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    Concierge

    Welcome to the home of our weekly food and drink Q&A! Consider us your restaurant concierge; we’ll answer questions each Thursday about Unpretentious Palate, restaurants in Charlotte, food, wine, or cocktails. Send us your questions!

    December 4, 2025

    Q&A: 3rd & Fernwood closure, 2026 restaurant trends

    Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte


    November 20, 2025

    Q&A: Thanksgiving sandwiches, next UP dinners

    Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte


    November 13, 2025

    Q&A: Michelin judging and Szechuan dishes

    Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte


    November 6, 2025

    Q&A: Dilworth spaces, cacio e pepe

    Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte


    October 30, 2025

    Q&A: Protagonist space, hidden gem brunch

    Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte


    October 23, 2025

    Q&A: Online reservations, oyster season

    Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte


    October 16, 2025

    Q&A: Cocktail bar patios, Michelin invites

    Each week, we answer reader questions


    October 9, 2025

    Q&A: Crab cakes and warm sake

    Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte


    October 2, 2025

    Q&A: Learning wine, anything but pumpkin spice

    Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte


    September 25, 2025

    Q&A: Restaurant burgers, fall gin cocktails

    Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte