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October 23, 2025

Q&A: Online reservations, oyster season

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


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”