Ticket's for Charlotte's annual Wine & Food weekend (April 22-24) went on sale a noon today. The event, which offers guests the chance to sample food and wine from around Charlotte, benefits local charities including Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Council for…
Uptown institution Ri Ra, gutted by a fire, is almost fully restored and ready to reopen
For your next romantic dining experience we've found six local spots offering dishes brimming with ingredients known to be aphrodisiacs. And with options including a rich and creamy crème brûlée and a savory, hot pizza, you'll want to try them regardless of what you're hoping the evening holds.
Plaza Midwood's Soul Gastro Lounge may seem like just another hipster hangout, but its food tells a different story
Want to learn how to cook from one of Charlotte's favorite chefs? The Liberty in South End has announced that Chef Tom Condron will be holding cooking classes throughout 2010. Each class will be $25 per person and include tastings,…
If you've been to Lulu in Plaza Midwood, then you know that you don't really need an excuse to go back. But, if you were looking for one, now is a particularly good time to dine in the cozy French…
Room 18, which opened in October, is the newest Asian fusion addition to south Charlotte and after a trip there last weekend, it's apparent why the restaurant has quickly become a local hot spot. It's owned by the Chens, a…
Mellow Mushroom is returning to Charlotte. It's been a long, hard two years since the last Mellow Mushroom closed in the Charlotte area, but fans of the funky pizza joint can rejoice because the new location in Myers Park will…
It's Monday. I know, I'm sorry too. However, there are things that can make Mondays feel better. Those things are called cupcakes. This weekend I finally got down to Blakeney to check out SAS Cupcakes, the (relatively) new cupcake shop…
If you like beer and have $40, then next Thursday (January 14th) is your lucky day. BlackFinn American Saloon (in EpiCentre) is hosting a beer dinner presented by George Reisch, the 5th Generation Brewmaster for Anheuser Busch. The meal will…
Still looking for New Year’s Eve plans? Here are a few ideas to get you started:Common House in Plaza Midwood is hosting (for the second time) Rich and Bennett’s NYE Bash. This is the 7th annual NYE party by Rich…
The first thing I heard about the new Whiskey Warehouse in Plaza Midwood was that the restaurant and bar would have a Jack & Coke slurpee machine. Obviously, I was intrigued because that sounds, well, delightful. And so, as a…
Want to impress your guests and sweeten your next soiree? Consider a cupcake bar by Cupcake Creations.
Put down the Lean Cuisine. We've found five tasty and fresh dishes that are easy to order—and even easier to eat—at convenient locations around town.
Dilworth's Yn wine bar has been around for more than a year, but like the drinks it serves it's aging well.
Charlotte's not exactly Los Angeles when it comes to celebrity spotting, but occasionally one will turn up around town. Last Saturday Chandra Wilson (you know her as Dr. Miranda Bailey from Grey's Anatomy) dined at Sullivan's Steakhouse in South End…
Want to check out one of uptown's hottest new restaurants, but not ready to commit to a $45 ribeye? Well, now is your chance.BLT Steak has just introduced a prix fixe express lunch. The lunch features any two items from…
If you've been a fan of Upstream in Phillips Place, then now would be a really good time to start going to M5 Modern Mediterranean, another Harper's Group restaurant in SouthPark. Upstream's executive chef, Scott Wallen, is taking over as…
It's December 1st. This means you've made it through the first onslaught of turkey and dressing, but there is still plenty of festive holiday dining to be done over the next several weeks. Restaurants around Charlotte are hosting holiday dinners,…
These days it seems like you can't order a pint at the bar without being told you're in a gastropub.
A few dining-related things you should know:Customshop (pictured) has announced that tomorrow (Thursday) will be their last day serving lunch. They'll continue serving dinner and Sunday brunch, but no more lunches. This means that you should be going. Right now.…
If you haven't been to the new Vivace restaurant in Midtown yet, I'd suggest taking a trip. I'd especially suggest that if you happen to have dietary restrictions. The restaurant, which recently opened across from Trader Joe's in the Metropolitan…
This weekend I returned to two relatively new restaurants in Plaza Midwood. My first stop was for lunch on Saturday at Cafe Central (1401 Central Ave.). It opened a few months ago and serves lunch, dinner, and late night, as…
If you haven't been to South End's newest gastro pub, The Liberty, you should. Sooner rather than later. The pub (in the old McIntosh's location) features a bustling dining room, cozy bar area, and patio complete with a fireplace. The…
If you haven't had Dee Dee's Gourmet Cheese Straws yet, may I just take a moment to say how sorry I am for you? Donna "Dee Dee" Norton is a local Charlotte woman who began making cheese straws for her…
There's a new restaurant/bar coming to Latorre's old spot in uptown.The same group behind Tyber Creek, Connolly's, Madison's, and The Attic, is now opening Dandelion Market. The small plates restaurant is slated to open in December in the old Latorre's…
I've heard of much going on in the Charlotte food world this week. Unfortunately, there's also been much going on in the Charlotte magazine world this week, which means that it has taken me way too long to let you…
Ok, I haven't actually made it to Customshop yet for lunch. I do enjoy the restaurant's dinners though—and my feelings of adoration towards its Bread Pudding border on blasphemous. Therefore I thought I'd enjoy lunch there. After hearing one of…
