Charlotteans of the Year 2016: The Kindreds
A day in the life of the husband-and-wife restaurant team that helped bring national attention to Charlotte’s restaurant scene— and had several more important accomplishments in their own house
Food + Drink
On the Line: Chef Mike Suppa
Executive Chef, Charlotte Douglas Airport, with HMS Host
Heirloom's New Menu: Approachable, Comfortable
We visited Chef Clark Barlowe right before he debuted his new menu last week, a menu designed to still feature the farm-raised and foraged items he is known for while offering dishes with broader appeal. The result is a list offering…
Upcoming Food Events (Nov. 18 – 23)
Food events to get you primed for Thanksgiving feasting.
Creating the Ideal Wine and Cheese Pairing
PETER TAYLOR Top row, from left: Goat Lady Dairy’s Providence, paired with pinor noir; Looking Glass Creamery’s Chocolate Lab, paired with pinot noir; Looking Glass Creamery’s Old Drovers Road, paired with chardonnay; and Prodigal Farms’ Candide, paired with chardonnay. Bottom right: Boxcarr’s Rocket’s Robiola, paired…
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…
Salud once again Releasing the Funk, to the delight of local sour fans
Annual sour festival will feature more than 40 breweries from across the country
Upcoming Food Events (Nov. 11–16)
Beer dinners, wine dinners, fundraising dinners, plus a donut-eating contest and a special deal for vets.
Beer Quest offers new and unique craft beer festival experience
Nov. 19 event at BB&T Ballpark will feature more than 35 breweries
Restaurateur Frank Scibelli Buys Into Heirloom Restaurant
Frank Scibelli, owner Midwood Smokehouse, Mama Ricotta’s, and Yafo, has purchased a minority share of Heirloom, a restaurant known for its commitment to locally sourced ingredients. Chef/owner Clark Barlowe says he is excited to have the support and guidance of…
Upcoming Food Events (Nov. 4 – Nov 9)
Get ready for the holidays, sip on cocktails, and eat good food for good causes.
A Fish Stew Fundraiser For Hurricane Matthew Victims
Chef Tim Groody of Fork! helps Chef Vivian Howard raise funds
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?…
Common Market South End Is Reopening, And It’s Such A Common Market Story
The new store is only 1,153 steps away from the old one, and will have a bigger patio
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…
Fried Chicken Friday: A Recipe from Kindred & Poole's Diner
Make that chicken 'SP,' please
Haberdish Serves Charlotte’s Turn-of-the-Century Eats
IN THE EARLY 1900S, the dirt roads that ran through what we call NoDa today were lined with simple, small homes. Each one was close enough to walk to Highland Park Mill No. 3, the large, brick textile mill where…
Upcoming Food Events (Oct. 27 – Nov. 2)
Halloween treats, special sips, and a community barbecue with history
Several spooky happenings in Charlotte craft beer this weekend
Events at Birdsong, D9 and more
Now Open: The Right Time for Rai Lay
South End gets a gem with sister restaurant to Deejai Thai
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…
