Il Bosco Ristorante Brings Al Dente to Davidson
A small Davidson restaurant is serving traditional Italian fare in a stylish side-street spot
Food + Drink
See and Be Seen: Celebs Spotted in Charlotte
Find out where the stars are dining in the Queen City
Chow Down South End
The city's food trucks are hitting South End this Thursday (October 27) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. You'll find the trucks in the parking lot of Atherton Mill, just outside of Icehouse (2000 South Blvd.) Roots Farm Food, Roaming…
Roosters' Food and Highland Brews
Looking for a relaxing evening of food and drink? Join Roosters and Highland Brewery on November 3rd at 6:30pm at Roosters in SouthPark. The establishments are coming together for an event to taste Roosters' fall favorites paired with Highland Brews.…
New Hotel Bar Makes a Name for Itself
Drink specials, live music, and a great location have made the new H Bar at Hotel Sierra popular for both visitors and locals
Vapiano: Italian Charm
Vapiano brings a modern edge to traditional cuisines
3 Places to Get Your Chicken Pot-Pie Fix
Skip the soup and warm up with a good pie
Bites and a Bit of Moonshine at Halcyon
Next Thursday (October 20) uptown's Halcyon is hosting their Bites and a Bit of Moonshine event on their patio overlooking the Levine Center for the Arts and The Green. The event begins and 6 p.m. and goes to close. Guests…
Sauceman's Brings Authentic Southern BBQ to South End
It’s taken a few months, but Sauceman’s is showing some serious promise
Think Pink Happy Hours at BlackFinn
BlackFinn in the EpiCentre will be holding happy hours for three Fridays (October 7, 14, and 21) from 7 to 9 p.m. in which 100% of the proceeds raised will go to the night's featured charity benefitting breast cancer awareness…
Oyster Roast at Growlers Pour House
If you missed Growlers Pour House's popular Oyster Roast event last January, now is your chance to get in on the fun. The always-bustling NoDa pub is holding a roast in its back parking lot from 1 p.m. to 7…
5 Recipes Made with Fall's Finest Produce
Plan an Autumn feast like no other
Shelton Vineyards Wine Dinner at BLT Steak
BLT Steak's Chef Ben Miles has created a four-course dinner to pair with wines from North Carolina's Shelton Vineyards. The dinner, which is on Friday, September 30 at 7 p.m. at BLT Steak, will be hosted by Mandy Shelton Houser…
Oyster and Wine Tasting at Vin Master Wine
This Wednesday night, Vin Master Wine at Atherton Mill is saying farewell to summer with an oyster and wine tasting featuring six different oysters (both raw and cooked, from seafoods.com) paired with wines (both dry and sweet). The event is…
Time Warner Cable BBQ and Blues
This weekend is the 9th annual Time Warner Cable BBQ and Blues Festival—which means that if you haven't taken the opportunity to walk the streets of uptown enjoying some of the region's best barbecue yet, then it is definitely time.…
Bar Cocoa Opening at The Ritz-Carlton
Charlotte's uptown Ritz-Carlton has announced that on September 30th it will be opening Bar Cocoa, a decadent restaurant featuring all things chocolate. At the new spot, an extension of The Lobby Lounge, hotel guests and the public can enjoy offerings…
That's the Spirit: Whiskey Warehouse Opens Top Shelf
Plaza Midwood’s Whiskey Warehouse continues to draw crowds, especially with its newest addition, a rooftop bar.
FireWater Fare
One of the University area’s favorite restaurants has a new name and a new menu, but the same relaxed ambience
Saturday Brunch at Harper's Restaurant at SouthPark
Looking for a new Saturday morning brunch spot? SouthPark's Harper's has launched a New Orleans style brunch menu for Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. During those hours the restaurant's tasty Bloody Mary's and Mimosas are $5 each and…
Terrace Cafe Opens in Ballantyne
Terrace Cafe, the popular SouthPark restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, opened its second location today in Ballantyne Village. The SouthPark location's chef, Thomas Kerns, is moving to the new Ballantyne location, while his sous chef, Patrick Davis will take…
Big Daddy's to Bad Daddy's and More to Open Soon
You may have heard by now that Charlotte's favorite burger bar, Big Daddy's, has changed its name to Bad Daddy's. But don't despair burger lovers, that's all that's changing. The issue was a legal one (there's a Big Daddy's Diner…
Harvest Moon Grille Cart Menu
Chances are you've heard about the theft of Harvest Moon Grille's big orange food truck. Unfortunately, in addition to hurting business for the food truck, this also affects all of the local farmers who count on the truck selling their…
Southern Comfort
Charlotte may be the new, modern South, but that doesn't mean our city — and its surrounding small towns — don't have plenty to offer when it comes to old-fashioned Southern fare. From fried frog legs for adventurous eaters to peach pie for those looking for a sweet fix, we found twenty-one local dishes that offer a real taste of the South. And because the most satisfying Southern food is served by someone who calls you honey and whose grandma runs the place, we've included five country kitchens where every meal offers a taste of local culture
Pierre Bader to Bring Barbecue Uptown with City Smoke
Several weeks ago local restaurateur Pierre Bader announced plans to opened a new restaurant uptown next door to his popular Aria Tuscan Grille on Trade Street. Now we've heard that the new spot will be focused on all things barbecue.…
Food Trucks Hit Charlotte
With the recent arrival of a veritable fleet of food trucks, some of the Queen City’s tastiest dishes are being served from the sides of parked vehicles.
Calamari Creations
Deep-fried squid with a side of marinara may give you flashbacks to 1990s chain restaurants, but don’t dismiss this traditional Mediterranean dish yet.
Drinks with ... George Allen
Ex-corporate executive and former brewer for Red Oak, Carolina Beer, and Bison Brewing, the brewmaster for the soon-to-open NoDa Brewing Company shares over (what else?) a beer.
Dive In at Krazy Fish
Plaza Midwood’s newest restaurant is undoubtedly quirky, but its tasty tacos will almost make you forget there’s a mermaid on the ceiling
