Food journalist and the blogger behind @RavenousPanda. Native New Yorker and VOGUE veteran. Loves Michelin-starred establishments to BBQ dives.

How a group of Charlotteans responded to the Charleston church shooting by taking to the streets – and walking

Normally, my initial motivation to wake up and jump out of bed is the thought of eating something delicious. On Tuesday, however, the early morning was darkly...

INSIDER: CO’s menu, design and owner will shake up Charlotte’s restaurant scene, here’s why

Unless anyone has been living under a rock, it should come as no surprise that Charlotte has an impending major arrival in the Asian cuisine restaurant scene....

Locally made tomato sauce to rival your Italian grandmother’s (don’t tell Nonna)

Red sauce, gravy, tomato sauce, marinara. Growing up in a neighborhood with a huge Italian community, I knew that nothing could possibly be more sacred than...

The free party for anyone who likes men’s clothing, pig roasts, music or culture. And why it’s putting Charlotte on the map. 

This Sunday marks the official opening of Charlotte’s newest men’s fashion boutique, TABOR, the latest project of Perry and Laura Vinroot Poole. The...

The best luxury dinner deal in Charlotte you’re missing out on

On Selwyn Avenue, there’s a red awning across the street from Reid’s Fine Foods that has been serving chocolate and wine to the Charlotte community since...

9 questions with the creator of Charleston Bloody Mary Mix

Have you ever stared at Charlotte bloody mary bar mix options and wondered to yourself – who are the faces behind these mixes? Me too. So, I decided to...

Add one more stop to your foodie tour of Davidson: The Pickled Peach review

Once upon a time, there was a magical land of learning and delightfully fresh food. There was a general glow about town, full of innovation and creativity...

Anthropologie opens today at Atherton Mill: A sneak peek

So last night I attended the preview party for Anthropologie at Atherton Mill. Champagne was passed by well-trained staff, black tablecloths covered every food...

Restaurant Review: Kindred

Rarely in the world of restaurants do you find a place that makes you pause for a full minute and embrace your overwhelming feeling of elation. Kindred in...

Why you’re spending more than you should be on groceries

Stop what you are doing right now. You’ve been shopping at the wrong place for your summer party groceries. You heard it here first. I had the privilege of...

The complete list of Charlotte’s 58 food trucks

All Star Café Owner, John Rust, worked as the broiler chef in a steak house and has taken his meaty specialties on the road. Website | Facebook | Twitter...

Pizza is always a good thing. Pizza for a cause is a guaranteed moment of pure happiness. 

Starting on August 5th, every Wednesday will be just that – pure pizza happiness for a good cause. For every photo of your order with the hashtag, #WP4SH...