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Charlotte is gaining more than a few new dining options, and any one of them could be your new favorite. This week, I reported on five recent or…
Read more 4 new restaurants (+ an Indian grocery store) are opening in CharlotteLess than two weeks after shutting its doors, a Concord restaurant is welcoming guests again. Village Corner Comfort Kitchen & Bar invited locals to its grand re-opening Tuesday,…
Read more Concord restaurant was suddenly forced to close. Now, ‘We’re BAAAAACK,’ owner saysA new Indian restaurant has joined the metro Charlotte food scene. Masala Bitez Indian Kitchen officially opened Monday, Jan. 12, on Mooresville Commons Way in Mooresville. The restaurant…
Read more New Lake Norman restaurant offers modern Indian cuisine, ‘street-style bites’Charlotte’s food scene is growing with two new eateries joining the mix. This week, I reported on two upcoming restaurant openings, including a revolving sushi bar with dozens…
Read more 2 restaurants opening soon in Charlotte, including all-you-can-eat sushiA new all-you-can-eat sushi spot is coming soon to Charlotte. Shinjuku Station revolving sushi bar will set up shop in the Grande Promenade shopping center in University City,…
Read more A revolving sushi bar is coming soon to University City. Here’s what we knowAfter a long year of eating all over Charlotte, digging into everyday meals and truly memorable dishes alike, we like to look back and give credit to where…
Read more These are the best meals you ate at Charlotte restaurants in 2025Charlotte’s food scene is always evolving, and locals have a slate to new options to choose from. This week, I reported five restaurant openings — and learned The…
Read more 5 restaurants opening in Charlotte, including a brewery expansionThe articles collectively highlight distinct dining experiences around Charlotte, emphasizing unique concepts, owner stories, or trends. Each venue offers something memorable, from local farm ingredients to intimate settings…
Read more Intimate dining rooms, chef collabs: Five unique dining experiences to savor in CharlotteBeer and light bites are plentiful at a new Korean bar now open in Charlotte. Masija, which means “let’s drink,” held a soft opening Thursday, Dec. 4, at…
Read more Korean-style bar brings soju pours, street food to South Charlotte. What to knowCharlotte Five’s Readers’ Choice By Chyna Blackmon November 17, 2025 6:00 AM More than 150 restaurants, bars and cafes have opened in Charlotte this year. Lila Turner lturner@charlotteobserver.com…
Read more Best new restaurants around Charlotte? Tell us your favorite addition to the areaAt PrimoHoagies, the menu features deli classics like Italian, turkey and roast beef sandwiches. PrimoHoagies A Pennsylvania sandwich shop is bringing its specialty hoagies to Charlotte. On Nov.…
Read more An Italian sandwich shop was voted No. 1 in the US. Now, it’s open in CharlotteCharlotte just added another authentic Indian restaurant to its dining scene. Nawabi Hyderabad House, known for its biryanis, is now open at The Alley at Latta Arcade in…
Read more Biryanis, curries + more: Indian restaurant chain expands to CharlotteChick-fil-A fans in Charlotte can score a free order of chicken nuggets, but the deal won’t stick around. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 22, Chick-fil-A customers can get a free…
Read more Chick-fil-A is giving away free chicken nuggets. How to get them in CharlotteA new supermarket hopes to be Charlotte’s one-stop shop for all things Indian cuisine and culture. Utsav Supermarket + Food Hall, now open in Yorkmount, will bring fresh…
Read more From biryanis to groceries: Indian food hall + supermarket opens in CharlotteThose in search of authentic Indian fare can find it at a new spot in uptown Charlotte. The doors opened at Krazy Curry-Uptown on Thursday, Oct. 9, inside…
Read more Krazy Curry opens new restaurant in uptown Charlotte — with a lunch buffetPrime Fish Cellar opened in February 2024 and is now closed for renovation into a wine bar featuring sushi and sake. Heidi Finley CharlotteFive A Charlotte bottle shop…
Read more A Charlotte bottle shop closed for a ‘major’ revamp. What’s happening next?Every 2 weeks, reporter Evan Moore spends $25 at a local restaurant, then writes about his experience for CharlotteFive. His articles highlight dining experiences around Charlotte, exploring diverse…
Read more Every 2 weeks, we give our reporter $25 to spend at a Charlotte restaurant. What he eats.Eggs are so much more than a breakfast staple, as shown by a new Indian street food restaurant now open in the Charlotte area. EggHolic officially opened Sept.…
Read more New ‘egg-centric’ Indian restaurant now open near Charlotte. What’s on the menu?In October 2024, Village Tavern restaurant closed its SouthPark Charlotte location after 35 years. One year later, an upscale dining spot called Laurel Park will open in its…
Read more New Charlotte restaurant announced for former Village Tavern spot: What to know.