food + drink
Panzú Brewery serves Caribbean-inspired food and craft beer in Mint Hill
Panzú Brewery, a Dominican Republic-inspired brewery, serves tapas-style dishes and tropical beers in Mint Hill. Driving the news: Panzú opened in...
New fast-casual turkey leg restaurant called Jive Turkey Hut opening in north Charlotte
A new fast-casual restaurant called Jive Turkey Hut will open this fall north of Uptown. Why it matters: This new restaurant is the latest venture from...
Atlanta’s Hippin Hops Brewery to open in former D9 Brewing in Uptown
Atlanta-based Hippin Hops Brewery will open in Second Ward. Why it matters: Hippin Hops made history when it opened as Georgia’s first Black-owned...
New restaurant Culinary Dropout opening in South End
Culinary Dropout — a popular restaurant chain with locations in Arizona, Texas and Colorado — is debuting its first North Carolina location in South End....
‘Farm-to-table’ has become a culinary buzzphrase. Here’s what it looks like for two local businesses
You’ve probably heard the term ‘farm-to-table’ tossed around a lot. But if you’ve ever wondered how it really happens, keep reading. I...
Scoop: What The Fries to open at City Kitch in Wesley Heights
What The Fries has a new home. Driving the news: The food truck turned restaurant will open at City Kitch, a ghost kitchen in Wesley Heights, next year....
New Uptown restaurant Spice will offer international cuisine and late-night bites
Spice will bring international cuisine to First Ward this fall. The new restaurant will offer a “seasoned mix of cultures,” according to co-owner...
New restaurant Sixty Vines to open in South End with 60 wines on tap
Texas-based wine restaurant Sixty Vines will open its first North Carolina location on Monday, August 21. It’s located in the Vantage South End building,...
15 Must-try takeout spots in Charlotte
Some of the best dishes in town are arguably located in takeout-only spots. My thought bubble: I’m not sure if it’s the large portions of food at small...
New Asian fusion restaurant Tora Sushi & Bar opens in Wesley Heights
Tora Sushi & Bar, a new Asian fusion restaurant, opened this week in Wesley Heights, where Rocket Pizza used to be. It’s currently in its soft opening...
Sol Delish will bring new soul food options to University City
Sol Delish, a new soul food restaurant, will open in University City on July 26 with customizable turkey wings, mimosa flights and an outdoor patio. “We...
Former NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip’s new taproom is now open in Concord
Former NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip has opened his new taproom minutes from Charlotte Motor Speedway. Michael Waltrip Taproom is at 7731 Gateway Lane NW, in...