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…
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…
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…
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
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.…
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.
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.
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.
Plaza Midwood’s newest restaurant is undoubtedly quirky, but its tasty tacos will almost make you forget there’s a mermaid on the ceiling
American Roadside Burgers, a New York-based burger joint designed as a tribute to roadside burger stands, has announced it will open two Charlotte locations this fall. The first is set to open mid-fall uptown in the Ally Bank building at…
Next Tuesday, July 26th, Aria Tuscan Grill and the Wine Vault are hosting a wine tasting in Founders Hall from 6 to 7 p.m. The tasting is $25 per person and includes more than twenty summer wines (both reds and…
The time has arrived! Restaurant Week begins today. This is the perfect opportunity to try new spots or indulge at your old favorites. Almost one hundred local restaurants are participating this time around.Personally, I'm disappointed that Customshop isn't participating this…
Charlotte old timers will say it's in the old Anderson's space. Newcomers will likely refer to it as being in the old Elizabeth Starbucks' spot. Regardless, the new Chickadee's Cafe on Elizabeth Avenue has arrived. The bright restaurant offers deli…
If you've stopped in BlackFinn's dining room recently, you've probably noticed that the popular uptown saloon has done some upgrading when it comes to both decor and culinary offerings. Today I had the chance to try some of the menu's…
Urban Sip, the 15th floor wine and Scotch bar at The Ritz-Carlton, has introduced a new tapas menu—and a new cocktail—this month. The following new items are on the menu:Marinated Piave Vecchio Cheese with Caramelized Onions Prosciutto di Parma, Smoked…
Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina in uptown's EpiCentre is hosting seven days of tequila appreciation in honor of National Tequila Day on July 24th. Throughout the week of July 18 through July 24 Vida will be showcasing Tequila Flights of…
This Saturday, July 9, the new Rita's Italian Ice in Plaza Midwood is having its grand opening. The spot has actually been open for several weeks (something I can say with much authority as I've become a frequent visitor), but…
Now would be a really good time to make your reservations for the upcoming Charlotte Restaurant Week. In case you haven't heard, this summer's Queen's Feast runs July 15 through July 24. The set up is the same as in…
Moe's Southwest Grill is opening on July 14th in uptown's Epicentre—something you've probably known for a while now if you've walked past the soon-to-open location. However, what you may not know is that this new Moe's is going to have…
It's time to pull out your cow costume and put away your pride. Next Friday, July 8, is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A, which means that if you're wearing a full cow costume, you get a free Chick-fil-A meal. (Partial…
Like the sound of free food and drinks? And discounts at local stores? Then you're going to want to RSVP for Yelp's Passport to Selwyn Kickoff Party. The event is happening on July 9th and begins a promotional week (July…
From July 12th through September 4th, uptown's The Capital Grille is offering a chance to try nine limited vintage varietals, chosen by a Master Sommelier. You can try all nine (in what Capital Grille calls "generous tastings") for $25 per…
Unfortunately, beer doesn’t grow on trees—but it does have a garden. And Charlotte now has two of them. As if our two uptown entertainment complexes—the EpiCentre and NC Music Factory—weren’t already in enough of a head-to-head competition, they each opened beer gardens a week apart. Here’s how the two compare.
It’s hard to miss Emma Merisier on Charlotte’s roads. She’s the one driving the bright-pink truck—and selling cupcakes from the side. After years of baking for friends, Merisier began her home bakery, Southern Cake Queen, in 2008. This year she…
Chocolatier, classically-trained pastry chef, co-owner of Petit Philippe, and the reason Charlotte can’t stop eating chocolate chats with us over a glass of chardonnay
Just in time for summer, one of North Carolina’s favorite hamburger joints opens in Davidson
New grocery store Yogi Cash and Carry brings a taste of India to Lake Norman
The same man who bought and reinvented the Penguin Drive-In in Plaza Midwood, Martin Sprock, has also brought a well-known New Orleans favorite to the Queen City. The Italian Pie, often referred to as just “The Pie,” is an Italian-American,…
