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A casual by day, elegant by night Italian gathering spot emphasizing quality ingredients and service from the owners of TRUE Crafted Pizza
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Orrman’s Cheese Shop expanding to bigger space
Expect wider selections and expanded retail
Soul owners to open European cafe in Plaza Midwood
Sister replaces Kiki Bistro
Winter Voss returns to Dogwood as bar manager
The bartender was most recently at Supperland
Rum bar The Royal Tot to open Jan. 21
The island-themed bar reopens following its debut as Sippin’ Santa
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Q&A: Jon G’s Barbecue and great chili
Each week, we answer reader questions
Our snow-day stockpiles: challah and carnitas
The bread on our shopping list isn’t from the grocery store
Dogwood’s Eli Privette to join The Crunkleton
The move will free up more time for schoolwork as the bartender pursues a finance career
20-Buck Bottle: An Italian Tuscan white
A wine from Sting that sings
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Artisanal pasta maker Mano Bella to move into Uptown
The farmers market darling will open at The Market at 7th Street
Restaurant groups look to kitchen tips to up wages
Here’s how the system works and when diners should tip
Where the Industry Eats: Free Range Brewing’s Sarah Alexander
This gluten-free business owner frequents local favorites
Q&A: Moroccan cuisine, our favorite barbecue
Each week, we answer your questions about food and drink in Charlotte
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A Day in the Life: Chef Alyssa Wilen
After rebounding from the pandemic, the teacher and entrepreneur wants to make Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen an even bigger part of the Charlotte community
Unpretentious Palate, Carben Events to host food festival
We’re partnering with Charlotte SHOUT!
Queen’s Feast returns to Charlotte this month
The winter tasting menu week is back after a pandemic pause
20-Buck Bottle: A Washington white
Clean and bright with balanced fruit
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Chef looks to photography, NFTs to ease pandemic stress
Ryan Allen hopes to document the legacy of other chefs through food art
Mariposa
The rebirth of Halcyon brings a new style of artistry to the concept
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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
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