Salud Beer Shop announces date, details for annual Release the Funk sour festival
“Baptized in the Funk!” set for November 19 at Neighborhood Theatre
Food + Drink
Pie For Breakfast
This savory pie is perfect for breakfast...or dinner.
Restaurant Now Open: 204 North in Uptown
PHOTOGRAPHS BY PETER TAYLOR The Heritage Breed pork chop is served over a classic Southern hoppin’ John and wilted greens. THE TONGUE-IN-CHEEK MESSAGE written on a chalkboard and hanging against a brick wall says a lot about this place—Soup of the…
Upcoming Food Events (Jul 28 – Aug 3)
Donut sundaes, a pop-up dinner, wine tastings, and storytelling over dessert.
How Cantina Became Babalu: See the Transformation
Babalu Tapas & Tacos opened Monday on East Boulevard, and it’s been one of the most hyped-up restaurant openings we’ve seen in a while. Before Babalu, however, the space was home to Cantina 1511—and the transformation of the building has been…
Birdsong, Free Range collaborate on barrel-aged Rice Rice Baby release
Bottles available at Birdsong’s taproom beginning Tuesday
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…
