Skip to main content

Unpretentious Palate

X

Suggested content for you


  • Submit your UPPY nominations!

    Help recognize the best of the best in hospitality by sharing your thoughts on who should be this year's People of the Year.

    NOMINATE
  • x

    Latest Updates

    June 4, 2025

    Charlotte’s top pastry talents unite for coursed dinner

    Sugar Shock returns for its fifth year this month


    June 2, 2025

    Vince Giancarlo named new culinary director of B-Side Group

    Longtime Charlotte chef will oversee menu revamp at Vinyl and upcoming concepts


    May 29, 2025

    Q&A: Fuel Pizza’s former location, speakeasies

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


    May 28, 2025

    Day in the Life: Salem Suber, The Market at 7th Street

    Working to support the growth of Charlotte’s entrepreneurs


    May 27, 2025

    Behind the Stick: Nico Desreumaux, Bar One Lounge/Uptown

    From barista to bartender, this Charlotte mixologist looks to identify the roles of the ingredients


    May 23, 2025

    Unpretentious Cooking: Kashmiri Chili Chicken Wings

    Make this a new cookout staple


    May 22, 2025

    Q&A: Spaghett, Maneki, happy hour menus, and UP dinners

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


    May 22, 2025

    Charlotte bartenders share summer cocktail recipes

    A baker’s dozen ways to beat the heat


    May 20, 2025

    Grab-and-go or take-and-bake at these Charlotte spots

    Use our guide to frozen meals around town for busy days or drop-off meal support


    May 19, 2025

    Mezzo Market

    This market and restaurant with indoor-outdoor seating has become a Plaza Midwood hangout


    Create a free account, or log in to continue reading.

    Gain access to the latest food news, reviews & events.

    Yes! I would like to receive new content and updates.