tuesday at Triple C Brewing, with the brewery bringing back its acclaimed Eyes of the World. This smoked…

Meet the Ghost of Stagioni

Drew Dodd was working alone in the kitchen at Stagioni, where he is executive chef, and sat his chef’s notebook on a counter. It wasn’t near the edge, he points out, it was in the middle of the counter. He…

Despite the Hype, Babalu Misses the Mark

ONE OF MY FRIENDS sets down her fork and makes a declaration: “This would be amazing if I were hammered.”  A bowl of Mexican street corn.  And with that, the three of us order cocktails, never mind that it’s not long…

Upcoming Food Events (Oct. 20 – 26)

THURSDAY (OCT 20) FALL IN ITALY DINNER AT FRAN'S FILLING STATION A few seats are left for the "Fall in Italy" dinner: four courses and four wines for $40. Enjoy fig flatbread bites, seared scallops with white beans and escarole, and chicken saltimbocca with autumn vegetables…

Sycamore Brewing celebrating 2 years with huge party Saturday

Since opening in November 2014, Sycamore Brewing has stormed mightily into Charlotte's craft beer scene. To wit:   Its Southern Girl Lager was awarded a bronze medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival (American Style Light Lager category) after just one…

Will Travel for Inspiration: Batch Craft Chocolate

The packaging for Batch Craft chocolate is simple: a rectangular envelope the color of Kraft paper, a white sticker with the company's logo, a round stamp to indicate the batch. This simplicity is what caught my eye at Free Range Brewing, where I found…

"It Doesn't Get More Local Than This"

Zio Casual Italian is hard to find. It’s off Providence Road, blocked from sight by the Boston Market on the corner. The classic Italian eatery, though, is almost the complement to Boston Market’s over-produced, cafeteria-style service. You can see that…

Upcoming Food Events (Oct 14 – Oct 19)

  This weekend is a perfect time to take the family out and get some pumpkins at a local pumpkin patch. One place you can head to is Sky Top Orchard, which offers pumpkins but also you-pick apples to enjoy in…

Soul Food Sessions

Lovers of soul food, take note: a group of Charlotte chefs are getting together to host a dinner called "Soul Food Sessions" this coming Tuesday at @Dawn Cafe. The four-course affair will feature dishes that represent each chef's personal interpretation of soul food. The five chefs, all of whom are African-American, hope to surpass the…

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