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Unpretentious Cooking: Pork Chops with Peaches
A pork chop recipe for hot summer nights
Q&A: Southern Pecan, whole trout
Each week, we answer your questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Unpretentious Cooking: Herbed Garlic Potatoes
Make these herbaceous, warm potatoes for a mid-summer side dish
“Going home:” A decade after leaving, Bonterra’s new executive chef returns
Tripp Taylor replaces longtime chef Blake Hartwick
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Mixologist launches online cocktail lessons
Bob Peters, formerly of Grinning Mule and The Punch Room, is going virtual
Cheese Wisdom: Dutch Truffle Gouda
This indulgent cheese is creamy, rich, and earthy
Unpretentious Cooking: Homemade Hot Sauce
A quick small batch recipe to add heat to meals
Our top picks for rosé this summer
They’re back on the shelves, and in delicious supply
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Unpretentious Cooking: Summer Baking Inspiration
Base recipes for stone fruits, berries, and vegetables of your choice
Where the Industry Eats: The Crunkleton’s Ryan Hart
This drink connoisseur seeks out the best Asian cuisine in town
Q&A: Barbecue sauce by the bottle and Supperland’s hype
Each week, we answer your questions about food and drink in Charlotte
A Day in the Life: Pierre Bader, longtime Uptown restaurateur
The owner of Aria Tuscan Grill and Cicchetti faces down the biggest challenge of his career
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Unpretentious Cooking: Garlic and Herb Roasted Tomatoes
A quick condiment for eggs, sandwiches, and grain bowls
As N.C. poultry plants failed to curb Covid-19, Latina workers stood in the gap
Duplin County, home to several meatpacking and poultry plants, saw the state’s highest Covid case rate
20-Buck Bottle: Balanced pinot noir for warm weather
Perfect with lamb, asparagus, hearty green salads
Tacos La Hidalguense
An overlooked food truck serving tacos near the airport
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Get to Know: Matthew Baum of Festin Bakery
The New York native expounds on his pop-up pastry business
Unpretentious Cooking: One-Pot Pasta Dinner
You can call it homemade Hamburger Helper if you want
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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
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.
