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,…
Chef Anoosh Shariat is offering cooking classes at uptown's Mez restaurant. His next class, which is offered on Saturday, June 25, from 12 to 2 p.m. will focus on cold soups and grilling marinades, just in time for all your…
Ballantyne Village is getting two new exciting restaurant tenants:Mellow Mushroom, which has had several Charlotte locations in the past, but currently only has one local location in Myers Park, is opening a second local location. The Atlanta-based restaurant, known for…
On the evening of June 13th (that's next Monday), Joe Kwon from The Avett Brothers band will be teaming up with Chef Cassie Parsons at the Harvest Moon Grille. Joe Kwon will be playing host during dinner hours that evening…
Batch Apparel, a local online t-shirt shop focused entirely on craft beer, is having a launch party at Growler's Pourhouse in NoDa on June 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. The event is free and not only will you have…
Nolen Kitchen on Selwyn Avenue has launched its Sweet Summer Music Series, which takes place each Thursday, Friday and Saturday night and features music on the patio on Thursdays and music in the lounge on Fridays and Saturdays. Plus, you'll…
If you happened to stop by Andrew Blair's on Montford Drive yesterday, you probably noticed that the restaurant has begun remodeling its dining room. The renovations, which began yesterday, mean that the restaurant will be closed for its usual dinner…
Charlotte restaurateur Nick LaVecchia of LaVecchia's Seafood Grille and Nix Burger & Brew in uptown, keeps moving further down I-85. First, there was Old Stone Steakhouse in Belmont, then Nick's Steak & Taphouse in Gastonia, and in March he opened…
Ok, I realize it's Thursday, but it's never too early to start planning on drinking wine. So put this on your calendar for next Wednesday:The new Vin Master wine shop in Atherton Mills is offering free wine tastings from 6…
The Green Market is back at Trade and Tryon for the summer!. Open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the market features regional farmers and producers. Here's…
