204 North Brings Industrial Glam into Fashion Uptown
After a much-anticipated wait, 204 North is a welcome addition to Uptown's food and drink scene.
Food + Drink
Triple C taking part in American Craft Beer Week’s “Biggest Small Beer Ever”
Collaboration recipe was done by breweries in all 50 states
Asbury Chef Chris Coleman Taking Over at Marriott
Chris Coleman, executive chef at The Asbury since 2013, is joining Marriott Center City to oversee its culinary programs. Coleman's last day at The Asbury was Friday. The restaurant won a 2016 BOB (Best of the Best) Award for Southern American cuisine, thanks…
Upcoming Food Events (May 12 – 18)
Local ingredients, beers, spirits, chefs.
Craft beer festivals abound this weekend, plus a homebrewers rally at NoDa Brewing
While I’m off on vacation (hunting down craft beer options in the Florida Keys can be a challenge), here’s what’s going on this weekend in Charlotte craft beer, including two festivals on Saturday: --The third annual South End Hops…
Heist Brewery takes bronze in 2016 World Beer Cup
Medal went to Brockwell, an English mild ale
Happy National Shrimp Day
Here's a recipe to help you celebrate
Take Mom Out For Mother's Day
It's not too late to plan for something special
Chef Aaron Rivera of Tapas 51 Beats Bobby Flay
Local chef earns bragging rights for his dish and his strategy
5 Best Patios in Charlotte
Charlotte diners wait all winter for patio season. Here are some of the top places to enjoy sustenance in the sunlight
N.C. Brewers and Music Festival, Unknown releasing Kitten Snuggles and Birdsong flies out west to Asheville
--This weekend marks the sixth annual North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival at Rural Hill in Huntersville. The event features more than 40 breweries along with a full day and night of music, and here’s the best part – you…
Other Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Things to do today besides tequila.
Strawberry Rhubarb Panna Cotta
Pastry Chef Ashley Boyd shares a tangy and fresh dessert recipe for spring.
NoDa debuting new Jam Session can as part of U.S. National Whitewater Center’s “River Jam”
Events at USWNC every Thursday and Saturday through September
FūD at Salud celebrating one-year anniversary this weekend
Party includes tap takeover, waffle-eating contest
Seoul Food's Fusion Earns Fans in South End
Seoul Food Meat Co. brings Korean back to Charlotte in barbecue fusion
Upcoming Food Events (Apr. 28 – May 4)
A sandwich festival, a wine festival, and more
Sea Level Serves Coastal Dishes in Uptown
Top: Raw oysters are marked for identification. Middle: Salmon comes with a side of black-eyed pea. CALL ME crazy, but I’ve always been a little wary of seafood restaurants that look out onto asphalt instead of saltwater. Without the ocean breeze and…
Sugar Shock: A Dinner of Just Desserts
Six dessert courses from six Charlotte chefs
To People Who Love The Patio At Mama Ricotta's
The patio at Mama's is one of the best in town, complete with a covered dining room and corner fireplace. If you frequent the Kings Road restaurant, you've probably noticed that its neighbors in Kings Pointe Shopping Center have all gotten exterior…
Upcoming Food Events (Apr. 21 – 27)
Enjoy your food with wine, tea, or beer.
Three Spirits releases its first bottle, sour event at Duckworth’s, Charlotte Smokeoff at Unknown and a bottle share by The Beer Exchange for a good cause
Your guide to the latest in Charlotte craft beer
Get Fresh With Spring Radishes
A plate of French breakfast radishes accompanied by sea salt and butter is one of those simple pleasures that can set my world right for a few minutes. A slightly more complex version (that it still very easy to pull off) replaces the butter with fresh…
Laissez les bon temps rouler with Louisiana Springfest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Brag alert: In less than 24 hours I’m heading to New Orleans for the first time. I’m pretty excited to sample the finest cuisine the city has to offer while also enjoying an incredible music festival (oh, the irony of…
Upcoming Food Events (Apr. 15–21)
This weekend, all eyes are on a group of Charlotte chefs who have traveled to New York City to cook at the James Beard House. The chefs participating in this special dinner are Ashley Body of 300 East and Heritage, Chris…
Update on 131 Main
Restaurant space is available for lease
Following launch of Craft Freedom, battle begins to try and change N.C. self-distribution law
Expect new bill to be introduced in 2017 state legislative session
A Cocktail Made for Spring
Bob Peters shares a cocktail recipe made with sparkling sake
