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…
If you haven't had Villa Francesca's pizza yet, you're missing out. Specifically, if you haven't had their Grandma Pizza, you're missing out. Seriously. It's 16 by 16 inches of amazing. Tonight is the perfect time to check out the uptown…
You’re probably aware by now that the BLT in BLT Steak doesn’t actually stand for the beloved sandwich. It’s Bistro Laurent Tourondel—as in the name of the dynamic French-trained chef and New York restaurateur whose latest venture can be found…
Sushi bars are popping up like shiitake mushrooms in and around uptown these days. Enso Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar is the first to offer sushi at the always-hopping EpiCentre. As its name suggests, this restaurant is about more than just sushi, but it does sushi very well.
This isn’t your typical club-closes-then-new-one-opens-in-same-location kind of deal. The space formerly occupied by Coyote Ugly has been transformed into a sleek, upscale nightclub and lounge.
Charlotte vino lovers said farewell to another wine bar when the two-year-old Vintage Wine Cellar in Ballantyne closed in September.
LOOKING FOR A GUILT-FREE snack to satisfy your sweet tooth? Head to NoDa’s recently opened Tasty Yo.
Ever tried to name a food blog? Not me. At least not until I named this one. I was determined that this food blog name should be both witty and straightforward. I would have preferred a play on words, some…
Crêpe Cellar Burger $8.50Sure, you could get one of the light and flavorful crêpes. But if you miss the burger at Crêpe Cellar, you're missing one of the NoDa restaurant's best offerings. Topped with rich Gruyère cheese, crispy onion straws,…
Grilled mahi-mahi from the Carolina coast with New Town Farms beets and a beurrre blanc sauce, $24.Mark Hibbs, the co-owner and executive chef at uptown's Ratcliffe on the Green, has gained near-guru status in Charlotte among fans of the eat-local…
Gnocchi with mushrooms, pancetta, and Brussels sprout leaves in a mushroom cream sauce. Intense, layered flavors that are smoky, acidic, rustic, and beautiful. Admit it: you're sick and tired of searching for novel ways to save money. Recycling Ziploc bags…
