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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!

    April 24, 2025

    Q&A: Crabs, catfish, and Cinco de Mayo

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


    April 17, 2025

    Q&A: Tiki bars, soft shell crab

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


    April 10, 2025

    Q&A: Mezzo Market, wagyu

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


    April 3, 2025

    Q&A: Soul food, domestic wine & beer, what’s going on at Plaza & Parkwood

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


    March 27, 2025

    Q&A: Searching for short ribs and honey, tariff aftermath

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


    March 20, 2025

    Q&A: Whither Resident Culture BBQ, restaurant closings

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


    March 13, 2025

    Q&A: St. Patty’s Day hangouts, Seaboy

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


    March 6, 2025

    Q&A: She-crab soup, cocktail class tickets

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


    February 27, 2025

    Q&A: Pre-theater dinner, king cakes

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


    February 20, 2025

    Q&A: Small plates, birthday gifts

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