20+ Things to Do in Charlotte, NC
Looking for fun things to do in Charlotte, NC? Here’s a list of just a few of the fun things in the Charlotte area. Don’t forget to let…
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Michelin highlights 2 NC restaurants among places to celebrate Lunar New Year
Two North Carolina restaurants are among North America’s best places to celebrate the Year of the Horse with Asian dishes, the Michelin Guide says. The Lunar New Year…
Read more Michelin highlights 2 NC restaurants among places to celebrate Lunar New YearSpiritual herb shop to close in Charlotte after ‘escalated’ concerns, owner says
One of Charlotte’s few spiritual wellness shops is closing its doors for good. Mxd Magic, which sells herbs, incense, crystals and other holistic wellness products, will permanently shutter…
Read more Spiritual herb shop to close in Charlotte after ‘escalated’ concerns, owner says100+ Black-owned restaurants in Charlotte to add to your must-try list
If you’re looking to grab a good meal or drinks with friends, Charlotte’s Black-owned restaurants scene has a little something for everyone. There’s no shortage of good eats…
Read more 100+ Black-owned restaurants in Charlotte to add to your must-try listRestaurant chain with ‘classic comfort food’ to open second spot in Ballantyne
An American gastropub serving comfort food classics and “killer cocktails” is expanding in Charlotte. Culinary Dropout has plans to open a second location at the Bowl at Ballantyne,…
Read more Restaurant chain with ‘classic comfort food’ to open second spot in Ballantyne3 new restaurants are opening soon in Charlotte, including a Mediterranean cafe
A handful of eateries are slated to join Charlotte’s food scene. This week, I reported on three upcoming restaurant openings, including a woman-owned coffee and cocktail bar with…
Read more 3 new restaurants are opening soon in Charlotte, including a Mediterranean cafeBurritos anyone? Chipotle could be coming to The Arboretum. Here’s what we know
Chipotle, the popular Mexican-inspired grill, hopes to roll out another restaurant in Charlotte. A meeting to request the construction of a Chipotle restaurant “and associated infrastructure” at The…
Read more Burritos anyone? Chipotle could be coming to The Arboretum. Here’s what we knowHaven for Eastern NC barbecue in Charlotte will now see Texas-style smoked meats
Bubba’s Barbecue — a longtime fixture in North Charlotte — has closed, and the property has been sold. Now, the Eastern Carolina barbecue that’s come out of the…
Read more Haven for Eastern NC barbecue in Charlotte will now see Texas-style smoked meatsI tried one of Charlotte’s newest Mexican restaurants. Here’s what I got for $17
I arrived at Rio 150 in Steele Creek just before noon, and as soon as the hostess seated me, I whipped out my phone to find the name…
Read more I tried one of Charlotte’s newest Mexican restaurants. Here’s what I got for $17Three killed in two separate Charlotte car crashes on Saturday
Getty Images Three people were killed in two car crashes in Charlotte on Saturday, police said Sunday. The first crash happened at 10 a.m. in the 1900 block…
Read more Three killed in two separate Charlotte car crashes on SaturdayNew restaurant coming to the former Letty’s on Shamrock space. What we know.
A year after Letty’s on Shamrock owner Letty Ketner shuttered the beloved restaurant in Charlotte’s Plaza Shamrock neighborhood, new life is coming to the iconic space. Letty’s on…
Read more New restaurant coming to the former Letty’s on Shamrock space. What we know.Look out for these 5 most common restaurant violations, NC safety expert says
When the staff at Providence Country Club in Charlotte received a score of 81.5% during an inspection in October for moldy food and dirty dishes, they didn’t panic.…
Read more Look out for these 5 most common restaurant violations, NC safety expert says‘The community is coming in.’ Local support helps Lempira on Central carry on
READ MORE Border Patrol in Charlotte U.S. Border Patrol began making rounds in Charlotte on Saturday morning. This follows recent Border Patrol activity in Chicago that made headlines,…
Read more ‘The community is coming in.’ Local support helps Lempira on Central carry onWhere was the boxing biopic ‘Christy’ filmed? Here’s a list of NC locations
If you’re heading to the movies soon, you might notice parts of North Carolina on the big screen. One of the biggest productions filmed in the state this…
Read more Where was the boxing biopic ‘Christy’ filmed? Here’s a list of NC locationsNew bar to raise a glass with local spirits is now open in South End Charlotte
A new spot to drink locally made spirits is now open at The Winnifred in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood. Oaklore Distilling, which opened in Matthews in 2022, has…
Read more New bar to raise a glass with local spirits is now open in South End CharlotteI ate at a Charlotte restaurant I owed an apology to. Here’s what I got for $25
The Ginger Miso Crunch salad at Flower Child. Evan Moore CharlotteFive Remember how apologizing as a kid wasn’t just about saying “sorry”? Your parents wanted the full confession.…
Read more I ate at a Charlotte restaurant I owed an apology to. Here’s what I got for $25Bean there, sipped that: A caffeinated tour of the best Charlotte coffee shops
Iced lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, seasonal drinks or maybe a shot of espresso — these are some of my go-to orders at coffee shops across Charlotte. As one…
Read more Bean there, sipped that: A caffeinated tour of the best Charlotte coffee shopsWho is the cutest cat in Charlotte? Vote for your favorite in our final round
It’s the final round of The Charlotte Observer’s Cutest Cat Contest, and the competition is down to a few standout felines. After the first round, readers narrowed the…
Read more Who is the cutest cat in Charlotte? Vote for your favorite in our final roundWho is the cutest dog in Charlotte? Vote for your favorite in our final round
The final round of The Charlotte Observer’s Cutest Dog Contest is here, and the race for the title is closer than ever. These pups have won hearts with…
Read more Who is the cutest dog in Charlotte? Vote for your favorite in our final round‘Stranger Things,’ safe spaces and sweet sips: Was this Charlotte cafe worth it?
What do “Stranger Things,” spectrum-friendly restrooms and sugary chai lattes have in common? They’re all things I found during my first trip to a local coffee shop —…
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