Food + Drink

Mangia, Mangia

“SHE WOULD CREATE these amazing meals out of this tiny, ’50s kitchen,” Victoria Custodi Zabel says of her Aunt Pia, the namesake of the new Zia Pia Imports at 7th Street Public Market (“zia” means “aunt” in Italian). “I think she…

Aleigh Acerni,

Musical Chairs at Bakersfield

It’s all about the honky-tonk at this spot, now serving up Mexican food in Dilworth

Aleigh Acerni,

Cantina 1511: Expanding the Border

New location on Park Road solidifies the Mexican eatery’s brand

Sarah Nowicki,

The Ritz-Carlton's Sweet Changes

New pastry chef Heidi Kabath brings culinary prowess plus new holiday cooking classes for all things dessert

Sarah Nowicki,

Southern Season in Charlotte

Christmas shopping just got more regional -- Southern Seasons will open a retail spot in SouthPark just in time for holiday shopping

Sarah Nowicki,

Catch a buzz as the Hornets Pop-Up Party Tour invades local breweries

Stops at Olde Mecklenburg, NoDa, Sugar Creek and Triple C over the next two weeks

Matt McKenzie,

Christmas is Coming ...

The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge has lots to offer for the upcoming holiday season. We're giving you the lowdown so you can get those reservations ready.

Sarah Nowicki,

Where to Find: Pumpkin Dishes

This weekend head out to one of these fine Charlotte restaurants and sample a plate of pumpkin

Sarah Nowicki,

Sugar Creek Brewing’s official grand opening this weekend

Festivities will feature live music and giveaways

Matt McKenzie,

Quickie Review: Breakfast at Amélie's

Amélie's has been a Charlotte go-to for awhile now, and it's for good reason

Sarah Nowicki,

Good Bottle celebrating two years with an all-day party Saturday

Event will feature breakfast, live music, bottle share and of course, good beer

Matt McKenzie,

Take Me Back to Baklava

Cold weather and sticky sweet desserts seem to go hand in hand; baklava is a classic Greek dessert that can be found all around Charlotte

Sarah Nowicki,

Secret Chocolate Dinners

If you like chocolate (and you probably do because who doesn't), The Secret Chocolatier if offering very sweet events in the coming weeks ...

Sarah Nowicki,

This weekend in Charlotte Beer: Mecktoberfest at Olde Mecklenburg; Good, Sour and Wild Tap Takeover at Good Bottle and Clips Beer & Film Tour at Independence Park

Your guide to what's going on in the local craft scene

Matt McKenzie,

Triple C to add cans, expand by January 2015

3C IPA and Golden Boy Blonde will be first cans to hit shelves

Matt McKenzie,

Local Chef Honored

Bruce Moffett, of the Moffett Restaurant Group, was recently honored by JWU

Sarah Nowicki,

An Opening Date for Passion8

Passion8 has been in a long transition in moving from Fort Mill to Elizabeth, but the wait is nearly over ... we promise.

Sarah Nowicki,

Birthday Bounty at BLT

In honor of its 5th birthday, BLT is offering diners a very special $5 menu including $5 drinks, desserts, appetizers, and more.

Sarah Nowicki,

Queen City Brewers Festival moving to Bojangles Coliseum in 2015

Event set for January 31 and will once again feature local breweries

Matt McKenzie,

Your guide to 2014 Charlotte Oktoberfest

Southeast’s largest beer festival celebrating its 16th year this Saturday

Matt McKenzie,

Beer & BBQ: A match made in heaven

The Ballantyne bbq joint will host a dinner next Tuesday, September 30, featuring four courses paired up with Triple C's beers. Cost is $30 per person.

Sarah Nowicki,

AZN Wine 'n Dine

This week, AZN Azian Cuisine will host a dinner featuring some of Biltmore's finest wines

Sarah Nowicki,

The Summit Room: Southern Fare, Global Spin

The Summit Room, from the owner of The Mayobird, is a dinner-only spot with a homestyle meets global aesthetic. On a Thursday night, people in rocking chairs dine on the porch, and hungry visitors climb the patio steps to The…

Sarah Nowicki,