Thought you wanted Mom's turkey and stuffing for Thanksgiving? Think again. BLT Steak is open on Thanksgiving day and serving a three-course prix fixe turkey dinner that is seasonal-home-cooking-meets-sophisticated-culinary-creations. The menu is below. BLT Steak is open from 12 p.m.…
By now you may have heard that Charlotte's own Kalu Asian Kitchen made Esquire magazine's list of the top twenty new restaurants in the country in their November issue.Haven't had a chance to pick up the issue yet, but still…
A few weeks ago Frank Scibelli (as in the guy behind Charlotte favorites Mama Ricotta's, Big Daddy's, and Cantina 1511) opened his newest restaurant, Paco's Tacos & Tequila. The new spot, which is in the old Manzetti's location in South…
On October 11th at 7 p.m. Aria is holding a Pio Cesare Wine Dinner. The dinner, which is prepared by Chef William Shutz, will feature five courses and seven different wines. Think pairings like wild mushroom manicotti with regiano cream…
Charlotte is surrounded by great beer. Here are four brew-centric day trips — now hop to it!
Terrace Café is a restaurant that wants to be all things to everyone. It’s a breakfast joint, a bistro-style lunch counter, and a Southern fine-dining restaurant. Yet the moniker “café” is misleading, because in many ways Terrace Café is really…
NoDa’s newest pub is all about the brews
Charlotte—and North Carolina—is in the midst of a beer revolution, and we’ll drink to that.
Last updated: February 2015. You'll want to raise a glass to — and at — each of the 50 places on this list. Be it a tiny pub or a sprawling market, these are the top beer destinations in Charlotte.…
Chances are, if you've lived in Charlotte for very long and are a pork eater, you've enjoyed some Grateful Growers' local farm-grown pork. It's served in area restaurants, can be found at various farmer's markets, and is the star of…
Burger lovers rejoice! The same guys who brought Charlotte Loco Lime and Hawthorne Pizza have opened Kickstand Burgers -n- Bar in the old Common House location on Central Avenue in Plaza Midwood. Inside you'll find a similar interior to that…
One week from today (Tuesday, Sept. 21), Aria is holding a pasta dinner featuring Summerland wines. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is $45 per person (including tax and tip). Want to make your mouth water? Check out the…
The new Tranquil Court on Selwyn Avenue in Myers Park intends to be a culinary destination—and with six variations of dining options set to open soon (or recently opened), this looks likely to happen. Here's what foodies should be looking…
Ok, before I even start talking about the first annual Sip & Stroll festival that's taking place next Friday and Saturday, I feel it's my duty as dining blogger to direct you to our Revue blog where you'll find all…
This Sunday, September 11th, Chef Gene Briggs at Blue Restaurant & Bar is sharing his secrets on how to prepare some of his delicious dishes like Venetian spaghetti with sauce and mixed seafood or creamy rice with peas and pancetta.…
Marc Jacksina has been promoted to executive chef (taking the position formerly held by Blake Hartwick) at Andrew Blair's on Montford Drive. He'd begun working at AB's in February as sous chef after leaving his position as executive chef at…
Well, it's about time. With the number of Charlotte Mexican restaurants multiplying faster than the city's frozen yogurt chains these days, it only seems natural that one would offer a little something for those of us who love a good…
The more we learn about where most of our beef comes from, the more we are demanding that it be local and grass-fed. An unlikely breed of rancher is answering the call
as new sushi menus continue popping up around town, Charlotteans are quickly becoming fluent when it comes to ordering their favorite rolls. Now, the hard part is deciding where to go next to show off your chopstick skills and indulge in your newfound love of unagi. We think we can help.
Kalu Asian Kitchen, Uptown’s newest restaurant offers upscale Asian drinks, dishes, and décor
For a different twist on restaurant week (think: less gourmet food, more beer), check out Bites and Brews, which started yesterday. The event, which will go through August 29th, features local restaurants offering one appetizer, two entrees, and a bucket…
There's absolutely no doubt that Charlotteans love their fro yo. Seriously. As a dining editor I don't think a day goes by that I don't get some kind of press release about the city's newest frozen yogurt place. There are…
Your very last chance to enjoy the famed Noble's restaurant happens on Saturday, August 21st. That night, Chef Jim Noble and his team are hosting "Toast to Noble's," a $75 event that includes a full buffet, dessert table, as well…
Drop in to AB's on Montford Drive next Thursday, August 19th any time between 5 and 8 p.m. and you'll have the chance to sample three wines, as well as some of the restaurant's signature snacks for a total of…
Whether you're a lover of tender pork slathered in savory BBQ sauce or just enjoy a good, old-fashioned outdoor festival complete with Blues tunes, this annual uptown fest is where you'll want to be one month from today. The event…
A few dining opportunities worth considering:Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen is celebrating the summer's tomato harvest using fresh tomatoes from the local NC farm, Fisher Farms, for the Tomato Harvest Celebration Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on August 18th. The five course dinner,…
If you're a foodie and you're into the whole eating loca thing, then you're going to want to keep reading. Guerilla Cuisine, a group that calls itself "an experiment in collaborative dining" works to bring together chefs, local farmers, and…
Get your fill of football (both American and international) at uptown's new pub
