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Longtime specials see price increases as costs rise
Owners are weighing what to pass on to customers, and what will deter business
Q&A: Great cocktails, the best margaritas
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
What’s going on with eggs?
Why prices are up and how local farmers are working to hold the line
Unpretentious Cooking: Braised Mojo Pork Walking Tacos
This portable dish will be a game day highlight
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Pinky’s Westside Grill
An homage to the American dive that doesn’t rest on its TV fame
20-Buck Bottle: Robust rosé for full bodied food
This versatile wine can hold up to winter fare
Charlotte restaurants offering special Valentine’s menus
Reservations are going fast for the holiday
Sam Diminich’s Restaurant Constance opens today
The “non-concept” spot takes Counter-‘s former City Kitch space
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Q&A: The best at Optimist Hall, Uptown lunch
Each week, we answer reader questions
Charlotte restaurants offering Super Bowl packages
Here’s where to get party packs for the big game
What Dry January means for the beer business
How local breweries adapt for the annual ‘sober movement’
Two chefs gain James Beard Award semifinalist recognition
NoDa beer bar joins two high-profile Charlotte chefs on the list
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Cheese Wisdom: An Italian cheese for truffle lovers
A slice of this feels like an indulgent treat
Volo Ristorante
A solid Italian eatery The Rat Pack would be proud of
New craft beer releases this month
Here are the brews not to miss in January
Where the Industry Eats: RedSalt’s Stephen Johnson
This restaurant GM stays close to the Elizabeth area
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McNinch House to stay open following deaths of Ellen, Beth Davis
The tasting-menu only restaurant in a historic home remains in the family
Q&A: Biblio walk-ins, vegan breakfast
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
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The UPPYs
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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.
