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…
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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…
Now Open: The Meat House
South Charlotte's newest culinary addition, The Meat House, is 2010's answer to the neighborhood butcher. The franchise, which has locations around the country (New York, California, Texas), offers meats, cheeses, produce, breads, side dishes, desserts, and various other gourmet groceries.…
Dikadees Closes, Something Classic Opens
If you're a fan of Something Classic Cafe (and you definitely should be), then start salivating now because the popular cafe, gourmet shop, and catering company has announced it will be opening its newest location at 1419 East Boulevard in…
The Blue Taj Specials
Ballantyne's new Indian (and Thai and Chinese and Latin) restaurant, The Blue Taj, has just introduced new food and drink specials. On weekdays, look for express lunch selections (vegetarian ($9), chicken ($10), and seafood ($11)), which are served with salad,…
Drink Specials at M5 and BLT Steak
Now that the weather is warm, it's the perfect time of year to enjoy one of M5's famed martinis on the SouthPark restaurant's patio. Tonight, select martinis are $5 and a $5 bar bites menu is available throughout the week…
Butter Up
With its celebrity partiers and over-the-top interior, the NC Music Factory's newest addition is different from anything charlotte has seen before
Tour de Taste
For some, Cincinnati is synonymous with sweet chili served over spaghetti, while a trip to Philly means only one thing (hello, cheesesteak!).
Taste of the Nation Tonight
Tonight is Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation at The Atrium in uptown Charlotte. This is the 15th year of the gourmet experience in Charlotte featuring dishes from more than twenty local restaurants as well as wine, beer, and…
New Farmers Markets
Two new farmers markets are coming to Charlotte. The first one, will only be an Earth Day market and will occur on April 22nd at the Ritz-Carlton. The second, Pickles Farmers Market in NoDa, will (hopefully) soon be a permanent…
Save the Date: BBQ Fests
The dates have been set for two of the city's biggest barbecue related festivals, which means it's time to mark your calendars and buy your tickets. Beer Bourbon & BBQ on May 8th will feature sixty different kinds of beer,…
Free Apps and Half Priced Wine
Looking for eating/drinking deals tonight? We have a few. The McDevitt Real Estate Agency is throwing a happy hour at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse from 6 to 8 p.m. This means you can enjoy free appetizers and drink specials at the…
Farmers Markets Opening
The day has finally come! Kings Drive Farmers Market, at the corner of South Kings Drive and East Morehead Street, has opened today. Packed with fresh produce from local farms, the market will run from now through October. It's open…
Tasty Yo News
Just in time for all of this fabulous spring weather, Charlotte's local chain for fresh fro yo, Tasty Yo, is offering some great deals—and expanding their hours. At the NoDa location all grocery products including gluten free pastas, organic pasta…
