Dining in the Dark at Bask
The NC Music Factory's newest dining spot, Bask on Seaboard is holding a Dining in the Dark event with Good Eats and Meets on March 9th. If you're not familiar with the concept, it's exactly what it sounds like: Guests…
Food + Drink
Avett Brothers Dining Discounts
The Avett Brothers may have hit the big time with their recent Grammy Awards performance, but the locally-based band still has plenty of love for Charlotte spots. On April 9th the band is returning to Charlotte to perform at Bojangles…
Take a Bite
Forget the turkey on wheat of your past. These days the traditionally simple sandwich is reaching new heights. With unexpected toppings (what's up, walnuts?) and condiments with a kick (hello, harissa aioli), these are unlike anything you've glimpsed in your lunch box. From banh mi to bologna, we've found the city's forty-one best sandwiches. Now it's you're turn to eat them
Smoky Oasis
In the wake of the restaurant smoking ban last year, Cliff Johnson hopes to work the system to open his own, smoke-friendly bar in southeast Charlotte
I’ll Take Pop Culture for $400
An insider's guide to trivia nights in Charlotte
Pubby Love: JackBeagle's Opens
NoDa nightlife just got its curfew extended. Chris Ingram and Mike Crowley have finally opened JackBeagle’s Pub next to Salvador Deli. While the new bar has a distinct pub personality (you’ll find house-smoked wings and Philly cheese-steaks on the late-night…
Pig Out at Zink
Zink's executive chef, Scott Wallen, is introducing a special dinner available on Monday nights (in addition to the regular menu) that will include all things pork. The dinner, called "All-American Pig Night," will feature locally-sourced pork from the environmentally conscious…
Lang Van: Menu Optional
Today I went to Lang Van, the small Vietnamese restaurant on the corner of Shamrock and Eastway in East Charlotte, for lunch. After researching sandwiches all over town for our "Great Sandwich Guide" (check out the March issue!), my appetite…
Fried Pickles: Penguin/Pinky's/Diamond
Ok, so first Greg Auten left The Penguin where he had been a chef and co-owner, moved across town, and opened Pinky's Westside Grill. Then, in January, The Penguin reopened under franchisor Big Game Brands. And now, Brian Rowe and…
Victoria Beer Comes to Charlotte
On February 14th some folks will be celebrating undying love and romance and all that kind of stuff. In case you're looking for something else to celebrate, here's your chance: Mexican beer, Victoria, is arriving in Charlotte markets for the…
Charlotte Wine & Food Kickoff Event
Tickets are now available for Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend's kick off event on Saturday, April 16th from 7 to 10 p.m. (Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend occurs every two years. This event starts the fundraising for the 2012 weekend.)…
Celebrity Chef, Cooking Classes, New at the Ritz, and Restaurant Week!
I returned today from a week of vacation to discover that there is much news in the Charlotte dining scene. So, I'll play a little catch up here on the off chance you haven't heard these tasty tidbits elsewhere. Wells…
Edgy Veggie: 6 Great Vegetarian Restaurants
Long gone are the days when eating vegetarian dishes meant sacrificing flavor. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian approach to comfort food or for a more healthful version of your favorite meat-based entrée, these Charlotte restaurants are serving up creative veggie-packed dishes with fresh taste and plenty of locally grown fare.
Farm Fresh at Harvest Moon Grille
At uptown’s new Harvest Moon Grille, Chef Cassie Parsons uses, wherever possible, ingredients from within 100 miles of the restaurant. It’s a real study in sustainability—and one that is noble as hell. The restaurant evolved from a small cart that…
A La Carte
More at Mez: Mez (210 E. Trade St., 704-971-2401) may be best known as the place that makes the tasty snacks to enjoy in EpiCentre’s movie theaters, but now the chic restaurant is offering a chef’s table with seating for…
Cooking for the King
Personal chef Glen Lyman dishes on cooking for Lebron James and Steve Smith, and his ideal kitchen
Think Pinky's
Pinky's Westside Grill has all the ingredients to become a Charlotte favorite
Beer at Killingtons and Zink, Wine at Press
Tired of being stuck in your house after two days of snow and ice? Start making plans for drinks and dinner at these upcoming events:Red Oak Beer Dinner at Killingtons Pub in HuntersvilleThis four course dinner will feature dishes made…
Now Open: Akahana Asian Bistro, Bar & Sushi
It's in the old Cuban Pete's location, which means it's crammed in the corner of the same strip center as a Subway and used book store in Plaza Midwood. But Akahana is trying for something a little more upscale than…
Burgushi: Cowfish's Creative Menu
It’s anything but traditional, but in this sushi- and burger-obsessed city, Marcus Hall’s new Cowfish Sushi and Burger Bar in SouthPark actually makes sense. Cheeseburger fanatics can chow down on one of the sixteen specialty burgers, served with sides like…
On Tap: Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse
The small town of Davidson is known for its collegiate atmosphere, quaint shops, and equally quaint restaurants; it’s all very Mayberry. So when city-slick Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse opened last summer in the retro Stowe’s Corner building, Davidson’s restaurant vibe…
Charlotte Restaurant Week
Clear your calendars because the next Queen's Feast Restaurant Week will be running January 21st through January 30th. The week will feature 83 restaurants, which will each offer prix fixe menus of three courses or more for $30 per person…
Cooking Class at Nolen Kitchen
Looking for tips on how to prepare your holiday meals? Or, maybe just looking for a fun way to spend an evening during the holidays (think: creative Christmas gift for your friends)?On Sunday, December 19th at 4 p.m., Nolen Kitchen…
Dish to Try: The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar's Nachos
I have to admit, I had some hesitations about the new Cowfish in SouthPark. Specifically, I wasn't sure what to think about a place focusing on burgers and sushi—two foods that strike me as quite different. However, I was lured…
Destined for Dining
My discovery that a love of food could be turned into a career occurred in a somewhat unorthodox fashion
Andrew Blair's Grows Up
Marc Jacksina brought some soul to the reanimated Andrew Blair’s on Montford. His refreshed and updated menu shows some of the simple (and largely affordable) bistro-style dishes that made his previous restaurant Lulu such a gas. Gone are ill-designed and…
Lattes and Local Art at FABO
FABO, a cozy, refreshingly non-Caribou addition to the Q.C.’s coffee shop scene, opened recently in Tranquil Court in Myers Park. The new shop is outfitted with funky armchairs, a full espresso bar, a gorgeous pastry case, and walls decorated with…
a la carte
Uptown Invasion Tryon Street seems to be hoarding all the new restaurants these days. First, there was the Midnight Diner (980-207-3541, 115 E. Carson Blvd.), serving classic diner food including hot dogs, burgers, and fried chicken. Then, Harvest Moon Grille…
