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    October 8, 2025

    Rosemont

    The evolution of this Elizabeth wine bar lands Charlotte a reliable restaurant destination


    October 7, 2025

    How De La Vega Tortillas grew from one farmers’ market to 50,000 tortillas per week 

    The preservative- and additive-free tortillas have built a loyal following


    October 6, 2025

    NoDa’s newest patio opens at neighborhood favorite Local Loaf

    Chef Adam Spears brings a new gathering space to the neighborhood he calls home


    October 3, 2025

    Where to get party and family-sized takeout meals for football season

    Grab pizza and wings, cheesesteaks, and more for game day


    October 2, 2025

    Q&A: Learning wine, anything but pumpkin spice

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


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    September 30, 2025

    At Emmy Lou’s, expect lunch and dinner service, international wines

    The upcoming wine bar from the team behind Customshop will take the former Mere’s space


    September 29, 2025

    Mazali to take over former Dōzo space in City Kitch West

    Owner Rashad Pirmatov creates a space for his customers to gather over authentic Uzbek cuisine


    September 26, 2025

    Charlotte Family Meal unites city’s top talent

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    September 25, 2025

    Q&A: Restaurant burgers, fall gin cocktails

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