Food + Drink

Hot and Steamy

It's pretty freaking cold out, but instead of reaching for the typical hot cocoa or tea, try one of these interesting and different hot beverages.

Sarah Nowicki,

Triple C hosts “Hops and Shops” this Wednesday

Brewery also now has Bourbon Barrel Aged Up All Night bottles for sale

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Sake Tastings

Yama Asian Fusion is hosting a Sake tasting this Wednesday. What better way to take away all that stress after beating your way through crowds at the mall?

Sarah Nowicki,

This Weekend in Charlotte Craft: Yule Bock/Weihnachtsmarkt at Olde Mecklenburg, Event Horizon release at Duckworth’s, Birdsong’s second anniversary and more

Events galore for the Queen City beer community

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Too Much Turkey

Wondering what to do with those turkey leftovers you may still be working through? Here are a few recipes that'll help put a dent in that freezer bag full of dark and light meat.

Sarah Nowicki,

Birdsong Brewing celebrates 2 years with special bottle release

Puppies on Penguins will be available at the taproom beginning Sunday

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Bring on the Mexican

The Tex-Mex chain will open a new eatery in Charlotte which, among other things, features a hot sauce bar.

Sarah Nowicki,

Happy Thanksgiving!

From all of us here at Charlotte Magazine to you, our readers, happy thanksgiving -- we're thankful for all of you

Sarah Nowicki,

New info for two of Charlotte’s top beer events, Black & Blue and Queen City Brewer’s Festival

Grab your tickets soon, both will sell out

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Baku Brings New Flavors to SouthPark

A trendy and traditional take on Japanese cuisine

Sarah Nowicki,

Giving Back

Community Culinary School of Charlotte has announced a way to give back this season with their Miracle on Distribution Street project

Sarah Nowicki,

Uptown Gets Fresh, New Bakery

Bread pudding is a standout at Fourth Ward Bread Co.

Aleigh Acerni,

Elizabeth Avenue Eats

The blocks between Hawthorne Ave. and Charlottetowne Ave. are poised to become a new foodie favorite

Jodi Helmer,

Charlotte craft beer happenings this weekend

Area breweries offer new releases, food wars and live music

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Peculiar Cocktail Academy

Dandelion Market will host the Hendrick's Peculiar Cocktail Academy on Wednesday, November 20

Sarah Nowicki,

Charlotte Beer Babes team up with NoDa Brewing for Sweet Notations

This sweet potato porter will be released at the brewery Tuesday

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Winter releases from Olde Mecklenburg, NoDa, Birdsong and Triple C

Keep warm with these local offerings (and yes, there's a Cold Mountain update, too)

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Cozy Winter Soup

There are few things in life more comforting than sitting under a blanket and partaking in a bowl of homemade soup ...

Sarah Nowicki,

Craft beer garden opens at Time Warner Cable Arena

Four Charlotte breweries are represented, with nine total N.C. breweries offering craft beer at Bobcats, Checkers games and concerts

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Whole Hog BBQ

Sam Jones, the grandson of the designated "King of BBQ" Pete Jones, will be on hand at Midwood Smokehouse on November 20 for a a feast with all the trimmings.

Sarah Nowicki,