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    December 4, 2025

    Lew’s Libations opens tonight

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


    December 3, 2025

    Unpretentious Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Cookbooks

    A dozen suggestions for home chefs and budding mixologists


    December 2, 2025

    Vivienne is bringing flavors from the far North, South

    New pop-up series explores Nordic street food


    December 1, 2025

    Paul Manley to serve classic American fare at new Uptown spot

    Packard Tavern will open early next year in the former Bar One space


    November 25, 2025

    Pop-up Red Rice Books honors Black foodways

    With events and education, the book store highlights underrepresented food writers


    November 24, 2025

    Unpretentious Cooking: Thanksgiving leftover hand pies

    Use your leftovers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer


    November 20, 2025

    Where Chefs Eat: Counter-’s Faith Morley

    Award-winning pastry chef looks to bold, comforting flavors when dining out


    November 19, 2025

    Local resources and ways to support Charlotte’s immigrant community

    Where to donate or seek help as Border Patrol puts local businesses on pause


    November 18, 2025

    Fear amid Latino community closes restaurants, heightens labor issues

    As Border Patrol operations continue, small businesses feel the impact


    November 17, 2025

    Tryon Foothills becomes North Carolina’s newest AVA

    The new designated wine region is the state’s seventh


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