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…
Food + Drink
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…
Taste of the New South
Next Wednesday, March 31, the Levine Museum of the New South is hosting an evening cocktail reception featuring The Eseeola Lodge at Linville Golf Club with executive chef Patrick Maisonhaute. This is the 14th annual Taste of the New South,…
Raising the Steaks
BLT Steak is bringing a new level of sophisticated steakhouse cuisine to the city
Chef Shuffle
Over the last several months some of Charlotte's favorite chefs have been on the move. Curious why that dish you're digging into in South End reminds you of something you recently tried in SouthPark? Check our chart to see who's doing what now.
Sangria Sippin'
At the new Cuban Pete's Café in Plaza Midwood, guests don't have to settle for traditional sangria.
Rock the Kazba
EpiCentre's new bar, Kazba, caters to the VIP crowd
Mexican Hot Chocolate at Pura Vida
It's rainy. There's a chill in the air. And it's almost Friday. I think these three are more than enough in the way of excuses for why you should let yourself indulge in one of the Mexican Hot Chocolate drinks…
Charlotte Craft Beer Week Updated Schedule
The schedule for the inaugural Charlotte Craft Beer Week is still being finalized. Here is the most updated version of the events for you to check out—and wow, there are a lot. You can find more information on the week…
The Blue Taj Opens
Pannu Singh and Mel Oza, the same team who brought us Copper in Dilworth, have just opened The Blue Taj in Ballantyne Village. The new spot features Indian food (which, if it's anything like that at Copper, will be worth…
Ri Ra Restored and Reopened
Ri Ra Irish Pub, the uptown favorite both for it's Irish fare and nightlife scene, has finally reopened after a major restoration. (The original Ri Ra, which opened in 1997, suffered extensive damage after a fire on May 23rd of…
Bacardi V.I.Pea Drink Recipe
It’s the weekend. Finally. And, Charlotte’s got a lot going on this weekend with concerts, a new club opening, and theater productions all over town. (You can check over at Charlotte magazine’s shopping blog for specifics on those productions.)Tonight the…
Open That Bottle Night at Andrew Blair's
Mark your calendars: Saturday, February 27, Andrew Blair's is hosting "Open That Bottle Night." This means you can bring any bottle of wine you choose for dinner and the restaurant is waiving its dining room corkage fees during dinner service.…
BLT Steak Birthday Bash
On March 3rd, the original BLT Steak in Manhattan is turning six. In celebration, all BLT Steaks (including the new one here in Charlotte) will be serving specially priced entrees, sides, desserts, and cocktails. The deals will be as follows:All…
Piece of Cake
Suzi Allora has answered our sweet tooth prayers with her new bakery, Suzi Skinny Cakes.
Taste of Tuscany
Uptown's newest restaurant, Aria, offers rich Italian fare in a chic, modern space
Luxe Bohemian Cafe
Plaza Midwood is getting another restaurant. (The neighborhood has been a hot spot for new eateries lately with Common House, Loco Lime, Central Cafe, Soul Gastrolounge, Cuban Pete's Cafe, Whiskey Warehouse, and Gallery Twenty-Two all opening in the last 18…
Loco Lime Mexican Inspired Grill
The Loco Lime, which opened its newest location on Central Avenue (next to Common House) last week, is the kind of place where you can expect to leave full. Very full, in fact. In true Mexican restaurant fashion, the new…
Devils on Horseback
If you like sweet fruits paired with creamy cheese and salty pork then, as a Charlotte diner, you’re in luck these days. In the last several weeks I’ve tried four remarkably similar—and remarkably good—dishes at restaurants around town:The Liberty’s “Devils…
Cuban Pete's Cafe
Cuban Pete’s Café, which opened yesterday, may not look like much from the outside. After all, it’s squeezed in the corner of a Plaza Midwood strip center that includes a Subway and used bookstore. Don’t be deterred though—step inside and…
Inaugural Charlotte Craft Beer Week
Sarah was kind enough to let me write a guest post on one of my favorite subjects. That would beer.March 18 (that gives you a full day to recover from St. Patty's Day) marks the beginning of what promises to…
Restaurant Openings
Last week, the Mexican-inspired restaurant, Loco Lime opened it's second location (the first is in Huntersville) on Central Avenue in Plaza Midwood (it's at 1101 Central, next to Common House). The menu includes ceviche and guacamole made fresh at your…
The Art of Drinking
Plaza Midwood's Twenty-Two pairs wine with art and a seriously cool vibe
Savory Bites
Savor Café and Catering quietly opened its doors on West Morehead Street last summer. However, the small café quickly drew lots of attention with its creative menu, offering simple salad, sandwich, and burger options with a Southern twist.
Yn Wine Cafe
Yn Wine Cafe, which you can find in this month's issue of Charlotte magazine, has announced it's February schedule of emerging artists. For each show, the doors open at 5 p.m., the show starts at 7 and there's no cover…
