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    October 23, 2025

    Puerta debuts lunch, late-night menus

    New chef, GM are overseeing shifts at the Elizabeth restaurant


    October 22, 2025

    Counter- creates experimental space for its culinary talent with Scapegoat

    “Restaurant Wars” concept to train and nurture employees for their next steps


    October 21, 2025

    Where Chefs Eat: Mama Ricotta’s & Little Mama’s Megan Carraway

    Pastry chef likes to keep it low-key


    October 17, 2025

    Napa on Providence goes back to its roots

    The longtime Myers Park spot is refocusing on small plates paired with wine


    October 16, 2025

    Q&A: Cocktail bar patios, Michelin invites

    Each week, we answer reader questions


    October 16, 2025

    The 20-year wild ride of Mac’s Speed Shop

    A pig pickin’ this Sunday commemorates two decades of growth and smoke-fueled camaraderie


    October 14, 2025

    Free Range Brewing to launch food service

    Guests can order locally-sourced American fare starting this weekend


    October 13, 2025

    Unpretentious Palate’s People of the Year 2025 Finalists

    Meet the people making a difference in Charlotte’s food scene this year


    October 10, 2025

    Chef Tom Colicchio on why cities like Charlotte are drawing culinary talent

    And why we don’t need a “signature dish”


    October 9, 2025

    Q&A: Crab cakes and warm sake

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


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