Hidden gem in Charlotte’s Oakhurst neighborhood where the menu is as creative as the food
February 28, 2020
Where the Industry Eats: Chef Michael Bowling
The chef/owner of The Hot Box shares his favorite spots
Folks in the restaurant industry know good food, so we want to know where they eat when they’re outside of their restaurants. In this series, we ask a member of the culinary industry to share their favorite local restaurants (not including their own) and what they order. Michael Bowling, Soul Food Sessions founding member and executive chef/owner of The Hox Box in Concord, likes to patronize his former food truck compatriots. —Kristen Wile
SandwichMax
Sandwiches and salads in the heart of the Elizabeth neighborhood
Bowling’s order: An Italian or tuna sandwich on wheat bread, with spicy mustard.
Sandwiches and salads in the heart of the Elizabeth neighborhood
Bowling’s order: An Italian or tuna sandwich on wheat bread, with spicy mustard.
One of the city’s most well-known food trucks serves classic ‘cue
Bowling’s order: The barbecue sundae: baked beans, mac-and-cheese, cole slaw, and barbecue pork stacked like a parfait.
Bowling’s order: The barbecue sundae: baked beans, mac-and-cheese, cole slaw, and barbecue pork stacked like a parfait.
The city’s best breakfast can be found inside 7th Street Public Market
Bowling’s order: Two if By Land, your choice of eggs (Bowling picks sunny-side up) with sausage over cheesy grits. “It’s the perfect bowl for breakfast,” he says.
Bowling’s order: Two if By Land, your choice of eggs (Bowling picks sunny-side up) with sausage over cheesy grits. “It’s the perfect bowl for breakfast,” he says.
The Stanley
Creative farm-driven cuisine from executive chef and owner Paul Verica
Bowling’s order: You can’t have a go-to dish on this menu, which changes daily, but this is where Bowling heads when he’s looking for a nice meal.
Creative farm-driven cuisine from executive chef and owner Paul Verica
Bowling’s order: You can’t have a go-to dish on this menu, which changes daily, but this is where Bowling heads when he’s looking for a nice meal.
