GOOD EATS & TRAVEL

Charlotte’s Best Winter Date Night Dinners, Plus Some 2025 Valentines Menus

There's something about the dark and chilly weather in...

Our Favorite Espresso Martinis Around the QC

The Queen City is buzzing with Espresso Martinis! Whether...

Where to Eat Sushi in Charlotte. Over 20 Scoop Picks

In Charlotte, we are spoiled with choice when it...

Where to Find GLUTEN-FREE Meals in Charlotte ~ Our 2025 Update

Whatever your reason for eating gluten-free might be, if...

Best Winter Salads Around the QC – 2025 Edition

As we ring in the new year and begin setting resolutions for 2025, healthy eating is top of mind for a lot of us. And one of our favorite ways to ensure we're getting in that daily dose of...

January ’25 Restaurant Openings, Closings, Events & Food News

Ring in the New Year by exploring the newest flavors Charlotte's food scene has to offer. Read on for the latest openings and events to keep your plate full this January. Open Now Gravity Sourdough Pizza Co., Camp North End...

2025 Restaurants Openings to Look Forward To – Local Foodie Picks

2025 is shaping up to be the perfect combination of past and present with familiar favorites reopening alongside exciting new concepts joining the QC food scene. And, who better to give you the latest foodie scoop than some of...

Auld Lang Syne. Charlotte Restaurant Openings & Closings – 2024 in Review

What would the New Year be without a year in review of the restaurants that keep Charlotte's food scene ever-growing? From casual bites like pizzerias and taco trucks to upscale Mediterranean with a Southern twist, the past year's QC restaurant...

Whether You Are Thinking DRY or DAMP This January, or Anytime, Here are Our Fave Mocktails Right Now

It’s that time of year again – dry January. The health and wellness trend offers a way to reset, relax and rejuvenate for the year ahead by completely cutting out alcohol for the first month of the year.  If you’re...

Restaurant Openings, Closings, Holiday Events and Food News for December

It’s the holiday season and that means plenty of opportunities to gather around the table to enjoy all that Charlotte's food scene has to offer. Make plans to try these new hotspots, fresh menu updates, and food-related events before...

Here Are 85 Heated Patios in Charlotte to Get Us Through Winter

We've rounded up all the places to dine al fresco, even in the cold weather, organized by Charlotte neighborhood. Plaza Midwood & Elizabeth Flight1949 E 7th St Sip a glass of wine on the patio of Elizabeth's newest wine bar, Flight. The Fig...

Here’s Our Guide to Steakhouses in Charlotte

Every now and then, we love to indulge in a classic steak dinner, complete with wine, meat and all the sides. Whether we're celebrating a special occasion, looking for a fancy night out on the town, or just have...

Restaurant Openings, Closings, Events & Food News for Charlotte in November

Kick off a brand new month with new flavors around Charlotte. Read on for the latest restaurant openings, events and news to know in November. Openings & Coming Soon Oshen, South Charlotte – Open now From the owners of Yunta Nikkei...

Favorite Fall Cocktails Right Now

The weather in Charlotte is finally starting to feel brisk — which makes us want a seasonal cocktail. From pumpkin martinis to apple fizzes and autumnal old fashioneds, these Charlotte restaurants have truly delivered on their speciality cocktail menus...

FALL UPDATE! Best Happy Hours and Daily Meal Deals by Neighborhood

We'll never turn down a good deal. While North Carolina law doesn't allow official "happy hours" many restaurants discount food and drinks during certain windows, or offer up all day specials instead. We have all these deals and more,...

Where to Go to Lunch this Month

It goes like this: Hey! Let's have lunch. Yes! Perfect! Where do you want to go? ..... ..... (starts googling) We've all been there and we're here to help. We've rounded up all our favorite places in the Charlotte area to enjoy lunch...