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The best Lexington-style barbecue outside of Lexington and a great place for families and large gatherings
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Ever Andalo
An Italian concept in NoDa with a notable beverage program
Meet the Chef: Sam Diminich of Restaurant Constance
Monday, Oct. 16 | Tickets on sale now to members
Where Chefs Eat: Coquette’s Christian Medrano
Executive chef’s go-to spots range from grab-and-go to fine dining
20-Buck Bottle: Medium body red is flexible and delicious
Chinon with balanced minerality
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September craft beer releases
Variety dominates as breweries head into fall seasonals
NC Senate Bill 527 unanimously passes in House ABC Committee
First step in changing state’s liquor laws clears first hurdle
Q&A: Restaurants near PNC; pickling
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Your guide to Negroni Week 2023
Annual event will raise funds for Slow Food, September 18-24
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From pastry box to donut shop
Nine questions with Jasmine Macon of Beyond Amazing Donuts.
Cheese Wisdom: Rich with a beautiful orange rind and gold paste
The texture is like a cheese fudge
Dot Dot Dot looks to up culinary reputation
Two new hires enable food-focused changes at the cocktail bar
Charlotte chefs head to Greenville food festival
Here’s where to find local chefs at Euphoria
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Saying farewell to a South End legend
Chef Michael Shortino opening Futo Buta was a pivotal moment
Q&A: Michael Shortino’s legacy, dairy free ice cream
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
The Degenerate
Meet the new era of the neighborhood bar
Andres Prüssing brings childhood and adult experiences to current role
Stoke / CoCo & the Director executive chef looks to local farms and chef community for inspiration
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20-Buck Bottle: Loire rosé to compete with Provence
Crisp cherry notes is a perfect segue from summer to fall
Q&A: burgers, holidays, and clams
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
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Each year, we honor the best in Charlotte's restaurant industry. See this year's finalists, and join us on Nov. 14 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.
