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Q&A: Crabs, catfish, and Cinco de Mayo
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Cajun Queen’s quiet legacy
As the Elizabeth restaurant turns 40, managing partner Tim Freer reflects on the restaurant’s tenure, changes to the neighborhood around it, and his career in hospitality
Chefs share their tips for kitchen sustainability
Five ways you can go green in the kitchen with ease
Day in the Life: Arjun Verma of Chutney Cat
How a food truck chef is bringing his love for Indian barbecue to Charlotte
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Q&A: Tiki bars, soft shell crab
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Love Your Local to celebrate Charlotte’s food system
Earth Day kickoff launches a series of informative and entertaining events
Unpretentious Picks: Fine dining patios
Our editors’ picks for the best local outdoor fine dining experiences
Chef Garcia Brown wins 2025 StrEATs Neighborhood Cook-off
SouthBound chef brings victory to South End
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Charlotte craft beer releases for April 2025
Lighter local releases reflect the warming temperatures
Q&A: Mezzo Market, wagyu
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Get kids cooking with these area culinary summer camps and classes
These popular activities fill up quickly
Sora readies for May opening
Baku chef to run Birdie Yang’s new tasting menu concept
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Charlotte chefs reunite for Fork Cancer
Ten chefs keep coming back for this annual fundraiser.
Where to dine (or order from) in Charlotte for Easter
These restaurants are offering special menus and family meals to go
Unpretentious Picks: Casual dining patios
Our list of the best casual restaurant patios in the Charlotte area
Johnny Bitter: The man, the myth, the burrito
How Johnny Burrito gained an Uptown cult following
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Q&A: Soul food, domestic wine & beer, what’s going on at Plaza & Parkwood
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Charlotte Wine + Food readies for 2025 season
Annual event has raised over $7million
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The UPPYs
Each year, we honor the best in Charlotte's restaurant industry. See this year's finalists, and join us on Nov. 13 to meet the winners.Restaurant Finder
Stuck on where to go? Search by occasion, cuisine, neighborhood, and price range.Events
The city’s best events for food and booze lovers, all conveniently listed in one place. Browse by date or event type, and keep up to date on Unpretentious Palate’s exclusive events.Concierge
Picky brother coming to town? Seeking the town’s best Old-Fashioned? Ask us anything, and we'll answer your Charlotte culinary questions once a week. We’ll be your city-wide concierge.
