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March 19, 2026

Where to celebrate Easter in Charlotte 

Sit down for a restaurant brunch, or order food to go


March 18, 2026

The Teal Turnip

Hidden gem in Charlotte’s Oakhurst neighborhood where the menu is as creative as the food


March 16, 2026

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This recipe combines a Philly favorite and Irish flavors


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Top Chef’s Kristen Kish on confidence vs. ego and who you want in your kitchen

The chef and Bravo host was in town recently to premiere the show’s 23rd season


March 12, 2026

Q&A: Bradford watermelons, corned beef & cabbage

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


March 12, 2026

Mano Bella buys Capishe

New pizza concept for the Patrizis is “something I swore I would never do”


March 11, 2026

At Habibi Lebanon, chef Nazira Atme serves Lebanese tradition with heart

Restaurant X in Davidson’s new life was inspired by customer support


March 9, 2026

In Charlotte, a growing pop-up scene highlights new faces

Chef collabs, pop-ups, and residencies are giving new opportunities to burgeoning businesses


March 9, 2026

Leaving delicious memories

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March 6, 2026

Tom Colicchio on how diners can support a city’s food growth

The Top Chef judge also shares why his Charlotte restaurant never happened and whether he’d get into the culinary industry today


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