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The fast-casual chain submitted a signage request to the city on Dec. 16. No official opening date has been announced yet.
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Local NewsCharlotte Restaurants Offer Thanksgiving Meals for Diners Looking for Alternatives
At least Eight Charlotte eateries will dish out Thanksgiving dinners on Thursday, Nov. 28. Residents who’d rather skip the hassle of cooking and scrubbing dishes can find both sit-down meals…
J. Mayhew
Local NewsComal Taco Co. Opening at Charlotte’s Optimist Hall in December
Comal Taco Co. will open its doors in early December at Optimist Hall in Charlotte. The restaurant takes over the spot vacated by Marina’s Tapas.
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Food & DrinkMichelin Guide Awards First Stars to Carolina Restaurants in 2025 Ceremony
Five restaurants grabbed Michelin stars this month, marking the first time eateries in North Carolina and South Carolina received recognition from the prestigious guide – including one in Charlotte.
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Local NewsHistoric Bar-B-Q King To Close After 66 Years, Ending an Era in Charlotte
A Charlotte food landmark will soon close its doors. Bar-B-Q King, which has fed locals since 1959, shuts its doors Nov. 1.
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Local NewsNew Mural at Charlotte Farmers Market Gets People Talking About Food Access and Community Health
A striking mural now stands at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, the work of local artist Abel Jackson. The bold artwork sparks discussions about food security and nutrition in the…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsCharlotte’s Best-Kept Burger Secrets Come to Light as Food Scene Grows
Behind Copperhead Social bar in NoDa, at the corner of Brevard and North Davidson streets, a modest food truck serves what CharlotteFive calls the city’s finest burger. “It kind of…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsHarriet’s Hamburgers Opens 5th Charlotte Location in Plaza Midwood
A new Harriet’s Hamburgers will start serving customers in Plaza Midwood’s Commonwealth development this fall. This marks their fifth spot in the Charlotte area, as announced through Commonwealth’s social channels….
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsCharlotte Welcomes 13 New Dessert Spots in 2025 Sweet Boom
Sweet shops sprouted across Charlotte in 2025, with thirteen new spots marking the city’s biggest surge in dessert businesses. From small local bakeries to major chains, these shops now dot…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsCharlotte Restaurants Offer ‘Kids Eat Free’ Deals for Back-to-School Season
Free kids’ meals are up for grabs at ten Charlotte spots as the new school year starts on Aug. 25. These deals pop up at different places each day of…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsBobby’s Burgers Kicks Off School Fundraising and Food Bank Support Programs
Two new programs at Bobby’s Burgers turn meals into support for schools and food banks. The restaurant chain started working with GiftAMeal and Force4Good at their spots in Charlotte, North…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsSoul Gastrolounge Makes Its Comeback in Charlotte’s NoDa Area
After a three-year break, Soul Gastrolounge opens its doors at The Pass in NoDa on Aug. 25. The much-missed spot now fills 4,700 square feet of space, marking a fresh…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsThe Milkshake Factory Opens First Charlotte Shop With Free Shake Deal
A sweet buzz hits uptown Charlotte as The Milkshake Factory sets up shop at 100 W. Third St. The grand opening kicks off Saturday, Aug. 23, when customers can snag…
Jim Mayhew