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    December 18, 2025

    Charlotte wine experts pick their holiday favorites

    Five area purveyors give you their red, white, and sparkling selections


    December 17, 2025

    Unpretentious Cooking: Pretzel Turtle Tart

    Dessert inspired by a favorite holiday treat


    December 16, 2025

    Unpretentious Holiday Gift Guide 2025: For the home bartender

    From booze to books to bitters, these local gifts make happy hour happier


    December 12, 2025

    Q&A: Livermush, Charlotte food festivals

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


    December 11, 2025

    Albertine

    UP’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year stands out on all factors


    December 10, 2025

    Fill those stockings with these holiday gift cards

    These area restaurants will give you a little something extra for giving to others


    December 9, 2025

    Your Christmas Eve/Christmas 2025 dining guide

    Where to dine in our take out this yuletide season


    December 8, 2025

    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


    December 4, 2025

    Q&A: 3rd & Fernwood closure, 2026 restaurant trends

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


    December 4, 2025

    Lew’s Libations opens tonight

    Bourbon/cocktail bar brings late night option to the Belmont BBQ spot