The Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series returned to Charlotte yesterday with a slightly different format—and a surprising first result. This year, instead of individual chefs selecting their teams and then going head-to-head like they did in 2015, culinary professionals assembled in…
Block & Grinder opened its new location in Langtree, near Lake Norman, earlier this summer, but the beloved butcher shop and restaurant is expanding in more than just space. Jossie Perlmutter, formerly of The Asbury in the Dunhill Hotel, joined…
What to do with all those figs
Donuts, kronuts, food truck fare, and Olympic specials.
It's National IPA Day. So what's your favorite IPA, Mr. or Ms. Journalist?
Legion Brewing Beer Pairing Dinner at the U.S. National Whitewater Center Thursday, August 4, 7-9 p.m. The Whitewater Center’s River’s Edge craft dinners series includes five courses created by chef Michael Rayfield with five beers from a local brewery. This…
Planning on settling in Friday to cheer on Team U.S.A. during the Olympic opening ceremony? This may be one of the most poorly-planned games in recent history, but we can still toast our host country with these Rio-themed cocktails from local mixologists, including a…
Chef Chris Coleman and mixologist Todd Bayley are ready to talk about Stoke and Stoke Bar, the new concepts Marriott will launch here in mid-to-late August. Coleman, the hotel’s culinary director, is wearing a gray apron over a blue button-up…
Burgers and beer aren’t the only items on the menu at this neighborhood joint—positive vibes are a daily special
“Baptized in the Funk!” set for November 19 at Neighborhood Theatre
This savory pie is perfect for breakfast...or dinner.
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…
Donut sundaes, a pop-up dinner, wine tastings, and storytelling over dessert.
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…
Bottles available at Birdsong’s taproom beginning Tuesday
Santa Claus comes to town, breakfast goes 100% vegan, and the queen holds a feast.
The latest in Charlotte craft beer news
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…
The crew was invited to cook at the James Beard House. What could go wrong?
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…
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…
Stagioni's Frutto Passione combines fruit juice, hibiscus syrup, and spiced rum to offer refreshment.
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.
Sought-after NE-style IPA will be available in 4-packs, but probably not for long
Brewery will remain open and still house barrel/sour program
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…
Your Charlotte craft beer weekend events
Food is not the only draw at these area restaurants.
