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20-Buck Bottle: Rich, full-bodied malbec with good balance
This smart buy features a dense purple hue
Charlotte chef brings home statewide title
Oscar Johnson of Jimmy Pearls is Chef of the Year
It’s fig season! Get ’em while you can
Take advantage of the very short season. They won’t last long.
Where Chefs Eat: Baku and Yama’s Birdie Yang
The restaurant owner crisscrosses cultures when dining out
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Q&A: Limani opening, breakfast, Rosemont update
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Charlotte chefs compete for statewide title
The annual NCRLA Chef Showdown takes place Aug. 8
Mixologists pilot new concept in Plaza Midwood
Humbug comes from former Royal Tot and Machete mixologists
Where are they now: Chef Clark Barlowe
Leading Charlotte chef went to Oregon for love and law school
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Wine faults: What they are and how to detect them
Is your wine supposed to taste like that? Here’s how to tell
Cheese Wisdom: Aged Sheep Milk Cheese From Holland
The label with a sheep riding a chopper is worth the purchase
Chef’s Takes: Kabobs
Israeli-born Yafo Kitchen executive chef Shai Fargian gives insight into the skewer
Is Prime Fish’s Omakase experience worth it?
At $300 before tax and gratuity, it’s the city’s most expensive reservation
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Q&A: Escargot, an ice cream sandwich
Each week, we answer your questions about food and drink in Charlotte
The “Kool-Aid generation’s” new juice
The processed drinks of his youth inspired Jugo Bar’s owner to serve a pure, flavorful juices — coming soon to a NoDa storefront
Where to enjoy midday drinks and snacks
These restaurants offer afternoon hours
Eat This and That: French Edition
French dishes don’t have to be laden with fat
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300 East
A classic menu with standout desserts
20-Buck Bottle: Italian white for summer
This bottle pairs well with warm-weather fare
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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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