Ten years ago, Tim Newman, the head of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, declared Charlotte would never be considered a real metropolitan city until there were some late, late-night eating options. These days Newman can eat his words—and some tasty late-night fare—because these Charlotte restaurants are serving up delicious dishes from sundown to sunup.
Picnics are usually old-school summer gatherings held with friends, family, and, of course, Grandma’s classic Southern cooking. There are occasions, however, that call for mixing things up. Charlotte Symphony’s annual Summer Pops series at SouthPark is the perfect spot to show off your exotic-fare know-how with a spread that won’t look anything like what’s on your neighbor’s blanket. These three recipes tap flavors of Asia but use seasonal ingredients—plus, they’re easy to make and most importantly, easy to transport.
The new restaurant in the city’s most well known museum offers farm fresh dishes in a sophisticated setting
While I'm certain that you're already planning on attending Charlotte magazine's annual Best of the Best Party on Thursday night, I do have one additional suggestion for your Thursday evening plans:The Chow Down Uptown Food Truck Rally hosted by Charlotte…
Ok, you've got just a few hours left to RSVP for the Mango Hometown Tour Taste-Off at The Liberty in SouthEnd. I realize this sounds like a random event (What? You don't spend all your Friday afternoons eating mango-based cuisine?),…
These days it seems that every time I turn around a new restaurant has opened. So, because trying new restaurants is fun, here are six you should add to your "let's eat there soon" list:Char-Grill in DavidsonThis burger joint is…
According to owner Frank Scibelli (Big Daddy's Burger Bar, Cantina 1511, Mama Ricotta's, Paco's Tacos & Tequila), the new Midwood Smokehouse on Central Avenue in Plaza Midwood is set to open next week—and you're going to want to schedule a…
The owner of the Plaza Midwood favorite, Lulu dine|wine, opened a new restaurant last week. Lulu on the Green is located in a small stone kiosk on the new greenway on Kings Drive, just across from Mama Ricotta's and Meskerem.…
When Reid's closed in Uptown last summer it looked like another Charlotte institution had bitten the dust. But now the popular shop has finally reopened in its new Myers Park location—and, from what I saw today, it's worth the wait.Inside…
The ever popular Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar has made some additions to its already extensive menu including four new sandwiches, which all sound pretty tasty. Here are the menu newbies—in case you need a little inspiration for your next Cowfish…
NoDa Brewing Company is so new it's not even open yet. But that doesn't mean you can't try its brews.This Saturday (April 23) at 1 p.m., Duckworth's Grill and Taphouse is hosting a FREE tasting of four beers from the…
Since 1997, the Levine Museum of the New South has held its Taste of the New South fundraiser each spring, but this year's event will be called Taste of Time in honor of the museum's 20th anniversary. The celebration is…
Cinco de Mayo is only three weeks away! It's time to start planning...If there is anyone is Charlotte who knows how to throw a great Cinco de Mayo party, it's Frank Scibelli, the owner of Cantina 1511 and Paco's Tacos…
Pike’s Old-Fashioned Soda ShopPike’s started out as a true soda shop in a pharmacy. In 2002 Randy Chitwood bought it from the Pike family and kept it filled with fabulous relics from the original pharmacy. Serving more than just scooped…
Red-velvet rope fittingly marks the entrance to Mez, the popular uptown lounge, theater, club, and restaurant. Once guests are beyond the velvet rope and doormen, they ascend through a cream-colored escalator tunnel illuminated by ever-changing lights and into a large…
Every year when the Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts the Food Lion AutoFair they serve up some tasty fair food-themed dishes (we're talking the kind of deep fried stuff that would make your cardiologist cry—one year they actually served fried butter).…
Feel like getting creative in the kitchen? This Saturday (April 9th) Chef Gene Briggs is hosting a cooking class at uptown's Blue restaurant from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The class will be on classic sauces and the menu includes…
The Ritz-Carlton will be offering afternoon tea on April 23rd, May 7th, and May 8th in honor of Easter and Mother's Day. The tea, which is $30 per adult and $10 per child, will include finger sandwiches like smoked salmon…
Every year uptown's Capital Grille holds their Artist Series Wine Event featuring an exclusive wine with an original piece of artwork as its label. This year I had the chance to try the wine, a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon created by…
Ever wonder where the talented chef from your favorite restaurant goes to satisfy his post-work culinary cravings? We chatted with the executive chefs from five fan favorites about where they like to unwind and dig in after a long day.
Uptown’s newest club, RE:PUBLIC, has a lot of modern touches—like the hostess who checks the guest list on an iPad and a large dance floor with light-filled pillars. But its best effort to bring something new comes from its tequila…
Mark your calendars! The first North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival will be held on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Rural Hill, a 265-acre historic farm in Huntersville. The event, for which proceeds support the preservation…
On April 15th, at the Mint Museum uptown, lovers of all things brewed can happily unite to imbibe in tea, coffee, and beer—while they eat breakfast for dinner. Personally, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the idea of…
The second annual Charlotte Craft Beer Week has begun! Events began on Friday and will go through next Sunday's closing event at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. For the full list of the week's events, check the week's website. In the meantime,…
Uptown's Ritz-Carlton is hosting two pretty swanky wine events next month. These kick off a series of wine programs through the hotel's new Urban Sip wine bar. Below are the events: Cakebread Wine DinnerWhen: Tuesday, April 12th at 6:30 p.m.What:…
Next Tuesday (March 15), Paco's Tacos and Tequila is hosting a three-course dinner featuring their tasty Tex-mex paired with hand-crafted Shiner beers. Curious about the brews? The director of brewing operations at Shiner Bock will be there to discuss their…
This week, Atherton Mills in South End is getting a new addition. On March 2nd (tentatively), Vin Master Wine Shop, which began as a wine consulting company in 2008, is opening a retail location. The new shop will be focused…
Uptown's BLT Steak is celebrating its birthday on March 3rd and in honor of the occasion the restaurant will be offering specials at lunch and dinner on main courses, sides, cocktails, and desserts. Mains (think Dover sole and New York…
