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A wood-fired grill fuels a menu of simply prepared yet impeccable seasonal dishes.
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Where Chefs Eat: 300 East’s Laney Jahkel-Parrish
Jahkel-Parrish knows where to eat when it’s just her and her husband or entertaining out-of-towners
Q&A: Who grows the best tomatoes?
Each week, we answer your questions about food and drink in Charlotte
N.C. Red to open for brunch
The full menu and a brunch menu will be served on Sundays
Where to take Dad for Father’s Day
We picked 10 spots fit for 10 types of dads
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Why Heirloom serves a pay-what-you-can entrée
Clark Barlowe hopes to recruit more chefs to do the same
A new hip-hop dinner series starts with a Wu-Tang Clan dinner
The nine-course tasting menu celebrates the original members of the hip-hop group
Community Matters Café sees 100 percent placement
The debut class of students have all found restaurant jobs
Introducing our newest events
Out Meet the Chef series will tell chefs’ stories through food
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Chef’s recipe: Blackberry Upside Down Cake
Jossie Lukacik of Sweet Spot Studio’s recipe is just in time for blackberry season
Meet Daryl Cooper and his delicious chicken sandwiches
The Cookin’ Coop is the latest pop-up at 7th Street Public Market
Q&A: Thoughts on Amelie’s news, bridal shower spots
Each week, we answer your questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Merchant & Trade earns national recognition
The Kimpton rooftop bar is among Tales of the Cocktail’s best high volume bars
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What chefs cook versus what they eat
There isn’t enough time in the day for cooks to eat properly or at all
Taste of Charlotte is this weekend
Here’s where we’d spend our coins
Former Rooster’s chef launching pop-up series
Ralentissez asks guests to slow down over dinner
Cookbook review: Are You Afraid of the Dark Rum? By Sam Slaughter
A cocktail book for the ‘90s kids to throw a great themed party
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Five alternatives to eating at Chick-fil-A
Fried chicken fan? Need your waffle fries? Here’s where to find them locally
20-buck bottle: A dry Slovenian furmint
Great values can be found among lesser-known grapes
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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.
