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8 Must-Try Sushi Spots in Charlotte
And which roll you have to try at each one January 13, 2021 Sushi is all about the sourcing, and you can taste that it’s done well at South End’s O-Ku. Photo by Peter Taylor. YUME Ramen Sushi & Bar 1508 S. Mint St. The excellence of this...
5Church Charlotte to Reopen With a New Executive Chef
5Church Charlotte officially reopens on Thursday, February 4, following a 10-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Top Chef alum and 5th Street Group partner Jamie Lynch will return alongside Sherief Shawky, the restaurant’s new executive...
Fresh Take: Southern Pecan Brings Gulf Coast Flavors to SouthPark
Chicken and Dumplings with broccolini and a side of succotash. Photographs by Peter Taylor. Southern Pecan’s Gulf Coast-inspired cuisine is a nod to owner Monte Smith’s Galveston roots, and it’s a specific type of southern. You won’t find fried...
7 Tasty Charlotte Dishes Using Pork or Chicken Skins
The roundup only our editor asked for January 5, 2021 ON OUR RECENT LIST OF 25 Must-Try Takeout Spots in Charlotte, we noted that two of the dishes used pork rinds in wildly different ways. Believe it or not, I showed restraint in only...
Charlotte Restaurateurs Give Insight on 2 Highly Anticipated Openings
Chef Paul Verica's new concept is coming soon. Photo by Peter Taylor. ORTO Owner: Paul Verica You might know him from: The James Beard semifinalist is executive chef and owner of The Stanley. The premise of Orto: Orto is Italian for “kitchen...
Out-of-Towners: 8 Great Restaurants That Expanded Into Charlotte
Skrimp Shack 3718 Central Ave A, 980-298-6418 Last year, Charlotte got its first “fast-casual fish camp.” East Charlotte’s recently opened Skrimp Shack location at the intersection of Central Avenue and Eastway Drive, is a welcome addition to the...
10 Must-Try Taco Spots in Charlotte: 2020
From the traditional to the unconventional December 18, 2020 Tacos de Carne Asada at Three Amigos. Photo by PeterTaylor. Tacos El Nevado Multiple locations (Plaza Midwood and South End) Tacos El Nevado doesn’t have a proper Taco Tuesday special....
A Winter Food Guide for Charlotteans
From chili to bread pudding December 16, 2020 LOGAN CYRUS Even if it doesn’t feel like winter outside, “fake it until you make it” is a popular phrase that carries over to dining. We have already started ordering some of our winter favorites in...
Restaurant Inspired by Indian Street Food Opens at Optimist Hall
Botiwalla comes from James Beard Award-nominee Meherwan Irani December 15, 2020 Photo by Night Watch Crew Botiwalla, a full-service restaurant serving Indian street food, opens this week at Optimist Hall. The first tenant in the hall’s upstairs...
3 Picturesque Winter Hikes in Burke County, N.C.
December 3, 2020 Winter may be a great time to stay inside and cuddle under warm blankets, but what happens when dreaded cabin fever starts to creep up on you? Hiking can be exactly what you need to get your blood pumping and your sense of...
Fresh Take: A Visit to Mico at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte
In a neighborhood already packed with luxury hotels, trendy restaurants, and rooftop bars, The Grand Bohemian still manages to stand out. Each room in the building, part of the Marriott’s Autograph Collection, teems with glitzy accents and custom...
Steak 48 Opens in South Park Next Month. Here’s a Look Inside
November 17, 2020 Steak 48, an upscale steakhouse with locations in Phoenix, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Houston, opens at Apex SouthPark on December 18. The 11,500-square-foot space has an in-house butcher shop, raw bar, and 6,000 bottle...