Maman Charlotte Says Bonjour, Y’all
There’s a new café in Plaza Midwood that feels like it was plucked straight from the south of France. Maman, the cult-favorite New York café known for its rustic French-inspired…
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The Best Pasta in Charlotte, Enjoyed at Home
The colorful little bungalow catches my eye before I even realize it’s my destination: Sorellina Pasta Co. at The Plaza. Kristiana Perini’s year-old shop focuses on fresh, handmade pasta (a…
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A Vibrant Visit to Laurel Park in Charlotte
In the last ebbing of 2025, a new restaurant opened its doors in SouthPark. After years working in restaurant scenes in Chicago and Knoxville, owner Dan McCormick saw an opportunity…
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Minority-Owned Charlotte Restaurants Not to Miss
Sometimes, it’s hard to pin down Charlotte’s culinary soul. As a transplant city with a knack for new builds, it doesn’t often preserve the cultural cornerstones that give many cities…
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Your 2026 Guide to Fine Dining in Charlotte
When it comes to eating out, I welcome it all: a bite from a food truck, a quick lunch grabbed from a deli counter, a coffee poured from a pop-up.…
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McHale’s: A New Irish Pub in Charlotte NC
“Pub” is short for public house. This is a term that emerged in late 17th-century England to describe a place open to all for food, drink, and socializing. Culturally, pubs…
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The Art of Sprezzatura at Rada in Charlotte NC
Rada’s quiet confidence is as unintrusive as it is unusual. From its refined, Mediterranean-inspired menu to its pared-down, intentional design, Rada in Charlotte NC doesn’t shout for guests’ attention. Instead,…
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Built on Hospitality: Grit to Gourmet
Since opening the doors of The Goodyear House in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood in early 2020, Built On Hospitality (BOH) has significantly expanded its footprint in the area’s hospitality industry. Founded…
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A New Neighborhood Hang: Spaghett of Charlotte
Charlotte’s historic Fourth Ward welcomed a fresh flavor on Friday, July 11, when Spaghett of Charlotte—a craft pasta and cocktail house—opened its doors in the lovingly restored 19th-century Young-Morrison House.…
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A Seasonal Feast at The Jimmy in Charlotte NC
As the sun lingers longer and the sound of cicadas fills the air, there’s no better place to savor a summer evening than The Jimmy in Charlotte NC, a pastaria…
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