Fro Yo Explosion
Charlotte can't seem to get enough frozen yogurt. In a city where just a few years ago TCBY looked like the only option for yogurt lovers, there's been an influx of new shops dedicated to serving up bowls and cones…
Food + Drink
The Last Night at Sir Edmond Halley's - a Eulogy
Sir Edmond Halley’s lived a good life. It passed away Wednesday night, surrounded by family and friends.Its loved ones drank it into the great beyond in an alcoholic maelstrom. Normal bar rules did not apply. First the beer ran out.…
Pewter Rose Bistro Serving Brunch Daily
If you're like me, chances are you've planned many a weekend around ensuring you make it to Pewter Rose in South End for the restaurant's famed brunch. Well, those days of worrying are over. The eclectic bistro is now offering…
Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pub Opening
The newest addition to uptown's nightlife and dining scene, Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pub, is opening today. The pub, located on the corner of West 5th and North Church streets, will serve lunch and dinner—as well as plenty of late night…
Lake Lounge
Cornelius' new spot offers good food in a chic setting
A Noble Cause
The King's Kitchen is serving good food at good prices for a good cause
Q&A: Frank Scibelli
In every city there's The Restaurateur -- the person whose business savvy and food expertise combine to put him at the top of the city's culinary scene.
Your Incredibly Helpful Guide to Alive after Five
For those planning to partake for the first time -- or who just need some pointers on the complex social scene (and trust us, you probably do) -- here's a guide.
Noble's Restaurant is Moving
Noble's Restaurant in SouthPark has officially announced it will be moving from its current location on the ground floor of the Morrocroft building in August. Owner Chef Jim Noble is quoted in their press release as saying "To continue to…
Father's Day: The Counter and Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen
More Father's Day dining opportunities:Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen (6601 Morrison Blvd., 704.366.8688) in SouthPark is offering free dessert for dads on Father's Day. As always, Rooster's offers fresh, local produce in their dishes, making summer the perfect season to stop by.…
Tasty Yo Pints-to-Go
If you're like me, there's a very good chance you've craved Tasty Yo's sweet frozen yogurt during an hour long after the local fro yo shop has closed. Now, those days of unfilled longings are over. Berrybrook Farm on East…
Charlotte Magazine Tests Chick-fil-A's New Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Chick-fil-A has introduced its first new sandwich since the Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich launched in 1989. Always looking to be helpful taste testers (read: lovers of free food), some of the editorial staff at Charlotte magazine was thrilled at the chance…
More Free Yogurt From Yoforia
Yoforia is celebrating its grand opening in Myers Park—and school being out for summer—with a free yogurt day on Thursday, June 10th from 12 noon to 10 p..m. Go to Yoforia's Facebook page and print out the coupon or go…
Father's Day: VanLandingham and Andrew Blair's
There are plenty of dining-related ways to celebrate dear old Dad on Father's Day Sunday this year. As I hear about them over the next two weeks, I'll be posting them here.VanLandingham Estate Inn & Conference Center BBQThe historic Plaza-Midwood…
Dish to Try: Soul Gastrolounge's Sashimi Tuna Tacos
If you've been to Soul Gastrolounge, then you're aware that the restaurant serves small plates and therefore is designed for you to enjoy and share multiple items on the menu. (If you haven't been, then that means you're missing some…
SATC2 related food, drinks, and partying
With Sex and the City 2 hitting theaters tomorrow (well, technically tonight at midnight) here are two great opportunities to don your Manolos and sip a Cosmo with other Charlotte fans.Mez at Epicenter is hosting a viewing party for the…
Bites and Brews
Two local culinary success stories have teamed up to create a menu packed with tasty choices -- and a beer list to rival any in town
Burger Business
A good Burger is like a good business model -- practical, affordable, and fresh.
Rise & Shine
To help you navigate the city's ever-expanding breakfast and brunch scene, we've organized fifty great spots by neighborhood (because when you're just out of your pajamas, you're not in the mood to travel far for eggs).
San Antonio's Mexican Restaurant Open
The owners of Frank Manzetti's Tavern, California Dreaming, and New York Prime have opened their newest restaurant in the former Morton's Steakhouse location at SouthPark mall. Dubbed a Mexican steakhouse and tequila bar, the restaurant features daily drink specials including …
Now Open: Georges Brasserie
Georges Brasserie is the newest addition to SouthPark's Piedmont Row and with its vibrant interior, French-inspired menu, and reasonable price points it's an addition worth checking out. The restaurant is named after its owner Giorgio Bakatsias, the restaurateur behind other…
Now Open: The King's Kitchen
The King's Kitchen, Jim Noble's long-awaited not-for-profit restaurant, has opened in uptown Charlotte. The restaurant works with local businesses, ministries, and non-profits to employ and train people in the community who are in need of help (specifically, troubled youth and…
Free Frozen Yogurt at Yoforia
Yoforia Frozen Yogurt, the Atlanta-based fresh fro-yo chain officially opened in Charlotte last Wednesday at the new Shops at Piper Glen location (6432 Rea Rd., Suite A-2). In celebration of the new shop's opening, Yoforia is offering free yogurt this…
Reid's Fine Foods Relocating
Uptown's butcher shop, wine shop, gift shop, grocery store, and catering business, Reid's Fine Foods, has announced they will be closing their 7th Street location at the end of June. However, for those of us who love the store's gourmet…
Dining out: Strawberry Dishes
It's strawberry season. Which means it's the season for strawberry pies, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry cheesecakes, strawberry tarts... you get the point. I can imagine you're probably trying to figure out how to navigate the city's restaurant scene for the next…
Dish to Try: Lulu's Back Porch BLT
In general, you're going to have a hard time finding something on the menu at Lulu in Plaza Midwood that isn't good. In fact, you'll have a hard time finding something that isn't great. However, if you're looking for a…
15 North to open on Montford Drive
Restaurant partners chef Brett McKee and Steve Palmer (the same pair who opened Charleston's 17 North Roadside Kitchen restaurant) have announced that they'll be opening another Roadside Kitchen on the popular Montford Drive in August of this year. This one…
This Weekend: Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend
The weekend has finally arrived! The 2010 Charlotte Wine & Food weekend is here and there are tons of great events. Already, last night twenty-two restaurants around town hosted vintner dinners. Wondering how you can participate? Here are some of…
