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…
There is a sign above the little bar at Passion8 Bistro that says "La Dolce Vita." It is a conspicuous reminder, and it is where my gaze settles as I put a forkful of stuffed zucchini blossom in my mouth.…
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