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This market and restaurant with indoor-outdoor seating has become a Plaza Midwood hangout
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Unpretentious Cooking: Hatch Chili Queso Philly Cheesesteak “Sliders”
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Charlotte’s beloved halal cart becomes a brick-and-mortar spot
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Warm weather brews make their annual entrance
Proposed N.C. House bill provides new funds for small farmers
HB 617 will offer grant money and greater sales tax relief
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Buy a Charlotte Old-Fashioned Sampler Kit
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Q&A: PrimeFish Cellar, Dōzo
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Where to celebrate Father’s Day in Charlotte
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Charlotte’s top pastry talents unite for coursed dinner
Sugar Shock returns for its fifth year this month
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Vince Giancarlo named new culinary director of B-Side Group
Longtime Charlotte chef will oversee menu revamp at Vinyl and upcoming concepts
Q&A: Fuel Pizza’s former location, speakeasies
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Day in the Life: Salem Suber, The Market at 7th Street
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Behind the Stick: Nico Desreumaux, Bar One Lounge/Uptown
From barista to bartender, this Charlotte mixologist looks to identify the roles of the ingredients
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Unpretentious Cooking: Kashmiri Chili Chicken Wings
Make this a new cookout staple
Q&A: Spaghett, Maneki, happy hour menus, and UP dinners
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Charlotte bartenders share summer cocktail recipes
A baker’s dozen ways to beat the heat
Grab-and-go or take-and-bake at these Charlotte spots
Use our guide to frozen meals around town for busy days or drop-off meal support
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Mezzo Market
This market and restaurant with indoor-outdoor seating has become a Plaza Midwood hangout
Where to enjoy live music while dining in Charlotte
As the weather warms up, more restaurants are bringing performances to their patios
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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.
