Birdsong, Free Range collaborate on barrel-aged Rice Rice Baby release
Bottles available at Birdsong’s taproom beginning Tuesday
Food + Drink
Upcoming Food Events (Jul 22 – 27)
Santa Claus comes to town, breakfast goes 100% vegan, and the queen holds a feast.
Thirsty Nomad opens, Red Clay Ciderworks celebrates one year and Charlotte Oktoberfest forced to cancel 2016 festival
The latest in Charlotte craft beer news
Toast 500 Years of Reinheitsgebot at Olde Mecklenburg this weekend
While Olde Mecklenburg Brewery has been in the news of late regarding its ad campaign, there’s also a pretty cool celebration going on this weekend at OMB honoring the German purity law. That’s right – the hard to say (and…
A Trip to New York with Four Charlotte Chefs and a Mixologist
The crew was invited to cook at the James Beard House. What could go wrong?
Have Pancakes With Charlotte Firefighters Tomorrow
The annual Firefighters’ Pancake Breakfast returns tomorrow morning to 7th Street Public Market. Enjoy stacks of blueberry and plain pancakes cooked by Charlotte firefighters during this family-friendly event presented by, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the NC Firefighters' Burned Children's…
Charlotte craft beer news and notes: Free Range Brewing anniversary, Olde Mecklenburg’s ad campaign and more
There’s been a ton of beer talk this past week in the Queen City. That’s nothing new, but definitely some decent discussions. Charlotte’s built quite a scene, and every voice deserves to be heard – no matter the opinion. I’ll…
Beat the Heat With This Cocktail
Stagioni's Frutto Passione combines fruit juice, hibiscus syrup, and spiced rum to offer refreshment.
Upcoming Food Events (July 14 – July 20)
200 kinds of jerky, a wine tasting webcast, a Korean dinner, 1/2 price burgers, and more to help get you through the summer doldrums.
Heist releasing Citraquench’l cans Wednesday
Sought-after NE-style IPA will be available in 4-packs, but probably not for long
Original NoDa Brewing taproom to temporarily close at the end of July
Brewery will remain open and still house barrel/sour program
Upcoming Food Events (July 8 – 13)
FRIDAY (JUL 8) WATERMELON DAY AT CHARLOTTE REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET Today is watermelon day at the city's largest farmer's market. Enjoy free watermelon samples from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m, pick up recipes for this high summer fruit, and enjoy live…
New releases from Sugar Creek and Unknown and an N.C. Brewers Draft party
Your Charlotte craft beer weekend events
Charlotte Restaurants Receive Wine Spectator Awards
Food is not the only draw at these area restaurants.
Viva Raw Takes It to the Streets
Local juice company brings nourishing refreshment right to you.
Celebrate Wooden Robot’s one-year anniversary Saturday with “Bash at the Bot”
Event will feature new beers and returning favorites
Upcoming Food Events (July 1 – 6)
Fun for the kids, fun for the adults, barbecue for everyone.
Triple C set to release Golden Girl in cans
Sister to Golden Boy available Saturday at taproom
The Bartender's Choice: Fernet Branca
A spirit that comes with a challenge
How #instabeerupCLT became the can’t-miss monthly event in Charlotte
Join in the fun at the two-year anniversary party this Thursday at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Blue Blaze opening continues Charlotte’s brewery neighborhood reach – and that’s a good thing
Blue Blaze Brewing is set for its grand opening this Saturday (more on that in a bit). There will undoubtedly be a packed house for this event if past local brewery openings are any indication. Everyone wants to check out…
Upcoming Food Events (June 24 – 30)
Wood-fired pizza, rose on the patio, plus other wine tastings and special culinary events.
Escaping the World with Dilworth's Foxcroft Wine Co.
A classic burger with grilled onions and truffle oil requires a big bite. DARK, GRAY CLOUDS were building in the western sky as I walked through the doors of Foxcroft Wine Co. in Dilworth. It was early evening, and a spring…
A Legion of Support at Plaza Midwood Brewery
Phil Buchy couldn’t fulfill his dream of opening a brewery without family and friends
Birdsong’s small batch Brett series won’t have you feeling Blue
All five Miles Davis-inspired beers will be on tap Thursday
What Dad Really Wants: Smoked Brisket
No way another tie stands up to this brisket.
Upcoming Food Events (June 17 – 22)
SATURDAY (JUNE 18) A MEETING OF THE CRAFTS: BEER, CHOCOLATE, & STORYTELLING The Secret Chocolatier, Growler USA, and storyteller Faye Fulton team up to host this event, which will take place at The Secret Chocolatier’s Ballantyne location. Guests will sample three craft beers, each paired with a dessert…
