A Cocktail Made for Spring
Bob Peters shares a cocktail recipe made with sparkling sake
Food + Drink
Upcoming Food Events (Apr. 7 – 13)
While not a special event per se, many area restaurants are rolling out their spring menus right now. Brighter, lighter flavors make it a great time to go back and visit a favorite or to try a new place. THURSDAY – SATURDAY…
Unknown Brewing bringing tastes from both Carolinas for latest can release
“Bound for Carolina” will be available in taproom beginning Friday
131 Main in Dilworth Closed Temporarily
131 Main in Dilworth is closed temporarily due to a fire that occurred last Friday. The three-alarm fire, which started in the restaurant's kitchen, is the second to affect the popular dining spot since 2012. A spokesperson for the restaurant said they do not have an…
Enchanté, Aix En Provence
French cuisine gets more flavor at new Myers Park restaurant
Upcoming Food Events (Mar. 31–Apr. 6)
A foraging trip, a pig-pickin', and a Spring Fest with baby ducks.
N.C. Beer Month kicks off with local releases, dinners and more
Friday marks the start of North Carolina Beer Month. And while there’s a strong argument that this designation could be made for every month of the year, it’s great to see the hundreds of events throughout the state. It shows…
Kid Cashew Can Stay
Mediterranean flavors find an historic home in Dilworth
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Food and Art
Editor's note, added April 21: Ashley Bivens Boyd, pastry chef at 300 East and Heritage, and Bob Peters, mixologist from The Punch Room, will also be at the dinner. The second Culinary Canvas dinner will combine the art of Rosalia…
5 Food Trends We Love
The list of food and drink trends is always long and ever-changing. Some never make their way to Charlotte, while others—doughnuts, street food, and sour beer—already have. Here’s a list of five national trends we’re watching take hold in our city.
Upcoming Food Events: Easter Edition
Make plans now for your Easter brunch
Celebrate seven years at Olde Mecklenburg this weekend
Anniversary party begins Friday with special release
Salud’s Nanobrewery Grand Opening Party Tuesday
Six beers will be on tap
Upcoming Food Events (Mar. 17–23)
Restaurant openings, collaborative dinners, cooking classes, food trucks, and a cheese tasting.
Anniversaries, releases and crawls all part of this weekend in Charlotte craft beer
As Charlotte Craft Beer Week continues, here are some other events to keep on your radar for this weekend: --This Saturday marks Salud Beer Shop’s four-year anniversary, and owner Jason Glunt is throwing a big party featuring some favorite beers…
Opening This Week: Comida
Plaza-Midwood restaurant with a fresh look at Mexican cuisine opens its doors Wednesday.
Upcoming Food Events (Mar. 10 – 16)
A lowcountry feast, a Carolina BBQ and wine dinner, and supper with Doc Porter's. Just to name a few.
Five can’t-miss events during Charlotte Craft Beer Week 2016
This Friday marks the beginning of the seventh annual Charlotte Craft Beer Week. It actually spans the course of 10 days now (not surprising, with the rise of breweries and craft bars in Charlotte over the last few years). From…
Roll With It: It's National Meatball Day
Celebrate National Meatball Day with recipes from the chefs of Mama Ricotta's and Stagioni.
The wait is over: Abari Game Bar officially opens March 26
Features more than 25 video games and full-service bar
Three Spirits: Brewing a New Life
Tabu Terrell quit his job as an ER doctor to open Three Spirits Brewing
Chef RJ Cooper No Longer With Marriott
Chef R.J. Cooper is no longer working with Marriott Center City. The James Beard Award-winning chef and the hotel recently parted ways, but neither party released specifics of the decision. Marriott confirmed the departure. Cooper came to Charlotte earlier this year from Washington,…
Upcoming Food Events (March 3-9)
Spaces are still open for the Fritz Winery Dinner at Heritage next week, and some tickets remain for Alton Brown's appearance at the Blumenthal Center in April. Until then, there is plenty to keep you busy, including a chance to wear your PJs in…
New releases from Birdsong, NoDa, Olde Mecklenburg, Triple C and Unknown
Here’s the latest on what’s new from local breweries, including a few beers designed for spring, a stout and the return of a beer named after an iconic movie: --Make your living easy by picking up Birdsong’s spring offering,…
Out of the Box: Benny Pennello’s & Pure Pizza
Since Charlotte’s best pizza spots were featured in our 2015 Best of the Best issue, much has changed. New ventures have popped up; beloved brands have expanded. Here are two additions already attracting regulars.
Quick Hits: A Local Cheese Guide
Get to know these Carolina cheese makers and cheesemongers
Charleston Eats: A 16-Stop Tour
A look at one of the best food cities in America
Now in its seventh year, Brawley’s Black & Blue better than ever
Sold-out festival this Saturday at Visulite Theatre
