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The Improper Pig is rolling out a new flagship location and new flavors are coming right along with it.
The local barbecue joint owned by Stomp, Chomp & Roll is opening its new Plaza Midwood restaurant on Monday, Feb. 16.
The hospitality group recently closed its last location of The Pizza Peel and also opened a Flying Biscuit Cafe in Matthews while running Improper Pig eateries in South Charlotte and in Fort Mill. Now, it’s turning its focus to the new 3,100-square-foot spot with a dining room — also in a former Pizza Peel location.
Now, the flagship space will hold 68 guests inside, and there’s room for almost 100 more outdoors. The Central Avenue location features an outdoor bar, an expanded kitchen with a wood-fired grill and smoker, and a vibrant design put together with Plaza Midwood diners in mind.
Late-night offerings and live entertainment are also in the works, along with community programming. That’s something important to Stomp, Chomp & Roll founder Will Bigham, who lives in Plaza Midwood.
“We’re excited being a part of the community here,” Bigham told CharlotteFive. “I bought a house here in 2000. I’ve raised three kids in the neighborhood.”
The Improper Pig’s new menu items
Diners will still find their Improper Pig favorites, including the St. Louis-style ribs and brisket. There are also plenty of vegetarian items, including the No Pig Sandwich, smoked tofu and several of the side dishes such as collard greens and Asian slaw. But the flagship location will also bring new menu items across the brand, including cocktail features.
The new menu leans heavily on Asian flavors, which have been part of The Improper Pig’s identity from the beginning. Its first location grew out of the restaurant group’s first restaurant, Mama Fu’s in Cotswold.
New tastes include:
- Beet it Salad – Arugula, roasted beets, butternut squash, shallots, pumpkin seeds and cider-dijon vinaigrette ($14)
- Spicy Edamame – Steamed edamame with spicy green bean sauce ($8)
- Smoked-Curry Rolls – Spring roll wrappers, smoked chicken, onion, carrot, cabbage, garlic, rice noodles, yellow curry and Tong’s Thai BBQ sauce ($11)
- Kimchi Burger – Wagyu beef, kimchi aioli, kimchi, fried egg, lettuce, Sriracha, furikake and a brioche bun ($19)
- Pimento Burger – Wagyu beef, red onion, romaine, pickle relish, pimento cheese, mayo, mustard and a brioche bun ($18)
- Fried Rice – Jasmine rice, egg, peas, carrots, yellow onion, garlic, chili paste, Mama’s sauce, scallions, shrimp sauce and Tong’s Thai BBQ sauce ($12). Customers can add a smoked chicken, pulled pork, smoked tofu or brisket (+$5) or andouille sausage (+$3)
- Miso Hungry – Salmon, white miso & yuzu-sake butter, house-rubbed sesame seeds ($29)
- Skillet Brownie – Ghirardelli chocolate brownie, chocolate chunks, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream ($10)
The beverage program has seen a refresh with the help of Cody Jones, as well, with a new sake program and other drinks with Asian flair to pair with your meal.
Among the new options, built to stand out from other drinks you’ll find around town, are:
- Sake 75 with gin, yuzu sake, lemon juice, simple syrup and prosecco ($15)
- Lychee martini with vodka, lychee syrup and elderflower liqueur ($15)
- Miso Nutty with vodka, lime and lemon juice, ginger and jalapeno simple syrup, white miso paste and toasted peanut oil ($13)
“Our whole customer experience is come in, eat great food, in a relaxed atmosphere welcome to everyone,” Bigham said.
Location: 1600 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC (opening Feb. 16)
Location: 9855 Sandy Rock Place A, Charlotte NC
Location: 204 Main Street, Fort Mill, SC
Cuisine: Barbecue
Instagram: @improperpig
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
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This story was originally published February 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM.
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