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Don’t panic! Last-second Christmas shopping ideas
You can still pickup great gifts that offer a taste of Charlotte
Q&A: Dirty Martinis and Christmas Chocolates
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
Charlotte wine experts pick their holiday favorites
Five area purveyors give you their red, white, and sparkling selections
Unpretentious Cooking: Pretzel Turtle Tart
Dessert inspired by a favorite holiday treat
Unpretentious Holiday Gift Guide 2025: For the home bartender
From booze to books to bitters, these local gifts make happy hour happier
Q&A: Livermush, Charlotte food festivals
Each week, we answer reader questions about food and drink in Charlotte
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UP’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year stands out on all factors
Fill those stockings with these holiday gift cards
These area restaurants will give you a little something extra for giving to others
Your Christmas Eve/Christmas 2025 dining guide
Where to dine in our take out this yuletide season
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
