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    November 17, 2025

    Tryon Foothills becomes North Carolina’s newest AVA

    The new designated wine region is the state’s seventh


    November 14, 2025

    Unpretentious Travel: Greenville, South Carolina

    A look at favorite dining spots at Charlotte’s culinary sister city


    November 13, 2025

    Q&A: Michelin judging and Szechuan dishes

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


    November 13, 2025

    Examining the Michelin effect

    Restaurant owners spotlighted by Michelin share what the honors have meant for reservations


    November 12, 2025

    At Laurel Park, open delays bring public service

    The SouthPark restaurant will open its doors later this year


    November 10, 2025

    Unpretentious Palate’s 2025 People of the Year

    Meet the winners of our annual hospitality awards


    November 10, 2025

    Charlotte brewery releases go dark for November

    Expect roasted malt, coffee notes, holiday spice, and a few bright, pine-forward IPAs


    November 6, 2025

    Q&A: Dilworth spaces, cacio e pepe

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


    November 6, 2025

    Where to make reservations or order meals this Thanksgiving 

    Here are the restaurants serving up holiday fare


    November 6, 2025

    Prosecco bar Bev opening soon in Plaza Midwood

    The owner of Moxie Mercantile will open a Proseccheria out of an airstream next to the store