'Tis the Season for: Butternut Squash
From soups and stews to tangines and simple roasting, the butternut squash lends itself to a variety of recipes
Food + Drink
A better list of beers for NFL teams
Just because your team stinks doesn't mean your craft choice has to
Cooked, Corked, and Poured
A four-course menu at a world famous chef's restaurant for a reasonable price? Sign us up.
Why craft beer in cans is catching on
NoDa Brewing Company is the latest to join the canned craze with Jam Session and Hop, Drop 'n Roll
Bonterra's Seasonal Dinners
Fresh butternut squash, rich venison, earthy mushrooms, and sweet crisp apples will dot the culinary landscape at Bonterra this month
Third Annual Brewer's Ball in Charlotte taking place this weekend
Event featuring local breweries benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Chocolate is Always the Answer
Chocolate cake is an absolute good, and this recipe with leave your guests wanting more and more and more and oh my god it's gone already.
Farewell, Summer
Picnics, beach parties, and late-night fun should punctuate this, the unofficial last weekend of the summer
It's the Great Pumpkin Debate, Charlotte Beer!
Looking at both sides of the "seasonal creep" issue
Trouble with your Service?
Inattentive wait staff, unconcerned hosts or hostesses,rude patrons, or cold food - everyone has experienced the horrors of poor service
NoDa Brewing Company collaborates with Matrimony for special release
Charlotte-based band will also perform at the brewery
Two Charlotte breweries celebrating anniversaries this weekend
Triple C and Heist will host parties in honor of their first year
Dear Mexican Food:
Cantina 1511 in Dilworth offers a mix of the traditional and the eclectic for south of the border flair
Global Sweets in Charlotte
Multicultural treats can be found in our own backyard
The Naked Tart's Raw Approach
N.C. treats are vegetarian and gluten-free
Patio Season at Fireside
A new Cornelius restaurant gets fired up
New Shop Worth Its Salt
Salts of the Earth brings new flavor to 7th Street Public Market
Expanded growler sales in N.C. move closer to becoming a reality
Rulemaking process can go forward, but actual fills still likely a couple months away
The Easiest Salmon
Packed with protein and essential nutrients, salmon is a quick, easy, and wonderful option for tonight's dinner
Opening a brewery: easier said than done
Many talk about it, but there's a huge risk/reward involved
How Hot is Too Hot?
The caipirinha laced with habanero peppers looks amazing on paper, but the spice factor may leave even seasoned chili-heads begging for a chance to cool down
Upcoming releases
Collaborating, cask conditioning and barrel aging highlight new local craft offerings
New York Style Pizza: A Journey
My hunt for NYC pizza continues as I finally taste Libretto's pie.
Queen City Brewers Festival announces new location, nonprofit partner
Local-only craft beer event moves to N.C. Music Factory
Summer Herbs: Gin and Tonic
A combination of the freshest summer herbs and the cool spice of gin makes this hot-weather drink a great go-to
News Bite: Whole Foods
The natural and organic grocer heads to Lake Norman
Frankly, A Grand Opening
Forgive all of the hot dog puns, but this opening was red hot (sorry) and droves of people descended on the JJ's new Ballantyne spot
The greatness and stupidity of IPA Day
Craft beer's most popular style now has its own day, but is that necessary?
