Food + Drink

Cheap Eats: 10 Under $10

➀ Price’s Chicken Coop Quarter-Chicken Dark      We could talk about the chicken, fried and surrounded by tater tots, hush puppies, a roll, and a cup of white coleslaw. We could talk about how to order: “Quarter-chicken dark,” and then,…

Cheap Eats: 20 Under $20

1. Carolinas Dish    Medium Plate with Banana Pudding Find Southern comfort—complete with sweet tea and cornbread—in owner Edna Roberson’s family recipes. Try a ketchup-covered slice of meat loaf with a side of black-eyed peas, which are tender, full of flavor,…

Cheap Eats: 5 Under $5

❶ Le’s Sandwiches & Cafe   Bahn Mi     Navigate the potholed parking lot at Asian Corner Mall, cash in hand, to reach your handsome reward: a sandwich at Le’s. Order the #6: juicy slices of grilled, marinated pork, layered…

Upcoming Food Events (May 27 – Jun 2)

If you've chosen to stay in town for the long weekend, there's still plenty to do, including a couple events geared toward the entire family. FRIDAY – SUNDAY (May 27 – 29) BEST OF THE RHONE VALLEY The staff have…

Abari: By The Numbers

ZACH PULLIAM always loved computers. After graduating from UNC Charlotte, he got an IT job at a bank, but still held on to his dream of owning an arcade bar. This spring, he opened Abari in NoDa, where he’s putting his…

Chaupaati: Indian Street Food, and Much More

The first time I enjoyed food from Chaupaati was last Thanksgiving. The office in which I work was holding a special potluck lunch before everyone disappeared for the holiday. Unexpectedly, the front half of the spread was Indian food. Some of the dishes were homemade, but…

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…

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