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Q&A: Tacos and eggs
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
A guide to Charlotte’s festive holiday bars
Holiday takeovers are taking place all over Charlotte
Chef William-Allen Peterson’s father launches nonprofit in his memory
The 31-year-old executive chef passed away suddenly last year, and a new foundation will honor his legacy of mentorship
2024 Unpretentious Gift Guide: For the Wine Lover
Ideas for your wine-loving friends and family when you want to get more than just a bottle
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Buy a Charlotte Old-Fashioned Sampler Kit
Try six of the city’s best old-fashioneds at home
Two local advent calendars we love
Chocolate and wine every day
Q&A: Small private parties, best Italian hoagies
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
At Borderline Billiards & Bar, drinks and pool for all
With craft cocktails and cheap beers, the new NoDa bar looks to be a neighborhood staple
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Unpretentious Cooking: Agrodolce Shrimp Dip
This indulgent dish features bright, complex flavors
Where Chefs Eat: Supperland’s Savannah Foltz
2024 UPPY Finalist keeps it casual when dining out
Albertine
First thoughts on James Beard nominee’s new Uptown Charlotte restaurant
Craft beer releases for November 2024
Early winter beers bring cookie, churro and citrus flavors
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Q&A: Plaza Midwood market status, rainy weather comfort food
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
A Day in the Life: Jaffer Kovic
How the man behind Dilworth Tasting Room keeps his passion for hospitality alive through his three Charlotte wine bars
Meet the Chef: Andres Kaifer of Customshop
Join us on Monday, Dec. 9 for this exclusive dinner
Photos from the fourth annual UPPY Awards
Check out our gallery of pictures from the night’s celebrations
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Cheese Wisdom: A pimento cheese with a slight kick
Southern classic made from an award-winning cheese
Doc Porter’s returns for “last call” sales
The final run of aged bourbon, rye, and malt whiskeys will soon appear on ABC shelves
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The UPPYs
Each year, we honor the best in Charlotte's restaurant industry. See this year's finalists, and join us on Nov. 13 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.
