Welcome summer with a fresh look at the latest culinary news from around the Queen City. Read on for the latest in openings, closings, news to note and events to tempt your palate.
Openings & Closings
800 Degrees Carolinas – The Alley Uptown, aka Latta Arcade – Just Opened
Opened this week at @thealleyclt, 800 Degrees Uptown will be open 7 days week from 11-7PM. Lunch covered.
Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria, SouthPark – Open now
Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria opened at 3100 Apex Drive in SouthPark on May 31, with a menu featuring dishes like Vaca Frita, Cuban Sandwiches, Peruvian Ceviches, and Chino-Latino Chaufas, complemented by a robust rum bar and cocktails. The 3800-square-foot space includes a large patio and expanded bar, perfect for enjoying fresh ceviche and drinks.
3rd & Fernwood, Metropolitan – Open now
3rd and Fenwood is now open at the Metropolitan, brought to us by Subrina Collier and James Beard-nominated chef Greg Collier. The menu features a fresh take on Southern salads, entrees, sandwiches, sides (with a focus on vegetables) and desserts. Located at 1100 Metropolitan Ave., the restaurant is open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM.
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, Uptown – Open now
Opening June 1st in Queen City Quarter, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley will bring elevated southern comfort food to Uptown Charlotte. Located at 210 E Trade Street, the two-story restaurant seats over 175 people and features a menu of a la carte southern delights, along with a special brunch menu on weekends.
Palace on 4th, Uptown – Open now
Palace on 4th, a new cocktail bar in Uptown, soft opened last week featuring an extensive hookah and bar menu with craft cocktails.
Flower Child, Ballantyne – Open now
The first restaurant in the much-anticipated community in the Ballantyne Bowl has opened. The 3,555-square-foot space will offer a variety of healthy dishes like its South End sibling.
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Ballantyne – Open now
OMB’s new taproom at 5025 Bowl St. will be the largest brewery in south Charlotte, featuring 14,000 sqft of indoor space, a 7,000-sqft patio, and a mezzanine balcony and patio for private events. The brewery will offer German fare, a tree-lined biergarten, a nature playground for kids, and host special events.
Savor Restaurant and Bar, South Charlotte
Savor Restaurant and Bar has opened at the former Buffalo Wild Wings building on Sardis Road. The 5,000-sqft restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring Colombian, Honduran, Salvadoran, Mexican, and Venezuelan cuisines, along with some American favorites.
A new “roaming drinkery”, called Ramble Drinkery, opened on May 23, with plans to pop up in different locations around the city ~ restaurants, breweries, private events ~ with an ever-changing menu to fit with offerings at each location. Currently at @freerangebrew on Thurdays to Sundays and will be at L’Ostrica 6/16 for their Father’s Day Dinner. Follow on IG here for upcoming pop-up announcements.
Marina’s Tapas, Optimist Hall – Opening soon
Chef Andres Kaifer and Alex Bridges, known for Customshop in Elizabeth, will open Marina’s Tapas in Summer 2024. Named after Kaifer’s great-grandmother, Marina Martinez, this restaurant will offer authentic Spanish tapas and celebrate North Carolina’s local produce. Chef Dre Cavazos will serve as Chef de Cuisine, bringing creativity and authenticity to the menu, which will feature classic tapas and rotating specials.
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, SouthPark – Opening soon
Bobby’s Burgers will open a flagship location in SouthPark, Charlotte, this June. The restaurant will offer burgers, chicken and veggie sandwiches, sides, and shakes.
Closing:
- Pizza Peel in Plaza Midwood, will re-open as Improper Pig
- Pepperbox Doughnuts NoDa
Foodie Events This Month
Stephen Satterfield: Destination Carolinas al Fresco
June 8 | 6-9 pm | Johnson C. Smith University
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture hosts Stephen Satterfield: Destination Carolinas, a farm-to-table dinner at Johnson C. Smith University. As part of their year-long 50th anniversary celebration, this event brings together renowned food writer Stephen Satterfield and Chef Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint® for a memorable culinary experience under the stars.
Assorted Table Dance Party
June 12 | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | The Market at 7th Street
Assorted Table is set to host a vibrant party celebrating another year in business and a milestone birthday. Enjoy unlimited tastings of assorted wines, accompanied by one drink ticket, heavy appetizers & hors d’oeuvres, exclusive deals on featured wines, beats by DJ Smitty, As a token of appreciation, each guest will depart with a complimentary wine charm and branded Assorted Table glassware.
2nd Annual Flamingle Celebration
June 20 | 5 pm – close | McNinch House Restaurant
Secure your tickets for the 2nd Annual Flamingle Celebration, with doors opening from 5 PM onwards. The event commemorates National Flamingo Day while paying tribute to the cherished memory of founder Ellen Davis, a passionate admirer of flamingos. Guests can relish a charming evening both indoors and on the front porch, treating themselves to an array of delectable passed and plated hors d’oeuvres along with a specialty cocktail. Tickets can be purchased through OpenTable.
Pride Week at The Salty
June 17-23 | The Salty Donut
Celebrate Pride with The Salty from June 17 to June 23! Enjoy three specialty items across all locations, with proceeds benefiting local LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations. Indulge in the Funfetti Disco Glitter Donut ($4.40), Rainbow Donut Holes ($3.50 for 6), and the Blue Majik Vanilla Bean Latte ($6.20).
EP/C Chophouse Wine Dinner with Robert Foley Vineyards EP/C Chophouse Mooresville
Wednesday, June 26, 6:00 p.m.
$125 pp Reservations: Call 704-230-1720
Your summer hasn’t truly started unless you’re swirling, smelling and sipping some fine wine at the Lake, perfectly paired with an EP/C Chophouse four course menu. Join the man himself, Robert Foley, who will host the night and walk you through his renowned Napa Valley wines. Four courses include some EP/C Chophouse specials such as Pan Seared Sea Bass Wedge, Lamb Lollipop, Bourbon Glazed Caprese.
Charlotte Restaurant News to Note for This June
1957 Hospitality Supports Madelyn’s Fund with pink cocktails and soft serve
1957 Hospitality is partnering with Madelyn’s Fund to support NICU patients and their families. Until June 30th, Rosemont, Crunkleton, and Puerta will offer a special “drink pink” cocktail, and Cheats will feature a strawberry soft serve, with proceeds benefiting the charity. Madelyn’s Fund assists families facing financial burdens from unexpected time off work, travel expenses, medical bills, and in tragic cases, funeral costs, helping them focus on their child’s wellbeing and healing process.
Patio season is here, and it’s time to fire up the grill! This is not your average backyard cookout. Enjoy burgers and hot dogs fresh off Chef Kaley Laird’s grill every other Wednesday, starting June 5th, from 5 PM to 7 PM. No reservations are required.
New caviar program at Steak 48
Steak 48 introduces an exquisite caviar program featuring responsibly sourced delicacies from Italy and Poland. Pair it with champagne, and you’ve got the ultimate recipe for a romantic date night.
