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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


April 3, 2025

Charlotte Wine + Food readies for 2025 season

Annual event has raised over $7million


April 2, 2025

Charlotte comes up empty for James Beard 2025 Awards

Only two North Carolina chefs move on to the final round


April 2, 2025

The Michelin Guide is coming to Charlotte

The regional American South guide will feature the Carolinas among six other states


March 31, 2025

Unpretentious Cooking: Sofrito Recaito Lamb Tacos

with kohlrabi and roasted poblano slaw


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 27, 2025

18 Charlotte competitors get ready for the 2025 NCRLA Chef Showdown

Annual competition decides state’s best chefs and mixologists


March 26, 2025

Sea Boy is now open in Cornelius

Former Rare Roots chef Jonny Cox debuts his first restaurant


March 25, 2025

Your Unpretentious Guide to the 2025 Charlotte StrEATs Festival

Three April events explore area wines, cocktails, and cuisines


March 24, 2025

Farmer of the Year offers tips on growing tomatoes

As home gardening season approaches, Windcrest Farm’s Mary Roberts says patience is a virtue