Food + Drink

'Tis Cookie Season

Come February, cookie season will be upon us - when all the Girl Scout children of your coworkers will offer you box after box of Thin Mints, Samoas, Savannah Smiles, Tagalongs, and more.

This Week in Pizza

Libretto's and Mellow Mushroom both have some news in the works -- one involves a birthday and the other involves ... blood?!

Quickie Review: Vivace

Vivace isn't a typical Italian restaurant, but the team is bringing out the best whether it's classic spaghetti and meatballs or black linguine with octopus

New vendors open in 7th Street Market

7th Street Public Market brought two additional vendors into its space over the weekend, both adding a sweet touch to the Carolinas-sourced market. Hazelnuts Crêperie fills a void with its collection of sugary and savory crepes, joining Pure Pizza, Local…

Now Open: The Improper Pig

The Improper Pig opened this week in Cotswold Village, turning what used to be Mama Fu’s into a barbecue joint. The restaurant is currently operating on a light schedule due to a meat smoker that awaits inspection, but plans to…

Where to Find: Lamb Dishes

Lamb is served widely overseas but seems to be a bit ignored here in the US. There are several Charlotte restaurants, however, where you can find the savory meat.

Open for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving can conjure up horror-show images of burned turkey, wet stuffing, and uncooked potatoes. To help combat all that, several restaurants will be open tomorrow.

5Church Heads South

It isn't too hard to want to daydream about warmer months, temperatures in the 80s, and lots of porch dining these days. Although also caught in this icy polar grip, Charleston, SC, will have a new addition for those of…

Hot Chocolate That Isn't Boring

IN WINTER, we crave hot cocoa. A few places in town add their own twist on the traditional cup. Try these three specialty versions of the sweet, chocolaty beverage.  Amelie’s French Bakery Curl up on the couch next to the side table with the framed…

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