Beef and Barley Soup
A big, steaming, delicious bowl of stew is perfect on a cold and dreary day; try this beef and barley recipe straight from my mama's recipe repertoire
Food + Drink
Olde Mecklenburg releases LoSo Ryeder
Also, an update on OMB's new location
Brooklynizing Charlotte
if you've never been to Brooklyn, you've never tasted the world's best bagels. Get excited, because now you won't need to trek to the Big Apple to experience the magic
Quick Pours: Queen City Brewers Festival recap, NC Brewers and Music Festival tickets on sale and yes, Hopslam is here
A look at recent events in the Charlotte craft beer community
Save Krazy Fish
Krazy Fish, an institution in Charlotte since 2011, is reaching out to the public for help as its Plaza Midwood home is threatened
An update on Unknown Brewing
Charlotte’s newest brewery nearing entering the local marketplace
Queen City Brewers Festival Preview
This year’s event is the biggest yet, along with a new location
Happier Hour at BAKU
BAKU in SouthPark is offering new eats and treats during Happy Hour -- meant to be enjoyed after a hard day's work with a cold drink in hand
Restaurant Week: Aria
Restaurant Week provided an opportunity to visit Aria Tuscan Grill: an uptown gem that since opening in 2010 has done Italian classics with a southern flourish just right
Update on Cantina 1511
Cantina 1511 will be making a big move out of its original Dilworth home
Quick Pours: Birdsong releasing Honey Pie, Upcoming Beer Dinners and more
A look at upcoming Charlotte craft beer events
Arts and Crafts Happy Hour
Italian food, wine, scissors, and construction paper are on the menu this week at La Tagliatella
Cajun Queen Strikes Several Notes
Restaurant an Elizabeth staple since 1985
Relish Carolina
Fun-loving brothers are back for another year of themed gatherings and event eating, starting with beer and cheese
Tupelo Honey: Old South and New
Tupelo Honey fills a void in South End left by a beloved establishment
Charlotte Restaurant Week
When else can you enjoy some of the best restaurants in Charlotte for amazingly low prices? January and July bring us the much anticipated Queen's Feast
NC Brewers and Music Festival expands to two nights
Greensky Bluegrass headlines 2014 event; tickets on sale Jan. 15
Brunch in South End
Nan and Byron's unveils its brunch this Saturday and Sunday. Look for bottomless mimosas, eggs, bacon, beets, and more.
Menu Makeover
NoDa's eclectic Heist Brewery is rolling out a new menu with an interesting new twist
Charlotte Wine&Food Weekend 2014
The 25th anniversary for the Charlotte Wine & Food weekend from April 22-26 has announced a long list of well-known chefs and restaurants to host Charlotte's biggest dinner party
Craft Beer and the Carolina Panthers’ playoff game
Charlotte’s breweries are ready for Sunday’s game; here’s a quick guide
British BBQ
Do Brits know about BBQ? I guess it's time we found out. On Sunday, January 12, British pitmasters Adam Morgan and Charles Patrick will visit Midwood on their U.S. research tour.
Quick Pours: All Ale to the Queen Tickets on Sale, Olde Mecklenburg’s Fat Boy Release/Bottle Share and Charlotte Beercast Teams Up with NoDa Brewing
A look at upcoming events in the Charlotte craft beer community
Beer and Cheese
Enjoy some delicious brews and some creamy, sharp, decadent cheeses this Wednesday night.
Crock Pot Love
The high temperature today is going to hover around 30. Here are a few dishes that require minimal work and limited trips out from under the blankets.
The Year Ahead: What to watch for in Charlotte's craft beer scene
Potentially four new breweries will highlight 2014
Holiday Detox: Part 2
Continue cleansing your system after all the cookies and cakes and butter and wine found its way in.
Holiday Detox, Part 1
With cookies, Christmas sangria, turkey, ham, potatoes laced with globs of butter, bread, cakes, candy, and more, you may seriously need a helping hand to get started on your 2014 health goals.
