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Hot Stuff: Jalapeños
Jalapeños spice up menus across the city
News Bite: Nova's Bakery to open new location
Driving down South Boulevard last week, I saw the new sign going up on the twee little building that used to house Laurel Market's second location (1515 South Blvd.). It'll soon be turned into a new location for Nova's Bakery—they…
Beyond the Brochures: A Local’s Guide to Charlotte
A longtime local offers up his picks for the best places to eat, drink, see live music, and more in Charlotte
Win a year's supply of Krispy Kreme!
Krispy Kreme will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location at 119 N. Sharon Amity Rd. on Sept. 24. (The "hot now" sign turns on promptly at 6 a.m., and yes, there will be a drive-thru.) The first 100…
Local Chef Competes in "Extreme Chef"
Charlotte's own Susanne Dillingham (otherwise known as The Tiny Chef) is one of seven chefs from around the country who were (literally) dropped into a remote location to compete by cooking in extreme conditions as part of the Food Network's show, Extreme Chef.
Atherton Market announces new hours
Starting one week from today, Atherton Market on South Boulevard will expand its operating hours, opening Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The market offers farm goods plus prepared foods, plant and garden supplies, home and bath…
Maverick Rock Taco Opens
Maverick Rock Taco, the new concept on Montford Avenue from Xenia Hospitality Group (Ilios Noche, Nolen Kitchen, Big View Diner) is now open—or at least, the bar is open.
News Bite: Changes coming to FS Food Group
Over the next several months, restaurateur Frank Scibelli's FS Food Group is planning some big changes. The group recently sold Cantina 1511 to a South Africa-based company (although they remain partners), and is focusing its efforts on its remaining restaurants. Here's the…
Beyond the Dough
The story behind the lamb sausage pizza at the new Wolfgang Puck Pizza | Bar
Southern Surprise at Delta's
Delta’s Restaurant serves up down-home favorites in a stylish setting
Uptown Encore: Rooster’s
Rooster’s second location is something to crow about
News Bite: Sweet Lorraine's Bakery opening
Chef/owner Christine Guerriero will open Sweet Lorraine's Bakery (220 East Blvd.) this Friday, July 6. The bakery, named for Guerriero's late mother, Lorraine, will offer French- and Italian-inspired desserts, cookies, pastries, breakfast treats, cakes, tarts, and artisan breads—plus locally roasted…
Blind Item: Worst lunch experience ever?
Yesterday I tried unsuccessfully to grab some takeout from a local restaurant (which shall remain nameless). I was unsuccessful in my attempt despite the facts that: I had tried to call ahead, but no one answered. (I left messages.) The…
Queen's Feast returns July 20-29
Queen's Feast is back, and this time around, more than 100 restaurants will participate—including several newly opened restaurants such as 5Church, e2 Emeril's Eatery, Blackthorne Restaurant, Malabar Spanish Cuisine, and Levant Mediterranean Cuisine. The basic concept hasn't changed: each restaurant…
Drinks with Susanne Dillingham
The Tiny Chef dishes on her dream catering job, local farms, and her sunny side
Moonshine Mixology
Get in on the moonshine renaissance with one of these refreshing cocktails
Do the Twist
Craving something salty? Here’s a look at the city’s best pretzels
5Church Frenzy
The enigmatic new restaurant shakes up the city’s dining scene
Chow Down Uptown is back!
Chow Down Uptown, the popular food truck festival, kicks off its summer schedule on Thursday, June 14 from 5-9 p.m. Thirteen truck vendors will participate at the event, which will be hosted in the 7th Street Station parking lot (224…
Grand openings for Quaker Steak & Lube and American Roadside Burgers this week
June 6, 3 p.m.: Quaker Steak & Lube will celebrate the opening of its new Pineville location (10405 Centrum Pkwy.), which will offer seating for 375 people including a patio and two bars. The restaurant will feature spinning motorcycles hanging…
Local chefs head to the James Beard House
Executive chefs from The Mother Earth Group—including Chef Blake Hartwick of Something Classic, Chef Alyssa Gorelick of Fern, and Chef Marc Jacksina of Halcyon—are heading to New York to create a collaborative Southern-Inspired Artisanal Dinner at the James Beard House…
Throwback Hotspot: Ten at Park Lanes
A South Park institution gets a striking update—complete with craft brews and moonshine on tap
Moveable Feast: The Market Kitchen
A new restaurant concept pops up all over town
Mooresville Ice Cream Parlor Re-opens
This Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., Mooresville Ice Cream Company (186 N. Broad St., Mooresville) will celebrate the opening of its newly renovated ice cream parlor. The company's original ice cream stand opened 88 years ago in the same…
Get fired up for National Barbecue Month
If you haven't heard, May is National Barbecue Month. You can celebrate at home with your own grill, of course...or you could check out what two local barbecue joints are serving up for the occasion. Midwood Smokehouse (1401 Central Ave.,…
Morton's Hosts Wine Dinner for Race Week
Some folks prefer chicken wings and beer for Race Week. For others, a four-course wine dinner is more like it. For the latter group, Morton's is here to provide. On May 24, the uptown steakhouse is hosting a wine dinner…
7th Street Public Market To Hold Grand Opening
7th Street Public Market, the new "city market" located uptown in the former Reid's space on, yes, Seventh Street, is ready for its coming out party. The market has been undergoing a soft opening since the fall, while it tweaks…
