Food and Travel

Louisiana X Charlotte Restaurant Night Brings Flavors Of The Bayou State To The Queen City for One Fabulous Evening For one night only — Thursday, Nov. 3 — top chefs from Louisiana’s most delicious destinations are stepping into the kitchens of 14 Charlotte restaurants for an unforgettable evening of culinary collaborations at Louisiana X Charlotte Restaurant Night.  […]

Kick off a new month with fresh flavors from around the Queen City. Read on for the foodie openings, news and events you need to know this October. OPEN NOW & COMING SOON Bonterra in Phillips Place – Open now As of September 20, the beloved restaurant formally in Dilworth reopened in its new spot […]

If you’re celebrating something this Fall, like a birthday, anniversary, new home, or… just a Tuesday, try out one of these unique QC bakers for something special, new and different for your party sweets & treats. Honeybear Bake Shop Hannah Neikirk’s Honeybear Bake Shop pops up around town all the time ~ check their insta […]

Please click thru HERE for an up-to-date article on this topic Fellow wine-o’s, you’re going to want to bookmark this post. With the weather is finally cooling down, we couldn’t help but think about fall evenings spent enjoying a glass of wine. Wait, who are we kidding. We love a glass of wine in every […]

We take brunch very seriously around here. It’s a way to celebrate the weekend, have fun with the girls, and a great excuse to indulge. Charlotte is filled with great brunch spots, so you have many options to choose from. To make the choosing easier, we searched the Queen City and surrounding area for the […]

Did you know that North Carolina is home to almost 200 wineries that are spread out across the state? Maybe we should pledge to visit each and every one in 2022, as all are accessible by car from the QC. Some of our favorites are less than a one hour drive away. Special Thanks to […]

Although we may soon be trading swimsuits for sweaters, the food scene around Charlotte shows no sign of cooling down. Read on for the openings, updates and events you need to know about going into September. New & Opening Soon Summerbird in South End – Open now Now open in South End, this fast casual […]

We’re back bugging the local food influencers and food writers for their favorite meals in Charlotte, and this time we asked What Was the Best Thing You Ate (or Drank) This Summer? Even if we don’t have the waistline or the time to eat in all the places in Charlotte to get you the latest […]

There’s nothing quite like grabbing a fast, casual meal from a food truck in the summertime, and lucky for us, the Queen City is filled with mobile kitchens everywhere. Hungry Charlotteans can rest assured that they’ll find their favorite wherever they are, with food truck rallies in neighborhoods including SouthPark, NoDa, Plaza Midwood and more. We searched […]

It’s been a long hot summer, but Charlotte’s food scene shows no sign of cooling down just yet. Read on for the latest new hotspots to try, new openings expected soon and culinary news to note. NOW OPEN Saku Yakitori & Sushi BarUptown The much-anticipated Japanese restaurant features the Robata grilling technique, classic Japanese comfort […]

Nothing quite compares to a warm, gooey, chocolate chip cookie. One of the most delicious days of the year is approaching fast, and we’re here to help you celebrate. Head to a local bakery on August 4th to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day — our picks are organized by neighborhood to make your search […]

No question this summer is a scorcher, but we’re not letting that ruin our dining al fresco. We searched Charlotte and beyond for weather-proof outdoor dining destinations. Stay cool this summer at these covered patios, organized by neighborhood: SouthPark 800° Woodfired Kitchen6815 Phillips Pl Ct Cordial1824 Roxborough Rd. Toscana6401 Carnegie Blvd #6-B Village TavernCorner of […]