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    December 9, 2025

    Your Christmas Eve/Christmas 2025 dining guide

    Where to dine in our take out this yuletide season


    December 8, 2025

    December craft beer releases combine seasonal classics with experimental twists

    Charlotte’s brewmasters roll out spiced ales, peppermint brews, barrel-aged heavies, and inventive one-offs


    December 4, 2025

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

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


    December 4, 2025

    Lew’s Libations opens tonight

    Bourbon/cocktail bar brings late night option to the Belmont BBQ spot


    December 3, 2025

    Unpretentious Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Cookbooks

    A dozen suggestions for home chefs and budding mixologists


    December 2, 2025

    Vivienne is bringing flavors from the far North, South

    New pop-up series explores Nordic street food


    December 1, 2025

    Paul Manley to serve classic American fare at new Uptown spot

    Packard Tavern will open early next year in the former Bar One space


    November 25, 2025

    Pop-up Red Rice Books honors Black foodways

    With events and education, the book store highlights underrepresented food writers


    November 24, 2025

    Unpretentious Cooking: Thanksgiving leftover hand pies

    Use your leftovers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer


    November 20, 2025

    Q&A: Thanksgiving sandwiches, next UP dinners

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


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